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Cartoonists of the ‘Caliphate’

A shift has emerged in how the so-called Islamic State group is marketing itself. Supporters of the group are using cartoons to spread their message and recruit more followers.

This week ´óÏó´«Ã½ Trending investigates a change in how the so-called Islamic State group is marketing itself. Typically associated with videos showing killings and destruction, supporters of the terrorist group are now employing less confrontational means in order to recruit followers – namely, the use of cartoons aimed at both adults and children.

Also, we talk about one of the most popular social stories this week. A well-known family pranking Youtube channel is shut down after a backlash from the Youtube community.

Presenter: Megha Mohan
Producer: Anisa Subedar

Image: A member of the Iraqi forces walks past a mural bearing the logo of the so-called Islamic State group / Credit: Ahmad Al-Rubaye / AFP / Getty Images

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