Press council taking action against misleading and provocative content
Summary
The Press Council Nepal has ordered media outlets and social platforms to remove or correct misleading and provocative content about the Bhotekoshi flood. The council said false rescue claims, old videos, and graphic footage have fueled panic and public confusion.
Key Points
- The Press Council Nepal reviewed 24 flood-related posts and found 21 in violation of the Journalist Code of Conduct.
- It asked media outlets and social media accounts to remove or amend misleading content, and most have complied.
- The false posts included claims about Nepali Army and Chinese rescue operations, as well as old or unrelated footage presented as current.
- The council warned that sensational and inaccurate crisis reporting is increasing confusion, distress, and social discord.
