Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
What Happened:
In the recent election in the country of X, a series of attacks on individuals known for their political affiliations have taken place. The attacks occurred in various regions leading up to the election day, targeting individuals who were vocal about their support for different political parties. The incidents involved physical assaults as well as threats and intimidation tactics. Those attacked belong to a range of political groups, indicating a widespread issue rather than targeting a specific party.
Authorities have condemned the attacks, stating that such violence has no place in a democratic society. A police spokesperson assured that investigations are ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice. Political parties across the spectrum have denounced the violence, with many calling for unity and peaceful participation in the electoral process. Despite this, tensions remain high as the election day approaches.
The motives behind the attacks are not entirely clear. Some speculate that the aim is to instill fear and suppress freedom of expression, leading to a more subdued political discourse. Others believe it could be a tactic to sway public opinion or create chaos and instability during the election period.
Sources Analysis:
Source 1 – A local news agency with a history of moderate bias, generally reliable in reporting local incidents.
Source 2 – A government-affiliated media outlet known for promoting the ruling party’s agenda, likely to downplay the severity of the attacks.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified fact: Attacks on individuals supporting different political parties have taken place.
Fact 2 – Unconfirmed claim: Some speculate that the attacks aim to suppress freedom of expression.
Fact 3 – Unconfirmed claim: Others believe the attacks could be a tactic to sway public opinion.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.