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July 16, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Afghanistan: Taliban Offers Ceasefire For Return Of Prisoners

“The Taliban have proposed a three-month ceasefire in Afghanistan in return for the release of 7,000 captured fighters, a government official said. Na     Eye on Extremism July 16, 20…

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July 15, 2021 at 1:30 PM

U.K.’S MI5 Cites Growing Threats From Russia, China, Iran—And Right-Wing Extremists

“The head of the U.K.’s domestic intelligence service, MI5, said the agency is doubling the resources it devotes to tackling threats from Russia, Chin     Eye on Extremism July 15, 20…

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July 14, 2021 at 3:25 PM

U.K. To Ban White Supremacist Group The Base

On Monday, U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel announced plans to ban The Base, a U.S.-based neo-Nazi, white supremacist network, pending approval of the U.K. To Ban White Supremacist Group The Base   (New York, N.Y.) - On …

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July 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Iranian Commander Urged Escalation Against US Forces At Iraq Meeting, Sources Say

“A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shi'ite militias to step up attacks on U.S. targets during a meeting in Baghdad last week,     Eye on Extremism July 14, 20…

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July 13, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s “Redirect Initiative” Puts Onus On Users To Identify Extremism

In early July, Facebook began testing a pilot program on its platform asking some users if they had been “exposed to harmful extremist content” or “co Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s “Redirect Initiative” Puts Onus On …

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July 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM

The Base: UK To Ban US-Based White Supremacist Group As Terrorist Organisation

“The British government is to ban US-based white supremacist group The Base as a terrorist organisation. The neo-Nazi group, which was formed in 2018,     Eye on Extremism July 13, 20…

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July 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Gunmen Kill At Least 45 People In Northwest Nigerian Town

“Militants killed at least 45 people in an attack on the town of Faru in northwest Nigeria, residents and a hospital worker said on Friday. Such viole     Eye on Extremism July 12, 20…

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July 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM

British Daesh Member Convicted Of Terror Offenses

“A British man who used Bitcoin to pay to free Daesh members from detention in Syria has been convicted of terror offenses. Hisham Chaudhary, 28, was     Eye on Extremism July 9, 2021…

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July 8, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Tech & Terrorism: New Study Confirms YouTube Algorithm Promotes Misinformation, Conspiracies, Extremism

YouTube’s recommended videos algorithm suggests extremist content, misinformation, and conspiracy theories to its users, according to a new report by Tech & Terrorism: New Study Confirms YouTube Algorithm Promotes M…

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July 8, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Bases Housing US Troops In Iraq, Syria Attacked; 2 Injured

“U.S.-backed Syrian fighters and American troops foiled an attack with drones Wednesday on a base housing members of the U.S.-led coalition in eastern     Eye on Extremism July 8, 202…

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July 7, 2021 at 8:35 PM

Al-Shabaab Continues Terror Attacks, Further Disrupting Somalia's Elections

Al-Qaeda-aligned terrorist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing last week that targeted Somali intelligence and security head Al-Shabaab Continues Terror Attacks, Further Disrupting Somalia's El…

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July 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Nigerian State Closes Schools After 140 Students Kidnapped

“Nigerian authorities in northwest Kaduna state have closed 13 schools after more than 140 students were kidnapped Monday from a Baptist high school.     Eye on Extremism July 7, 2021…

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July 6, 2021 at 7:05 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2021

Following is the June 2021 installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” a monthly chronicle of attacks by the terrorist group ISIS in ce ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2021   Read ISIS Re…

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July 6, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook, Instagram Found To Host Violent & Antisemitic Accounts

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: Facebook, Instagram Found To Host Violent …

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July 6, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Iraqi Militia Commander Vows To Avenge Deaths In US Strike

“The leader of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia has vowed to retaliate against America for the deaths of four of his men in a U.S. airstrike along the Ira     Eye on Extremism July 6, 202…

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July 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Troops Kill 37 Terrorists In Yobe

“Troops have killed at least 37 ISWAP-Boko Haram terrorists in Bula Yobe, Jabullam, Yobe State, in a joint military operation by the air task force an     Eye on Extremism July 2, 202…

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July 1, 2021 at 3:02 PM

CEP Webinar With Dr. Hany Farid: How Algorithmic Amplification Pushes Users Towards Divisive Content On Social Media Platforms

On Wednesday, June 30, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) hosted the first in a series of webinars with Dr. Hany Farid, senior advisor to CEP and pro CEP Webinar With Dr. Hany Farid: How Algorithmic Amplification Pushe…

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July 1, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Kurdish-Led Forces Intensify Crackdown On Islamic State Cells In Northeast Syria

“After the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) cracked down on cells affiliated with the Islamic State (IS), the latter’s activity seems to have diminished     Eye on Extremism July 1, 202…

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June 30, 2021 at 3:01 PM

CEP Report Examines Threats From Extremism & Paramilitarism In Europe

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) published a new report, Looks Can Be Deceiving: Extremism Meets Paramilitarism In Central And Eastern Europe. The CEP Report Examines Threats From Extremism & Paramilitarism In Eu…

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June 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM

‘Children Killing Children’: Two Detained Over Burkina Faso Village Massacre

“Two suspected jihadists including a local commander have been detained after a massacre in the village of Solhan in northeast Burkina Faso earlier th     Eye on Extremism June 30, 20…

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June 29, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Foreign Ministers Of The Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS Discuss Terror Group’s Ongoing Threat To International Security

On Monday, Italy and the United States co-hosted a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Rome. The Global Coaliti Foreign Ministers Of The Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS Discuss Ter…

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June 29, 2021 at 3:10 PM

CEP Webinar With Dr. Hany Farid: How Algorithmic Amplification Pushes Users Towards Divisive Content On Social Media Platforms

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is delighted to invite you to the first in a series of webinars with CEP Senior Advisor and UC Berkeley Professor CEP Webinar With Dr. Hany Farid: How Algorithmic Amplification Pushes…

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June 29, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Iran-Backed Militias Fire Rockets In New Attack Aimed At U.S. Forces

“U.S. troops in northeast Syria came under rocket fire Monday night after Iran-backed militias vowed revenge for U.S. airstrikes earlier that day in I     Eye on Extremism June 29, 20…

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June 28, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Extremist Content Online: Online Extremists Create Digital Version Of Christchurch Terrorist Attack In Videogames

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: Online Extremists Create Digital Version O…

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June 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Hezbollah-Linked Commander Assassinated In Southern Syria

“A Hezbollah-affiliated commander was assassinated in southern Syria on Saturday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the killing of Aref     Eye on Extremism June 28, 20…

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June 25, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Boko Haram Confirms Death Of Terror Leader Abubakar Shekau

The Nigerian Islamist terror group Boko Haram has confirmed the death of its longtime leader, Abubakar Shekau. The announcement followed reports from Boko Haram Confirms Death Of Terror Leader Abubakar Shekau   (New Yor…

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June 25, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Northeast Nigeria Insurgency Has Killed Almost 350,000 - UN

“Northeast Nigeria's conflict with Islamist insurgencies had killed nearly 350,000 people as of the end of 2020, the United Nations Development Progra     Eye on Extremism June 25, 20…

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June 24, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Support CEP’s Fight To Stop Antisemitism

Antisemitism is surging across the United States and Europe. And the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is fighting back. We are working to educate poli Antisemitism is surging across the United States and Europe. And the …

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June 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM

African Nations To Send Troops To Tackle Mozambique Insurgency

“Southern African nations approved on Wednesday the deployment of troops to Mozambique to help it combat an escalating Islamic State-linked insurgency     Eye on Extremism June 24, 20…

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June 23, 2021 at 7:01 PM

ICYMI: Online Extremism Is Still A Problem For Big Tech

Writing for the EU Reporter, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Executive Director David Ibsen last week criticized Big Tech for failing to take responsi ICYMI: Online Extremism Is Still A Problem For Big Tech   (New York,…

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June 23, 2021 at 2:45 PM

CEP Webinar With Dr. Hany Farid: How Algorithmic Amplification Pushes Users Towards Divisive Content On Social Media Platforms

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is delighted to invite you to the first in a series of webinars with CEP Senior Advisor and UC Berkeley Professor CEP Webinar With Dr. Hany Farid: How Algorithmic Amplification Pushes…

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June 23, 2021 at 1:33 PM

48% Of Gaza War Casualties Associated With Terror Groups – Intel Report

“At least 48% of the Palestinians killed during the May 10-21 Gaza conflict were associated with terrorist groups, the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terr     Eye on Extremism June 23, 20…

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June 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Take Key Afghan District, Adding To String Of Gains

“Taliban fighters took control of a key district in Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province Monday and encircled the provincial capital, police said, a     Eye on Extremism June 22, 20…

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June 21, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Extremist Content Online: Amazon Allows Ecofascist To Sell Racist Content Extolling Violence

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: Amazon Allows Ecofascist To Sell Racist Co…

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June 21, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Germany Bans Hamas Flag After Antisemitic Incidents Occurred Amid Escalation

“The German government banned the flag of Hamas this week following a spat of antisemitic incidents that took place during the pro-Palestinian protest     Eye on Extremism June 21, 20…

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June 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Policeman Killed, More Than 80 Students Abducted In Attack On Nigerian School

“Gunmen killed a police officer and kidnapped at least 80 students and five teachers from a school in the Nigerian state of Kebbi, police, residents a     Eye on Extremism June 18, 20…

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June 17, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Israel-Hamas Tensions High As Gaza Militants Launch More Flaming Balloons

“Palestinian militants in Gaza launched more flaming balloons into Israel on Wednesday, as a new round of violence between Israel and Hamas entered a     Eye on Extremism June 17, 202…

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June 16, 2021 at 3:15 PM

U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions Financing Network Of Iran-Backed Houthis

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced terrorism-related sanctions imposed on a group of twe U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions Financing Network Of Iran-Backed …

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June 16, 2021 at 1:30 PM

White House Unveils Strategy To Combat Domestic Extremism

“The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a national strategy to combat domestic extremism, calling for aggressive steps such as hiring more intel     Eye on Extremism June 16, 20…

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June 15, 2021 at 1:39 PM

Canadian Man Accused Of Murdering Muslim Family Members To Face Terror Charges

“A Canadian man who is accused of deliberately running over five members of a Muslim family with his truck, killing four of them, now faces terrorism     Eye on Extremism June 15, 202…

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June 14, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Extremist Content Online: Cache Of Explosive Manuals Found On the Internet Archive

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: Cache Of Explosive Manuals Found On the In…

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June 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Gunmen Attack Villages, Kill Over 90 In Nigeria

“At least 90 people were killed by armed men in northwestern Nigeria, local media reported on Friday citing the region's police. “An attack took place     Eye on Extremism June 14, 20…

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June 11, 2021 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Sanctions Network Charged With Funding Yemen's Houthis

“The United States on Thursday announced sanctions on what it called members of a smuggling network that generates tens millions of dollars for Yemen’     Eye on Extremism June 11, 20…

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June 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Canada Will Soon Crack Down On Online Hate In Wake Of Fatal Attack -Senior Minister

“Canada will soon unveil measures to crack down on online extremism following the killing of a Muslim family, a crime that police said was inspired b     Eye on Extremism June 10, 202…

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June 9, 2021 at 4:25 PM

U.K. Court Hears Claim Against Qatar Alleging Support For Al-Nusra Front Terror Group

A lawsuit recently filed in London by nine Syrian nationals alleges that Qatar provided hundreds of millions of dollars in support to al-Nusra Front, U.K. Court Hears Claim Against Qatar Alleging Support For Al-Nusra Fr…

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June 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Attack In Afghanistan Kills 10 From Charity That Clears Land Mines

“At least 10 people were killed and 16 others injured in an armed attack on staff members of a British-American charity in Afghanistan that has been c     Eye on Extremism June 9, 202…

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June 8, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Italy: Police Dismantle Antisemitic Neo-Nazi Group Planning NATO Facility Attack

“Italian police announced on Monday they had broken up an online neo-Nazi group dedicated to antisemitic and racist propaganda that encouraged young p     Eye on Extremism June 8, 202…

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June 7, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: Neo-Nazi Telegram Channel Praises Alleged Potential Texas Mass Shooter

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 Telegram Channel Praises Alleged …

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June 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM

ISWAP Militant Group Says Nigeria’s Boko Haram Leader Is Dead

“The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) militant group said in an audio recording heard by Reuters on Sunday that Abubakar Shekau, leader of     Eye on Extremism June 7, 2021…

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June 4, 2021 at 6:45 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In May 2021

Following is the May 2021 installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” a monthly chronicle of attacks by the terrorist group ISIS in cen ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In May 2021 Read ISIS Redux…

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