The restriction of abortion comes amid a broader erosion of civil liberties and democratic norms under right-wing populist governments in Poland.
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Snopes→ 2,100 Arrested at Protests Demanding Navalny’s Release
Protesters demonstrated in dozens of cities across Russia to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
FactCheck.org→ Viral Meme Strips Context from Lawmakers’ Quotes on Protests
Quick Take A viral meme presents quotes from some Democratic lawmakers to misleadingly suggest they were advocating violence. They were supporting protests over various issues. Full Story Days after a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters s
Snopes→ Journalists Prepare for Protests Where They Could Be Targets
No one wants to see repeats of the siege at the U.S. Capitol, and no one wants to be caught flat-footed.
Snopes→ Comparison Between Capitol Siege, BLM Protests Is Denounced
Black activists are coming out strongly against a growing narrative among conservatives that equates the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol with Black Lives Matter protests of racial injustice.
Snopes→ FBI Tracking ‘Extensive’ Online Chatter About Armed Protests
The FBI is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter,” including calls for armed protests leading up to next week's presidential inauguration, Director Chris Wray said.
Snopes→ Did the FBI Warn of Armed Protests at ‘All 50 State Capitols’?
Congress has been briefed on a number of potential threats of violence planned for the days leading up to and including the Jan. 20, 2021, inauguration of Joe Biden.
Snopes→ FBI Warns of Plans for Nationwide Armed Protests
The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
Fact-Checking – Poynter→ The difference in police response to the Black Lives Matter protests and the Capitol assault
The police response to the assault and vandalism of the federal Capitol building has unleashed a wave of comparisons to the summer Black Lives Matter protests in Washington, D.C. President-elect Joe Biden said the restrained handling of the Trump sup
Snopes→ Was Capitol Rioter in Horns and Furs an Antifa Instigator Who Took Part in BLM Protests?
Conspiracy theorists jumped into action when the unmistakable figure of Trump supporter and QAnon proponent Jake Angeli appeared at the U.S. Capitol riot.
Snopes→ Does Pic Show National Guard Troops Protecting Lincoln Memorial During BLM Protests?
A photograph from the summer's Black Lives Matter protests went viral as Trump supporters attacked the Capitol.
Liste→ Old photo from 2018 circulated online alongside misleading claim about ongoing Indian farmers’ protests
A photo has been shared hundreds of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim it shows thousands of Indian farmers protesting in the Indian capital of Delhi against the new agriculture laws. The photo has been shared in a mi
Liste→ This photo shows a market during India’s Covid-19 lockdown, before the farmers’ protests began
A photo has been shared thousands of times in multiple Facebook and Twitter posts in December 2020 alongside a claim it shows damage that Indian farmers inflicted on food stalls while protesting over new agriculture laws. The claim is false; the phot
Liste→ Photo of an Arsenal football player is used to falsely claim foreign interference in Thai pro-democracy protests
An image has been shared multiple times on Facebook in December 2020, alongside a claim it shows a Lebanese lieutenant and his brother who are hired to work as personal bodyguards for Thai student leader Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak. However, this cl
Liste→ Video of a one-man protest at a 2019 cricket match in London is being misleadingly shared as the 2020 farmers’ protests in Delhi
A video showing a man in a turban shouting slogans against India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been viewed tens of thousands of times in Facebook and Twitter posts shared as major protests by farmers continue in New Delhi. The video is being sha
Liste→ Old photos circulated alongside misleading claim about Thai protests against school uniforms
Two photos have been shared hundreds of times in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim they show Thai students rejecting a call to action by pro-democracy students. The posts were shared shortly after student activists staged a protest in Decem
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Several Photos Of 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers Parade Do NOT Show November 14, 2020 Trump Protests in Washington D.C.
Do several photos of the 2016 parade for the Cleveland Cavaliers show an aerial view of supporters of President Trump marching in Washington D.C. on November 14, 2020? No, that's not true. The Cavaliers won their first NBA Championship in
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Over A Million People at November 14, 2020 DC Trump Protests
Does this photo show over a million people at the protest that took place on November 14 in downtown Washington D.C. in support of Donald Trump? No, that's not true: The image is actually from a 2006 pro-immigration protest in Dallas, Tex
Snopes→ Facebook Removes Iranian Accounts Targeting Israel Protests
Facebook said the individuals behind the accounts had sought to shield their identities but that it was able to trace them to a Tehran-based IT company.
Snopes→ Violence Brewed in Facebook Groups Ahead of ‘Stop The Steal’ Protests
Violent rhetoric goes well beyond the short-lived "Stop The Steal" Facebook group.
Snopes→ Have Election-Related Protests Materialized?
Two days after Election Day, protests across the United States are scattered, happening in places from Portland, Oregon and Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Liste→ The footage from 2017 is unrelated to protests against police brutality in Nigeria
Footage of armed men singing in speedboats has been shared thousands of times in social media posts claiming it shows current footage of militants in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta region. Some posts imply that the rebels are preparing to confront t
Liste→ This image shows an actor on a movie set, not a man shot during Nigeria protests
A post shared tens of thousands of times on Facebook alongside an image of a bleeding man wearing the uniform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria claims to show one of its members who was killed during protests against police brutalit
Liste→ Rumours of Nigerian leader’s death spread again in wake of slow response to #EndSARS protests
Multiple posts shared thousands of times on social media claim that Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died and secretly been buried. The claim follows Buhari’s delayed response to the recent shooting of peaceful protesters at an anti-police br
Liste→ Photo of former Thai PM’s ex-wife wearing pro-monarchy yellow shared in misleading context after pro-democracy protests
A photo that shows the ex-wife of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra wearing yellow -- a colour associated with the monarchy -- has been shared repeatedly on Facebook in October 2020. The posts, published shortly after large pro-democrac
Liste→ The footage predates Nigeria’s protests against police brutality
Footage of a military gunner firing into the night has circulated on social media with claims that it shows how troops used live ammunition on civilians during ongoing protests against police brutality in Nigeria’s megacity Lagos. But the claim is fa
Snopes→ AP Finds Most Arrested in Protests Aren’t Leftist Radicals
Very few of those charged in protests appear to be affiliated with highly organized extremist groups, and many are young suburban adults from the very neighborhoods Trump vows to protect from violence.
Liste→ Online posts pass off an AFP photo from 2012 as a recent image of protests in Nigeria
An image of a large crowd gathering on a highway has been shared in multiple social media posts claiming it shows Nigerians protesting against the country’s controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The recently disbanded unit has been accuse
Liste→ This footage has circulated since 2019 in reports about anti-government protests in Azerbaijan
A video has been viewed thousands of times on Twitter and Weibo in October 2020 alongside a claim it shows police in Azerbaijan arresting people during the country’s military conflict with Armenia in 2020. The claim is false; the video has circulated
Snopes→ Did Kamala Harris Say Protests Are ‘Not Gonna Let Up, and They Should Not’?
Comments by the Democratic vice presidential candidate led to claims that she encourages rioting.
Top Fact Checks→ During the Congress protests, the same tractor was burnt twice in Punjab and again in Delhi.
In Ambala, Punjab, a tractor burnt in a Congress protest against the Farm Bills, was again doused near India Gate, Delhi.
Liste→ Old photos misrepresented as new images of India unemployment protests
Three photos have been shared tens of thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim they show the students injured during clashes with police during a protest over unemployment levels in India. However, these photos hav
Snopes→ 2 Louisville Officers Shot Amid Breonna Taylor Protests
Several shots rang out as protesters in downtown Louisville tried to avoid police blockades, moving down an alleyway as officers lobbed pepper balls.
Snopes→ Did Fire Caused by Gender Reveal Party Damage More Property Than 2020 Protests?
The viral claim seemed to be an attempt to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's framing of Black Lives Matter protests.
Liste→ Old photos of former US Ambassador with Thai student leader used to claim foreign involvement in protests
A photo collage has been shared repeatedly on Facebook and messaging app LINE alongside a claim that it shows a Thai student activist meeting the American ambassador to Thailand in September 2020 to plan further anti-government protests. The claim is
TruthOrFiction→ ‘Kenosha Car Dealer Kills Himself After His Insurance Won’t Cover a Cent of the 2.5 Million Dollars of Damages’ Caused by BLM Protests
On September 9 2020, a screenshot of a fabricated Fox Business article headlined “Kenosha car dealer kills himself after his insurance won’t cover a cent of the 2.5 million dollars of damages caused by the riots” was shared to meme a
TruthOrFiction→ Did a Single Gender Reveal in California Cause More Property Damage Than All of 2020’s Black Lives Matter Protests Combined?
On September 7 2020, a Facebook user shared a post asserting that a single gender reveal party in 2020 caused more property damage than all of the Black Lives Matter protests throughout the year: White text against a red and orange background read:
NYT > U.S. > Politics→ Fact Checking Trump’s Statements From Kenosha on Protests
The president has wrongly claimed credit for sending in the National Guard. He has also made misleading assertions in attacking his Democratic rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Fact Checks→ Trump’s False and Misleading Statements About Protests and Violence
The president has wrongly claimed credit for sending in the National Guard. He has also made misleading assertions in attacking his Democratic rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Snopes→ Trump Spins Baseless Tale of ‘Thugs’ Flying to Protests
President Donald Trump is recycling a baseless conspiracy theory to claim that recent protests have been orchestrated by powerful people in “dark shadows” intent on undermining his reelection prospects.