Anti-coup hackers target Myanmar govt sites as protesters jam Yangon roads (Update)

A police officer gestures as he addresses demonstrators during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar on Feb. 18, 2021. - AP

YANGON (AFP): Hackers attacked Myanmar government websites Thursday (Feb 18) to protest against the military coup, as the junta pressed on with its attempts to stymie nationwide opposition with internet blockades and troop deployments.

The cyber attacks came a day after tens of thousands of people rallied across the country to protest against the generals toppling Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government earlier this month.