27Feb 23
- Admin Web Papua
- Hoax
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JAYAPURA - The Communication and Informatics Department of Papua invites residents of Papua not to rush sharing information whose clarity is still questionable.
On the contrary, residents are asked to filter or check the truth about the information, so as not to be exposed to hoaxes (fake news) that have the potential to cause conflict.
"Therefore, I constantly urge residents not to easily spread news or information that is unclear yet about the truth".
"Filter first and then share. We hope that residents will also follow verified accounts owned by the government and online media or mainstream media as news sources of literacy," he hoped in Jayapura, Monday (27/2/2023).
The statement of the Head of the Communication and Informatics Department Jeri is not without reason. Fake news or hoaxes triggered a riot in Wamena to cause extraordinary casualties and material losses.
It means that the influence of hoaxes is so "deadly" that the public asked to minimize the impact.
"Many incidents in Papua were initially triggered by fake news or hoaxes. The last happened in Wamena City, Highland Papua Province. That's why we must prevent hoaxes because they can be fatal," he said again.
Jeri added that residents should not participate in spreading information circulating through conversations on social media, either through images or information containing provocations, hate speech, and other causes of conflict.
"To fight this hoax is not only the responsibility of the government and related stakeholders but the responsibility of the community itself," said Jeri. ***
