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Online Hate Drives Rohingya From Homes | France News
A surge of online hate targeting Rohingya refugees in Malaysia has triggered mass displacement and school closures, fueled by viral misinformation and social media influencers. Over 100 Rohingya were forced from their homes after neighbors demanded they leave, while children face harassment on the way to school—some even advised to avoid uniforms. Despite efforts by NGOs and Article 19 to combat harmful content, platforms like Meta respond too slowly. With Malaysia not signing the Refugee Convention, refugees have no legal protections or work rights, leaving them vulnerable. Though the…
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