Voice of Khorasan (VoK) is a propaganda magazine published by ISKP.[1] It releases propaganda with radical jihadist ideas rely on the literalist interpretation of religious texts from the Holy Quran,[2][3] including threatens to China and criticism to the abuse of Uyghurs Muslims in Xinjiang, its relationship with the Taliban and the Beijing's imperial ambitions.[4] The group claims "territory of Islam is never limited to Afghanistan, but it is much wider."[5]

It is published in English.[6] The first edition was released in January 2022 and the online print series is published through al-Azaim Foundation for Media Production. It also attempts to build international appeal, recruitment and incites followers to carry out attacks.[7] It is disseminated through various social media channels to spread ISIS propaganda to a Western audience, particularly on Telegram.[8]

The first publication in the Tajik language was released on 29 March 2024 by the name of Sadoi Khurasan, and it addresses Tajik speakers and pressure the government of Tajikistan.[9] It is named Khurasan Ghag in Pashto language.[10]

References

  1. ^ Khan, Hashmat Ullah; Dawar, Asif Iqbal; Khan, MinhasMajeed (2023). "Quest for Peace in Afghanistan: Analysis of China's Regional Policy after US Withdrawal". FWU Journal of Social Sciences. 17 (1): 34.
  2. ^ Yan, Sophia (22 July 2024). "Diehard jihadists or guns for hire: Who are the Moscow 'terror attackers'?". Daily Telegraph.
  3. ^ Parale, Yogesh (December 2023). "Analyzing the Rhetoric Posed by the ISKP in Afghanistan". Indian Journal of Asian Affairs. 36 (1/2). Manju Jain: 41–54. JSTOR 27307174.
  4. ^ Galace, Isaia (8 September 2022). "Why Terrorist Groups in Afghanistan Could Be Poised for a Resurgence". Stratfor. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  5. ^ O'Connor, Tom (26 April 2024). "Resurgence of Global Mayhem". Newsweek Global. 182 (13).
  6. ^ Mines, Andrew (February 2023). ""Refuting the Lying Tongues": Unpacking the Islamic State Khorasan Province's Campaign against Humanitarians in Afghanistan" (PDF). The Program on Extremism. The George Washington University. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  7. ^ Webber, Lucas (6 May 2022). "Voice of Khorasan Magazine and the Internationalization of Islamic State's Anti-Taliban Propaganda". The Jamestown Foundation. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  8. ^ Tadych, Morgan (10 October 2024). "From Dushanbe to Berlin: The emerging ISIS-K threat". Atlantic Council. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  9. ^ Bifolchi, Giuliano (6 April 2024). "Analysis of The Voice of Khurasan First Issue in the Tajik Language". Special Eurasia. 41 (4). ISSN 2785-2598. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  10. ^ Valle, Riccardo; Firdous, Iftikhar (16 June 2022). "Islamic State Khorasan Propaganda Targets New Audience with Release of Pashto Magazine Khurasan Ghag". Terrorism Monitor. 20 (12). The Jamestown Foundation. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
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