Social Media Hoax Fuels Deadly Violence in Africa; Vietnam's Digital Landscape
Over 80 people have been killed in six African countries due to 'genital theft' rumors spread on social media. This highlights the growing importance of media literacy in Vietnam, where social media use is also rapidly increasing.
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