nationalist agenda. This serves their political interests and helps them justify violence, extortion, and displacement from our land. These propaganda efforts not only lead to direct violence but also isolate Rohingya from potential allies, leaving us even more vulnerable to oppression, discrimination, and human rights abuses.” Ekram (Name Changed) states that he has witnessed and heard of anti-Rohingya propaganda from both the AA and the Myanmar military. The AA often spreads messages portraying Rohingyas as enemies of the Rakhine people, accusing them of collaborating with their opponents. This narrative fuels division and incites hostility between ethnic groups, leading to increased violence against the Rohingya. The Myanmar military has long promoted propaganda that labels the Rohingya as ‘illegal immigrants’ from Bangladesh, despite their long history in Myanmar. This false narrative dehumanizes them, justifying the violence, killings, and forced displacement. By spreading these messages, both groups seek to rally support for their actions and prevent international intervention in the crisis. Ekram (Name Changed) recounts that propaganda has a significant impact on the Rohingya community. It dehumanizes us, portraying us as threats, terrorists, or unwanted outsiders. This fuels hatred and discrimination, leading to violence and persecution. Local communities, influenced by these false narratives, may join in attacks, burning homes, and forcing displacement. The propaganda also isolates us, making it harder to gain support or assistance, and justifies the atrocities we face, including killings, forced labor, and arbitrary detention. Ultimately, it perpetuates a cycle of fear, violence, and injustice. Halamiya (name Changed) mentions that the AA has actively spread misinformation to the world. They have taken staged photographs showing them providing rations and evacuating Rohingya people from violence-affected areas. However, the reality is the exact opposite; they are the ones responsible for persecuting and displacing the Rohingya community. Their propaganda serves to manipulate public perception and conceal their role in the ongoing atrocities. In his testimony, he further adds that the Rakhine Buddhist community has also been involved in the propaganda. Many local Buddhists actively participated in instigating and anti-community propaganda and setting narrative that propelled persecution. Their support for the AA has intensified the violence and suffering. The spread of false propaganda has had devastating effects. Homes have been attacked, and entire communities have been displaced because of these lies. The propaganda fuels violence, making the already dire situation for the Rohingyas even worse. 83