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Eastern Myanmar’s Kayah State has been one of the areas hardest hit by conflict since the coup, with the military recently accused of laying landmines "on a massive scale" in the state. Those living with disabilities face particular difficulties, as they are often unable to flee when fighting reaches them.
With Myanmar’s healthcare system in disarray since last year’s coup, many “traditional medicine” practitioners are filling the gap and using the internet to offer “miracle cure” products and services, which may be putting lives at risk. Legal experts say the country does not have strong enough laws to tackle the issue.
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, but has completely eroded in Myanmar since last year’s coup, with the junta jailing reporters, increasing surveillance, and amending laws to grant themselves greater powers. On major roads they have also increased the number of checkpoints, which they are using to interrogate everyday citizens and monitor their online activity.

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