2019-11-04

Al-Baghdadi's death reveals major mishaps in ISIS-K messaging efforts

ISIS-K posts on Telegram show that the terror group's Khorasan branch was apparently in the dark over Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's recent death.

2019-10-23

ISIS posts videos of corpses dragged through streets on teen app TikTok

ISIS since its inception has preyed on youth and attempted to indoctrinate them with its extremist ideology.

2019-09-02

ISIS media machine showing major signs of breakdown

The group's propaganda effort has stalled amid a shortage of resources and attacks on its communications equipment.

2019-07-12

Sputnik banned from global media conference for 'spreading disinformation'

Afghan officials and media observers have said that the Russian media outlet publishes 'news' with no regard for journalistic principles such as integrity and accuracy.

2019-06-19

Pro-al-Qaeda media promotes the Taliban amid Afghan peace negotiations

The promotion of the Taliban on Al-Bayan comes when a potential peace deal would require the Taliban to guarantee Afghanistan will never become a safe haven for terror groups.

2019-03-15

Iranian TV shows aimed at insulting Afghans stir increasing anger

Iranian television shows often depict insulting racist caricatures of Afghans, portraying them as poor, weak and inferior characters.

2019-03-12

Incoherent Taliban propaganda betrays fractures in group

Wavering positions and constant walk-backs in Taliban statements undercut the group's message and claims of unity.

2019-02-19

Iran's incursion into Afghan media attempts to undermine journalism freedoms

Iran has used various means to create rifts among Afghan journalists, including investing in a select group of reporters who work to promote Iranian interests.

2019-01-17

Iran's 'training' for Afghan journalists denounced as brainwashing

Iran hosts 15-20 local Afghan journalists every year for training courses, a programme that has effectively become a platform for Tehran to increase its influence in Afghanistan, participants say.

2018-12-25

Once powerful media outlets of ISIS now second-rate

The military, ideological and cyber wars being waged against ISIS have greatly impaired the group's media capabilities.