The book that exposes the government and Telenor

The book the government doesn't want you to read

Betrayed by Norway tells the story of how Telenor, a state-owned Norwegian company, helped strengthen Myanmar’s brutal military junta through the sale of user data and telecom infrastructure. The book questions Norway’s role and responsibility in the face of oppression and abuse of power – and provides a chilling insight into what happens when democracy is sacrificed for commercial gain.

Book Review: Dice Roll 5 at Boktimmy

– “Nicolai Prydz impresses with his insight, and through a courageous piece of work he puts something quite unknown on the agenda. Prydz is far from afraid to elaborate and thus create debate.”
Read the full review (in Norwegian) →

Betrayed by Norway tells the story of how Telenor, a state-owned Norwegian company, helped strengthen Myanmar's brutal military junta through the sale of user data and telecommunications infrastructure.

  • "Everyone who cares about democracy should read this book. It reveals realities that we should all be ashamed of."

    Jan Grønbech (former head of Google Norway)

  • "In this book, Nicolai Prydz dares to ask the right questions and fearlessly search for the answers."

    Henrik Syse (philosopher, PRIO)

  • "A shocking revelation of the dark and cynical side of Norwegian social democracy that very few have been aware of."

    Pål Atle Skjervengen, former Member of the Storting and former member of the Justice Committee

  • "Nicolais Prydz's book gives us a much-needed warning. How many more do we need to avoid similar tragedies again?"

    William Nygaard, former publishing director at Aschehoug and president of Norwegian PEN