🥇 Arabi Facts Hub Wins WAN-IFRA Digital Media Award
An investigation by Arabi Facts Hub has won the award for Best Countering Disinformation Project in the Middle East at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards.
The investigation, published in collaboration with Daraj Media, tracked a coordinated digital campaign targeting independent media outlets in Lebanon, and revealed:
▪ The use of fake and inactive accounts
▪ Amplification of misleading content through repeated posting
▪ The creation of a false impression of widespread "public outrage."
The investigation also documented the strategy adopted by Daraj Media in responding to the campaign, one that relied on transparency and collaboration with press freedom organizations, helping shift the conversation from unverified accusations to evidence-based analysis.
The jury described the project as "a compelling benchmark for countering coordinated deception", recognizing its methodology and precision in dismantling these types of campaigns.
The WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards recognize the most impactful and innovative digital media projects in the region.
✍️ Investigation by: Ibrahim Helal, member of Arabi Facts Hub’s Investigations Team
