Strengthening content moderation and fact-checking A critical step is to bolster content moderation and fact-checking, especially for Burmese and minority languages. Social media companies must expand their local-language capacities and work closely with independent organisations to counter false narratives. Past efforts—such as Facebook’s 2018 takedown of military-linked pages—demonstrate the potential of proactive moderation, though consistent enforcement remains a challenge. Reducing the spread of harmful content through algorithm reforms Current engagement-driven algorithms amplify sensationalist and inflammatory content. Companies need to revise these systems to de-prioritise disinformation, particularly content that incites discrimination and violence. Additionally, implementing clear labelling of misleading content, rather than outright removal, can help users access contextualised, verified information without crossing into unnecessary censorship. Preventing state exploitation of digital platforms Companies must resist State pressure to censor critical content. By rejecting data-sharing requests that violate user privacy and strengthening encryption measures, companies can protect activists and journalists from targeted surveillance. Moreover, challenging repressive legislation that forces platforms to act as State enforcers is essential to avoid complicity in human rights abuses. Supporting independent media Long-term resilience against disinformation depends on empowering independent media through financial and technical assistance and partnering with civil society to promote digital literacy. Support from companies like Facebook and Google has declined in recent months. Expanding access to tools like VPNs and encrypted messaging services will help to bypass military-imposed restrictions, ensuring broader access to reliable information. Conclusion for a path toward truth Disinformation in Myanmar remains a formidable threat to human rights, democracy, and social cohesion. The deliberate spread of false narratives by State-controlled media and military proxies, independently and via digital platforms, has not only silenced dissent but also incited violence and deepened societal fractures. OHCHR’s review of disinformation is an opportunity to encourage the wider international community, including private sector companies, to do more to achieve a robust, rights-based response. Enhance accountability for digital platforms: Urge social media companies to invest in local language moderation, establish transparent fact-checking protocols, and reform algorithms to limit the amplification of inflammatory content.