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Twitter/X: Dis/misinformation and Xenophobic Commentary on Twitter
- Complaint ID:
- #3112
- Source:
- Twitter/X
- Last Update:
- 29 April 2024
- Submitted:
- 28 March 2024
Resolved Mis- or disinformation
Outcome
Mis- or Disinformation
Overview
The complaint is about a tweet from an account known for expressing xenophobic views, claiming that a specific woman is not South African based on undisclosed criteria.
Background & Outcome
Making assertions about someone's nationality without concrete evidence and within the context of a known xenophobic account raises concerns about misinformation and discriminatory behavior.
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