During times of conflict, confusion often reigns and facts can often be misinterpreted without any malice intended; the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ calls this misinformation rather than disinformation.
While misinformation refers to the accidental spread of falsehoods, disinformation can be circulated intentionally by State or non-State actors, including during an armed conflict, to influence public or political opinion; it can affect all areas of development, from peace and security to humanitarian aid.
At these times, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ underlines the importance of getting news from trusted sources while urging platforms to ramp up efforts to enforce their own guardrails against the spread of harmful content.
