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Powered by Twitter? The Role of Social Media in the Taliban’s Takeover of Afghanistan | Laura Courchesne

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On August 15, 2021, a spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the Taliban’s self-proclaimed state, declared on Twitter: “With the help of God, and the support of the nation, we are now in control of all parts of the country. We would like to congratulate our nation on this big achievement.” Written in English, this tweet was the culmination of the Taliban’s two-decade long campaign - both online and on the battlefield - to win the hearts, minds, and territories of Afghanistan.

Mar 21, 2023 01:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)