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Doxxing and arrests against social media users following the deadly Kanbalu airstrikes

As news of Zholia Parsi’s alleged arrest surfaced, Afghan Witness monitored the online response.

As news of Zholia Parsi’s alleged arrest surfaced, Afghan Witness monitored the online response.

Some framed the event as a sign of recognition from a global superpower, while others criticised the warm reception provided by the Taliban.

AW investigators found that the content posted by both groups was fabricated using old satellite imagery and other content readily available online – likely an attempt to appear more technologically advanced than in reality.

AW investigators found that the content posted by both groups was fabricated using old satellite imagery and other content readily available online – likely an attempt to appear more technologically advanced than in reality.

While the protest garnered widespread support on social media, the women involved were also targeted with a range of criticism and hate speech.

While the protest garnered widespread support on social media, the women involved were also targeted with a range of criticism and hate speech.

What is mis- and disinformation? How is it undermining Afghanistan’s information environment, and how can we help tackle it?