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July 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM

UK Ambassador To Iraq Targeted With Threatening Messages After Speaking Out Against Militia Groups

Britain’s ambassador to Iraq has been targeted by a graphic propaganda campaign featuring an image of his bloodied face after he spoke out against mil     Eye on Extremism July 29, 20…

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July 28, 2020 at 1:34 PM

State Department Declares 'Unwavering' Commitment To Seeking 'Justice For The Families' Of US Citizens Killed By ISIS

The State Department said it has an “unwavering” commitment to bringing Islamic State fighters who killed U.S. citizens to justice. The agency sent th     Eye on Extremism July 28, 20…

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July 27, 2020 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Condemns Execution Of Humanitarian Workers By Boko Haram Terrorists

The U.S. Government has condemned the killings of five humanitarian aid workers by Boko Haram terrorist group in Nigeria’s North-East. The Public Affa     Eye on Extremism July 27, 20…

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July 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Former Nazi Guard Is Convicted In One Of Germany’s Last Holocaust Trials

A German court convicted a 93-year-old man on Thursday for helping the Nazis murder thousands of people while he served as a concentration camp guard     Eye on Extremism July 24, 202…

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July 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM

U.S. Moves To Stop Products Manufactured With Uighur-Forced Labor

Beijing’s Human Rights Abuses Against Uighurs Meets Stern U.S. Response U.S. Moves To Stop Products Manufactured With Uighur-Forced Labor Beijing’s Human Rights Abuses Against Uighurs Meets Stern U.S. Response (Ne…

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July 23, 2020 at 1:32 PM

U.S. Deports Terrorism Convict It Had Sought To Hold Indefinitely

The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it had deported a stateless Palestinian man who had completed a terrorism-related prison sentence, ave     Eye on Extremism July 23, 20…

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July 22, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Consensus Building Among Lawmakers That EU Must Designate Hezbollah In Its Entirety

Leaders of the European Union (EU) last week received an unprecedented letter from 235 lawmakers representing 30 nations and 25 EU member states, urgi Consensus Building Among Lawmakers That EU Must Designate Hezbollah …

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July 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM

African Militant Islamist Groups Set Record For Violent Activity

A June-to-June review of violent episodes involving militant Islamist groups in Africa over the past decade underscores the growing and shifting threa     Eye on Extremism July 22, 20…

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July 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Chinese Ambassador Struggles To Explain Xinjiang Footage Of Blindfolded Prisoners

China's ambassador to the U.K., Liu Xiaoming, struggled on Sunday to explain drone footage from the region of Xinjiang that appears to show prisoners     Eye on Extremism July 21, 202…

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July 20, 2020 at 1:34 PM

UN Urges Inquiry Into Violence By Anti-Terrorism Force Against Malian Protestors

The U.N. Human Rights Office is calling for an investigation into the excessive use of violence by an elite counter-terrorism force in Mali against an     Eye on Extremism July 20, 20…

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July 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM

CEP Roundup: Resources And Updates From The Counter Extremism Project

Convicted Hezbollah Financier Released From U.S. Custody In late June, it was announced that convicted Hezbollah financier and U.S.-designated........ CEP Roundup Resources And Updates From The Counter Extremism Project…

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July 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

UN Designates Pakistan Taliban Leader Noor Mehsud As Global Terrorist

The United Nations on Thursday (local time) designated Pakistan based terror organisation Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan’s leader, Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud,     Eye on Extremism July 17, 202…

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July 16, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Far-Right Extremists In Europe Leverage Internet To Promote Racist And Xenophobic Narratives

According to a new report by the United Kingdom’s Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE), extremists of all spectrums, including neo-Nazis and.... Far-Right Extremists In Europe Leverage Internet To Promote Racist An…

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July 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM

UN Frees Up 'Expense' Money For Several Declared Terrorists

The United Nations has freed up “expense” money for several men designated as terrorists at the request of the Pakistani government, including one wit     Eye on Extremism July 16, 20…

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July 15, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Tech Giants Oppose Measure Strengthening Regulation Of Online Child Sex Abuse

Industry Behavior Highlights Tech’s Insincerity In Tackling Harmful Content | In an effort to stave off pending U.S. regulation, the tech industry.... Tech & Terrorism: Tech Giants Oppose Measure Strengthening Regul…

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July 15, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Big Increase Of Palestinian Terrorist Members, Supporters In Germany

The number of members and supporters of the US and EU-designated terrorist organization the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has d     Eye on Extremism July 15, 20…

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July 14, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Iran Offers Unconditional Support To Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Since Hamas and Islamic Jihad remained on the sidelines in the Syrian civil war and left their respective offices in Damascus in 2012, Iran, a staunch     Eye on Extremism July 14, 20…

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July 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Fears As 29 Terrorists To Be Freed Onto UK Streets ‘Deeply Worrying’

Twenty-nine terrorists are due to be released from prison within the next three years, with 11 of them back on the streets before April and three rele     Eye on Extremism July 13, 20…

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July 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Top EU Official Details Proposal To Address Content Moderation, Liability Issues With Tech Companies

European Union (EU) digital-policy and antitrust czar Margrethe Vestager took sharp aim at U.S. tech companies last week, detailing a comprehensive Tech & Terrorism: Top EU Official Details Proposal To Address Conte…

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July 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM

CEP Webinar: “Regulating Against Extremist Content Online – Discussion on The Upcoming EU Digital Services Act”

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to join us for a webinar discussion on the upcoming European regulation of extremist content online in CEP Webinar: “Regulating Against Extremist Content Online – Discussi…

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July 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Taliban, Despite 'Peace' Talks, Led The World By Far In 2019 Terrorist Attacks, Study Finds

Almost 8,500 terrorist attacks took place in 2019, killing more than 20,300 people – some 5,460 were known perpetrators and 14,840 were victims, accor     Eye on Extremism July 10, 20…

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July 9, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Kata’ib Hezbollah Escalates Pressure On Iraqi Government

On June 25, Iraqi forces arrested 14 militants belonging to the Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH) in an anti-terrorism raid ordered by Prime Minister Kata’ib Hezbollah Escalates Pressure On Iraqi Government (New …

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July 9, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Burkina Faso: 180 Bodies Found In 'Killing Field'

At least 180 bodies have been found in mass graves in northern Burkina Faso where soldiers are fighting jihadists, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report s     Eye on Extremism July 9, 202…

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July 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Drivers Are Hitting Protesters As Memes Of Car Attacks Spread

Vehicular attacks have proliferated in recent weeks. Experts believe it is because of the combination of widespread protests across the country and th     Eye on Extremism July 8, 202…

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July 7, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Extremist Content Online: Content From White Supremacist Group RAM Located On YouTube

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: Content From White Supremacist Group RAM L…

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July 7, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Boko Haram Terrorists Attack UN Helicopter, Kill Five-Year-Old Child, Others

Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a United Nations aid helicopter in Nigeria's North-East region. The terrorists, according to the UN, launched the     Eye on Extremism July 7, 2020…

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July 2, 2020 at 6:30 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2020

CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2020 CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria Read IS…

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July 2, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Security Deteriorating In West Africa As Terror Groups End Alliance

Attacks Between ISIS, Al-Qaeda Affiliates Exacerbate Threat To Millions Security Deteriorating In West Africa As Terror Groups End Alliance Attacks Between ISIS, Al-Qaeda Affiliates Exacerbate Threat To Millions (…

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July 2, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Russia Did Pay Extremists To Attack US Soldiers In Afghanistan, According To 3 Separate Taliban Sources

Taliban commanders have confirmed that Russia has offered financial and material support to its members in exchange for attacking US forces in Afghani     Eye on Extremism July 2, 202…

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July 1, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Major Corporations Boycott Facebook Ad Spending Over Content Moderation Mishandling

Iconic consumer brands have begun pledging to temporarily or indefinitely halt advertisements on Facebook due to its consistent mishandling of extremi Tech & Terrorism: Major Corporations Boycott Facebook Ad Spendin…

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July 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM

French, Spanish And African Leaders Meet To Combat Extremism

Leaders from the five countries of West Africa’s Sahel region — Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger — on Tuesday called for intensifying co     Eye on Extremism July 1, 202…

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June 30, 2020 at 5:25 PM

CEP Webinar: “Regulating Against Extremist Content Online – Discussion on The Upcoming EU Digital Services Act”

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to join us for a webinar discussion on the upcoming European regulation of extremist content online in CEP Webinar: “Regulating Against Extremist Content Online – Discussi…

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June 30, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Trump Got Written Briefing In February On Possible Russian Bounties, Officials Say

American officials provided a written briefing in late February to President Trump laying out their conclusion that a Russian military intelligence un     Eye on Extremism June 30, 20…

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June 29, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Releases A New Video Titled “The Epic Battles of Attrition 3” And Neo-Nazi Telegram Channel Removed

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: ISIS Releases A New Video Titled “The Epic…

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June 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM

DOJ Appeals Court's Decision To Release Hezbollah Money Man Early

The Justice Department is appealing a federal judge’s decision to grant an early release to a Lebanese man labeled by U.S. authorities as a Hezbollah     Eye on Extremism June 29, 202…

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June 26, 2020 at 2:30 PM

CEP-KAS Webinar: On The Threat of Deep Fakes To Democracy And Society

For years, the influence of fake news and the manipulation of public and political perception has been a threat to political systems. During the time CEP-KAS Webinar: On The Threat of Deep Fakes To Democracy And Society…

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June 26, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Commander In Somali Al Shabaab Militant Group Killed - State Media

Somali security forces have killed a commander of the al Shabaab militant group in a military operation, state radio reported on Thursday. Ahsraf Azmi     Eye on Extremism June 26, 20…

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June 25, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Pompeo Increases Bounty On New, Shadowy ISIS Leader To $10M As Rumors Of His Death In Syria Swirl

Almost nine months after the death of Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi by U.S. Special Forces, it was rumored Tuesday morning that his     Eye on Extremism June 25, 20…

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June 24, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Industry Faces Criticism On Capitol Hill For Promoting Divisive Content

CEP Senior Advisor Dr. Hany Farid Testifies On Algorithms That Drive Revenues & Misinformation Tech & Terrorism: Industry Faces Criticism On Capitol Hill For Promoting Divisive Content CEP Senior Advisor Dr. Han…

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June 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM

More Than 1,000 Terrorists Arrested Across Europe As 119 Plots Uncovered

Almost 120 terror plots were uncovered across Europe last year, resulting in more than 1,000 arrests. ISIS was responsible for all but one of the 10 p     Eye on Extremism June 24, 20…

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June 23, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Convicted Hezbollah Financier To Be Released From U.S. Custody

Kassim Tajideen To Be Granted An Early Release On Compassionate Grounds And Awaits Deportation In July Convicted Hezbollah Financier To Be Released From U.S. Custody Kassim Tajideen To Be Granted An Early Release On Com…

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June 23, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Germany Bans Neo-Nazi Group Nordadler

An allegedly neo-Nazi group called Nordadler (roughly: the Northern Eagles) was banned by Germany's Interior Ministry on Tuesday. Police made four ra     Eye on Extremism June 23, 202…

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June 22, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Extremist Content Online: Dylann Roof Glorified By White Supremacists On Telegram

Telegram And Chan Users Celebrate Five-Year Anniversary Of Emanuel AME Church Shooting Extremist Content Online: Dylann Roof Glorified By White Supremacists On Telegram Telegram And Chan Users Celebrate Five-Year Annive…

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June 22, 2020 at 2:30 PM

CEP-KAS Webinar: On The Threat of Deep Fakes To Democracy And Society

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June 22, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Stabbing At U.K. Park Is Declared A ‘Terrorist Incident’

A stabbing attack at a park in southern England that left three people dead on Saturday is being investigated as a “terrorist incident,” police offici     Eye on Extremism June 22, 20…

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June 19, 2020 at 2:30 PM

U.S. Demonstrators Contend With Uptick In Vehicular Attacks

Recent demonstrations across the U.S. have been marred by at least 19 cases of individuals allegedly using vehicles as weapons to drive into crowds, a U.S. Demonstrators Contend With Uptick In Vehicular Attacks (N…

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June 19, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Facebook Removes Trump Campaign Ads Featuring Symbol Used By Nazis

Facebook removed a series of ads from the Trump campaign on Thursday for prominently featuring an upside-down red triangle in its posts about antifasc     Eye on Extremism June 19, 20…

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June 18, 2020 at 3:54 PM

CEP Applauds Justice Department’s Move To Limit Section 230 Legal Protections For Tech Industry

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Executive Director David Ibsen and CEP Senior Advisor Dr. Hany Farid released the following joint statement today in r CEP Applauds Justice Department’s Move To Limit Section 230 Legal Pr…

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June 18, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Grand Jury Indicts 3 Men On Terror Charges Over Protest Plot

Three men that prosecutors say have ties to an anti-government movement and tried to spark violence during recent Las Vegas protests were indicted on     Eye on Extremism June 18, 202…

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June 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Tech & Terrorism: EU Anti-Terror Law Facing Opposition From Big Tech

The European Union’s (EU) proposed Terrorist Content Regulation continues to face opposition from major tech companies including Google/YouTube and Mi Tech & Terrorism: EU Anti-Terror Law Facing Opposition From Big …

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