BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 22. Unfounded reports
by some Turkish media outlets and social media accounts alleging
mass arrests over hijab in Azerbaijan and claiming that people are
leaving the country as a result are a clear example of
disinformation designed to exploit religious sensitivities,
manipulate public opinion and misrepresent Azerbaijan, the Media
and Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan said in a
statement.
The statement stressed that the participation of certain
political and public figures in spreading fabricated information
and presenting baseless claims in offensive terms violates their
public responsibilities and constitutes an unacceptable abuse of
their influence.
The Media and Broadcasting Council strongly condemns the
dissemination of false information about Azerbaijan, calling on
media representatives and political and public figures to act
responsibly and urging the public to critically assess such posts,
check information against reliable sources and refrain from
spreading disinformation.
