Summary
Activists in Myanmar are planning to sue the Norwegian telecom company Telenor. They claim Telenor gave customer data to Myanmar's military, which allegedly used this information in its repression efforts following the 2021 coup. Telenor, which later sold its Myanmar operations, said it faced a difficult situation with limited options.
Key Facts
- Myanmar activists allege Telenor shared customer data with the military.
- The data sharing reportedly happened after the military coup in 2021.
- The activists claim this data was used to suppress anti-coup movements.
- They say several people affected were tortured, and one was executed.
- Telenor, mainly owned by the Norwegian government, previously sold its Myanmar business.
- The company stated it faced a tough choice and risked EU sanctions or danger to employees.
- Telenor believes legal issues raised by the lawsuit have been previously addressed.
- Myanmar has been in turmoil since the coup, with widespread arrests and deaths reported.
