Accuracy

Corrections

We fix factual errors quickly and transparently. Here is how to report one.

Waqya — The Incident The incident is the story. We unpack what happened—and what it means next.

Accuracy is non-negotiable. If we publish a factual error, we want to know — and we will fix it as fast as we can.

How to report an error

Send us:

  1. The URL of the Waqya article
  2. What is wrong (quote the sentence if you can)
  3. What it should say, with a link to a primary source if possible

Use our Contact page. Put Correction in the subject line so we can prioritise it.

What happens next

Within 24 hours

We acknowledge receipt and start a review.

If confirmed

We correct the article and note the change at the top with a timestamp.

If disputed

We explain our reasoning or seek additional verification before changing text.

What counts as a correction

  • Wrong names, places, dates, numbers, or attributions
  • Quotes presented out of context in a misleading way
  • Headlines that materially misrepresent the body

We do not silently rewrite for style, tone, or minor wording — those are editorial updates, not corrections.

Good faith

We welcome challenges from readers, subjects, and other journalists. Corrections make Waqya stronger; hiding mistakes would destroy trust.