Disinfo: US wants to provoke new religious wars in the world

Summary

The idea of ​​the United States is to begin an era of religious conflicts and sectarian wars. Because religious wars are the most severe, uncompromising and even the bloodiest, Washington will use the economic factor. For example, programmes to help “favourite” representatives of religious denominations. The plan is humanitarian assistance to countries, but the US can expand these programmes to include military support.

Disproof

A conspiracy theory presented without any evidence and a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Western attempts to instigate colour revolutions and wars in the world. See here for the most common pro-Kremlin narratives. USAID announced in September new financial assistance to support ethnic and religious minorities displaced by the genocide perpetrated by the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Beneficiaries will include displaced people who are living in camps and non-camp locations in Northern Iraq, as well as disadvantaged members of host communities. The activity will fund two stationary clinics and one mobile medical team. There is no evidence to support the claim that humanitarian aid will be followed by military support. See similar cases on how Washington uses religious sects for destructive purposes, attacks Eastern Orthodox Churches to create instability in Europe and plays the “religion card” against societies.

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  • Reported in: Issue 173
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 12/11/2019
  • Outlet language(s) Russian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: US
  • Keywords: Religion, War preparation, Conspiracy theory, Warmongering
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