Russian trolls spread government propaganda
So-called armies of trolls use the internet to abuse Western leaders and foreign policy.
Published On 11 Aug 2015
Propaganda has been used as a tool in conflict for decades. And today, the internet has become a platform to promote causes.
In Russia, people are allegedly being paid to go online to promote the government’s message.
So-called armies of trolls also use the internet to abuse Western leaders and foreign policy.
Al Jazeera’s Emma Hayward reports from Saint Petersburg.
Source: Al Jazeera