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June 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Germany Sees Increase Of Hezbollah Supporters And Members - Intel

“The Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the domestic intelligence agency for the German state of Lower Saxony, revealed on Thursday in its     Eye on Extremism June 4, 202…

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June 3, 2021 at 3:01 PM

CEP Statement on the Anniversary of the 2017 London Bridge Attack

Four years ago, three Islamist terrorists drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and proceeded to stab people in the nearby area, taking the li CEP Statement on the Anniversary of the 2017 London Bridge Attack   …

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June 3, 2021 at 1:30 PM

US Places Bounty On Al Qaeda Chief In North Africa

“The US on Wednesday placed a bounty of up to $7 million on the leader of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the organisation’s North African branch. Th     Eye on Extremism June 3, 202…

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June 2, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Organized Antisemitism And Neo-Nazism Remains On YouTube, Instagram, And Twitter

Over the past week, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) has identified neo-Nazi and antisemitic extremist content on major social media platforms, inc Tech & Terrorism: Organized Antisemitism And Neo-Nazism Remains …

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June 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Several Killed As Blasts Rock Afghanistan Capital Kabul

“Three bombs rattled the Afghan capital Kabul killing at least 10 people and plunging the city into darkness, an Afghan government spokesman has said.     Eye on Extremism June 2, 202…

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June 1, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Pages Found Supporting Belgian Extremist Soldier Jürgen Conings

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 Pages Found Supporting Belgian Ex…

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June 1, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Gunmen In Nigeria Kidnap More Than 100 Schoolchildren Amid Abduction Epidemic

“Gunmen kidnapped more than 100 students from an Islamic school in Nigeria on Sunday, local officials said, the latest in a rising tide of high-school     Eye on Extremism June 1, 202…

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May 31, 2021 at 2:02 PM

CEP & Das NETTZ Webinar: The New EU Digital Services Act (DSA) – Will Social Media Users Be Safer In The Future?

The draft Digital Services Act (DSA), published by the EU Commission in December 2020, seeks to build a safer and better Internet for all EU citizens. CEP & Das NETTZ Webinar: The New EU Digital Services Act (DSA) –…

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May 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Three Men Jailed Over 2017 Catalonia Terror Attacks

“Three men have been jailed for between eight and 53 years after being found guilty of assisting the perpetrators of the 2017 terror attacks in Catalo     Eye on Extremism May 28, 202…

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May 27, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Iraq Militia Chief Arrested Over Attacks On Base Hosting U.S. Forces -Security Sources

“Iraqi security forces on Wednesday arrested militia commander Qasim Muslih, the military said, in a move security sources said was linked to attacks     Eye on Extremism May 27, 2021…

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May 26, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Violent Antisemitic Attacks Rising Globally

Coinciding with and immediately following the 11-day conflict between Israel and the U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations Hamas and Palesti Violent Antisemitic Attacks Rising Globally   (New York, N.Y.) – Coi…

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May 26, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Saudi Arabia-Led Coalition Air Strike Kills High-Ranking Hezbollah Commander, Says Yemeni Official

“The Saudi Arabia-led military coalition engaged in fighting the Houthi rebels in Yemen killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander in an air strike in     Eye on Extremism May 26, 2021…

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May 25, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Arab Coalition Destroys Booby-Trapped Houthi Terror Boat In Red Sea

“The Arab Coalition thwarted an imminent attack by a Houthi booby-trapped boat in the southern Red Sea on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The     Eye on Extremism May 25, 202…

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May 24, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Pages Idolizing Christchurch Terrorist, Spreading Antisemitic Content Found

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 Pages Idolizing Christchurch Terr…

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May 24, 2021 at 3:01 PM

CEP & Das NETTZ Webinar: The New EU Digital Services Act (DSA) – Will Social Media Users Be Safer In The Future?

The draft Digital Services Act (DSA), published by the EU Commission in December 2020, seeks to build a safer and better Internet for all EU citizens. CEP & Das NETTZ Webinar: The New EU Digital Services Act (DSA) –…

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May 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Boko Haram Leader, Responsible For Chibok Schoolgirl Kidnappings, Dies

“Abubakar Shekau, the fundamentalist warlord who turned Boko Haram from an obscure radical sect into a jihadist army whose war with the Nigerian state     Eye on Extremism May 24, 202…

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May 21, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Austria Bans Terrorist Group Hezbollah In Its Entirety

Last week, Austria banned Hezbollah in its entirety, going a step further than European Union (EU) policy, which abides by a false distinction between Austria Bans Terrorist Group Hezbollah In Its Entirety   (New York, …

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May 21, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Israel, Hamas Agree To Cease-Fire To End Bloody 11-Day War

“Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip, brought life in     Eye on Extremism May 21, 202…

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May 20, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Who are the Leaders of Hamas’ Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades?

Israel has responded to the onslaught of Hamas rocket fire with a tactical campaign targeting leaders of the Iran-backed terror group in the Gaza Stri Who are the Leaders of Hamas’ Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades?   (New…

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May 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Armed Men Kill 15 At Baptism In Northern Burkina Faso

“Unidentified assailants killed 15 people who were gathered for a baptism at a village in northern Burkina Faso on Tuesday night, the government said     Eye on Extremism May 20, 2021…

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May 19, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Nigerian Army Strikes Boko Haram Terrorists During Meeting In Borno, Kills 40

“The Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai bombarded a mass gathering of Boko Haram members in Dawuri village at the weekend. The attack, which follo     Eye on Extremism May 19, 202…

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May 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Report: Hezbollah Has Dug Network Of Tunnels From Beirut To Southern Lebanon

“The Hezbollah terror group has dug a network of tunnels hundreds of kilometers long from Beirut to southern Lebanon, the Kan public broadcaster repor     Eye on Extremism May 18, 202…

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May 17, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Instagram Accounts Found Glorifying Racist, Antisemitic Murderers

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: Instagram Accounts Found Glorifying Racist…

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May 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM

National Action: Co-Founder To Stand Trial Over Terrorism Offences

“A co-founder of the British neo-Nazi group National Action will stand trial charged with terror offences. Ben Raymond, 32, from Swindon, is accused o     Eye on Extremism May 17, 202…

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May 14, 2021 at 5:20 PM

New Zealand, France Co-Host Virtual Summit Regarding Christchurch Terror Attack Video And Extremist Content Moderation

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Executive Director David Ibsen released the following statement today as major tech companies and public officials mee New Zealand, France Co-Host Virtual Summit Regarding Christchurch Te…

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May 14, 2021 at 3:01 PM

KKK Grand Dragon Convicted Of Murder Dies In Kansas Prison

Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., founder of the Carolina Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and former KKK Grand Dragon, died in a Kansas prison last week whe KKK Grand Dragon Convicted Of Murder Dies In Kansas Prison   (New Yo…

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May 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Austria Outlaws Lebanese Terrorist Group Hezbollah

“Austria banned Hezbollah in its entirety this week, going beyond the European Union policy of outlawing the Lebanese terrorist group’s so-called mili     Eye on Extremism May 14, 202…

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May 13, 2021 at 6:40 PM

Tech & Terrorism: U.K. Accuses Alleged Leader Of Sonnenkrieg Division Of Terrorism, Antisemitism

The alleged leader of the white supremacy group Sonnenkrieg Division (SKD), Andrew Dymock, is standing trial in the U.K. on a string of terrorism offe Tech & Terrorism: U.K. Accuses Alleged Leader Of Sonnenkrieg Div…

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May 13, 2021 at 3:01 PM

U.N. Investigators Declare 2014 ISIS Offensive Against Yazidis An Act Of Genocide

On Monday, United Nations (U.N.) investigators declared the ISIS offensive in 2014 against the Yazidi religious minority in Iraq an act of genocide. C U.N. Investigators Declare 2014 ISIS Offensive Against Yazidis An Ac…

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May 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Brooklyn Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Aiding ISIS, Encouraging Attacks In NYC Subways

“A Brooklyn man who prosecutors say twice pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and encouraged deadly “lone-wolf” attacks in New York City’s s     Eye on Extremism May 13, 202…

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May 12, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Rise In Terror Attacks From Gaza Threaten Israeli, Palestinian Civilians

On Monday, militants in Gaza sharply increased the intensity and volume of terrorist attacks against civilians in central and southern Israel. Anti-ta Rise In Terror Attacks From Gaza Threaten Israeli, Palestinian Civil…

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May 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

US Sanctions Seven Lebanese Linked To Hezbollah

“The United States has sanctioned seven Lebanese nationals it says are linked to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, and its financial arm, Al-Qard al-Ha     Eye on Extremism May 12, 202…

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May 11, 2021 at 1:30 PM

UN Team Says Islamic State Committed Genocide Against Yazidis

“The Islamic State terrorist group committed genocide against the Yazidi people in Iraq, a U.N. team said Monday. The investigators called the evidenc     Eye on Extremism May 11, 202…

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May 10, 2021 at 6:55 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS & White Supremacist Content Depicting, Encouraging Violence Found On Facebook & Instagram

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 & White Supremacist Content Depic…

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May 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Afghanistan Bomb Attack Targeting Schoolgirls Kills At Least 50 People

“Militants killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 100 in three explosions targeting girls outside a school in a predominantly Shiite neighbor     Eye on Extremism May 10, 202…

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May 7, 2021 at 1:27 PM

Taliban Captures District In Afghanistan, Attacks City Amid U.S. Withdrawal

“The Taliban says it has captured most of the district of Burka in north-eastern Afghanistan, after 200 government troops surrendered. Meanwhile, the     Eye on Extremism May 7, 2021 …

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May 6, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Antisemitism Continues To Proliferate On Facebook

Facebook executives have attempted to cultivate an image for the company centered on the appearance of high standards of responsibility, transparency, Tech & Terrorism: Antisemitism Continues To Proliferate On Faceb…

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May 6, 2021 at 1:33 PM

35 Killed In ISWAP Jihadist Attacks In Nigeria’s Borno State: Sources

“Jihadists have killed 35 people, including five troops and 15 militiamen, in two attacks in Nigeria’s troubled northern Borno state, sources told AFP     Eye on Extremism May 6, 2021…

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May 5, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Al-Qaeda Remains A Global Menace 10 Years After Bin Laden’s Death

Ten years have passed since U.S. Special Forces killed al-Qaeda founder and 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in a raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A decad Al-Qaeda Remains A Global Menace 10 Years After Bin Laden’s Death   …

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May 5, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Far-Right Crime Hits Record High In Germany

“Germany saw a big jump last year in politically motiviated crimes, and offences commited by far-right supporters hit a record high, Interior Minister     Eye on Extremism May 5, 2021…

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May 4, 2021 at 3:30 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In April 2021

CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In April 2021 CEP Research Analyst Gregory Waters On The ISIS Insurgency In Central Syria   Read ISIS …

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May 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Around 30 Killed In Attack On Village In Eastern Burkina Faso, Security Sources Say

“Armed assailants killed around 30 people in an attack on a village in eastern Burkina Faso on Monday, four security sources said. The attack took pla     Eye on Extremism May 4, 2021…

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May 3, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists, Neo-Nazis Celebrate Anniversary Of Synagogue Shooting on Telegram and Dark Web Imageboards

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 Supremacists, Neo-Nazis Celebrate An…

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May 3, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Islamic Leader Slain In East Congo After Attacks Killing 19

“An Islamic leader in Congo's eastern town of Beni was killed during evening prayers by unidentified gunmen after days of violent attacks by rebels le     Eye on Extremism May 3, 2021…

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April 30, 2021 at 6:01 PM

CEP Roundup: Resources And Updates From The Counter Extremism Project

In August 2014, ISIS launched an assault on Sinjar, home to Iraq’s vulnerable Yazidi religious minority. More than 3,000 Yazidis are thought to have b CEP Roundup Resources And Updates From The Counter Extremism Project…

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April 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Online Terrorist Content Law Wins EU Lawmakers' Backing Amid Rights Concerns

“A proposed EU law that forces Google (GOOGL.O), Facebook (FB.O) and Twitter (TWTR.N) to remove terrorist content within an hour of publication cleare     Eye on Extremism April 30, 2…

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April 29, 2021 at 1:30 PM

France’s Macron Eyes Artificial Intelligence To Monitor Terrorism

“The government of French President Emmanuel Macron aims to deploy algorithms and other technology to monitor the web-browsing of terror suspects amid     Eye on Extremism April 29, 2…

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April 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM

CEP Virtual Roundtable with Lord Walney: Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Solutions Without Censorship

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to our upcoming webinar with Lord Walney entitled, Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Solutions CEP Virtual Roundtable with Lord Walney: Disinformation, Conspiracy T…

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April 28, 2021 at 4:25 PM

U.K. Cracks Down On White Supremacist Extremism, Bans Atomwaffen Division And Successor Movement

Last week, the British government designated the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division (AWD) and its successor group, the National Socialist Order (NSO), U.K. Cracks Down On White Supremacist Extremism, Bans Atomwaffen Div…

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April 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM

18 Killed, 43 Injured, 50 Missing As Boko Haram Attacks Military Base In Borno

“At least one Nigerian army officer and 17 soldiers died in battle on Sunday after their base came under sudden but vicious attack by Boko Haram terro     Eye on Extremism April 28, 2…

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