A video has been circulating on social media, purportedly showing a rally in Cairo, Egypt, in December 2024. This footage has been presented as evidence of ongoing protests against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s government. However, the video is actually from a protest that took place in September 2019, leading to confusion and misinformation regarding the current political climate in Egypt.
Claim
The claim is that the video depicts recent protests in Cairo against President Sisi. This claim is false, as the video is misattributed to current events.
Fact
The actual fact is that the video in question originates from protests that occurred in September 2019, during which demonstrators called for the resignation of President Sisi. This has been confirmed by several sources:
- Reuters – The original fact-checking source confirming the video’s true date and context.
- Al Jazeera – Reported on the misattribution of the video and its actual origins.
- BBC News – Provided analysis on the use of old footage in misleading contexts.
Conclusion
This fact-check falls under category (b) False Content, as it contains information that is wholly false and misleading regarding the video’s context and timing.
