Myanmar blocks Facebook as resistance grows to military coup

Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook in the nation.

The move comes amid growing calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of the elected government and its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Facebook users said service disruptions began late Wednesday night.

“Telecom providers in Myanmar have been ordered to temporarily block Facebook. We urge authorities to restore connectivity so that people in Myanmar can communicate with family and friends and access important information,” Facebook said in a statement.

The military seized…