In Myanmar, the stakes for Facebook are particularly high after previous accusations it helped incite genocide. - Reuters
SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters): One of two Muslims allowed to run for the ruling party in Buddhist-majority Myanmar's general election on Sunday (Nov 8), Sithu Maung, worries fake news on Facebook could damage his chances.
Within a torrent of racist abuse and misinformation posted about him ahead of the polls are false claims he plans to close Buddhist monastic schools and to advocate for the teaching of Arabic.
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