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Elections and the Digital Landscape in Myanmar

This chapter examines the role of social media, especially Facebook, in the upcoming elections in Myanmar and its influence on public perception and misinformation. It highlights the challenges posed by disinformation and hate speech, particularly affecting marginalized communities like the Rohingya, while also reflecting on the broader societal susceptibility to misleading content in a rapidly changing political landscape.

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