The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by
extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit
followers and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers located the 23rd
issue of the pro-ISIS al-Azaim Foundation’s Voice of Khorasan magazine.





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Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Group Criticizes Uneven Content Moderation
In Newly Released Web Magazine



(New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the
methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms
to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers located
the 23rd issue of the pro-ISIS <[link removed]>
al-Azaim Foundation’s Voice of Khorasan magazine.



Additionally, CEP found two accounts on Meta-owned Instagram for regional
white supremacist active club groups and four active club supporter accounts
that posted a variety of white supremacist propaganda. Finally, CEP researchers
located copies of neo-Nazi accelerationist manuals on the Internet Archive
encouraging violence and serving as a reference guide outlining tactics,
techniques, and procedures for acts of domestic terror.



Pro-ISIS Web Magazine Voice of Khorasan Issue 23 Released



On March 4, the pro-ISIS <[link removed]>
al-Azaim Foundation released the 23rd issue of the Voice of Khorasan web
magazine. The main article called for increased online ISIS propaganda efforts,
reaffirming the importance of the online space, and stating that this work was
“equal to that of shooting arrows,” especially if it helped inspire others to
immigrate to ISIS-held territory or commit attacks. The article sought to
portray social media companies as being hypocritical for removing pro-ISIS
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content, insinuating that this was part of a plot to increase support for the
Taliban.



Other articles stated the importance of patience, mocked the U.S. government
and populace for the 2023 Chinese balloon incident, and criticized Pakistan for
supporting the Taliban and their form of governance. The web magazine also
contained a narrative piece about an ISIS-K fighter killed by a drone while
returning to his family with scarce food from a market. A section also included
a list of recent ISIS attacks in Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iraq, and
Mozambique.



Image from Voice of Khorasan issue 23, encouraging online ISIS propaganda
efforts.



Active Club Affiliated Accounts Located on Instagram



On March 9, CEP found two Instagram accounts for regional white supremacist
active club groups in Estonia andFinland
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and four accounts for active club supporters. The Estonia active club profile
had 74 followers, while the Finnish group had 73 followers. Both accounts
posted their first photo on March 9 and March 7, respectively, and both
profiles contained links to the group’s Telegram pages.



CEP researchers also located four accounts that posted active club propaganda,
including photos released by regional chapters. The four accounts had between 5
and 193 followers, averaging 101.



CEP reported the six accounts to Instagram on March 9. Active club Instagram
pages reported to the social media site by CEP for chapters in the Netherlands
and France in December andJanuary
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were still online on March 9. The two active club chapter pages were still
available on Instagram on March 13.



Regional active club profile on Instagram. Screenshot taken on March 9.



Neo-Nazi Accelerationist Manuals Located on the Internet Archive



On March 8, CEP researchers located four neo-Nazi publications on the Internet
Archive that encouraged acts of violence and terrorism. The texts were
originally released inJune
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2021,December
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2022, andJuly
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2022. The texts advocated acts of violence targeting Jews, Muslims, Sikhs,
LGBTQ people, people of color, law enforcement, government officials, and
others. The four publications also called for terrorist attacks on
infrastructure, including power substations. One manual contained information
on operations security, surveillance, target selection, directions on homemade
explosives, and advice for live-streaming attacks. One upload, a 14-page
manual, advocated for attacks on the electric grid, terrorist attacks against
Jewish organizations, and the target assassinations of government officials and
their families.



The same user uploaded the four manuals on January 1, 2023. CEP researchers
have previously found versions of the same content multiple times on Telegram.
The Internet Archive removed the content after CEP reported it.



Image from an accelerationist manual encouraging attacks on infrastructure,
found on the Internet Archive.



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