Rohingya Refugee Disinformation

We investigate disinformation as the targeted false stories and online deception campaigns targeting Rohingya that stir up tension in and around refugee camps in Bangladesh.

We keep a close watch on how bad actors use social media to spread rumours about aid distribution, repatriation plans, and camp security.

These lies frequently trigger real-world violence and block humanitarian aid. This brand of information disorder blocks refugees from getting accurate, life-saving details about their health, safety, and legal rights.

The UN refugee agency identifies that misinformation actively complicates humanitarian operations and puts vulnerable people in greater danger.

We tackle this crisis through localised research and community-based fact-checking. By teaming up directly with camp leaders and local journalists, we catch emerging rumours early and push out verified information.

Our advocacy focuses on weaving refugee information literacy into broader humanitarian responses. This ensures that solutions to the displacement crisis actually account for the dangerous digital landscapes these marginalised communities have to navigate every single day.