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Pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger before riots
Pro-Russian social media accounts spread false claims that worsened French protests.
In brief
Pro-Russian social media accounts spread false claims that worsened French protests. An NGO found pro-Russian online networks amplified French anger ahead of weekend riots. Originally reported by France24.
NGO finds pro-Russian accounts
Alliance4Europe research shows pro-Russian networks manipulated information online to worsen French anger ahead of protests.
Analysis of social media posts
The group analyzed over half a million posts across social media platforms to track the campaign back to September.
Campaign timeline
Pro-Russian accounts began spreading false claims in early September to amplify French anger before last weekend's riots.
French protests and unrest
Last weekend's massive protests and subsequent riots in France were worsened by pro-Russian online manipulation.
NGO director
Omri Preiss, Alliance4Europe's Managing Director, spoke with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney about the findings.
Consequence
The manipulation intensified French anger ahead of the riots, potentially affecting political stability in France.
The bottom line
An NGO found pro-Russian online networks amplified French anger ahead of weekend riots.
