The ClarityDesk

The ClarityDesk We are a fast-growing fact-checking project in South Sudan that not only verifies facts but also presents constructive responses to societal challenges.

The ClarityDesk is a fast-growing fact-checking project headquartered in Juba, South Sudan, established in June 2025 to offer trustworthy, insightful, and solution-oriented stories that not only verify facts but also present constructive responses to societal challenges. In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, South Sudan faces an urgent need for credible journalism that provides clarity amidst the noise of misinformation, bias, and sensationalism.

Understand that misinformation is false information spread unintentionally, while disinformation is deliberately created...
08/08/2025

Understand that misinformation is false information spread unintentionally, while disinformation is deliberately created to deceive. Knowing the intent helps you understand the severity and purpose behind the false content.

Numbers can be presented in a way that distorts the truth without being outright false. Pay attention to the labels on g...
07/08/2025

Numbers can be presented in a way that distorts the truth without being outright false. Pay attention to the labels on graphs, the timeframes of data, and how percentages are used – sometimes they are designed to mislead.

Many harmful rumors and false claims, especially those related to community tensions, come from social media accounts wi...
06/08/2025

Many harmful rumors and false claims, especially those related to community tensions, come from social media accounts with no real name, picture, or history. If you can't verify who is behind the message, be very cautious about believing it.

Instead of just deeply reading one article, open multiple tabs and cross-reference information by looking at what other ...
05/08/2025

Instead of just deeply reading one article, open multiple tabs and cross-reference information by looking at what other reputable sources say about the same topic. This quickly reveals discrepancies or missing context.

Social media algorithms often show you more of what you already engage with, creating "echo chambers." Actively seek div...
04/08/2025

Social media algorithms often show you more of what you already engage with, creating "echo chambers." Actively seek diverse sources to break out of these bubbles and get a broader perspective.

For scientific or technical claims, see if there's a broad consensus among experts in that field. Isolated claims from s...
03/08/2025

For scientific or technical claims, see if there's a broad consensus among experts in that field. Isolated claims from single individuals often lack the rigorous peer review and widespread acceptance of established facts.

Understand that even in reputable news, there's a difference between factual reporting and opinion pieces or commentary....
02/08/2025

Understand that even in reputable news, there's a difference between factual reporting and opinion pieces or commentary. Opinions, by nature, are subjective and not verifiable as facts.

Be skeptical of information that makes sweeping statements about entire groups of people or situations. Real life is com...
28/07/2025

Be skeptical of information that makes sweeping statements about entire groups of people or situations. Real life is complex, and oversimplified generalizations are often misleading or harmful.

Some messages present only facts that support their point of view, while ignoring contradictory evidence. This "card sta...
27/07/2025

Some messages present only facts that support their point of view, while ignoring contradictory evidence. This "card stacking" can make a biased argument seem well-supported, so look for what's missing.

Think about who gains if a piece of information is believed or spread. Is there a political, economic, or social agenda ...
26/07/2025

Think about who gains if a piece of information is believed or spread. Is there a political, economic, or social agenda behind the message? This can reveal potential biases.

A "strawman" argument misrepresents an opponent's position to make it easier to attack. If someone is arguing against a ...
25/07/2025

A "strawman" argument misrepresents an opponent's position to make it easier to attack. If someone is arguing against a distorted version of an idea, the original claim might be more nuanced and factual.

Whenever you encounter a claim, try to find the original document, report, or person where the information came from. Di...
24/07/2025

Whenever you encounter a claim, try to find the original document, report, or person where the information came from. Direct evidence is often the strongest proof, reducing the chance of misinterpretation.

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