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Fabricated Reality: The role of Social Media during the Manipur violence in 2023

Publications, Special ReportsMarch 20, 2026104Views 0Likes 0Comments

In May 2023, ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, India, leading to a profound humanitarian crisis characterized by loss of life, mass displacement, and deep-seated communal trauma. While the conflict was rooted in long-standing socio-political tensions, its rapid escalation was fueled by a modern catalyst: the digital landscape. Fabricated Reality: The role of Social Media during…

Digital Governance and Rights in South Asia, and the Path Forward

Special ReportsMarch 14, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Last year, 12 digital rights organizations across South Asia, including Factum, came together in Kathmandu to exchange lessons and learnings amid rising state-sanctioned and platform-mediated technology authoritarianism in the region. The discussions tackled a broad range of issues, from repressive digital laws and policies to whether or not existing models of platform accountability are working…

The Role of Nitrogen Pollution in Aggravating South Asia’s Climate Crisis

Special ReportsJanuary 25, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Over the next few years and decades, South Asia is expected to bear the brunt of climate change. In this Paper, authored by Gothamie Weerakoon, PhD of the United Kingdom and Adnan Remat of Pakistan, we explore potential impacts from nitrogen pollution, one of the leading, most distinct contributors to the climate crisis in the…

A Rupturing State: The Shape of Myanmar in Two Years

Special ReportsJuly 26, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Since the 2021 military coup, Myanmar's internal political dynamics have undergone a dramatic, pivotal shift. As the battle between the military junta and anti-junta forces intensifies, we look at the situation today and how it will unfold in the next two years. A Special Report by Factum and Mizzima. A Rupturing State: The Shape of…

Stateless Myanmar’s Migrant Children in Thailand

Special ReportsFebruary 8, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

As refugees from Myanmar stream into Thailand, the newborn children of those refugees face a bleak, uncertain future. In a Factum Special Report, we look into the plight of these children and the numerous problems faced by their parents. Download Full Report: Stateless Myanmar’s Migrant Children. A Factum Special ReportDownload