On Wednesday, the Ministry of Transport and Communications ordered all mobile operators and Internet service providers in Myanmar to shut down Facebook. It is effective on Thursday. News from AFP and Myanmar Times.
According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Myanmar, Facebook will be closed in the country until February 8. It has been decided to stop it as spreading false information and fake news on Facebook is spreading confusion among the people.
Facebook spokesman Andy Stone said he had asked Myanmar not to shut down Facebook. If it shuts down, the country's citizens will have trouble sharing important information with their families and friends.
Most people in Myanmar use Facebook. Business and government officials are also active on Facebook. Used in the country as the primary means of communication.
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