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The case began with social media rumours about genital theft, leading to mass killings in Africa. As a result of these baseless beliefs, over 80 people lost their lives. The situation raised concerns about the impact of misinformation on society.
From the beginning to today
From October 2025 to July 2026, over 80 people were killed due to unfounded accusations of "genital theft." These accusations spread on social media and led to violence in several African countries.
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