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Myanmar Rohingya crisis 2017-2018
Conflict: Persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority
Primary form of social media used: Facebook.
Tactics: Facebook was used to spread anti-Rohingya propaganda, incite violence, and organize attacks against the minority group. -
Hong Kong Protests 2019-2020
Conflict: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
Primary Forms of Social Media Used: Telegram, LIHKG, Twitter
Tactics Using Social Media: Protesters employed encrypted messaging apps for coordination, disseminated information on upcoming demonstrations, and garnered international support by sharing live updates and images. -
#EndSARS Protests in Nigeria 2020
Conflict: Protests against police brutality by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)
Primary Forms of Social Media Used: Twitter, Instagram
Tactics Using Social Media: Activists harnessed hashtags to mobilize protests, document abuses, and solicit global solidarity, leading to widespread international awareness and support. -
George Floyd Protests 2020
Conflict: Global protests against racial injustice and police brutality
Primary Forms of Social Media Used: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Tactics Using Social Media: Activists and citizens shared real-time footage of incidents, organized protests, and amplified the Black Lives Matter movement globally through hashtags and viral posts -
Capitol Hill Attack 2021
Conflict: Storming of the U.S. Capitol
Primary Forms of Social Media Used: Twitter and Facebook
Tactics Using Social Media: Organizers used platforms to disseminate conspiracy theories, coordinate logistics, and mobilize participants for the January 6th rally, which turned into a violent insurrection