By: Kauser News Agency Investigative Desk
On 2025 a undercover operation, a journalist from Kauser News Agency infiltrated multiple Taliban-affiliated livestreams on TikTok, exposing a new wave of digital propaganda targeting Afghan youth—including individuals who resettled in the United States during the past four years.
According to the investigation, Taliban propagandists have adopted modern techniques to recruit, radicalize, and influence young Afghans through interactive livestreams, coordinated comment strategies, and emotional narratives crafted to evoke misplaced nationalism. These broadcasts often mask extremist ideology under cultural, religious, or entertainment content.
Targeting the Afghan Diaspora
One of the most alarming findings is the Taliban’s growing focus on Afghans living abroad—particularly evacuees who arrived in the United States after the 2021 Kabul collapse. The undercover journalist observed that several livestream hosts:
- Encourage support for the Taliban regime
- Promote anti-American rhetoric
- Attempt to shame evacuees for leaving Afghanistan
- Spread ideological messages designed to weaken trust in Western institutions
A significant number of viewers joining these streams are Afghan refugees and parolees currently residing in the U.S., many of whom may be vulnerable to manipulation due to ongoing identity struggles and limited social support.
A New Digital Propaganda System
Taliban-linked accounts use advanced engagement tactics, including:
- Algorithm manipulation to boost their visibility
- Emotion-driven narratives focusing on trauma, religion, and nostalgia
- Interactive live sessions that allow direct influence over viewers
- Coordinated followers who amplify messages and create the appearance of wide support
Some moderators directly targeted evacuees in the United States, urging them to sympathize with the Taliban and oppose U.S. policies.
National Security Concerns in the U.S.
Kauser News Agency’s investigative journalist emphasized that the issue extends beyond propaganda—it has become a potential national security threat. The journalist stated that the FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should immediately take action and shut down these extremist social media operations before further radicalization occurs among vulnerable Afghan youth and recent evacuees living in America.
Experts agree that extremist groups increasingly exploit platforms like TikTok due to the ease of creating anonymous accounts and reaching global audiences.
Next Steps
The findings highlight the need for:
- Increased monitoring of extremist digital activities
- Stronger community outreach to Afghan evacuees
- Government-level action to disrupt Taliban propaganda networks
Kauser News Agency will continue its investigation and release follow-up reports as more evidence becomes available.
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