Belarusian Interactive Catalogue of Fakes

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What is Belarusian Interactive Catalogue of Fakes

The Belarusian Interactive Catalogue of Fakes is an online tool designed to explore false information and disinformation campaigns targeting Belarus. The Catalogue of Fakes was developed by the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) as part of their ongoing AntiFake News project, which has been gathering and examining false information campaigns since 2021.

The platform offers a comprehensive overview of the fake news landscape in Belarus, including visualizations and search functions to help users identify and understand disinformation tactics. It also provides insights into the media and individuals involved in spreading false narratives and allows users to explore specific examples of manipulation and distortion of information. This is a holistic view of how the propaganda machine works.

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Visualization Visual representation of the search results from the Belarusian Interactive Catalogue of Fakes. You can see when our debunkings of fakes were published. Additionally, you can see the dates when the fakes appeared in the media or on social networks, but this option is only available for fakes that appeared after 2023.
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politics (245) war (140) economy (124) achievements (104) history (45) + more101
Source
Belarus-1 (181) All-National TV (75) Telegram channel ZhS Premium (Yellow Plums) (68) Azaryonok. Directly (44) CTV (43) + more138
Nikolai Mezhevich
Aliaksandr Lukashenka (51) Ryhor Azaronak (51) Ivan Eismant (39) Piotr Piatrouski (23) Aleh Haidukevich (21) + more244
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17 December 2024

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Questioned Whether Navalny Was Poisoned in 2020. His Claims Debunked

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cast doubt on whether politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned on a flight from Tomsk to Moscow in 2020, claiming that Moscow never received the test results. The official made this statement in an interview with U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson. The Weekly Top Fake team refuted Lavrov's doubts.

misrepresentation, Russia, Germany, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (mid.ru), Sergei Lavrov, politics, medicine.

16 December 2024

“ZhS Premium” Claims Ukrainian Involvement in Georgian Protests Based on a Four-Year-Old Lost Passport

A screenshot displaying a photograph of an allegedly found passport belonging to a resident of the Zakarpattia region in Ukraine was shared on Belarus’ pro-government Telegram channel, “ZhS Premium.” The authors linked this to Ukraine's involvement in fueling protests in Georgia. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the age of the photo associated with the lost documents.

misrepresentation, Ukraine, Georgia, Telegram channel ZhS Premium (Yellow Plums), politics, protests.

13 December 2024

Belarus’ Official Highlights Government Care for Disabled, Neglecting to Mention Pension Amounts

Belarus has achieved significant progress in social support for people with disabilities, encompassing benefits and pension schemes, according to Marina Artemenko, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection. The Weekly Top Fake team compared disability payments in Belarus to those in other countries.

concealment, Belarus, Europe, Belarus-1, Marina Artemenko, achievements, state support.

12 December 2024

ONT: ‘Poles Beat a Belarusian Teen Due to His Nationality’. We Asked the Boy's Father What Happened

Polish students in Białystok violently attacked a Belarusian teenager out of ethnic hostility, as reported by Igor Lutsky, head of Belarus’ state-run TV ONT, during the program “Contours.” The Weekly Top Fake team interviewed the injured boy’s father to hear his perspective on the events.

misrepresentation, Poland, All-National TV, Ihar Lutsky, accidents, migration.

11 December 2024

TV “Belarus 1” Host Contrasts Maternity Leave Policies in Europe and Belarus, Neglecting Key Facts

Belarus’ lengthy paid maternity leave might seem luxurious to European mothers, claimed Alina Lappo, a correspondent for the state-run TV channel “Belarus 1”. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the comparison and found a failure.

misrepresentation, Belarus, Europe, European Union, Belarus-1, Alina Lappo, children, achievements, state support.

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