British broadcaster GB News has apologised and paid "substantial damages" after it broadcasted false claims made by an Emirati influencer that the UK-based charity Islamic Relief had funded "terrorists".
The claim by Amjad Taha, who often appears in right-wing media outlets advancing Emirati talking points, was made during the 16 February edition of the The Camilla Tominey Show.
Taha incorrectly said Islamic Relief "is sending money all the way to some terrorist groups in the Middle East…"
In September, GB News issued a clarification, which read: "We accept the allegation that Islamic Relief has funded terrorist groups is untrue.
"Islamic Relief has stated it does not promote or support extremism of any kind and that it is a purely humanitarian organisation."
GB News has also removed the offending clip from its channels and has broadcast an apology.
An Islamic Relief spokesperson said: "We are very pleased that it has been possible to draw a line under this complaint. GB News gave a platform to serious allegations which are not only totally untrue but run contrary to the core principles on which we operate.
"Given that our own humanitarian workers have themselves been killed by terrorists, these allegations are particularly offensive and deeply troubling. They perpetuate disinformation that not only...
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