<p>Social media platforms have been flooded with claims suggesting that a former member of Iraqi militia Salwan Momika, who is known for publicly burning Quran, has been found dead in Norway. These claims have sparked widespread attention and various posts are now being circulated across different platforms that Momika is dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the accounts on X social media platform posted, "The lifeless body of Iraqi refugee and Islam critic Salwan Sabah Matti Momika has been found in Norway. Momika was known for organizing demonstrations in Sweden where he publicly burn Koran several times."</p>

<p>Yet another one claimed, "Salwan Momika, who burnt the Holy Quran several times in Sweden, was found dead in Norway. He was possibly a frustrated asylum seeker who pretended to be anti-Muslim to get shelter in Europe."</p>

<p>Similarly, many other accounts went on making similar posts and several attributed Momika's death to his controversial actions and his ani-Islam stance.</p>

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<p>However, upon closer examination, these claims which gained much attention are proving to be painting a completely different picture.&nbsp;The Digital Forensics, Research and Analytics Center (DFRAC), a fact-checking website, looked into the matter to ascertain the veracity of the information being propagated on social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Through their investigation, DFRAC found media reports that contradicted claims that are getting viral.</p>

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<p>While citing a report from the Norwegian newspaper website 'Document' which quoted the Police’s Immigration Unit, the fact checking website denied any knowledge of Salwan Momika's demise in Norway.</p>

<p>The said report said, “The Police’s Immigration Unit is not aware that Salwan Momika has been found dead in Norway. Thus, the rumours buzzing internationally have been denied. The police’s immigration unit (PU) is not aware that someone with the above name has died in Norway recently, we get a response from the communications department.”</p>

<p>Moreover, no official statement regarding Momika's alleged death was issued by the Norwegian government, as per other media outlets.</p>

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<p>Because of these findings, the fact-checking unit affirmed that the viral news surrounding Salwan Momika's death in Norway lacks substantiation. The claims made by social media users, as per DFRAC, were deemed false and misleading.</p>

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Social media platforms have been flooded with claims suggesting that a former member of Iraqi militia Salwan Momika, who is known for publicly burning Quran, has been found dead in Norway.

Social media platforms have been flooded with claims suggesting that a former member of Iraqi militia Salwan Momika, who is known for publicly burning Quran, has been found dead in Norway. These claims have sparked widespread attention and various posts are now being circulated across different platforms that Momika is dead. One of the accounts on X social media platform posted, "The lifeless body of Iraqi refugee and Islam critic Salwan Sabah Matti Momika has been found in Norway. Momika was known for organizing demonstrations in Sweden where he publicly burn Koran several times." Yet another one claimed, "Salwan Momika, who burnt the Holy Quran several times in Sweden, was found dead in Norway. He was possibly a frustrated asylum seeker who pretended to be anti-Muslim to get shelter in Europe." Similarly, many other accounts went on making similar posts and several attributed Momika's death to his controversial actions and his ani-Islam stance. Also Read | Entire population of Japan to have same surname by 2531, study suggests However, upon closer examination, these claims which gained much attention are proving to be painting a completely different picture. The Digital Forensics, Research and Analytics Center (DFRAC), a fact-checking website, looked into the matter to ascertain the veracity of the information being propagated on social media platforms. Also Read | Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez imposes 6-month prostitution ban after incidents in tourist hotspots Through their investigation, DFRAC found media reports that contradicted claims that are getting viral. Claims v/s truth While citing a report from the Norwegian newspaper website 'Document' which quoted the Police’s Immigration Unit, the fact checking website denied any knowledge of Salwan Momika's demise in Norway. The said report said, “The Police’s Immigration Unit is not aware that Salwan Momika has been found dead in Norway. Thus, the rumours buzzing internationally have been denied. The police’s immigration unit (PU) is not aware that someone with the above name has died in Norway recently, we get a response from the communications department.” Moreover, no official statement regarding Momika's alleged death was issued by the Norwegian government, as per other media outlets. Watch | Can Rishi Sunak stage biggest electoral comeback in decades? × Because of these findings, the fact-checking unit affirmed that the viral news surrounding Salwan Momika's death in Norway lacks substantiation. The claims made by social media users, as per DFRAC, were deemed false and misleading. (With inputs from agencies)

Claim vs Truth? Is Iraqi refugee and Islam critic Salwan Momika really dead in Norway?

After years of violence and war in Iraq, officials said that the damaged infrastructure and the slow reconstruction process in war-torn regions have made it difficult for refugees to come back home.<br />
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According to UN figures, the number of Iraqi refugees has hit 3.4 million. Moreover, the number of refugees from Mosul has been soaring, and is expected to continue due to the fighting against extremists in the area.<br />
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Jassim Mohammed al-Jaff, minister of Migration and Displacement, said that in areas recovered by the government, the process of moving refugees back has started, but the problem can only be solved when the situation in Mosul is stable.<br />
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&quot;The ultimate solution is certainly letting the refugees go back, which means the most practical and fundamental way is helping them going back to their homeland, because the regions that receive them can only provide temporary resettlement, but we can&rsquo;t provide them with services forever. The refugees are also not willing to stay at the temporary shelters for long; they want to go back home,&quot; said Jassim Mohammed al-Jaff.<br />
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According to Iraqi authorities, only 600,000 refugees have managed to come back home, accounting for less than one sixth of the total.<br />
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&quot;It is a problem for refugees to come back home voluntarily because most of the recovered cities are still devastated and are not able to provide for the basic necessities of the residents. Meanwhile, recently some children of the refugees face the threat of being kidnapped; many kids have died in the process,&quot; said Fadelal-Gharawi, a member of Iraq&#39;s High Commission for Human Rights.<br />
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Iraq has been mired in war and other conflicts since 2003, especially with the constant terrorist attacks across the country, which has led to economic downturn and has hindered the rebuilding of infrastructure.<br />
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(Reuters)

According to Iraq, only 600,000 refugees have managed to come back home, accounting for less than one sixth of total

After years of violence and war in Iraq, officials said that the damaged infrastructure and the slow reconstruction process in war-torn regions have made it difficult for refugees to come back home. According to UN figures, the number of Iraqi refugees has hit 3.4 million. Moreover, the number of refugees from Mosul has been soaring, and is expected to continue due to the fighting against extremists in the area. Jassim Mohammed al-Jaff, minister of Migration and Displacement, said that in areas recovered by the government, the process of moving refugees back has started, but the problem can only be solved when the situation in Mosul is stable. "The ultimate solution is certainly letting the refugees go back, which means the most practical and fundamental way is helping them going back to their homeland, because the regions that receive them can only provide temporary resettlement, but we can’t provide them with services forever. The refugees are also not willing to stay at the temporary shelters for long; they want to go back home," said Jassim Mohammed al-Jaff. According to Iraqi authorities, only 600,000 refugees have managed to come back home, accounting for less than one sixth of the total. "It is a problem for refugees to come back home voluntarily because most of the recovered cities are still devastated and are not able to provide for the basic necessities of the residents. Meanwhile, recently some children of the refugees face the threat of being kidnapped; many kids have died in the process," said Fadelal-Gharawi, a member of Iraq's High Commission for Human Rights. Iraq has been mired in war and other conflicts since 2003, especially with the constant terrorist attacks across the country, which has led to economic downturn and has hindered the rebuilding of infrastructure. (Reuters)

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Claim vs Truth? Is Iraqi refugee and Islam critic Salwan Momika really dead in Norway?

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