Tag: Propaganda and disinformation
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News audience suppression under Myanmar’s digital coup
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Military shutdowns, blocks, surveillance, and rising costs have cut public access to independent media by 48%. Yet, 12 billion data points show most people distrust the military and actively avoid its propaganda, reflecting a resilient public sentiment.
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Disinformation as a weapon in Myanmar
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Disinformation is a deliberate, state-sponsored tactic used to silence dissent, justify violence, and undermine human rights. Spread through military-controlled media and covert online networks, it distorts reality and fuels division. Harmful counter-measures often worsen repression, while weak responses from digital platforms allow falsehoods to thrive. Independent media and global cooperation are urgently needed to counter…
