“Unfounded claims circulating in some Turkish media outlets and social media accounts that mass arrests related to the hijab have begun in Azerbaijan and that people are leaving the country for this reason are a clear example of disinformation. They seek to manipulate public opinion by exploiting religious sensitivities and create a false impression of our country.”
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that the statement was issued by the Media and Broadcasting Council.
The statement said that the involvement of certain political and public figures in spreading such false information, and their use of insulting language to present unfounded claims, ran counter to their public responsibilities and amounted to an unacceptable abuse of their ability to influence audiences.
“The Media and Broadcasting Council strongly condemns the spread of false information about our country and calls on media representatives, political and public figures to act responsibly when sharing information. It also urges the public to approach such posts critically, verify information through reliable sources and avoid facilitating the spread of disinformation,” the statement said.
“Unfounded claims circulating in some Turkish media outlets and social media accounts that mass arrests related to the hijab have begun in Azerbaijan and that people are leaving the country for th...