Web Site Critical Of Myanmar Reports Coming Under Attack

Bangkok

The Web site of Irrawaddy Magazine, a leading source of news and criticism of the junta in Myanmar, has come under attack and been blocked by hackers, its editor, Aung Zaw, said Monday.

The attack, which occurred just after midnight, was similar to but more sophisticated than a previous attack that forced the temporary closure of the site, which is based in Thailand, two years ago.

Mr. Aung Zaw said it was not clear whether the attack came from inside Myanmar or from China, a close ally. Visitors to www.irrawaddy.org have been redirected to a mirror site while technicians seek to restore it.

Source: International Herald Tribune (Tuesday, September 28, 2010)