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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

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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…

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December 29, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Three French Soldiers Killed In Mali During Counterterrorism Mission

Three French soldiers were killed in Mali on Monday when their vehicle hit a bomb during operations under France’s counterterrorism mission in the Wes     Eye on Extremism December 29…

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December 28, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Boko Haram Kills At Least Seven In Christmas Eve Attack In Nigeria, Local Official Says

At least seven people were killed in a Boko Haram attack on the majority-Christian village of Pemi in Nigeria's Borno state on Christmas Eve, a local     Eye on Extremism December 28,…

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December 23, 2020 at 2:30 PM

UN Probe In Mali Sees War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity: Report

United Nations investigators into violence in Mali have told the Security Council of evidence that security forces committed war crimes, and fighters     Eye on Extremism December 23,…

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December 22, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Fresh Kidnapping Of 80 Students In Nigeria Shows Worsening Insecurities

Nigeria security on Sunday rescued 80 more students kidnapped by gunmen in northwest Katsina state. The kidnapping and rescue came just days after     Eye on Extremism December 22, 20…

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December 21, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Extremist Content Online: New ISIS Video Released On Multiple Websites, Including Facebook

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: New ISIS Video Released On Multiple Websit…

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December 21, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Rockets Fired At Baghdad Green Zone In 'Terrorist Act,' Iraq Says

A rocket attack on Baghdad's diplomatic Green Zone Sunday night was “a terrorist act” that undermines Iraq's international reputation, the country's     Eye on Extremism December 21, …

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December 18, 2020 at 3:30 PM

CEP Roundup: News And Updates From Counter Extremism Project

CEP-EPC Report Calls for Pan-EU Policy for Return of Foreign Terrorist Fighters On November 9, CEP and the European Policy Centre (EPC) held a webinar CEP Roundup Resources And Updates From The Counter Extremism Project…

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December 18, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Nigerian Boys Taken In Kidnapping Claimed By Boko Haram Are Freed

More than 300 schoolboys kidnapped by gunmen from their boarding school in northwest Nigeria last week were handed over to security agencies late     Eye on Extremism December 18, 202…

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December 17, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Mass Kidnapping In Nigeria

Last week, Boko Haram extremists abducted more than 300 students from a boys’ boarding school in Kankara, northwest Nigeria. The attack was carried Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Mass Kidnapping In Nigeria (…

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December 17, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Fourteen People Convicted In Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack Trial

A French court convicted 14 people Wednesday of helping carry out the 2015 terrorist attacks on satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo and a kosher grocery     Eye on Extremism December 17, 2…

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December 16, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Boko Haram Claims Kidnapping Of Over 300 Boys In Nigeria, Marking An Alarming Move West

Boko Haram claimed responsibility Tuesday for abducting more than 300 boys from a secondary school in northwest Nigeria, marking a striking leap     Eye on Extremism December 16, 2020…

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December 15, 2020 at 4:33 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Europe Takes Action To Combat Online Extremism

After a series of terror attacks earlier this year in Austria and France, the European Union, its member states, and the United Kingdom are taking new Tech & Terrorism: Europe Takes Action To Combat Online Extremism…

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December 15, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Sudan Celebrates ‘New Era’ As U.S. Drops It From Terrorism List

Sudan took a major step back into the international fold on Monday when the United States formally removed it from a list of nations that sponsor     Eye on Extremism December 15, 202…

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