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October 2020 Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior Report

Investigation / Case Study

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English

Topic

2020 elections
Information Operation
Platform / Tech Accountability

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Facebook

Date Published: Nov 5, 2020

Abstract

We removed 36 Facebook accounts, six Pages, two Groups and one Instagram account linked to Openmind, a PR agency in Myanmar. This activity originated in Myanmar and targeted domestic audiences in Myanmar. We found this network as part of our proactive investigation into suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior in the region ahead of the November election in Myanmar.
We removed 10 Facebook accounts, 8 Pages, 2 Groups and 2 Instagram accounts operated by individuals in Myanmar. They focused on domestic audiences. We found this network as part of our proactive investigation into suspected coordinated inauthentic behavior ahead of the upcoming election in the region. (Originally OCTOBER 2020 COORDINATED INAUTHENTIC BEHAVIOR REPORT announced on October 27, 2020)
We removed 38 Facebook accounts, 15 Pages and 6 Instagram accounts linked to members of the Myanmar military. This activity originated in Myanmar and targeted domestic audiences. We began our investigation after reviewing local public reporting about some elements of this activity as part of our proactive work ahead of the upcoming election in Myanmar. (Originally announced on October 8, 2020)

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