Messaging app Viber stops Myanmar ads sales pending investigation
“We are looking into the current situation to ensure all ads comply with guidelines,” Viber said in a tweet
The logo of call and messaging app provider Viber Media Inc, is seen at their offices in Tel Aviv, Israel August 29, 2016. REUTERS/Baz Ratner
Rakuten-owned messaging app Viber said on Wednesday it was stopping all advertising in Myanmar temporarily, after a Reuters story found it had recently run adverts for a military-backed telecoms firm there.
"We are looking into the current situation to ensure all ads comply with guidelines," Viber said in a tweet responding to the Reuters story.
"While we are conducting this analysis, we have decided to stop all advertising to Myanmar."
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