فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
A recent report released by “Misbar” website has revealed a map of fake news distribution around the world during June 2024, highlighting the countries most targeted by this phenomenon.
The results showed that Yemen topped the list with 34 cases of fake news, followed by Palestine with 29 cases, and then Morocco with 15 cases. Lebanon came in fourth place with 12 cases, and the United States of America fifth with 11 cases.
Both Egypt and Saudi Arabia recorded 10 cases each, while Syria witnessed 7 cases, and Sudan and Algeria 6 cases each. Iraq recorded 5 cases, and the UAE 4 cases.
In the lower ranks, Indonesia recorded 3 cases, while Turkey and Kuwait had 2 cases each. Countries such as Jordan, the United Kingdom, Iran, Norway, Spain, Cuba, and Ethiopia recorded one case each.
The report also indicated the presence of 13 additional cases distributed across other countries that were not individually identified.
These statistics highlight the danger of the spread of fake news and its impact on various countries, especially those experiencing political events or conflicts. This calls for more efforts to combat this phenomenon and enhance media awareness among the public.
The concentration of fake news in countries like Yemen and Palestine underscores the correlation between ongoing conflicts and the proliferation of misinformation. It also emphasizes the need for increased vigilance and fact-checking in regions experiencing political instability or humanitarian crises.
This global snapshot of fake news distribution serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in maintaining information integrity in the digital age, and the importance of international cooperation in addressing this issue.
