Islamic State (ISIS) jihadis and supporters have recently begun making use of TikTok, a video social media app popular among teens and young adults, as a means of disseminating propaganda and exerting influence. In addition to propaganda, it has been reported that ISIS beheading videos have also been posted on TikTok.[1] As of this writing, TikTok has reportedly shut down at least two dozen accounts for disseminating ISIS propaganda.[2]
[1] Wsj.com/articles/islamic-states-tiktok-posts-include-beheading-videos-11571855833, October 23, 2019. [2] Cnbc.com/2019/10/21/tiktok-removes-two-dozen-accounts-used-for-isis-propaganda.html, October 21, 2019.Latest Posts
