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May 19, 2020 at 1:30 PM

FBI Discovers Al Qaeda Ties In Pensacola Shooter’s Iphones

A Saudi aviation student who killed three people last year at a naval base in Florida had extensive ties to al Qaeda, top U.S. law-enforcement officia     Eye on Extremism May 19, 202…

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May 18, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Rwandan Genocide Suspect Arrested After 23 Years On The Run

He was behind the radio station whose hate-filled invectives turned Rwandan against Rwandan, neighbor against neighbor, even spouse against spouse. He     Eye on Extremism May 18, 202…

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May 15, 2020 at 3:20 PM

White Supremacy Groups in America

CEP Resources Explore How These Extremist Groups Recruit, Market, & Fund Themselves, Particularly Online White Supremacy Groups in America CEP Resources Explore How These Extremist Groups Recruit, Market, & Fund…

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May 15, 2020 at 1:31 PM

U.S. Says Islamic State Conducted Attack On Kabul Hospital

The United States on Thursday blamed Islamic State militants — not the Taliban — for a gruesome hospital attack in Afghanistan this week that killed t     Eye on Extremism May 15, 202…

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May 14, 2020 at 4:25 PM

CEP-KAS Webinar: Cryptocurrencies And Terrorism Financing

The Counter Extremism Project And Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Partner To Discuss Latest Report Findings CEP-KAS Webinar: Cryptocurrencies And Terrorism Financing The Counter Extremism Project And Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung P…

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May 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM

UN Chief Calls On Lebanon To Disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon on Wednesday entered talks with the International Monetary Fund, amid calls to disarm Hezbollah. A report in the Jerusalem Post on Tuesday qu     Eye on Extremism May 14, 2020…

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May 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Launches Content Moderation Oversight Board

Company Continues To Pursue “Delay, Deny & Deflect” PR Strategy Instead Of Enforcing Own Community Standards Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Launches Content Moderation Oversight Board  Company Continues To Pursue “D…

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May 13, 2020 at 1:32 PM

FBI Offers $1 Million For Information Leading To Former Taliban Hostage's Captors

The U.S. government on Tuesday offered $1 million for information leading to the capture of the Taliban militants who kidnapped and held Caitlan Colem     Eye on Extremism May 13, 202…

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May 12, 2020 at 1:30 PM

IS Regional Leader Sheikh Khorasani 'Arrested In Afghanistan'

The leader of the Islamic State group in South Asia and the Far East has been arrested in Kabul, Afghanistan's intelligence service says. Zia ul-Haq,     Eye on Extremism May 12, 2020…

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May 11, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacist Street Fighting Gang Creates Telegram Channel Promoting Anti-Immigrant & Anti-Semitic Content

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May 11, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Facebook Sparks Controversy By Naming Brotherhood Figure To Oversight Board

Many social media users in the Middle East and North Africa region reacted to Facebook's selection of Karmanc with confusion and derision as the Yemen     Eye on Extremism May 11, 202…

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May 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM

CEP Roundup

Resources And Updates From The Counter Extremism Project CEP Roundup Resources And Updates From The Counter Extremism Project Islamist ExtremismGermany Designates Iran-Backed Hezbollah As A Terrorist Organization …

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May 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Founder's Son Appointed Military Chief Of Insurgents

The son of the Afghan Taliban's late founder has been appointed as the insurgents' military chief in a political reshuffle to check the power of his p     Eye on Extremism May 8, 2020…

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May 7, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Members Of U.S. Congress Demand Extradition Of Hamas Terrorist Ahlam Ahmad al-Tamimi

Last week, seven members of the U.S. Congress wrote to the Jordanian ambassador to the United States, Dina Kawar, asking the Hashemite Kingdom to extr Members Of U.S. Congress Demand Extradition Of Hamas Terrorist Ahlam…

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May 7, 2020 at 1:30 PM

European Prisons Releasing 1,000 Returned ISIS Fighters In 2020 Poses New Security Challenge

The threat from ISIS will be greater after the release of 1,000 of its returned fighters from European prisons over the course of 2020, chief analyst     Eye on Extremism May 7, 2020 …

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May 6, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Extremist Groups Leverage Coronavirus Pandemic Online

Recruitment Propaganda, Calls For Violence Against Minorities Flood Various Platforms Tech & Terrorism: Extremist Groups Leverage Coronavirus Pandemic Online Recruitment Propaganda, Calls For Violence Against Minori…

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May 6, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Extremist Content Online: RocketChat Channel Praises Suspected Vehicular Terror Attack & Encourages Violence During Ramadan, COVID-19 Crisis

White Supremacists, Neo-Nazis Celebrate One-Year Anniversary Of California Synagogue Shooting On Telegram And Bitchute Channels Extremist Content Online: RocketChat Channel Praises Suspected Vehicular Terror Attack &…

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May 6, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Convicted Terrorist Wins First Round Of Legal Battle Against Government Ban On Early Release From Prison

A Sunderland shopkeeper jailed for encouraging terrorism has won the first stage of a legal battle to overturn new rules barring terror offenders from     Eye on Extremism May 6, 2020…

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May 5, 2020 at 9:50 PM

CEP-KAS Webinar: Cryptocurrencies And Terrorism Financing

The Counter Extremism Project And Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Partner To Discuss Latest Report Findings CEP-KAS Webinar: Cryptocurrencies And Terrorism Financing The Counter Extremism Project And Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung P…

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May 5, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Hezbollah Slams German Ban As ‘Submission To America’s Will’

The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement on Monday condemned Germany's ban on his group as bowing to US pressure and insisted it was not active in the     Eye on Extremism May 5, 2020…

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May 4, 2020 at 3:45 PM

New CEP Report: Career Break Or New Career? Extremist Foreign Fighters In Ukraine

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) published a new report today that analyzes the profiles of individuals that joined the conflict in the Ukraine fro New CEP Report: Career Break Or New Career? Extremist Foreign Fighte…

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May 4, 2020 at 1:30 PM

US Warns Taliban To Curb Attacks After Exit Deal Calls For 80% Cut To Violence

The US military has warned the Taliban it must curb attacks inside Afghanistan and revealed that a US troop withdrawal agreement signed in February in     Eye on Extremism May 4, 2020…

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May 1, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Taliban Attacks In Afghanistan Surge After U.S. Peace Deal, Inflicting Heavy Casualties

Facing an emboldened Taliban, and with less U.S. military support, Afghan forces have suffered heavy casualties during a two-month surge in violence a     Eye on Extremism May 1, 2020…

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April 30, 2020 at 10:25 PM

Germany Designates Iran-Backed Hezbollah As A Terrorist Organization In Its Entirety

Today, Germany designated Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization, banning all of its activities in the country. The announcement by the Germany Designates Iran-Backed Hezbollah As A Terrorist Organization…

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April 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Register Now: CEP Webinar On Terrorist Content Online Regulation In The EU And Lessons Learned From Germany’s NetzDG Law

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to join us in a May 6 webinar discussion about European regulation of extremist and terrorist conten Register Now: CEP Webinar On Terrorist Content Online Regulation In Th…

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April 30, 2020 at 1:30 PM

After U.S., Israeli Pressure, Germany Bans Hezbollah Activity, Raids Mosques

Germany banned all Hezbollah activity on its soil on Thursday and designated the Iran-backed group a terrorist organisation, a much-anticipated step l     Eye on Extremism April 30, 2…

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April 29, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Site Reemerges One Month After Takedowns

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit.... Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Site Reemerges One Mon…

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April 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM

CEP-GLOBSEC Webinar: How To Map The Ikhwan’s Presence In An Uncharted Region?

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) and Bratislava, Slovakia-based think tank GLOBSEC invite you to join us in a webinar discussion, launching the fir CEP-GLOBSEC Webinar: How To Map The Ikhwan’s Presence In An Uncharte…

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April 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Driver Who Rammed Paris Police Pledged Allegiance To Islamic State: Prosecutor

The driver who rammed his car into two police motorcyclists in a Paris suburb had pledged allegiance to Islamic State, the French anti-terrorism prose     Eye on Extremism April 29, 2…

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April 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM

UN Chief: Extremists Using COVID-19 To Recruit Online Youths

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that extremist groups are taking advantage of COVID-19 lock downs to intensify social media effo     Eye on Extremism April 28, 2…

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April 27, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Interpol Arrests Hundreds In Crackdown On Terrorist Routes In Southeast Asia

An INTERPOL-led operation codenamed ‘Maharlika III’ saw law enforcement from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines (BIMP) deploy to strategi     Eye on Extremism April 27, 2…

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April 24, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Tech & Terrorism: YouTube Moves To Undermine Its Program Protecting Advertisers From Extremist Videos

Tech & Terrorism: YouTube Moves To Undermine Its Program Protecting Advertisers From Extremist Videos New Policy Reduces Transparency On Ad Placements Appearing Alongside Hateful Content (New York, N.Y.) – This week, the Wall Street Journal reported on efforts by Google-owne…

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April 24, 2020 at 1:31 PM

In A Global First, Syrians Face Trial For State Torture

Eye on Extremism April 24, 2020 The Wall Street Journal: In A Global First, Syrians Face Trial For State Torture “The first trial on Syrian state torture began Thursday in Germany, in what lawyers and human-rights groups see as a test case for the role European courts can play in a…

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April 23, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Experts Warn That High-Profile ISIS Terror Arrest In Spain Shows Group Is Using Virus Lockdowns To Move Around Europe

Eye on Extremism April 23, 2020 The National: Experts Warn That High-Profile ISIS Terror Arrest In Spain Shows Group Is Using Virus Lockdowns To Move Around Europe “The terrorist cell in Germany had been raising funds for attacks on US forces stationed there. Nikita Malik, director…

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April 22, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Neo‐Nazis Leak Emails, Passwords Of Employees From The WHO, Gates Foundation

Eye on Extremism April 22, 2020 The Swaddle: Neo‑Nazis Leak Emails, Passwords Of Employees From The WHO, Gates Foundation  “Far-right extremists leaked email addresses and passwords belonging to employees of the Gates Foundation, World Health Organization, Center for Disease Contro…

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April 21, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS, Neo-Nazi Groups Using Instagram To Advocate Violence

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS, Neo-Nazi Groups Using Instagram To Advocate Violence (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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April 21, 2020 at 4:15 PM

CEP Policy Paper on Financing Terrorism and Social Media to be Presented at April 29 Webinar

CEP Policy Paper on Financing Terrorism and Social Media to be Presented at April 29 Webinar (Berlin and New York, N.Y.) – The global networks of ISIS and al-Qaeda continue to operate, plan, and execute attacks during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The arrest of an ISIS-linked …

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April 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Pakistan Removes Thousands Of Names From Terrorist Watch List

Eye on Extremism April 21, 2020 The Wall Street Journal: Pakistan Removes Thousands Of Names From Terrorist Watch List  “Pakistan has removed thousands of names from its terrorist watch list in what the country says is an effort to meet its obligations ahead of a new round of asses…

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April 20, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Dozens Dead In Fresh Wave Of Taliban Violence In Afghanistan

Eye on Extremism April 20, 2020 France 24: Dozens Dead In Fresh Wave Of Taliban Violence In Afghanistan “The Taliban have killed at least 23 Afghan troops and nine civilians, officials said Monday, as a fresh wave of violence grips Afghanistan despite a deal with the US and a worse…

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April 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Says It Released 20 More Afghan Government Prisoners

Eye on Extremism April 17, 2020 Radio Free Europe: Taliban Says It Released 20 More Afghan Government Prisoners  “The Taliban says it has released a second group of Afghan security forces it has been holding captive as part of a delayed swap considered key to paving the way for pea…

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April 16, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Massachusetts Man Charged With Trying To Blow Up Jewish Nursing Home

Eye on Extremism April 16, 2020 NBC News: Massachusetts Man Charged With Trying To Blow Up Jewish Nursing Home “Federal agents arrested a western Massachusetts man and accused of him trying to blow up a Jewish assisted living facility — but he instead left his DNA on the failed exp…

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April 15, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Hezbollah Steps Up Campaign For Control Of Lebanon’s Financial System

Eye on Extremism April 15, 2020 The National: Hezbollah Steps Up Campaign For Control Of Lebanon’s Financial System  “Hezbollah is stepping up a campaign to place allies at the heart of Lebanon's financial authorities as the US seeks to disrupt the armed group's financial networks,…

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April 14, 2020 at 3:54 PM

Extremist Content Online: 151 Podcast Episodes From Neo-Nazi Nordic Resistant Movement Found On Spreaker

Extremist Content Online: 151 Podcast Episodes From Neo-Nazi Nordic Resistant Movement Found On Spreaker (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 follower…

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April 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Violate Ceasefire 241 Times In Two Days, Saudi Coalition Says

Eye on Extremism April 14, 2020 The National: Yemen's Houthi Rebels Violate Ceasefire 241 Times In Two Days, Saudi Coalition Says “The Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen’s internationally recognised government accused Houthi rebels of breaking a ceasefire on Monday. The insurgents b…

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April 13, 2020 at 1:31 PM

US Offers $10m For Information On Hezbollah Commander In Iraq

Eye on Extremism April 13, 2020 Al Jazeera: US Offers $10m For Information On Hezbollah Commander In Iraq  “The United States has offered up to $10m for information on Hezbollah commander Sheikh Mohammad al-Kawtharani, who was an associate of slain Iranian General Qassem Soleiman…

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April 9, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Taliban Rejects Afghan Government’s Prisoner Release Offer

Taliban Rejects Afghan Government’s Prisoner Release Offer Success Of U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal Appears Doubtful (New York, N.Y.) – Yesterday, the Afghan government announced the release of 100 Taliban prisoners in accordance with the phased releases required under an agreement …

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April 9, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Top PKK Terrorist Killed In Turkish Anti-Terror Operation In Northern Iraq

Eye on Extremism *Note: Eye On Extremism will be suspended tomorrow, April 10. Eye On Extremism will resume on Monday, April 13.* April 9, 2020 Daily Sabah: Top PKK Terrorist Killed In Turkish Anti-Terror Operation In Northern Iraq “Senior PKK terrorist Fadil Ekinci in charge of th…

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April 8, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Extremist Content Online: Extremists Plot Anti-Semitic Harassment Campaign Targeting Philadelphia Jewish Day School

Extremist Content Online: Extremists Plot Anti-Semitic Harassment Campaign Targeting Philadelphia Jewish Day School 8chan Successor Site Used To Organize “Zoom” Hijackings Against Students & Staff (New York, N.Y.) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the…

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April 8, 2020 at 1:31 PM

US Says Airstrike In Somalia Kills Al-Shabab Senior Leader

Eye on Extremism April 8, 2020 Daily Sabah: US Says Airstrike In Somalia Kills Al-Shabab Senior Leader “An April 2 airstrike by U.S. forces in Somalia killed a “senior leader” of the al-Shabab militant group, the U.S. Defense Department said Tuesday. The strike left three Shabab mi…

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April 7, 2020 at 8:50 PM

U.S. Designates The Russian Imperial Movement As A Global Terrorist Organization

U.S. Designates The Russian Imperial Movement As A Global Terrorist Organization First White Supremacist Group To Be Designated By The U.S. (New York, N.Y.) – On Monday, the U.S. Department of State designated the Russian Imperial Movement (RIM) as a global terrorist organiza…

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