Wrote: Fatbardh Dema
Through one posting It was alleged that Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti campaigned in North Mitrovica.
"Northern Mitrovica is fortified: Prime Minister Albin Kurti is campaigning in northern Mitrovica, where the Prime Minister's escort is seen parked on the Ibar Bridge, and a large number of supporters welcomed Prime Minister Kurti," it says in the description of this post.
This claim was published on Facebook on January 5th by the page "World News".
The truth?
After research conducted by hibrid.info, it was proven that this claim is false.
Kurti on his official Facebook page wrote that the meeting with citizens in Mitrovica was organized at the "Muharrem Qena" Theater.
Hibrid.info has researched the location of this theater through Google Maps, and the results show that this facility is located in South Mitrovica. (see here)
Even on the official website of the “Muharrem Qena” Theater, in the About section, the address of this facility is displayed, which is located in South Mitrovica, near the Ibar Bridge. (see here)
Analyze:
The claim that Kurti campaigned with citizens in North Mitrovica is false.
After fact-checking conducted by hibrid.info, it was confirmed that the meeting was held at the "Muharrem Qena" Theater, which is located in South Mitrovica.
Based on its work methodology, hibrid.info assesses the content published on Facebook by the page "Lajme Nga Bota" as "Disinformation".
Reasoning:
"Disinformation" is defined as information content that contains a "mix" of inaccurate sources or even half-truthful attributes, and that is created and/or distributed with the deliberate intention of causing harm. The motive behind the producers/distributors of disinformation content lies in achieving a political, financial, psychological or social goal.