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After the coup last year, the percentage of people who want to leave Myanmar quadrupled as the country teetered on the edge of collapse.
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Personal freedom and freedom of the press were casualties in Myanmar's military coup that took place one year ago. Perceived media freedom in the country plunged from 66% in 2020 to 33% in 2021.
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On the first anniversary of Myanmar's military coup, ͯÑÕÊÓƵ surveys show that people's confidence in their government has plummeted and that most in Myanmar do not feel safe.
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New data from Myanmar show residents were confident in their government and elections before the coup, but troubled by the economy.
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Before the military coup this week in Myanmar, 89% of residents in 2019 were satisfied with their personal freedom, and 51% reported they had internet access.
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To help the international community tackle the problem of child marriage, ͯÑÕÊÓƵ conducted surveys on the topic in Cambodia, Myanmar and Pakistan.