Myanmar: Situation in Country - March 2021

Further to earlier reports from Spica Services Myanmar on the situation in Country, we have received an updated situation report today. As of the early Morning of March 15th, all mobile data connections in Myanmar have been cut off. There is therefore no mobile internet connectivity. There are unconfirmed news that this will continue indefinitely.

The full update can be downloaded below. 

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Neil Beckwith

Correspondent Manager/Senior Claims Executive

Date15/03/2021

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