Dublin Cult Claims on Organ Harvesting Fact-Checked: False
“These cultist lunatics are even on one of the main streets of Dublin city centre spreading their bollocks about organ harvesting of their members. Unfortunately people believe them.”
Summary
There is no evidence that any group in Dublin city centre is promoting organ‑harvesting claims about its members. Reports of organ harvesting relate to allegations in China involving Falun Gong, and a recent fact‑check debunked a similar rumor in the United States. No credible sources confirm the alleged Dublin activity.
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- "Organ Harvesting in China" is a Sheer Lie_CONSULATE-GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN EDINBURGH
The staff at the Sujiatun Hospital have been greatly outraged by the rumor. On March 31st, they issued a statement to refute the rumour on its website (www.thrombusres-cn.net) and said, "We will reserve our right to affix the legal responsibility for the evil behavior of the cult and its media."
- Forced Organ Harvesting in China: Examining the Evidence | Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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- China is harvesting organs from Falun Gong members, finds expert panel | Reuters
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- Did mechanic expose secret organ-harvesting operation at US hospital? Here's the truth | Snopes.com
For those reasons, we've rated this claim false. The fact-checking organization Lead Stories also investigated this rumor, concluding, "There is no corroborating evidence matching key details of this story."
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