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When they’ve cut during the day they disrupt the whole economy, as well as their own communications. Great background here: https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/in-myanm...



Further background on the western tech the Myanmar military is using to maintain power: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/01/world/asia/myanmar-coup-m...


This is a good illustration of why a general strike would be the most impactful form of protest. The government relies on the work of these citizens every single day to maintain power.




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