A parody account in the name of ‘Taliban Public Relation Department’ posted on X handle inviting the tourists to Afghanistan from all over the world along with a video depicting the beauty of the Afghanistan.
The user described Afghanistan as ‘the real land of the free and the home of the brave, unlike the Americans’. The account also ensures the safety of the tourists visiting as they claim that to be safe 100% after the war.
“A rugged country inhabited by muscular men and traditional women. You will be 100% safe since the war is over and we no longer capturing tourists for ransom” posted on X.
Visit the magnificent nation of #Afghanistan, the real land of the free and the home of the brave, unlike the Americans.
A rugged country inhabited by muscular men and traditional women. You will be 100% safe since the war is over and we no longer capturing tourists for ransom. pic.twitter.com/NnoCvtDx6g
— Taliban Public Relations Department, Commentary (@TalibanPRD__) September 14, 2023
The video describes Afghanistan”s beauty symbolically referring to colours such as red, green, white and black.
Several comments appeared soon after the post. The parody account is a verified account on X.
One of the users commented, whether it was safe to come for a honeymoon. And the parody account replied sarcastically, “Absolutely Mr Boob. We have tremendous hiking trails for honeymoon couples to trek through our rugged mountains. The same trekking path that was used by our masculine fighters during the war.”
Another user asked “What’s the ransom for Indians these days?”
“Mr Aishwary, as we mentioned, we are no longer in the kidnapping business. As long as you respect the local culture and customs and do not engage in homosexual activity, you will be just fine,” replied.
A follow up post was posted on Sunday, taking a survey to help the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to better address the concerns of the people around the world willing to visit.
Are you planning to visit our glorious nation, if not then what”s holding you back?
This survey will help the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to better address the concerns that some of you might have.#Afghanistan
— Taliban Public Relations Department, Commentary (@TalibanPRD__) September 16, 2023
Taliban public relation department is a satirical gimmick account on Twitter, they pretend to be a public relations department of Afghanistan.