Italians mock Islamic State group on Twitter
- 9 years ago
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ITALIANS MOCK ISIS ON TWITTER
Islamic State militants have been inundating Twitter over the past few days, posting under the « We_Are_Coming_O_Rome », and boasting they will soon be conquering the Italian capital. The authorities are taking the threats very seriously indeed, but the public, well, they don’t seem quite so alarmed…
Italians have taken to social networks in their droves to respond to the terrorist organization's warnings, many of them are mocking the IS propaganda, and have hijacked their « We_Are_Coming_O_Rome » hashtag, with posts and montages telling members of the jihadist group they will have difficulty actually getting in to Rome, either because of the traffic jams or because of the public transport strikes that bring the city to a standstill on a regular basis.
Others have had a bit of fun sharing tips and advice with the terrorists on the best places to visit in Rome, or tourist traps to avoid. They also recommend that once they’ve taken control of the capital, the Islamic State militants should take some time out to enjoy some traditional Italian cuisine …
The Italians' response to the Islamic State threats has drawn praise from web users the world over, who say it’s an excellent way of countering this type of propaganda campaign run by terrorists on social media.
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ITALIANS MOCK ISIS ON TWITTER
Islamic State militants have been inundating Twitter over the past few days, posting under the « We_Are_Coming_O_Rome », and boasting they will soon be conquering the Italian capital. The authorities are taking the threats very seriously indeed, but the public, well, they don’t seem quite so alarmed…
Italians have taken to social networks in their droves to respond to the terrorist organization's warnings, many of them are mocking the IS propaganda, and have hijacked their « We_Are_Coming_O_Rome » hashtag, with posts and montages telling members of the jihadist group they will have difficulty actually getting in to Rome, either because of the traffic jams or because of the public transport strikes that bring the city to a standstill on a regular basis.
Others have had a bit of fun sharing tips and advice with the terrorists on the best places to visit in Rome, or tourist traps to avoid. They also recommend that once they’ve taken control of the capital, the Islamic State militants should take some time out to enjoy some traditional Italian cuisine …
The Italians' response to the Islamic State threats has drawn praise from web users the world over, who say it’s an excellent way of countering this type of propaganda campaign run by terrorists on social media.
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Campaigning continues in Mexico, with people demanding answers over the disappearance and alleged mass murder of ... Go on reading on our web site.
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