Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-04-07 14:08:46 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9AD88DAFB5D701583AD4ACF735159B389B6D087CEAE98F27B74C6796C62E203B
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The arrests of 412 protesters, including Thunberg, in the Hague were real. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240406-climate-activist-greta-thunberg-detained-at-dutch-protest Although social media frequently circulate conspiracy theories and manipulated media claiming Thunberg's arrests are staged, Thunberg has faced trial and fines for her protests. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/01/23/fact-check-false-claim-greta-thunbergs-detainment-staged/11080824002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/01/26/fact-check-fake-video-shows-green-screen-behind-thunbergs-detention/11122267002/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jGeEWN0qCE https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/swedish-court-fines-greta-thunberg-again-disobeying-police-orders-2023-10-11/
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