KABUL: As war rages across the countryside, young Afghans are plugging in their earphones and logging into audio-based app Clubhouse to argue with the Taliban and pitch counter-offensive tactics. In a conflict zone, it can have the rare power of connecting ordinary citizens with militants waging fear and destruction. Nearly half of Afghanistan’s 37 million residents have access to the Internet with 13 million using social media, according to the government’s information technology ministry. While Facebook is by far the most popular platform, Clubhouse appears to be growing fast. “This is a good platform to talk to and find understanding with those who oppose us,” Taliban spokesman Mujahid told AFP.

Source: The Star July 16, 2021 06:45 UTC