Google has removed Alemarah, an app for Android phones created by Islamist fundamentalist group of the Afghan Taliban, from its Play Store.

The Taliban app was described by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed as part of their advanced technological efforts to reach out people from all over the world. It was filled with stories and statements written in the Pashto language and contained videos created by the extremist Islamic group.

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A United States organization Site Intel Group, which monitors jihadist activity online, first spotted Alemarah in April 1. The group said that the app provided access to the Taliban’s website and content in an app format. Sitel also added that Alemarah was removed from Play Store after two because it violates Google's app policy prohibiting hate speech.

Mujahed claimed it was due to technical issues needed to be fixed. However, Google pulled the app itself because it violates Google’s terms. To be more specific, Specifically, Google pulled the app because it was in violation of its policy that bans apps promoting hate speech, violence and illegal activities. In addition, Google suspended the developer account associated with the app as part of the ban.

Mujahed claimed it was due to technical issues needed to be fixed. However, Google pulled the app itself because it violates Google’s terms. To be more specific, Specifically, Google said that the likes of Alemarah promote hate speech, violence and illegal activities, violating the policies of the company. In addition, Google suspended the developer account associated with the app as part of the ban.

"Our policies are designed to provide a great experience for users and developers. That's why we remove apps from Google Play that violate those policies," said Google in a statement.

Social media has become an important tool for ISIS and other jihadist groups seeking to recruit people to their cause. To spread its message of jihad, or holy war, the Taliban group used the Internet and social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

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