This report has been compiled through monitoring online and print media used by the junta and its supporters to spread hate speech. Specifically, in April 2025, BHRN monitored 3 Facebook groups and 13 Facebook accounts and found 29 instances of hate speech; 24 Telegram channels with 32 instances; and 24 TikTok accounts with 19 instances. For print media monitoring, two newspapers and one journal were observed. During the monitoring of hate speech in April, a total of 80 cases of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech dissemination were recorded.
The findings will be presented through charts, graphs, and clear textual explanations. The report will also include recommendations on the root causes of hate speech, its impacts, and methods of prevention. Due to the many limitations in conducting comprehensive monitoring of all social media, there may be instances of hate speech that could not be recorded.
Context of misinformation as hate speech
In this report, BHRN has analysed hate speech in the context of the ongoing political tensions in Myanmar. Sometimes, when measured by international standards, what might look like misinformation takes on a different significance in the aftermath of the 2021 coup. This is because misinformation, particularly when aimed at individuals, groups with opposing political beliefs, or minority religious communities, can have severe consequences, even leading to loss of life and the intensification of religious and community conflicts.
Hate speech in Myanmar's current political climate is more than just false information; it can be a catalyst for very real and harmful outcomes, especially in the post-coup environment. Understanding this complex relationship between hate speech, misinformation, and their tangible impacts is crucial for grasping the region's broader social, political, and intergroup dynamics.