Misinformation: Security forces set fire to villages in Sagaing, Bago regions

Malicious news media named Khit Thit is spreading false news, stating that security forces burned down Ywama Village in Sagaing Township, Yaylehmaw Village, in Wetlet Township in Sagaing Region, and Natyaydwin Village in Paungde Township, Bago Region, on 24 January. Residents said that PDF terrorists were burning down houses in the villages and spreading false news. The so-called PDF terrorists robbed goods and cash from the grocery store and burned ten houses in Ywama Village. They also spread news stating that security forces burned down 18 houses in Yaylehmaw Village, Wetlet Township.
Terrorists have been destroying the socio-economic lives of local people through violent means, including setting fire to residential buildings in villages and townships. To cover up their actions and misrepresent the security forces, the malicious news media have been inciting and fabricating false news stories. — MNA/KZL