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Fact Check: Cops thrashing people in Bihar passed off as brutality in Afghanistan
An image of cops thrashing people including women is viral on social media. Many social media users claim that it is from Afghanistan.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 Aug 2021 7:49 AM GMT
Fact Check: Not American, but British soldier was pictured rescuing baby in Afghanistan
An image showing a soldier holding a baby is viral on social media. Users claim that it is the image of a US soldier who rescued a baby in...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 26 Aug 2021 8:04 AM GMT
Fact check: Ukrainian plane has not been hijacked, viral reports are false
Social media users claimed that a Ukrainian rescue airplane has been hijacked in Kabul.
By Nivruthi Pasupunuri Published on 25 Aug 2021 2:00 PM GMT
Fact Check: Image of Afghan refugees from Turkey shown as 'only men' flight from Kabul
An image of a flight with only male passengers has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows that only men are being airlifted from...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 24 Aug 2021 2:41 PM GMT
FACT CHECK: Did Taliban blow up mosque in Pakistan?
Several social media users are sharing an image of a mosque being blown. They claim that it is a Pakistan mosque that was blown up by the Taliban.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 24 Aug 2021 11:00 AM GMT
Fact Check: Houthi rally in Yemen passed off as security check at Kabul airport
An image of a security check is viral on social media. In the picture, a gunman can be seen frisking another gunman. Users claim it is a security...
By Tejal Sinha Published on 24 Aug 2021 6:30 AM GMT
Fact Check: Did Taliban supporters paint walls to celebrate Afghanistan takeover?
An image of men painting a wall is viral on social media. Users claim that Taliban supporters are celebrating Afghanistan takeover.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 23 Aug 2021 11:00 AM GMT
Fact Check: Video of street play in Afghanistan's Jalrez district shared as Taliban shooting Afghans
A video of armed men shooting people on the streets and taking them hostage is being widely shared on social media with the claim that it is from the...
By Tejal Sinha Published on 22 Aug 2021 9:19 AM GMT
Fact Check: Viral claim that Malala, Greta, Mia Khalifa are silent on Afghanistan crisis is false
A post is widely being shared on social media with the claim that Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, environmental activist Greta Thunberg, pop singer...
By Tejal Sinha Published on 22 Aug 2021 8:53 AM GMT
Fact Check: Video of crowd rushing to watch NFL game passed off as chaotic scene at Kabul airport
A video reportedly showing hundreds of Afghans rush into Kabul airport to flee the country after Taliban takeover is being shared on social media.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 22 Aug 2021 7:37 AM GMT
Afghanistan Crisis: From Terrorists to Rulers
The Taliban seized Kabul much earlier than US expectations but we see no signs of provocative aggression. While there is plenty of chaos and...
By Dr. Mohan Bhandari Published on 22 Aug 2021 3:21 AM GMT
FACT CHECK: Al Jazeera's tweet about Taliban abducting minor girls is morphed
There have been several news reports that the Taliban has asked Afghanistan girls above 15 and widows under 45 to marry its fighters.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 21 Aug 2021 6:15 AM GMT
