At Free World Army (FWA), truth is not a suggestion — it’s our foundation.
We believe that every claim we publish must be traceable, transparent, and accountable to the people we serve.
This Citations & Sourcing Policy outlines how we handle references and why sourcing matters in a world flooded with disinformation.
📎 Why Citations Matter
Credibility: Our readers deserve to know where our information comes from.
Transparency: You have the right to verify claims yourself.
Accountability: We stand by our content — and back it up with evidence.
🔍 Our Sourcing Standards
We use a range of reliable sources, including but not limited to:
Independent and investigative journalists
First-hand accounts and interviews
Official government or institutional reports
Academic studies and peer-reviewed publications
Declassified documents and leaked materials
Verified data from credible NGOs and watchdog organizations
We avoid unverified rumors, unsourced social media posts, or state-aligned propaganda unless clearly labeled and used in context for analysis.
🧾 How We Cite
Embedded links: Whenever possible, we link directly to original sources within the article body.
End-of-article references: For long-form or research-heavy content, we may include a list of references at the end.
Media attribution: Images, videos, and infographics are credited to their original creators or listed as public domain where applicable.
Translation notices: When content is translated or summarized from non-English sources, we note it clearly.
🧠 Anonymous Sources
On rare occasions, we may use anonymous sources for safety reasons. When we do:
The editorial team verifies the credibility of the source.
We provide as much context as possible without compromising identities.
We never use anonymity to shield false or unverified claims.
🛠 Community Corrections
If you believe a citation is missing, broken, or misused, we encourage you to contact us at:
📧 contact@freeworldarmy.org
We’ll review the concern and, if necessary, update the content in line with our Corrections Policy.
🧭 Our Guiding Principle
We don’t ask readers to trust us blindly.
We invite them to verify, question, and engage.
Truth doesn’t fear scrutiny — it demands it.
1. Editorial Independence
FWA operates independently of governments, political parties, corporations, or lobbying groups. All editorial decisions are made by our internal team or approved contributors, free from outside influence. Financial or political pressures will never dictate what we do or do not publish.
2. Truth Before Balance
We do not give equal weight to oppressors and the oppressed. When injustice is clear, we do not seek “both sides” — we seek the truth. We cover power critically, and we give space to those who are often erased, marginalized, or criminalized by dominant narratives.
3. Fact-Checking & Sources
We aim for accuracy in all our reporting. Factual claims must be backed by credible sources, verified evidence, or eyewitness accounts. When opinions are presented, they are clearly marked as such. When errors occur, we will issue corrections transparently.
4. Freedom of Expression, Not Hate
We believe in fierce free speech — but not in hate speech. We do not publish content that promotes racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, sexism, homophobia, or any form of dehumanization. Criticism of governments, ideologies, or institutions must be rooted in facts — not prejudice.
5. Contributor Guidelines
Writers, editors, and contributors must align with FWA’s core values: resistance to oppression, dedication to justice, and refusal to remain silent. All submissions are reviewed before publication, and we reserve the right to reject content that does not meet our ethical or editorial standards.
6. Corrections Policy
If any article is found to contain a factual inaccuracy or misrepresentation, we will update the content and include a correction notice at the bottom of the article. Readers are encouraged to contact us if they believe an error has been made.
7. Reader Feedback
We welcome dialogue, critique, and community input. Feedback can be submitted through our contact page or designated communication channels. All comments and responses are subject to moderation to ensure constructive and respectful discourse.
Free World Army is not just a media platform — it is a frontline in the information war.
We report with courage, clarity, and conscience.