Claims that the village of Soyudlu in Gadabay district and surrounding settlements will be evacuated for gold mining purposes are unfounded.

Axar.az reports that this was stated in a statement by the Media and Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Council noted that the publication of such claims on a YouTube channel operated from France and specialising in systematically spreading disinformation against Azerbaijan is another attempt to manipulate public opinion.

It said that presenting fabricated and rumour-based information as a decision officially adopted at the state level is part of a disinformation campaign aimed at causing panic among the population, undermining public trust in state institutions and increasing tensions in society.

The Council emphasised that the channel had previously spread systematic disinformation and manipulative content about Azerbaijan.

An official appeal has been submitted to the relevant platform regarding the matter. The Council expressed confidence that the company would promptly review the appeal and take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of disinformation on its platform.

The Media and Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan urged the public not to be influenced by rumours and called on media outlets and social media users to verify the accuracy of information through official statements from the relevant authorities and refrain from spreading unconfirmed claims.