Union Solidarity and Development Party supporters campaign in Yangon's Dawbon Township on November 5. (Hkun Lat | Frontier)

Online campaign of hate lurked behind campaign trail brawls

USDP candidates and supporters spread conspiracy theories about the ruling party colluding with Muslims against Buddhism, which may have encouraged violence against NLD members.

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