Unofficial and Subversive Media Circulate Rumours and Misinformation 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:

• “Khit Thit”, an unofficial media source, circulated rumors on social media platforms stating that the Tatmadaw launched an airstrike against Mya Kantha and Htanbin Gon villages of Pathein Township, injuring a monk. It was just a rumour. In reality, security personnel are taking only necessary security measures in the region to ensure peaceful locals’ livelihood.
• “Khit Thit”, an unofficial media source, spread false information on social media platforms accusing that security force detained a civilian, killed him and torched residential houses in Pakokku Township. It was just misinformation. In reality, security personnel did not arrive at the scene for security measures and did not kill a civilian at all.

• “Khit Thit”, an unofficial media source, circulated rumors on social media platforms alleging that security personnel set fire to the villages in the western part of Madaya Township. It was just an allegation. In reality, security personnel have undertaken necessary security tasks to prevent the movement of terrorists in the villages but they did not torch any houses at all.

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 via social media platforms to feel frightened and hatred for security personnel and law enforcement organizations, reports say.

Source: MWD (23-12-2024)

• The news stating that the Tatmadaw launched an airstrike against Mya Kantha and Htanbin Gon villages of Pathein Township, injuring a monk was just a rumour.
• The news stating that security force detained a civilian, killed him and torched residential houses in Pakokku Township was just misinformation. In reality, security personnel did not arrive at the scene for security measures.
• The news stating that security personnel set fire to the villages in the western part of Madaya Township was just an allegation. In reality, security personnel have undertaken necessary security tasks to prevent the movement of terrorists in the villages.