Google Pulls Taliban App After It Was on Play For Two Days
Internet giant Google has removed a propaganda app created by Taliban militants over hate speech concerns.
The App called "Pashto Afghan News- Alemara," that was initially accepted on the Play store, reportedly featured videos and statements from the groups main website.
The app, which allowed users to access the groups Pashto website, is part of a growing digital campaign by the Taliban to grow its audience.
"We dont allow apps that advocate against groups of people based on their race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity," a Google spokesperson said.
The company removed an app created by the Taliban from its Play Store on Saturday. The app was reportedly published to Google Play on April 1, 20...