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March 12, 2020 at 1:32 PM

UN Condemns Increasing Threat From Terrorism In Africa

Eye on Extremism March 12, 2020 The Washington Post: UN Condemns Increasing Threat From Terrorism In Africa “The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned the increasing threat to peace and security in Africa from terrorism Wednesday and urged all countries “to consider mobilizing m…

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March 11, 2020 at 1:30 PM

2 Americans Killed In Iraq During Anti-ISIS Mission Identified As Marine Raiders

Eye on Extremism March 11, 2020 ABC News: 2 Americans Killed In Iraq During Anti-ISIS Mission Identified As Marine Raiders “The Pentagon on Tuesday identified the two U.S. Marine Raiders killed in Iraq on Sunday during an anti-ISIS mission, a deadly reminder of the terror group's o…

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March 10, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacist Arrested For Threatening Al Noor Mosque In Christchurch

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacist Arrested For Threatening Al Noor Mosque In Christchurch Suspect Used Telegram Channel Dedicated To Brenton Tarrant To Upload Threat (New York, N.Y.) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to…

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March 10, 2020 at 12:47 PM

US Calls For A UN Vote On Taliban Deal: Diplomats

Eye on Extremism March 10, 2020 Al Jazeera: US Calls For A UN Vote On Taliban Deal: Diplomats  “The United States has called for a Tuesday vote at the UN Security Council to endorse Washington's deal with the Taliban that is supposed to pave the way to peace in Afghanistan, diploma…

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March 9, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Report: Iran Revolutionary Guard Commander Killed In Syria

Eye on Extremism March 9, 2020 The New York Times: Report: Iran Revolutionary Guard Commander Killed In Syria “An official with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard who took part in battles around war-torn Syria was killed near the Syrian capital, an Iranian semiofficial news agency and an o…

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March 6, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Nigeria: U.S. Renews N2.52bn Bounty Offer For Boko Haram Leader, Shekau

Eye on Extremism March 6, 2020 All Africa: Nigeria: U.S. Renews N2.52bn Bounty Offer For Boko Haram Leader, Shekau  “The United States Department of State has renewed its $7 million reward, about N2.52 billion, for information that can lead to the arrest of the leader of Boko Haram…

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March 5, 2020 at 1:48 PM

Pentagon Linguist Faces Espionage Charges After Allegedly Sharing Secrets With Hezbollah

Eye on Extremism March 5, 2020 ABC News: Pentagon Linguist Faces Espionage Charges After Allegedly Sharing Secrets With Hezbollah  “A linguist who worked for the Pentagon is facing espionage charges for allegedly sharing highly sensitive classified information with a foreign nation…

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March 4, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Taliban Ramp Up Attacks On Afghans After Trump Says ‘No Violence’

Eye on Extremism March 4, 2020 The New York Times: Taliban Ramp Up Attacks On Afghans After Trump Says ‘No Violence’ “The Taliban have resumed attacks against Afghan forces soon after signing a deal to end their war with the U.S. military, raising concerns that the Americans are le…

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March 3, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Cracks Start To Show In Taliban Peace Deal

Eye on Extremism March 3, 2020 Politico: Cracks Start To Show In Taliban Peace Deal “Signs began to show Monday that key pillars of the agreement to negotiate an end to the Afghanistan war were starting to buckle, just hours after the United States signed what was billed as a histo…

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March 2, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Suspected Steam Account Belonging To Christchurch Shooter Located

Extremist Content Online: Suspected Steam Account Belonging To Christchurch Shooter Located (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 vio…

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March 2, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Afghan Peace Plan Faces Its First Roadblock: Releasing Taliban Prisoners

Eye on Extremism March 2, 2020 The New York Times: Afghan Peace Plan Faces Its First Roadblock: Releasing Taliban Prisoners “The Trump administration’s nascent deal to end the war in Afghanistan faced its first stumbling block on Sunday, the day after it was signed, over whether th…

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February 28, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: Alleged Shooter In Deadly German Attacks Celebrated By White Supremacists On Telegram, Chan-Style Imageboards

Extremist Content Online: Alleged Shooter In Deadly German Attacks Celebrated By White Supremacists On Telegram, Chan-Style Imageboards (New York, N.Y.) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media p…

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February 28, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Turkey Threatens Europe With Refugees After 33 Troops Killed

Eye on Extremism February 28, 2020 The New York Times: Turkey Threatens Europe With Refugees After 33 Troops Killed “The presidents of Turkey and Russia spoke over the phone on Friday, a day after Syrian government airstrikes killed 33 Turkish troops, significantly ratcheting up te…

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February 27, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Uncertainty In Afghan Leadership Clouding Path Forward On Permanent Peace

Uncertainty In Afghan Leadership Clouding Path Forward On Permanent Peace (New York, N.Y.) – Last Friday, the Trump Administration and the Taliban reached an agreement to reduce violence in Afghanistan. However, one major obstacle the current peace process faces is the confirmatio…

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February 27, 2020 at 2:30 PM

U.S. Targets Iranian-Backed Militia Active In Iraq - State Department

Eye on Extremism February 27, 2020 Reuters: U.S. Targets Iranian-Backed Militia Active In Iraq - State Department “The United States on Wednesday blacklisted a senior member of Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia, punishing it for its attacks targeting U.S. forces, most recentl…

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February 26, 2020 at 2:32 PM

US Military Says It Killed Terrorist Leader Who Planned Attack That Killed Americans In Kenya

Eye on Extremism February 26, 2020 CNN: US Military Says It Killed Terrorist Leader Who Planned Attack That Killed Americans In Kenya “A US airstrike in Somalia killed an al-Shabaab leader who had a role in "planning and directing terrorist operations," including a January attack o…

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February 26, 2020 at 1:45 PM

CEP Cryptocurrency Study Findings To Be Presented At March 25 Event In Berlin, Germany

CEP Cryptocurrency Study Findings To Be Presented At March 25 Event In Berlin, Germany (Berlin) – The findings of a new cryptocurrency study conducted by the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) and Berlin Risk will be presented March 25 at a public event in Berlin, Germany held …

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February 25, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Britain Sanctions African ISIS Affiliate Groups

Eye on Extremism February 25, 2020 The National: Britain Sanctions African ISIS Affiliate Groups  “The UK on Monday moved to add IS in the Greater Sahara and Boko Haram to its list of terrorist organisations. Boko Haram, led by Abubakar Shekau, was was formed in 2002 by Mohammed Yu…

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February 24, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Al-Qaeda And Islamic State Groups Are Working Together In West Africa To Grab Large Swaths Of Territory

Eye on Extremism February 24, 2020 The Washington Post: Al-Qaeda And Islamic State Groups Are Working Together In West Africa To Grab Large Swaths Of Territory “Groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, at war with each other in the Middle East, are working together to take …

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February 21, 2020 at 5:43 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Continues Lobbying Efforts In Hopes Of Hindering Content Moderation Legislation

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Continues Lobbying Efforts In Hopes Of Hindering Content Moderation Legislation (New York, N.Y.) – The European Union has recently been debating various content moderation laws and policies in an aim to curb the spread of online extremist content. In…

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February 21, 2020 at 1:46 PM

Terrorist Rehab

Eye on Extremism February 21, 2020 Foreign Policy: Terrorist Rehab “You’re not scared of me?” Yusuf sked half-jokingly as he tossed his burnt pizza crust on the plate. “No,” I told him, but I probably should have been. Yusuf was convicted on terrorism charges for his connection to …

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February 20, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Eight People Killed In Shootings Near Frankfurt

Eye on Extremism February 20, 2020 The Wall Street Journal: Eight People Killed In Shootings Near Frankfurt “Gunmen killed eight people Wednesday night in shootings in central Germany that have left police guessing about the motive and the number of shooters, who remain at large, p…

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February 19, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Ex-C.I.A. Asset, Now A Libyan Strongman, Faces Torture Accusations

Eye on Extremism February 19, 2020 The New York Times: Ex-C.I.A. Asset, Now A Libyan Strongman, Faces Torture Accusations “A former C.I.A. asset who now controls the most potent military faction in Libya has been accused of torturing Libyans, and some of them tried on Tuesday to us…

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February 18, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Rocket Attack Strikes Near U.S. Embassy In Iraq

Eye on Extremism February 18, 2020 NBC News: Rocket Attack Strikes Near U.S. Embassy In Iraq “A rocket attack struck near the U.S. Embassy in Iraq early Sunday, a U.S. military and Iraqi officials have confirmed. “The attack did not injure any personnel, and the coalition remains c…

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February 14, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Tech & Terrorism: London Attack Again Raises Questions About Abdullah Al-Faisal’s Online Influence

Tech & Terrorism: London Attack Again Raises Questions About Abdullah Al-Faisal’s Online Influence (New York, N.Y.) - The terrorist attack in Streatham, London, carried out by Sudesh Amman has brought again to the forefront the radicalizing, violent teachings of Islamist…

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February 14, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Syrian To Be Tried For Plotting Attack On U.S. Embassy In Lebanon: Agency

Eye on Extremism **NOTE: CEP's Eye on Extremism will be suspended on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day. It will resume Tuesday, February 18.** February 14, 2020 Reuters: Syrian To Be Tried For Plotting Attack On U.S. Embassy In Lebanon: Agency “A Syrian man held …

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February 13, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Violence In Mali Continues To Escalate As Jihadists Fuel Ethnic Tensions

Violence In Mali Continues To Escalate As Jihadists Fuel Ethnic Tensions (New York, N.Y.) - Violence amongst ethnic groups in Mali has sparked concern from human rights campaigners. The country experienced its deadliest year for civilians in 2019 sinc…

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February 13, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Accused Mastermind Of Mumbai Attack Convicted Of Links To Terrorism

Eye on Extremism February 13, 2020 The New York Times: Accused Mastermind Of Mumbai Attack Convicted Of Links To Terrorism “An antiterrorism court in Pakistan on Wednesday convicted Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of the group that carried out deadly attack in Mumbai in 2008, on …

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February 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Extremist Content Online: AQAP Claims Florida Naval Base Shooting, Neo-Nazis Offer Tech Services For Extremist Groups

Extremist Content Online: AQAP Claims Florida Naval Base Shooting, Neo-Nazis Offer Tech Services For Extremist Groups (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 …

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February 12, 2020 at 2:37 PM

US To Seek More Help From NATO To Counter Islamic State

Eye on Extremism February 12, 2020 The Washington Post: US To Seek More Help From NATO To Counter Islamic State  “US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday he is looking to NATO allies for more help countering the Islamic State extremist group in Iraq and in bolstering U.S. defe…

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February 11, 2020 at 1:47 PM

Bloodbath In Mali As Jihadists Stoke Centuries-Old Tensions Between Ethnic Groups

Eye on Extremism February 11, 2020 The Telegraph: Bloodbath In Mali As Jihadists Stoke Centuries-Old Tensions Between Ethnic Groups “Jihadists in Mali are stirring up bouts of savage inter-ethnic bloodletting in their bid to regain their grip on the west African state, human rights…

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February 10, 2020 at 1:41 PM

Preacher Who Inspired Streatham Terror Attack Peddling Jihad From Behind Bars

Eye on Extremism February 10, 2020 The Guardian: Preacher Who Inspired Streatham Terror Attack Peddling Jihad From Behind Bars “Hundreds of sermons preached by the Islamist cleric who inspired the men who carried out the terrorist attacks in Streatham and on London Bridge in Novemb…

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February 7, 2020 at 1:46 PM

White House Confirms Killing Of Terrorist Leader In Yemen

Eye on Extremism February 7, 2020 The New York Times: White House Confirms Killing Of Terrorist Leader In Yemen “The United States killed the leader of Al Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen, the White House confirmed on Thursday. The confirmation came about a week after The New York Times …

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February 6, 2020 at 7:02 PM

AQAP’s Leader Qasim Al-Raymi Presumed Dead After U.S. Airstrike

AQAP’s Leader Qasim Al-Raymi Presumed Dead After U.S. Airstrike Commander Was Key Player In Yemen, Potential Heir To Lead Al-Qaeda (New York, N.Y.) - On January 31, 2020, the United States announced that they recently conducted an airstrike that is believed to have resulted in the de…

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February 6, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Exclusive: U.S. Citizen Kidnapped By Taliban Group In Afghanistan

Eye on Extremism February 6, 2020 Newsweek: Exclusive: U.S. Citizen Kidnapped By Taliban Group In Afghanistan “An American contractor was captured by Taliban-aligned militants in Afghanistan last week, triggering a country-wide recovery effort, Newsweek has learned. Mark R. Frerich…

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February 5, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS & White Supremacists Call For Violence Against Religious And Racial Minorities

Extremist Content Online: ISIS & White Supremacists Call For Violence Against Religious And Racial Minorities (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 foll…

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February 5, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Far-Right 'Hate Factory' Still Active On Facebook Despite Pledge To Stop It

Eye on Extremism February 5, 2020 The Guardian: Far-Right 'Hate Factory' Still Active On Facebook Despite Pledge To Stop It  “Facebook has failed to stop a coordinated far-right operation profiting from disinformation and anti-Islamic hate almost two months after it was publicly ex…

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February 4, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Brazil Criticised For Backtracking On Terror Funding Fight

Eye on Extremism February 4, 2020 Financial Times: Brazil Criticised For Backtracking On Terror Funding Fight “Brazil is facing a backlash from global anti-money laundering authorities after lawmakers stripped a key financial crimes unit of the power to report on terrorist financin…

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February 3, 2020 at 1:46 PM

U.S. Targets Leader Of Al-Qaeda In Yemen

Eye on Extremism February 3, 2020 The Washington Post: U.S. Targets Leader Of Al-Qaeda In Yemen “The United States conducted an airstrike against the leader of al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen, which is likely to have resulted in his death, according to people familiar with the matt…

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January 31, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Taliban-Led Attacks In Afghanistan Hit 10-Year High

Eye on Extremism January 31, 2020 The Wall Street Journal: Taliban-Led Attacks In Afghanistan Hit 10-Year High  “Taliban and other enemy attacks in Afghanistan hit a 10-year high in the final quarter of 2019, U.S. data shows, the latest indication of the growing violence ravaging t…

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January 30, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Muslim Brotherhood Celebrates 9-Year Anniversary of Arab Spring

Muslim Brotherhood Celebrates 9-Year Anniversary of Arab Spring Multiple Terror Attacks, Extensive Ties To ISIS Fail To Dissuade Brotherhood Loyalists The Muslim Brotherhood is celebrating the nine-year anniversary of the Arab Spring this year. Despite coordinating and executing terr…

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January 30, 2020 at 1:58 PM

US Officials Say They Know True Identity Of New IS Leader

Eye on Extremism January 30, 2020 Voice Of America: US Officials Say They Know True Identity Of New IS Leader “U.S. defense officials believe they have unmasked the Islamic State terror group’s current leader, until now known by his nom de guerre, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.…

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January 29, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Study Of Youtube Comments Finds Evidence Of Radicalization Effect

Eye on Extremism January 29, 2020 Tech Crunch: Study Of Youtube Comments Finds Evidence Of Radicalization Effect  “Research presented at the ACM FAT 2020 conference in Barcelona today supports the notion that YouTube’s platform is playing a role in radicalizing users via exposure t…

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January 28, 2020 at 1:48 PM

NATO Aims To Add Personnel To Iraq Mission From Coalition Fighting ISIS

Eye on Extremism January 28, 2020 The Wall Street Journal: NATO Aims To Add Personnel To Iraq Mission From Coalition Fighting ISIS “NATO’s members are aiming to boost the number of training and military advisory personnel at the alliance’s mission in Iraq, in response to President …

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January 27, 2020 at 1:50 PM

Afghan Forces Launch Air, Ground Attacks On Taliban, Killing 51

Eye on Extremism January 27, 2020 Reuters: Afghan Forces Launch Air, Ground Attacks On Taliban, Killing 51 “Afghan forces used ground attacks and air strikes in multiple operations against the Taliban during the last 24 hours, killing 51 fighters in an escalation that signaled rene…

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January 24, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Iran-Backed Houthis Suspected Of Ballistic Missile Attack At Yemen

Iran-Backed Houthis Suspected Of Ballistic Missile Attack At Yemen At Least 116 Dead In Attack At Al-Estiqbal Military Camp In Marib (New York, N.Y.) – On January 18, 2020, ballistic missiles struck a mosque at the al-Estiqbal military camp in Marib, killing at least 116 people in w…

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January 24, 2020 at 1:49 PM

Afghanistan President: Pakistan Still Shelters Insurgents

Eye on Extremism January 24, 2020 The New York Times: Afghanistan President: Pakistan Still Shelters Insurgents “Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani said on Thursday that Pakistan continued to give sanctuary to an insurgent group that helps the Taliban in its war against Kabul and…

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January 24, 2020 at 9:00 AM

ICYMI: The Four Terrorism Trends That Will Mark 2020

ICYMI: The Four Terrorism Trends That Will Mark 2020 (New York, N.Y.) – The safety of Europeans and the security of Europe in 2020 will be marked by four trends in terrorism: the resurgence of ISIS in the Middle East along with the increased risk of terrorist attacks, returning forei…

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January 23, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Officials Detail The Base’s Plans For Violence At Richmond Gun Rally

Officials Detail The Base’s Plans For Violence At Richmond Gun Rally Neo-Nazi Group Planned On Ambushing Attendees; Denounces Arrest On Telegram Last week’s arrest of Patrik Jordan Mathews and two other members of the neo-Nazi group the Base shifted to the courtroom Tuesday, as feder…

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January 23, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Chaos As Militants Overran Airfield, Killing 3 Americans In Kenya

Eye on Extremism January 23, 2020 The New York Times: Chaos As Militants Overran Airfield, Killing 3 Americans In Kenya “Armed with rifles and explosives, about a dozen Shabab fighters destroyed an American surveillance plane as it was taking off and ignited an hourslong gunfight e…

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