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Twitter/X: IEC and US Intelligence Collaboration
- Complaint ID:
- #3013
- Source:
- Twitter/X
- Last Update:
- 28 May 2024
- Submitted:
- 23 December 2023
Resolved Mis- or disinformation
Outcome
Mis- or Disinformation
Overview
The complaint is about a tweet that claims that the IEC will be working with US Intelligence.
Background & Outcome
This allegation is disinformation aimed at discrediting Real411, Media Monitoring Africa, and William Bird, while also undermining confidence in the IEC and the upcoming elections. The claim implies a collaboration between the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and US Intelligence. Without credible evidence or verification, this constitutes a serious and potentially inflammatory accusation.
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