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Myanmar junta shuts Twitter and Instagram to curb protests

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YANGON – Military authorities in charge of Myanmar broadened a ban on social media following this week's coup and shut Twitter and Instagram, as residents in the biggest city again banged pots and plastic bottles to show their opposition to the army takeover.

In addition to Facebook and related apps, the military government on Friday ordered communications operators and internet service providers to cut access to Twitter and Instagram.

The statement said that some people are trying to use both platforms to spread fake news. Netblocks, which tracks social media disruptions and shutdowns, confirmed the loss of Twitter service starting 10 p.m.

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