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AL-QAEDA WOMEN ACTIVE ON INTERNET
MUSIC SITES
22 March 2014 - The “Tranquility” campaign of the Ministry
of Islamic Affairs has identified increasing activity by women in recent months
across Al-Qaeda-affiliated websites, especially sports and music pages, to
target young men and women visiting these sites.
Well-informed sources in the campaign have confirmed
the presence of the second generation of Al-Qaeda women who disguise themselves
on jihadi Internet sites and forums to broadcast their ideas.
According to sources, more and more women are
participating in such electronic campaigns and online activities from both
inside Saudi Arabia and abroad, although there is a steady decrease in the
number of posts from inside the Kingdom.
These women take part in a variety of campaigns to
recruit new followers, as well as publish articles, data and movies about their
leaders. By sharing subtle religious messages through individual posts across
various websites, engaging with people in general dialogue, and broadcasting
repeated messages, women have increasingly been able to appeal to individuals
without engaging in dialogue or discussions that embarrass their organization
and show its weakness. This is especially in light of the success of the
“Tranquility” campaign in facing and identifying these individuals via debates.
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