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Islamic State group becomes target of Arab satire
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Islamic State group becomes target of Arab satire

By Associated Press

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In response, television networks across the Middle East have begun
airing cartoons and comedy programs using satire to criticize the group
and its claims of representing Islam. And while not directly
confronting the group's battlefield gains, the shows challenge the

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supporter of the Islamic State group sings a song. Television networks
across the Middle East have begun airing cartoons and comedy programs
using satire to criticize the group and its claim of representing
Islam. And while not directly confronting their battlefield gains, the
shows challenge the legitimacy of the Islamic group and chips away at

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afraid."

Satire has long been a force in Arab culture, beginning first with its
ancient poetry. Indirect criticism once cloaked in self-censorship
exploded out into the open during Arab Spring revolts. Even in the
midst of Syria's bloody civil war, the country's renowned black,
satirical humor has continued.

The Islamic State group, born out the Syrian war, now finds itself

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outdated acronym of the group, appears before a cartoon show.
Television networks across the Middle East have begun airing cartoons
and comedy programs using satire to criticize the group and its claim
of representing Islam. And while not directly confronting their
battlefield gains, the shows challenge the legitimacy of the Islamic