Why the Taliban Love Social Media | The Walrus
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Hamed Latifee launched Afghanistan Streets on YouTube in 2023 to depict daily life under Taliban rule, showcasing humanitarian efforts; his channel was removed in March amid concerns of Taliban affiliation.
Latifee faced YouTube account removal due to suspicions of Taliban association, highlighting tech platforms' actions against Taliban-affiliated channels, mirroring past instances with Meta and WhatsApp.
Latifee, emphasizing independence from the Taliban, plans to continue profiling humanitarian work on a new channel; his previous channel had gathered around 29,000 followers before its removal.
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