Report: Israeli Drones, Spyware Sold to Myanmar despite Ban

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Report: Israeli Drones, Spyware Sold to Myanmar despite Ban

Surveillance drones and sophisticated hacking software produced by Israeli and Western firms have been sold to Myanmar, despite bans on exports to the country, a new report claims.Spyware purchased by Burmese forces is now being used to crack down on dissent following a military coup earlier this month, The New York Times reported on Monday.The hacking software and military technology made their way into Myanmar despite embargos on arms and dual…