A comparative analysis of ISIS Channels On Telegram

Yilmaz, Kamil; Atamuradova, Farangiz

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A comparative analysis of ISIS Channels On Telegram

Kamil Yilmaz

, Farangiz Atamuradova

Security, Terrorism and Society, Volume: 16, Pages: 67 - 86

Swansea University Author: Kamil Yilmaz

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With the increased presence of social media and online messaging platforms in daily lives of individuals came the threat of its appropriation by terrorist groups to spread their narratives, recruit individuals, and serve as a communication channel among members of the group. This research focuses on...

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A comparative analysis of ISIS Channels On Telegram

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