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How Social Media Was Flooded With False News After Nepal’s Gen Z Protests
When Nepal’s Gen Z protests erupted in early September, social media quickly became the main source of falsehoods. Misinformation spread faster than credible news, fueling confusion and distrust. From rumors of fleeing politicians to exaggerated claims of violence, the flood of false content left fact-checkers scrambling to debunk falsehoods.
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Fact-check: Claims of Sand Dredgers Crashing Into a Bridge in Nepal Floods Are Misleading
A viral video claiming to show sand dredgers crashing into a bridge during recent floods in Nepal is misleading. A fact-check revealed that the footage is from Vietnam, depicting the flooded Chay River following Typhoon Yagi in September 2024.
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Old Photos and Videos Falsely Shared Following Deadly Nepal Plane Crash
A Saurya Airlines plane crashed in Kathmandu on July 24, 2024, killing 18. Social media users falsely shared old photos and videos of previous plane crashes in Nepal as footage of the incident. Fact-checks reveal the shared content is unrelated to the Saurya Airlines crash.
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