Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-12-16 02:17:56 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C2977AE7E446AE9D18ECE482E5C0B691F0F7BAE86ADAB2B1FA81054E24093C45
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Original Note:
His real name is "Salama Mohammad Salama," known as "Abu Hamza," is a first lieutenant in Syrian Air Force Intelligence, notorious for his activities in Homs. He had a role in killing civilians, and was responsible for detaining and torturing men. CNN’s report was staged. https://verify-sy.com/en/details/10562/Did-CNN-Fabricate-the-Story-of--Freeing-a-Prisoner-from-a-Secret-Jail--?
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