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'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

BBC World News·September 3, 2026·1 min read
'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

At least 80 people were killed in mob violence across six African nations, fueled by deadly rumors—including a false claim about stolen genitals—spreading rapidly on social media, according to a BBC investigation. The deadly misinformation incidents highlight a growing crisis.

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