US launches online campaign against ISIS [View all]

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State Department posts counter-propaganda clip to YouTube urging potential recruits to 'think again, turn away'.

Published: 09.06.14,

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration launched an online campaign to combat Islamic State's recruitment of Muslims, in the wake of the terror group's dramatic rise to popularity.

A graphic video posted to YouTube, titled "Welcome to the Islamic State", is the first salvo in the US campaign, which uses Islamic State's own propaganda slogan (Run, do not walk to ISIS land) to highlight the group's terror activities.

The web campaign is intended to make potential recruits to ISIS reconsider their decision by using Islamic State's own footage and clips. The counter-propaganda video says ISIS is seeking recruits to blow up mosques and crucify Muslims.


The campaign calls on prospective recruits to the radical group to "Think Again, Turn Away" before ending with the chilling message: "Travel is inexpensive, because you won't need a return ticket!" and a body being thrown from a cliff.

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