The enemy in your phone: How extremists target youth online
The next extremist recruitment encounter targeting a young Kenyan could begin on a digital platform, where young people spend much of their time, as extremist groups increasingly use online spaces to spread propaganda, build relationships and recruit potential followers.
A United Nations counter-terrorism assessment shows that terrorist groups no longer rely solely on physical networks but increasingly use online forums, encrypted messaging applications and gaming platforms to reach and influence young people. These online forums are also used for crowdfunding to finance terrorist activities.
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