Myanmar’s pro-democracy women targeted with doxxing and hate speech – BBC Newsnight

Almost exactly two years since the military coup in Myanmar, Newsnight has exclusive evidence that women who speak up against the regime are especially in danger.

Research shared with the programme shows that pro-military social media accounts are systematically targeting women who speak up against the regime, flooding their accounts with hate speech and doxxing, meaning their private information is posted publicly alongside calls for violence.

Many women have now fled the country for their own safety. In light of Newsnight’s investigation, social media app Telegram has taken down hundreds of posts and removed some of the largest pro-military channels, but the threat continues.

BBC Trending’s Reha Kansara reports.

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