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June 17, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Mali Left Shaken As Dozens Of Soldiers Killed In Jihadist Ambush

At least 24 Malian soldiers have been killed in an ambush near the border with Mauritania, in an apparent revenge attack for the assassination of a to     Eye on Extremism June 17, 20…

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June 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Amid Massive Demonstrations, Vehicles Striking Protesters Raise Disturbing Echoes Of 2017 Charlottesville Attack

Some social media posters have said they have no intention of endorsing attacks but feel protesters do not have a right to impede drivers. “The intent     Eye on Extremism June 16, 20…

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June 15, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Skirt Barriers On Telegram

Telegra.ph Feature Enables Spread Of Pro-ISIS Propaganda Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Skirt Barriers On Telegram Telegra.ph Feature Enables Spread Of Pro-ISIS Propaganda (New York, N.Y) – The Counter…

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June 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM

France Launches Sahel Coalition To Fight Rising Jihadi Violence

France launched a coalition of West African and European allies on Friday to fight jihadi militants in the Sahel region, hoping more political coopera     Eye on Extremism June 15, 20…

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June 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Taliban, US Spar Over Al-Qaida Presence In Afghanistan

The Taliban on Thursday rejected a top American general’s assessment that the al-Qaida leadership is still based in Afghanistan, insisting that no for     Eye on Extremism June 12, 20…

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June 11, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Russian Imperial Movement Provides Weapons & Combat Training To German Neo-Nazis

German neo-Nazis are training with the far-right Russian Imperial Movement (RIM) to gain proficiency in more advanced military-style tactics, accordin Russian Imperial Movement Provides Weapons & Combat Training To …

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June 11, 2020 at 1:30 PM

A Massacre In Nigeria’s Borno State Left More People Dead Than Months Of Coronavirus

It took less than two hours for gunmen to kill more people in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state than the coronavirus reportedly had in three months.     Eye on Extremism June 11, 202…

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June 10, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Iranian Links: New Taliban Splinter Group Emerges That Opposes U.S. Peace Deal

A new breakaway Afghan Taliban faction that has close ties to neighboring Iran and opposes efforts aimed at ending the 18-year insurgency in Afghanist     Eye on Extremism June 10, 20…

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June 9, 2020 at 9:05 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Extremists Online Seek To Exploit And Infiltrate U.S. Protests

Last week, the Washington Post highlighted a growing number of white supremacist and neo-Nazi extremists using online platforms to capitalize on the o Tech & Terrorism: Extremists Online Seek To Exploit And Infiltra…

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June 9, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Three Prominent Jihadists Dominate Sahel After Death Of Al Qaeda Leader

Three leaders have been left dominating the jihadist insurgency in the Sahel, following the death of a top al Qaeda commander in the West African stat     Eye on Extremism June 9, 202…

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June 8, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Register Now: Webinar On Regulating Cryptocurrencies To Mitigate Risks Of Misuse For Terrorism Financing

The discussion concerning the risk of cryptocurrencies being misused for the financing of terrorism and other nefarious purposes has intensified over Register Now: Webinar On Regulating Cryptocurrencies To Mitigate Risk…

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June 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM

French Troops Kill Al-Qaeda’s North Africa Chief Abdelmalek Droukdel

Thursday’s operation came after French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a meeting in January of regional leaders to intensify the military campaign, i     Eye on Extremism June 8, 202…

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June 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Who's Behind The Violence At George Floyd Protests In US?

Researchers at the Counter Extremism Project, an international policy organization formed to monitor and combat extremist groups, say white supremacis     Eye on Extremism June 5, 202…

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June 4, 2020 at 9:00 PM

U.N. Report: Taliban Maintains Ties To Al-Qaeda

Backchannel Consultations During Peace Talks Would Run Counter To Security Council Demands U.N. Report: Taliban Maintains Ties To Al-Qaeda Backchannel Consultations During Peace Talks Would Run Counter To Security Counc…

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June 4, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Pakistani Citizens Make The Bulk Of Foreign Terrorists In Afghanistan – UN Report

There are approximately 6,500 Pakistani terrorists operating in Afghanistan and Pak-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba facilitate     Eye on Extremism June 4, 202…

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June 3, 2020 at 8:45 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency – April & May 2020

CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency – April & May 2020 CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria …

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June 3, 2020 at 1:30 PM

George Floyd Protests In America: Some Groups Are Trying To Ensure Violent Unrest To Continue

The New York-based organisation Counter Extremism Project (CEP) has infiltrated a number of secretive online communities for white supremacists and ne     Eye on Extremism June 3, 202…

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June 2, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Blocks Measures Aimed At Curbing Presence Of Extremist Groups

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook executives deliberately “weakened or blocked” efforts to address and correct systematic soft Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Blocks Measures Aimed At Curbing Pres…

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June 2, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Register Now: Webinar On Regulating Cryptocurrencies To Mitigate Risks Of Misuse For Terrorism Financing

The discussion concerning the risk of cryptocurrencies being misused for the financing of terrorism and other nefarious purposes has intensified over Register Now: Webinar On Regulating Cryptocurrencies To Mitigate Risk…

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June 2, 2020 at 1:30 PM

UN Report Says Taliban Is Maintaining Relations With Al Qaeda Despite Deal With US

A new United Nations report says that the Taliban assured al Qaeda that it would maintain their close links despite the "peace" deal with the organiza     Eye on Extremism June 2, 202…

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June 1, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacist Accelerationists And Neo-Nazis Celebrate Violence in Minneapolis

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: White Supremacist Accelerationists And Neo…

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June 1, 2020 at 2:45 PM

CEP Webinar: Can Convicted Terrorists Be Rehabilitated?

Current Challenges And Lessons Learned From Different Approaches In The EU And The U.S. CEP Webinar: Can Convicted Terrorists Be Rehabilitated? Current Challenges And Lessons Learned From Different Approaches In The EU …

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June 1, 2020 at 1:31 PM

“Virtual Terrorism”: Far-Right Trolls Are Targeting Marginalized Groups On Zoom Calls

On May 14, thirty-one residents of an East Oakland neighborhood joined a videoconference call to meet with their neighborhood services coordinator to     Eye on Extremism June 1, 2020…

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May 29, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Virginia Man Indicted For Conspiring With Somali Terror Group

FBI Most-Wanted Terrorist Allegedly Planned To Target & Recruit Westerners For Al-Shabab Virginia Man Indicted For Conspiring With Somali Terror Group  FBI Most-Wanted Terrorist Allegedly Planned To Target & Re…

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May 29, 2020 at 1:31 PM

State Department Announces $3M Reward For Info On Senior ISIS Leader

The State Department Thursday announced a $3 million reward for any information on Muhammad Khadir Musa Ramadan, a senior leader in the Islamic State     Eye on Extremism May 29, 2020…

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May 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Feds Charge Ex-Venezuelan Politician With Recruiting Terrorists To Attack U.S. Interests

A former Venezuelan politician was charged Wednesday with participating in a vast narco-terrorism conspiracy in which he traded drugs for weapons and     Eye on Extremism May 28, 2020…

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May 27, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Coronavirus Misinformation Across Internet Shows Industry’s Failings

Despite Promises To Do Otherwise, Tech Fails To Set Industry Norms & Assist Smaller Websites With Content Moderation Tech & Terrorism: Coronavirus Misinformation Across Internet Shows Industry’s Failings Despite…

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May 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM

CEP Webinar: Can Convicted Terrorists Be Rehabilitated?

Current Challenges And Lessons Learned From Different Approaches In The EU And The U.S. CEP Webinar: Can Convicted Terrorists Be Rehabilitated? Current Challenges And Lessons Learned From Different Approaches In The EU …

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May 27, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Alexandria Man, On Most-Wanted Terrorists List, Charged With Aiding Al-Shabab

An Alexandria man who fled the country in 2012 and was suspected of trying to recruit men to join the terrorist group al-Shabab was indicted Tuesday i     Eye on Extremism May 27, 202…

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May 26, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Extremist Content Online: Neo-Nazi Manifesto Siege Re-Emerges For Sale On Lulu Despite Previous Removal For TOS Violation

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Neo-Nazi Manifesto Siege Re-Emerges For Sa…

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May 26, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Islamic State Says It Was Behind Blast In Southern Libya

Islamic State said on Monday it was behind a blast in a small town in southern Libya on Saturday, the militant group's first attack in the country for     Eye on Extremism May 26, 202…

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May 22, 2020 at 1:30 PM

British Government To Prosecute Hezbollah Flag Wavers At Online Protests

The British government warned it will prosecute protesters who break the law if Hezbollah flags are displayed in online demonstrations. In a change of     **NOTE: CEP’s Eye on Extremi…

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May 21, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Tech’s Activist Role In Content Moderation Undermines Industry Arguments For Section 230 Protections

Technology giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Google/YouTube have long maintained that they are merely neutral platforms and cannot be held responsibl Tech & Terrorism: Tech’s Activist Role In Content Moderation Und…

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May 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Iraqi Security Services Arrest ISIS Leader - Report

ISIS operative,Abdulnasser al-Qirdash, Isis operative and part of ISIS's Delegated Committee was handed over to Iraqi security forces by Syrian and US     Eye on Extremism May 21, 202…

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May 20, 2020 at 8:05 PM

CEP-GLOBSEC Webinar: How To Map The Muslim Brotherhood’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 Muslim Brotherhood’s Presence In…

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May 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Afghanistan’s Civilian Casualties Rise Following U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal

Since the signing of a peace deal between the United States and the Taliban, civilian casualties in Afghanistan have increased compared with previous     Eye on Extremism May 20, 2020…

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May 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: Telegram Continues Providing An Open Channel For Extremists To Spread Violent Propaganda, Hate Speech

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: Telegram Continues Providing An Open Chann…

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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

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fol Extremist Content Online: White Supremacist Street Fighting Gang Cre…

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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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