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February 16, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Rocket Attack In Iraq Kills A U.S. Military Contractor

A rocket attack on the airport in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil on Monday killed a civilian contractor with the American-led military coalition and     Eye on Extremism February 16…
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February 12, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Fourteen Arrested In Germany, Denmark Over Attack Plots

German and Danish authorities announced on Thursday (Feb 11) they had arrested 14 people over alleged attack plots, including three Syrian brothers     Eye on Extremism February 12, 2…
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February 11, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Twenty U.N. Peacekeepers Wounded In Central Mali Attack

Twenty United Nations peacekeepers were wounded, several seriously, in central Mali on Wednesday when their base came under fire, the U.N. mission     Eye on Extremism February 11, 20…
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February 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Five Killed In Kabul As Attacks Increasingly Target Civilians

Five government employees were killed in two separate attacks in Afghanistan’s capital on Tuesday, officials said, the latest in a series in which     Eye on Extremism February 10, 20…
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February 9, 2021 at 2:15 PM

US-Backed Forces Stepping Up Campaign Against IS In Eastern Syria

U.S.-backed forces have intensified their campaign against the remnants of the Islamic State (IS) terror group in eastern Syria. The Syrian Democratic     Eye on Extremism February 9,…
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February 8, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacist Telegram Users Promote Alternate Platforms

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 Telegram Users Promote A…
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February 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in the United Kingdom and the United States

The violent riot at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, highlighted the escalating threat posed by right-wing extremists and terrorists. A new lea CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right…
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February 8, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Sweden Deploys Military To Battle Extremists In Mali

Swedish soldiers have deployed in a new European special forces mission fighting extremists in Mali, French military sources said on Friday.     Eye on Extremism February 8, 2021   Ag…
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February 5, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Islamic State Officials Behind Baghdad Bombing Killed, Prime Minister Says

Two Islamic State officials who allegedly facilitated last month’s double suicide bombing in a crowded Baghdad marketplace have been killed, Iraqi     Eye on Extremism February 5, 202…
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February 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s Groups Feature Shown To Provide Platform For Hate Speech

Despite Its Own Problems, Tech Giant Casts Blame On Other Sites Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s Groups Feature Shown To Provide Platform For Hate Speech Despite Its Own Problems, Tech Giant Casts Blame On Other Sites …
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February 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Iraq, US-Led Coalition Ramp Up Pressure On IS

Iraq and its Western allies appear to be accelerating a crackdown on elements of Islamic State, taking more key terror group leaders off the     Eye on Extremism February 4, 2021   Vo…
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February 3, 2021 at 10:35 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In January 2021

CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In January 2021 CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria Read…
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February 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM

CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in the United Kingdom and the United States

The violent riot at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, highlighted the escalating threat posed by right-wing extremists and terrorists. A new lea CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right…
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February 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Afghan Officials: Bombings In Kabul Kill 2, Including Cleric

A prominent cleric and his driver were killed in an explosion from a bomb stuck to their car, one of a series of bombings around Kabul on Tuesday that     Eye on Extremism February 3,…
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February 2, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Al-Shabaab Militants Stage Attack In Somali Capital Ahead Of National Elections

Last weekend, militants attacked the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu, a well-known hub for Somali politicians and law enforcement officials. The extremist gr Al-Shabaab Militants Stage Attack In Somali Capital Ahead Of Nationa…
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February 2, 2021 at 2:30 PM

British Troops Begin Missions In Mali Amid Islamist Insurgency

British troops sent to Mali as part of an international force facing an Islamist insurgency have started carrying out missions in an area which has     Eye on Extremism February 2, 20…
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February 1, 2021 at 7:55 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Affiliated Amaq News Videos Located On Several Websites

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 Affiliated Amaq News Videos Located O…
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February 1, 2021 at 2:05 PM

U.S. Airstrike Kills Top ISIS Leader In Iraq

American airstrikes in a joint mission with Iraqi forces have killed the top Islamic State leader in Iraq, an attack aimed at stemming the group’s     Eye on Extremism February 1, 202…
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January 29, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Far-Right Extremist Convicted Of Murdering German Politician

A far-right extremist in Germany was convicted Thursday and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a regional politician who had advocated help     Eye on Extremism January 29,…
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January 28, 2021 at 2:30 PM

DHS Issues Its First National Terrorism Bulletin For Domestic Extremists

The Department of Homeland Security issued its first-ever national terrorism bulletin about violent domestic extremists, warning they could attack in     Eye on Extremism January 28, …
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January 27, 2021 at 7:40 PM

CEP Report: Understanding The History And 21st Century Manifestations Of Anti-Semitism

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) published new reports today that chronicle the historic roots of anti-Semitism, its persistent themes, and its mod CEP Report: Understanding The History And 21st Century Manifestation…
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January 27, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Mali, French Forces Kill 100 Jihadists

Malian and French forces killed about 100 jihadists and took another 20 captive in a joint operation this January in central Mali, the West African     Eye on Extremism January 27, 20…
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January 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Pakistan Taliban ‘Commanders’ Killed In Northwest: Pakistani Army

Pakistan’s military says it has killed five members of the Pakistan Taliban group in two separate security operations in the northwestern North     Eye on Extremism January 26, 2021  …
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January 25, 2021 at 10:55 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Group Releases Video

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 Propaganda Group Releases Video …
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January 25, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Ugandan Airstrikes In Somalia Kill 189 Al-Shabab Fighters

Somali officials and the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) claimed killing 189 al-Shabab fighters late Friday and in the early hours of Saturday     Eye on Extremism January 25, 2…
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January 22, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Deadly Baghdad Bombings

Twin suicide bombings ripped through a crowded marketplace in Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 32 people and wounding at least 75 others in the     Eye on Extremism January 22, 2…
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January 21, 2021 at 4:00 PM

CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in Europe and the United States

Recent events in the United States, in particular the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6 highlighted again the escalating threat CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right…
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January 21, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility For Deadly Somalia Explosion

The militant group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for a landmine explosion in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, that killed four people. Dalsan     Eye on Extremism January 21, 2021…
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January 20, 2021 at 2:15 PM

12 National Guard Members Removed From Inauguration Duties Amid Extremist Threats

“Twelve National Guard members have been removed from duties related to the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr., two of them for expre     Eye on Extremism January 20,…
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January 19, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Propaganda Video Located On Facebook

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 Propaganda Video Located On Facebook …
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January 19, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Dozens Killed, Some Decapitated, In Suspected Rebel Attack In The Democratic Republic Of Congo

Forty-six people from the ethnic Pygmy group were killed -- some of them decapitated -- on Wednesday in a suspected militant attack in northeast     Eye on Extremism January 19, 2021 …
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January 15, 2021 at 8:05 PM

CEP Germany Webinar: The Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremist and Terrorist Threat in France and Germany

The violent right-wing extremist and terrorist milieu in the United States and Europe has developed a distinctly transnational character in its activi CEP Germany Webinar: The Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremist …
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January 15, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Forty-Six Civilians Feared Killed In Eastern Congo Attack, Official Says

Forty-six civilians are reported to have been killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo     Eye on Extremism January 15,…
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January 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Four U.N. Peacekeepers Killed, Six Wounded In Mali Attack

Three United Nations peacekeepers were killed and six wounded in central Mali on Wednesday after a convoy struck an explosive device and came under     Eye on Extremism January 14, 20…
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January 13, 2021 at 9:15 PM

CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in Europe and the United States

Recent events in the United States, in particular the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6 highlighted again the escalating threat CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right…
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January 13, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Jordanian Sentenced To Death For 2019 Tourist Stabbings

Jordan's state security court sentenced a man to death on Tuesday for the 2019 stabbing of eight people, four of them foreign tourists, at one of the     Eye on Extremism January 13, …
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January 12, 2021 at 5:10 PM

U.S. To Designate Iran-Backed Houthis As Terrorist Group

On Sunday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States intends to designate the Houthis—officially known as Ansar Allah (Partisan U.S. To Designate Iran-Backed Houthis As Terrorist Group (New Y…
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January 12, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Libyan Jailed For Life For UK Attack That Killed Three

A man who fought for a Islamist militant group as a teenager in Libya was jailed for the rest of his life on Monday for murdering three men in a     Eye on Extremism January 12, 2021 …
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January 11, 2021 at 8:20 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Releases New Propaganda Video

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 New Propaganda Video (…
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January 11, 2021 at 2:31 PM

At Least 25 People Under Investigation For Terrorism In Connection With Capitol Riot

At least 25 people are under investigation for terrorism related to Wednesday's siege at the Capitol, according to a Defense official and a member of     Eye on Extremism January 11, …
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January 8, 2021 at 2:30 PM

'This Was Really Big': Far-Right Extremist Groups Use Capitol Attack To Recruit New Members

Wednesday’s mob insurrection at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., is unlikely to be the last violent action from far-right extremists, who may     Eye on Extremism January 8, …
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January 7, 2021 at 2:31 PM

RNC Communications Director Calls Capitol Violence 'Domestic Terrorism'

The communications director of the Republican National Committee (RNC) condemned as “domestic terrorism” the violence perpetrated by a pro-Trump mob     Eye on Extremism January 7, 20…
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January 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM

CEP Germany Webinar: The Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremist and Terrorist Threat in France and Germany

The violent right-wing extremist and terrorist milieu in the United States and Europe has developed a distinctly transnational character in its activi CEP Germany Webinar: The Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremist …
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January 6, 2021 at 2:30 PM

At Least 22 Killed In Eastern Congo Village

At least 22 people were killed in an overnight raid on a village in a part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo plagued by Islamist rebel attacks     Eye on Extremism January 6, 20…
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January 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In December 2020

CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In December 2020 CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria Rea…
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January 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The Top 20 Most Dangerous Extremists On Earth

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today published a list of the 20 most dangerous extremists on the planet. The list highlights the last known locat The Top 20 Most Dangerous Extremists On Earth (New York, N.Y.)…
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January 5, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Belgian Judges To Decide On Trial For Attack Suspects

Belgian judges will decide on Tuesday whether to send a dozen suspected jihadist extremists to trial for their alleged roles in the March 2016     Eye on Extremism January 5, 2021   A…
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January 4, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Magazine “Voice Of Hind” #11 Released

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 “Voice Of Hind” #11 Rele…
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January 4, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Syria: Dozens Killed In Isis Bus Attack

At least 37 people in Syria have been killed in one of the biggest attacks carried out by Islamic State since the fall of the self-proclaimed caliphat     Eye on Extremism January 4, …
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December 30, 2020 at 5:30 PM

CEP 2020: Original Research From The Counter Extremism Project

Individuals and groups adhering to militant Islamism, a political ideology underpinned by a strict and literalist interpretation of religion, have cla CEP 2020 Original Research From The Counter Extremism Project   In 2…