How a British Airways flight became caught in Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and why survivors say the government knew in advance
A British Airways flight landed in Kuwait during Iraq's 1990 invasion. All 385 people were detained for 126 days. Survivors now allege the UK government and BA knew beforehand and allowed the flight to land, possibly to insert special forces operatives.
Notable examples of government misleading the public in the UK
A comprehensive overview of thirty instances where the UK government has been accused of misleading the public, ranging from the Iraq War and Hillsborough to Brexit, the Windrush scandal and NHS funding.
Examples foreign governments misleading the public
Governments have historically misled the public in various ways, often for political gain, to maintain public order, or to advance specific agendas. Here are some notable examples from different countries and contexts:
Governments mislead the public through propaganda, censorship, data manipulation, framing and scapegoating. Critical thinking and independent media help counter these tactics.
