Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

Facebook said it had banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as pro-democracy demonstrators continued to stage rallies to protest against the military seizing power.

“Events since the February 1 coup, including deadly violence, have precipitated a need for this ban,” Facebook said in a blog post.

“We believe the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw [Myanmar army] on Facebook and Instagram are too great.”

The army seized power this month after…