Myanmar military government strictly controls information; damage takes time to be identified (Kyodo News)

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[Kyodo News, Yangon] The Myanmar military government has imposed strict information control and is known for its closed nature, such as refusing foreign aid during past major disasters. In addition to the country's weak communications infrastructure, it has also cracked down on pro-democracy media and strictly controlled social networking sites.