13/08/2026
WHEN PROPAGANDA PRETENDS TO BE NEWS: The Rohingya Reject Hate and Misinformation
RPN | Statement
RPN strongly condemns the irresponsible and inflammatory narratives being circulated by this media outlet against the community.
When unverified allegations are presented as facts, and narratives are used to portray an entire community as a threat, this goes beyond responsible journalism. Such reporting can fuel hatred, discrimination, and hostility against innocent Rohingya civilians.
If a media outlet claims to report the truth, it must provide credible evidence, verify its sources, distinguish allegations from facts, and give those being accused a fair opportunity to respond. Journalism should inform the public—not manufacture fear or amplify anti-Rohingya and anti-Muslim narratives.
RPN rejects any attempt to use media platforms to undermine the rights, dignity, and future of the Rohingya people. At a time when discussions on Rohingya repatriation are continuing, irresponsible propaganda can deepen mistrust and make peaceful coexistence even more difficult.
All relevant actors, including the Arakan Army (AA), must reject hate speech, anti-Rohingya rhetoric, and narratives that threaten intercommunal peace.
The Rohingya deserve a safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return to their homeland, with security, equal rights, and respect for their identity.
RPN calls on journalists, researchers, governments, and international organizations to demand evidence, independently verify claims, and refuse to amplify propaganda presented as news.
The Rohingya reject hatred. We reject misinformation. We stand for truth, justice, dignity, and peaceful coexistence.