CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Sein Thein, Sandi |
|---|---|
| Title | Digital Authoritarianism: Implications of Military's Social Media Repression on The Lives of Online Activism Participants Post 2021 Coup |
| Summary | The overall development of Myanmar was severely impeded by the military coup in 2021, which also had a detrimental impact on both digital and human rights. The digital landscape changed when The State Administrative Council (SAC) enforced limitations on social media, which limit freedom of expression, minimize access to information, and hinder democratic participation on the internet. For the years since 2021, the implementation of laws and policies has consistently endangered individuals, affecting a large number of civilians. The impact of the junta's digital authoritarianism in the 21st century has been felt globally, particularly with the significant number of individuals forced into exile in neighboring Thailand and other countries. An analysis is conducted on the impact of social media activism on individuals fighting for democracy in Myanmar, focusing on the social and psychological effects of their efforts against the coup d'état. |
| Supervisor | Cameran Ashraf |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/sein-thein_sandi.pdf |
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