The recent launch of Twitter accounts by the Global Islamic Media Front (GIMF), a media organization affiliated with Al Qaeda, and Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) underscores the continued ability of terrorist organizations to influence and potentially recruit followers worldwide.
GIMF’s Twitter feed, which was re-launched in February 2014, is primarily in Arabic and includes a mix of official statements and links to propaganda materials. It has gained 1,533 followers. One of the recent tweets included a link to an English-language video series called “Mujahideen Moments” that promotes militant activity.…
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