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Islamic State is brutal, its methods medieval. But when it comes to propaganda, the Islamist group is second to none. With professionally produced videos edited for specific target audiences, the jihadist message often has the desired effect.
An image from an official Islamic State Youtube clip -- the Islamist group has carefully crafted its PR strategy in recent weeks with a series of occasionally extremely brutal videos of massacres and beheadings.
Foto: AFP/ AAMAQ NEWS
In recent weeks, Islamic State has released a trio of videos featuring British captive John Cantlie. They are designed to look like network news shows and depict the hostage spewing pro-Islamic State messages.
Foto: REUTERS TV/ Reuters
The most recent Islamic State video puportedly showed the decapitation of British aid worker Alan Henning, shown here at the Turkish-Syrian border. The 47-year-old taxi driver and aid organization worker was kidnapped in Syria nine months ago. He is the fourth Western hostage that Islamic State has decapitated.
Foto: HANDOUT/ Reuters
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