“The Islamic Republic of Iran has abolished the Guidance Patrol — commonly referred to as the “morality police” — in response to months of protests that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl, allegedly in custody.”
The New York Times, other media outlets
Claim dated 4 Dec 2022.
Soch Fact Check rated thisFalse
In short
The New York Times, other media outlets made this claim around 4 December 2022. Soch Fact Check (Pakistan) looked into it and published its finding on 29 December 2022, 25 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/04/world/middleeast/iran-morality-police.html
- Post on Xhttps://twitter.com/cliffordlevy/status/1599400986287669251
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/5281959998/posts/10153039953264999
- Post on Xhttps://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1599405330450063361
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