Radio enslaved Afghanistan?Daesh militants have launched an anti-government radio station called "Voice of the Caliphate" through which they promote themselves and attract new recruits.
Nangarhar provincial council members and MPs, along with Jalalabad residents, said on Wednesday that the radio station broadcasts throughout Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, as well as through the districts.
Content includes anti-government messages and calls on the youth to join their ranks.
According to Nasir Kamawal a Nangarhar provincial council member: "It is clear they have their own radio and I think it is broadcasting on 90FM and doing too much anti-government propaganda."
"This radio will have a negative impact on us Muslims and the new generation and youth," said Fridon Khan Momand a member of parliament.
Officials also said the radio broadcasts on a 90FM frequency adding that the broadcasting location was unknown.
Numerous residents who have tuned in to the station say Daesh broadcasts a Fatwa of Jihad against government and are encouraging youths to fight the administration.
"Most of the publicity is that we must fight against the government," said one of the residents.
"The government must shut the radio station down because the radio really has an effect on the youth," said another resident.
"Daesh militants are recruiting youth for their war and they are mostly calling on unemployed youths," said another resident.
While Nangarhar Information and Culture Department is not aware of the radio station, the provincial governor's spokesman Attaullah Khogyani said that efforts have been started to get the station off air
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"We are not aware about the radio station which is broadcast in insecure areas," said Aworang Samim the information and culture department head.
"This radio is broadcasting from across the border and we had talks and maybe we reach a good result and remove the radio," said provincial governor spokesman Attaullah Khogyani. He did not however clarify who the talks had been held with.
This comes after the U.S and NATO Commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Campbell, on Tuesday warned of the increase in Daesh supporters in Afghanistan.
Speaking to The Associated Press, Campbell said that he is sure some foreign fighters from Syria and Iraq have joined Afghan fighters in Nangarhar and are trying to establish a regional base in the province.
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I'm utterly astounded at the unavailability of radio direction finding equipment in the Pak-Afghan theater. Back in my day we could expect results within a hundred meters, but I guess the quality must have deteriorated after I left.