Afghan Intelligence Chief Accuses Telegram and TikTok of Non-Cooperation in Countering Daesh
Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of Afghanistan's General Directorate of Intelligence, stated that Daesh (the Islamic State group) utilizes Telegram and TikTok for communication, fundraising, and ideological dissemination. Wasiq made these remarks at the First SCO Plus Expert Dialogue on Security Issues in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. He accused the operators of both platforms of not cooperating with Afghanistan in efforts to counter Daesh's activities. Wasiq highlighted that this lack of cooperation severely hinders Afghanistan's ability to dismantle the technical capabilities used by the militant group on these platforms, thereby allowing Daesh greater operational freedom internationally. The two-day forum, attended by representatives from 24 countries and five international organizations, did not disclose specific figures regarding the volume of Daesh content or accounts on the platforms.
