Disinfo: Spontaneous celebrations took place in Aleppo after the defeat of the terrorists

Summary

Spontaneous celebrations took place in Aleppo after terrorists, supported by the Western powers, were defeated and the city was freed, as shown by video footage. The video is in opposition to claims by mainstream media which only report the suffering in Aleppo.

Disproof

It is unclear - and unlikely - that the video was taken in Aleppo. Moreover, the video was made by Iranian Press TV, which is dubious. Iran is directly engaged in Syria on the side of Bashar al Assad's regime and its media are not independent

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Reported in: Issue 52
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 14/12/2016
Language/target audience: Czech
Country: Syria
Keywords: Aleppo, Mainstream media, West, Syrian War, Terrorism, The West
Outlet: Nová Republika

Česká spořitelna and its Austrian shareholders are censoring media

The fact that Česká spořitelna and its Austrian shareholders decided to withdraw ads from websites identified as disinforming is a form of censorship. Reporting about the event is evidence of propaganda and disinformation.

December 13, 2016

Disproof

Withdrawing advertisements from websites is the right of every company. Interpreting this act as an act of censorship is misleading. Reporting about such events cannot be qualified as disinformation or propaganda.

Ukraine’s MFA accuses the EU of betrayal

Ukraine’s MFA accuses the EU of betrayal. The source for these claims is an interview that Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister for European Integration Olena Zerkal gave to the British newspaper Financial Times.

December 13, 2016

Disproof

While visa free travel for Ukrainians has in principle been agreed upon with the EU, it has yet to officially begin. Ms. Zerkal was simply expressing frustration with the process; she was not accusing the EU of betrayal. More details from StopFake.

An armed coup in Ukraine is likely

The authorized representative of the LPR in the Minsk talks, Vladislav Dana, said that an armed coup is more likely in Ukraine than a peaceful uprising.

December 13, 2016

Disproof

No evidence given. This message is consistent with a recurring pro-Kremlin narrative about Ukrainian statehood.