Jihadists in Nigeria Turn to TikTok to Spread Propaganda

Jihadists in Nigeria turn to TikTok to spread propaganda

Jihadists in northeastern Nigeria are surging -- and using social media to spread the word of their campaigns and recruit fighters.

Nigeria’s armed groups recruit via TikTok

Insurgents in northeastern Nigeria are increasingly using TikTok to disseminate propaganda and recruit new fighters for their surging campaigns. In April alone, attacks claimed at least 100 lives, with Borno’s governor stating the state is losing ground to armed groups. Apparent insurgents openly display weapons and cash in TikTok videos, also broadcasting live with preachers of anti-Western ideologies, reminiscent of early Boko Haram videos. Cr…

Jihadists In Nigeria Turn To TikTok To Spread Propaganda

Jihadists in northeastern Nigeria are surging -- and using social media to spread the word of their campaigns and recruit fighters.

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