Disinformation Campaigns Roil Post-Assad Syria, Threatening Fragile Peace BEIRUT – The echoes of gunfire have faded, but a new battle is raging in Syria’s digital landscape. Following the December ouster of President Bashar Assad by Sunni Islamist rebels, a surge of disinformation campaigns is threatening to unravel the nascent peace and reignite sectarian tensions. Former allies and avowed enemies of the deposed president are leveraging online platforms to manipulate public opinion and sow discord, exploiting the same digital battleground that was fiercely contested during the years of civil war. Analysts warn that this influx of false and misleading information poses…

Congress Launches Probe into Disinformation, Summons Social Media Influencers Manila – The Philippine House of Representatives is taking a decisive step to combat the pervasive issue of disinformation and harmful online content. On Tuesday, a groundbreaking congressional probe will commence, bringing roughly 40 social media personalities under scrutiny. This unprecedented move aims to address the growing concern over the proliferation of false information and its potential impact on public discourse, political stability, and national security. The hearing, spearheaded by the House tri-committee, composed of the committees on public order and safety, public information, and information and communications technology, will delve…