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October 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Two Americans Held Hostage By Iran-Backed Forces In Yemen Freed In Trade

Two Americans held hostage by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen were freed on Wednesday as part of a U.S.-backed trade that returned more than 200     Eye on Extremism October 15,…

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October 14, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Updates Hate Speech Policy To Ban Content Denying Or Distorting The Holocaust

The Latest Reactive Policy Change Follows Growing Pressure From Advocacy Groups Tech & Terrorism: Facebook Updates Hate Speech Policy To Ban Content Denying Or Distorting The Holocaust The Latest Reactive Policy Cha…

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October 14, 2020 at 2:45 PM

CEP Webinar: The Prospect For Peace In Afghanistan

Ongoing negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government with support from the international community offer the prospect for stability in A CEP Webinar: The Prospect For Peace In Afghanistan (New York, …

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October 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM

UN Humanitarian Chief: Sahel Is Very Close To Tipping Point

The U.N. humanitarian chief warned Tuesday that daunting problems in Africa’s Sahel region are getting worse and the region “is very close to a     Eye on Extremism October 14, 2020  …

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October 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: French Subtitled ISIS Propaganda Video Re-Emerges On Multiple Websites

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October 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial, Distortion Posts

Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information     Eye on Extremism October 13, 2…

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October 12, 2020 at 4:30 PM

CEP Webinar: The Nordic Resistance Movement’s Activities, Strategies, and Tactics

The violent right-wing extremist milieu in the United States and Europe has developed a distinctly transnational character in its activities and there CEP Webinar: The Nordic Resistance Movement’s Activities, Strategies…

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October 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Feared Shabab Exploit Somali Banking And Invest In Real Estate, U.N. Says

The Shabab, the Somalia-based militant group that is Al Qaeda’s most powerful ally in Africa, is not only collecting millions of dollars in tariffs     Eye on Extremism October 12, 20…

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October 9, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Ukraine Deported Two American Members Of A Neo-Nazi Group Who Tried To Join A Far-Right Military Unit For “Combat Experience”

Ukraine has deported two men from a notoriously violent American neo-Nazi group who tried to set up a local branch and join a far-right military unit     Eye on Extremism October 9, 2…

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October 8, 2020 at 5:20 PM

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards Grants to Organizations Opposing Extremism

Last month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded $10 million in federal grants to 29 organizations focused on countering the threat U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards Grants to Organizations O…

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October 8, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Islamic State ‘Beatles’ Jailers Are Charged In Abuse Of Murdered Hostages

Two notorious Islamic State detainees from Britain were brought to the United States on Wednesday to face federal charges over accusations that they     Eye on Extremism October 8, 20…

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October 7, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Germany’s NetzDG Content Moderation Law Undergoes Revamp

Changes Would Require Further Transparency From Tech Companies In Content Takedowns Tech & Terrorism: Germany’s NetzDG Content Moderation Law Undergoes Revamp Changes Would Require Further Transparency From Tech Com…

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October 7, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Mali Frees More Jihadists, Boosting Hostage Release Scenario

A second batch of jihadists has been freed in Mali, sources said Tuesday, boosting speculation that a French charity worker and Malian politician held     Eye on Extremism October 7, …

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October 6, 2020 at 1:30 PM

ISIS Terrorists Known As The 'Beatles' Likely To Be Brought To U.S. In Coming Days

Two of the British Islamic State terrorists dubbed the "Beatles," accused of involvement in the murders of U.S. hostages in Syria, are likely to be     Eye on Extremism October 6, 202…

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October 5, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Nasheeds Located On Spreaker

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 Nasheeds Located On Spreaker (N…

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October 5, 2020 at 5:30 PM

CEP Webinar: The Prospect For Peace In Afghanistan

Ongoing negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government with support from the international community offer the prospect for stability in A CEP Webinar: The Prospect For Peace In Afghanistan (New York, …

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October 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM

France’s Emmanuel Macron Targets ‘Islamic Separatism’ With Proposed Law

French President Emmanuel Macron took aim at radical Islam Friday, announcing plans to outlaw what he called “Islamic separatism” in communities where     Eye on Extremism October 5, …

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October 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In September 2020

CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In September 2020 CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria Re…

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October 2, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Rocket Attack Targets Coalition Base In Iraqi Kurdistan

Rockets struck an Iraqi base used by U.S. and coalition forces near the airport in the Kurdistan capital of Erbil late Wednesday, hours after Iraqi     Eye on Extremism October 2, 202…

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October 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Online Propaganda Shown As Factor In Deadly Manchester Bombing

ISIS Bomb-Making Video Remains Online Over Three Years Later Tech & Terrorism: Online Propaganda Shown As Factor In Deadly Manchester BombingISIS Bomb-Making Video Remains Online Over Three Years Later (New Yo…

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October 1, 2020 at 12:40 PM

Manchester Arena Bomber Linked To Six MI5 'Subjects Of Interest', Inquiry Hears

The Manchester Arena suicide bomber was identified associating with six separate MI5 “subjects of interest”, visited a terrorist twice in jails and     Eye on Extremism October 1, 202…

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September 30, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Stabbing Attack In Paris With Charlie Hebdo Trial Underway

Last week, a man wielding a butcher’s knife stabbed two bystanders outside of the former offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, where ass Stabbing Attack In Paris With Charlie Hebdo Trial Underway (Ne…

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September 30, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Pompeo Threatens To Close U.S. Embassy In Iraq Unless Militias Halt Attacks

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened to close the American Embassy in Baghdad within weeks if Iraqi leaders fail to prevent Iranian-backed     Eye on Extremism September 30, …

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September 29, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Magazine Promotes Terrorist Attacks

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: Pro-ISIS Magazine Promotes Terrorist Attac…

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September 29, 2020 at 2:45 PM

CEP Webinar: “The Logistics Of Foreign (Terrorist) Fighters From Three Ideological Backgrounds”

The last decade saw an immense flurry of interest concerning the issue of foreign (terrorist) fighters. As ISIS gained control over significant areas CEP Webinar: “The Logistics Of Foreign (Terrorist) Fighters From Thre…

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September 29, 2020 at 1:33 PM

Paris Suspect Said Attack Was Aimed At Paper That Mocked Islam’s Prophet

The suspect in the stabbing of two people outside the former Paris office of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo has confessed and said his attack     Eye on Extremism September 29,…

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September 25, 2020 at 1:33 PM

U.S. Prepares To Take Sudan Off List Of States That Support Terrorism

The Trump administration is preparing to remove Sudan from a list of states that sponsor terrorism, seeking another foreign policy victory before the     Eye on Extremism September 25…

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September 24, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Al-Shabaab Attacks Escalate As Somalia Prepares For National Elections

As Somalis prepare for only their third general election in 60 years, al-Shabaab has been escalating its attacks throughout the country. More than a d Al-Shabaab Attacks Escalate As Somalia Prepares For National Electio…

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September 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM

China Is Building Vast New Detention Centers For Muslims In Xinjiang

A huge Brutalist entrance gate, topped with the red national flag, stands before archetypal Chinese government buildings. There is no sign identifying     Eye on Extremism September 2…

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September 23, 2020 at 1:30 PM

British Give U.S. Evidence Against ISIS ‘Beatles,’ Clearing Way For Trial

The British government has transferred evidence to the United States against two notorious Islamic State detainees from Britain accused of playing a     Eye on Extremism September 23,…

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September 22, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Sudan To Discuss Removal From Terror List As U.S. Pushes Closer Israel Ties

Sudanese officials will discuss the removal of their country from a U.S. list of state sponsors of terror with U.S. officials during a visit to the     Eye on Extremism September 22, …

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September 21, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Execution Video & Other Propaganda Spread On Facebook

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September 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM

CEP-GLOBSEC Webinar: Muslim Brotherhood Activities In The Czech Republic, Poland, And Serbia

GLOBSEC and the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invite you to join us for a webinar to launch the second report on the Muslim Brotherhood’s activities CEP-GLOBSEC Webinar: Muslim Brotherhood Activities In The Czech Repu…

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September 21, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Deadly Airstrike In Afghanistan Kills At Least 10 Civilians, 30 Taliban Fighters Despite Ongoing Peace Talks

While representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban talk peace in Doha, the sides continue to launch deadly attacks in Afghanistan, leaving     Eye on Extremism September 2…

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September 18, 2020 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Blacklists Hezbollah Official, Lebanon-Based Companies

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Hezbollah official and two Lebanon-based companies as the country experiences a deep economic     Eye on Extremism September 18, 2…

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September 17, 2020 at 12:40 PM

Anarchist Groups Tied To Riots In 4 US Cities

Far-right groups in America such as the anti-government Boogaloo Boys have long used a host of tactics and platforms to incite violence, including     Eye on Extremism September 17, 2…

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September 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Military Seeks Authority To Expand Counterterrorism Drone War To Kenya

The U.S. military’s Africa Command is pressing for new authorities to carry out armed drone strikes targeting Qaeda-linked Shabab fighters in portions     Eye on Extremism September 1…

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September 15, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Serbia Designates Hezbollah In Its Entirety As Terror Group

The United States applauded Serbia on Sunday for announcing that it will designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization     Eye on Extremism September 15, 2020   Jewi…

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September 14, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-Al Qaeda Group Encourages Attacks Following Charlie Hebdo Comic Republication

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: Pro-Al Qaeda Group Encourages Attacks Foll…

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September 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Hezbollah’s Links With Irish Terror Group Exposed

Irish and British security services suspect that the New IRA’s links with Iran-backed Hezbollah may have led to the import of arms including mortars     Eye on Extremism September 14,…

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September 11, 2020 at 1:30 PM

FBI Warns Of Increasing Extremist Threats To The 2020 Elections

The FBI is warning police nationwide to expect an increase in election-related threats — and, potentially, violent attacks — from domestic extremists,     Eye on Extremism September 1…

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September 10, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Canadian Minister Criticizes Tech Industry’s Inability To Self-Regulate

On Sunday, Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault criticized major tech companies like Facebook for their inability and unwillingness to effecti Tech & Terrorism: Canadian Minister Criticizes Tech Industry’s I…

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September 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Facebook Bias Spurs Violence In India, US Rights Groups Say

Civil rights groups on Wednesday said Facebook has failed to address hateful content in India as they demanded that the company's head of public     Eye on Extremism September 10, 202…

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September 9, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Resurgent ISIS Violence Underscores Revitalized Threat In Syria

In August, ISIS fighters carried out more than 35 attacks and killed at least 76 pro-Assad regime fighters across Syria in the Homs, Deir Ez Zor, Raqq Resurgent ISIS Violence Underscores Revitalized Threat In Syria …

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September 9, 2020 at 1:29 PM

US Blacklists Ex-Lebanese Ministers Over Hezbollah Ties, Vows More Action

The United States expanded its sanctions related to Lebanon on Tuesday, blacklisting two former government ministers it accused of enabling Hezbollah     Eye on Extremism September 9,…

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September 8, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Extremist Groups Increasingly Target U.S. Students For Recruitment

College campuses across the United States are increasingly becoming targets for extremist groups seeking to recruit young, impressionable minds and le Extremist Groups Increasingly Target U.S. Students For Recruitment …

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September 8, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Fears Of ISIS Resurgence As Syria Attacks Escalate

ISIS attacks escalated significantly in August when more than 35 assaults left at least 76 pro-Assad fighters dead in Syria, marking the largest     Eye on Extremism September 8, 2020…

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September 2, 2020 at 4:50 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In August 2020

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September 2, 2020 at 12:27 PM

Trial To Begin For Suspects In Charlie Hebdo Terror Attack

A trial related to the January 2015 deadly attacks on Charlie Hebdo employees and other targets is set to begin Wednesday in Paris. The gunmen fatally     Eye on Extremism September 2…

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September 1, 2020 at 10:00 PM

ICYMI: CEP Calls On EU & U.N. To Strengthen UNIFIL Mandate In Lebanon

On Tuesday, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Senior Director Hans-Jakob Schindler, Polish MEP and former Foreign Affairs Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, an ICYMI: CEP Calls On EU & U.N. To Strengthen UNIFIL Mandate In Le…

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