A prominent example occurred in June, when incitement activity through
Telegram channels peaked with 48 instances following the second wave of
Operation 1027 on June 25. Within six days, 23 incitements targeted northern Shan
State, where the Three Brotherhood Alliance launched offensive attacks, while in
Mandalay Region, six specific incitements focused solely on Mogok.
Over the six-month monitoring period, we identified (234) instances of online
incitement to violence on pro-military council Telegram channels.
These incitements targeted numerous locations, many of which subsequently
experienced real-world attacks attributed to the military council. From these
incidents, DVB Fact Check has spotlighted four prominent cases, each
substantiated by documented evidence.
Fact Check: Evidence
DVB Fact Check verified four incidents where online incitements to violence
directly led to real-world consequences. Independent and credible news sources,
along with photo and video evidence, confirmed these incidents. Using tools like
Google Earth Pro and Google Maps, we cross-checked and gathered extensive data
to establish a clear connection between the incitements posted online and
subsequent violence on the ground.
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