World2 sources
NGO finds pro-Russian networks manipulated French protests information
- Alliance4Europe NGO tracked a disinformation campaign back to early September.
- The campaign aimed to exacerbate anger in France leading to protests and unrest.
- Over half a million posts across various social media platforms were analyzed.
- The EU is investigating pro-Kremlin disinformation related to the French riots.
- The disinformation campaign was identified as a significant factor in the unrest.