Pro-Taliban accounts began sharing posts commemorating the anniversary of the 1993 Hazara massacre on X on February 10 to denounce Massoud’s military operation, whilst anti-Taliban activists called out pro-Taliban attempts to exacerbate ethnic tensions
Nan FM radio closure highlights media freedom tensions
Targeted intimidation technique or unpaid rent dispute? Conflicting claims regarding the forced closure of Nan FM Radio, Khost, illustrate the Taliban’s tensions with media entities
The Allen shooting: conspiracy theories on mainstream and fringe platforms
The second article of our new series “Spotlight on Extremism” looks into those conspiracy theories that emerged around the attack in May 2023 in Allen, Texas on both mainstream and fringe social media platforms.
Hawaiian wildfires: Natural disasters and conspiracy theories
The first article of our new series “Spotlight on Extremism” looks into the conspiracy theories that were circulating on social media in the aftermath of the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii in 2023.
Taliban response to Pakistan expulsion of refugees: support announced, but poor conditions reported
The Taliban announced comprehensive support for refugees returning from Afghanistan, but reports of poor conditions have emerged from the camps set up.
Taliban response to Pakistan expulsion of refugees: support announced, but poor conditions reported
The Taliban announced comprehensive support for refugees returning from Afghanistan, but reports of poor conditions have emerged from the camps set up.