Unofficial and Subversive Media Circulate Rumours and Fabrication on Social Media Platforms

Unofficial and subversive media 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 over the Tatmadaw in the international arena. Under this context;    

• “Mizzima - News in Burmese”, an unofficial media source, circulated rumors on social media platforms alleging that six residents, including a woman, in Latha village in Myeik Township and Yanfo village in Tanintharyi Township were beaten and have been arrested by security forces. It is just an allegation. In reality, security forces exchanged fire with PDF terrorists but the terrorists had fled in disorder. In this case, the security forces have not detained any local people.

Since the enforcement of People’s Military Service Law, subversive media and those who do not wish to see peaceful situation are poisoning the entire populace with groundless information on social media platforms to feel frightened and hatred for security personnel and law enforcement organizations, reports say.

Source: MWD (23-5-2024)

• The news stating that six residents, including a woman, in Latha village in Myeik Township and Yanfo village in Tanintharyi Township were beaten and have been arrested by security forces. It is just an allegation. In reality, the security forces have not detained any local people.