Fake online news rife as Syria navigates post-regime era

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Fake online news rife as Syria navigates post-regime era

Syria's new path is fraught with pitfalls, even online. Fake or misleading news is rife, as fact-checking platforms try to tackle what they deem a real threat to the country. Bassam Bounenni reports from Damascus.

May 6, 2025