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Fake 'Rohingya' photos

Anne-Sophie Brändlin, Arafatul IslamJune 13, 2015

Heartbreaking pictures of Rohingya migrants have made international headlines in recent weeks. But some of the photos now making the social media rounds aren't exactly what they seem. DW's social media team tells you why

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