A fierce internal conflict has erupted among Taliban social media activists, coining the term “Packet Warriors” for paid trolls. Mobeen, a prominent figure within the group, revealed that certain members receive monthly cash envelopes and data packages from intelligence bodies to harass critics online.
The allegations point to organized smear campaigns funded by entities like the Jalal Foundation, where paid operatives—often using fake female profiles—spend their days attacking internal and external opponents with vulgarity. This revelation confirms long-held suspicions about the regime’s manipulation of digital platforms.
These public spat highlights growing fractures within the Taliban’s ranks and exposes the machinery behind their aggressive social media propaganda.
“Packet Warriors”: Internal Rift Exposes Paid Taliban Social Media Trolls
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