Fact-Check & Media Security
Social Media Campaign Spread Fake Videos Targeting Rohingya Villages in Northern Rakhine
An investigation by digital threat researchers reveals that dozens of coordinated accounts deployed altered footage and misattributed photos to spread false narratives about ethnic violence in Rakhine State.
GENEVA — Independent digital human rights monitors have uncovered a network of coordinated social media accounts actively circulating fake media and disinformaion related to ongoing tensions in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
The investigation analyzed over 1,200 posts across major platforms that falsely accused targeted ethnic groups of staging violence or orchestrating attacks.
- Recycled Media: Several viral videos claiming to show recent troop movements were traced back to older conflicts outside the region.
- Altered Audio: Researchers identified synthetic voice tracks applied to authentic footage to misrepresent statements made by local civilians.
- Coordinated Engagement: Over 60% of the initial reposts originated from automated networks designed to artificially inflate engagement metrics and bypass content moderation filters.
Human rights researchers warn that online disinformation directly heightens real-world risk for displaced populations.
"Information warfare in conflict zones isn't just about controlling the narrative—it puts innocent lives in immediate physical danger," said Digital Rights Advocate Maya Patel.
| Name | Age |
| Jashim | 20 |
| Nowsim | 34 |
| Jack Mia | 56 |
| Zokir | 80 |
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Read the full Report clicking this buttonPlatforms have begun taking down the flagged accounts, but analysts emphasize that regional media literacy initiatives remain essential to countering digital propaganda during ongoing crises.
