'Taliban communications, old and new,' Jane's Terrorism and Security Monitor, 14 November 2007
EXCERPT: "The Taliban use a variety of ways to communicate and influence the people of Afghanistan and supporters in other Muslim countries... The Taliban use covertly distributed 'night letters' as their main way of communicating with locals in Afghanistan. [...] The term 'night letters' has been applied to a variety of forms of written communication, including pamphlets and underground 'newspapers', communal messages and threats against individuals. They typically condemn any Afghan that co-operates with the foreigners. However, they also warn locals to avoid certain areas or people that might be subjected to insurgent attacks. [...] They also have a radio station called Voice of Sharia. A website set up to disseminate Taliban statements carries information in Arabic, Dari, English, Pashtu and Urdu and is aimed at an international audience."
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See also:
'Deadly Notes in the Night', Time, 5 July 2006
'Night letters' from the Taliban threaten Afghan democracy, The Guardian, 19 September 2004
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'The Taliban’s Propaganda Activities', 2 August 2007
