Djaffar Al Katanty
Djaffar Al Katanty is a video journalist known for his work in conflict zones, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He gained attention when his footage of humanitarian workers carrying body bags was misrepresented by former President Donald Trump during a press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, where Trump falsely claimed it illustrated violence against white farmers in South Africa.
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Djaffar Al Katanty expressed shock at Trump using his footage to support a false narrative.
“Provas” de genocídio branco exibidas por Trump continham imagens na RD Congo | África do Sul
Portugal· 2025-05-23
Djaffar Al Katanty, a Reuters video journalist, expressed shock at Trump using his footage to support false claims about violence against white farmers.
Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa
Tanzania· 2025-05-23Djaffar Al Katanty, a Reuters video journalist, expressed shock at Trump using his footage to support a false narrative.
Trump’s image of dead ‘white farmers’ came from Congo, not South Africa
United States· 2025-05-23Djaffar Al Katanty expressed shock at Trump using his footage to support false claims about violence against white farmers.
Gafă de proporții la Casa Albă. O imagine cu „fermieri albi” morţi în Congo, atribuită Africii de Sud de către Donald Trump
Romania· 2025-05-23Djaffar Al Katanty stated that Trump used his footage from DR Congo to convince Ramaphosa that white people were being killed in South Africa.
Trump forsøgte at bevise folkemord med billede fra forkert land
Denmark· 2025-05-23