Unofficial and subversive media outlets have been creating and spreading rumours and fabricated news all round to create instability and unrest across the country; sowing discord between the Tatmadaw and the people, and using various ways to create a misleading impression of the Tatmadaw in the international arena.
- “Myay Latt A Than”, an unofficial media outlet, spread false information on social media platforms that the residential houses in Saukchonpauk Village, Madaya Township were destroyed by fire due to the security forces entering the village and burning them down. It is just misinformation. In reality, security forces did not go to the vicinity of the village and there were no security operations in that area.
- “Khit Thit” and “Narinjara”, posted rumours on social media platforms that three civilians were shot dead by security forces in MraukU. It is just misinformation. In reality, the Security forces were acting under the law of war that have been established in protecting the lives and property of the people in accordance with the human right of the civilians.
PDF terrorists taking position in houses snipe at security personnel; launch bomb attack on the latter; use locals as human shield; and make arson attacks on residential houses on their way of retreat. Unofficial and subversive media outlets are wilfully spreading such disinformation and fake news on social media platforms in order to cover up terrorists’ acts and create a misleading impression among local people and security personnel, it is reported.
Source: Myawady Daily Newspaper (12-1-2024)
- The news stating that the residential houses in Saukchonpauk Village, Madaya Township were destroyed by fire due to the security forces entering the village and burning them down is just an allegation.
- The news stating that three civilians were shot dead by security forces in MraukU is just a vague rumours.