Federal Democracy Forces Share Perspective on Cybersecurity Problems in Myanmar
On January 20, the Federal Democracy Forces of Myanmar stated that they had a strong commitment to prevent Myanmar from becoming a hub for cyber and other criminal activities, which could not only worsen the internal conflict in the country but also harm people both regionally and globally.
The statement was jointly released by the National Unity Government (NUG), the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), the Karen National Union (KNU), the Chin National Front (CNF), the All Burma Students' Democratic Front (ABSDF), the Mon State Party – Anti-Military Dictatorship (NMSP-AD), the Women’s League of Burma (WLB), and other organizations.
It further mentioned that cybercrimes, including human trafficking, fraud, torture, murder, exploitation, and cyber scams, are escalating due to the profits generated by transnational criminal gangs involved in Myanmar’s military conflict. These activities are expanding, while the armed groups focus solely on maintaining their power, unable or unwilling to effectively address or resolve the issue.
The statement also called for the establishment of effective communication and information-sharing mechanisms with neighboring countries—China, India, Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand—to counter and dismantle cross-border criminal networks effectively.
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