Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Taliban Continues Sweeping Offensive In Afghanistan

This week, the Taliban seized the Afghan provincial capitals of Pul-i-Khumri, Farah, Faizabad, and Ghazni, giving them estimated control of more than Taliban Continues Sweeping Offensive In Afghanistan   (New York, N.Y.…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Voice Of America: Taliban Seize Provincial Airports As They Consolidate Gains In Afghanistan

“Taliban insurgents Wednesday captured airports in the Afghan provinces of Farah and Kunduz as they consolidate control and U.S. troops complete their     Eye on Extremism August 12, …

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, Former U.S. State Department Coordinator For Counterterrorism, Joins CEP Advisory Board

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today announced the addition of the former U.S. Department of State Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counte Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, Former U.S. State Department Coordinator…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Overrun 3 More Provincial Capitals, Increasing Pressure On Kabul

“Afghan forces essentially collapsed in three more provincial capitals on Tuesday, adding to an already alarming drumbeat of Taliban victories around     Eye on Extremism August 11, 2…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Seize Fifth Afghan Provincial Capital Since Friday

“The Taliban have seized the city of Taloquan in northeastern Afghanistan, marking the fifth provincial capital to fall under their control in just a     Eye on Extremism August 10, 2…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 1:30 PM

US State Department Announces 5 Additions To Global Terrorist List

“The State Department on Friday announced the addition of five alleged Islamist militants to its Specially Designated Global Terrorist list, requiring     Eye on Extremism August 9, 2…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Gold Star Families Accuse Major Banks Of Aiding Terrorists

“Anne Smedinghoff, a Foreign Service officer at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, was escorting Afghan journalists on an outing when a roadside bomb killed h     Eye on Extremism August 6, 2…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Radical Hate Preacher Anjem Choudary Attempts To Return Online After U.K. Lifts Speech Ban

With Anjem Choudary’s public speaking ban lifted by the United Kingdom, the radical British cleric has made multiple attempts to re-establish his..... Tech & Terrorism: Radical Hate Preacher Anjem Choudary Attempts …

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis Celebrate El Paso Shooter On Telegram Ahead Of Attack’s Second Anniversary

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: White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis Celebrate…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Claim Attack On Afghanistan Defense Minister’s Home

“The Taliban claimed responsibility for a complex suicide attack targeting the home of Afghanistan’s defense minister that killed eight people and wou     Eye on Extremism August 5, 2…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM

'White Supremacy, Racism': Remembering The El Paso Massacre That Targeted Latinos

“Pastor Michael Grady was in a store on a Saturday morning two years ago when he got a call from his wife. She had learned that their daughter was lyi     Eye on Extremism August 4, 2…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 7:45 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In July 2021

Following is the July 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 July 2021   Read ISIS Re…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 1:30 PM

7 Years After Islamic State Genocide, Yazidi Survivors Still Seeking Justice

“When Lamiya Haji Bashar, 23, was trying to escape Islamic State (IS) captivity, she lost her sight in a landmine explosion that also scarred her face     Eye on Extremism August 3, 2…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Britain Cannot Remove Isis Members’ Citizenship Without Telling Them, High Court Rules

“The government can no longer strip suspected Isis members of their British citizenship without telling them, the High Court has ruled. The power has     Eye on Extremism August 2, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Anjem Choudary: Islamist Hate Preacher Banned From Twitter

“Islamist hate preacher Anjem Choudary has been banned from Twitter, less than a week after he set up a profile on the social media platform. The 54-y     Eye on Extremism July 30, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 1:30 PM

China Offers The Taliban A Warm Welcome While Urging Peace Talks

“China offered a high-profile public stage to the Taliban on Wednesday, declaring that the group rapidly retaking large parts of Afghanistan would pla     Eye on Extremism July 29, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 9:30 PM

U.S. Investigating Qatar For Alleged IRGC Financing

The U.S. State Department has reportedly launched an inquiry into an allegation that Qatar’s royal family has supplied funds to Iran’s Islamic Revolut U.S. Investigating Qatar For Alleged IRGC Financing   (New York, N.Y…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Bipartisan US Lawmakers Urge EU To Fully Label Hezbollah A Terror Group

“A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a resolution on Monday to urge the European Union “to fully designate Hezbollah a terrorist organiza     Eye on Extremism July 28, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 1:30 PM

France, UK Sign New Security Deal To Protect Against Channel Terror Threat

“Britain and France on Tuesday signed a new security deal aimed at protecting the public in the event of a terror attack in the Channel against a larg     Eye on Extremism July 27, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists Celebrate Ten Year Anniversary of 2011 Norway 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: White Supremacists Celebrate Ten Year Anni…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Senior Hezbollah Member Killed In Syria

“A senior Hezbollah member stationed in Syria has been killed, media outlets affiliated with the Iran-backed party said on Sunday. Imad Al Amine, know     Eye on Extremism July 26, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 1:30 PM

At Least A Dozen Civilians Killed In Central African Republic Attack, UN Says

“Thirteen civilians were killed in clashes north of Bangui, the capital of the perennially restive Central African Republic, the UN mission in the cou     Eye on Extremism July 23, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Neo-Nazi Andrew Dymock Jailed For Terror And Hate Crimes

“A neo-Nazi student who created two extremist groups and promoted a “distorted and wicked cause” has been jailed. Andrew Dymock, 24, from Bath, led th     Eye on Extremism July 22, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM

CEP Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Norway Attacks

It has been 10 years since Anders Behring Breivik killed eight people by detonating a car bomb in central Oslo, before shooting dead 69 people attendi CEP Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Norway Attacks   (New Y…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 1:30 PM

California Synagogue Shooter Pleads Guilty In Deadly Attack, Will Spend Life In Prison

“A California man who opened fire at a synagogue two years ago, killing one person and wounding other people in an anti-Jewish attack, will spend the     Eye on Extremism July 21, 202…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 7:45 PM

U.K. Lifts Public Speaking Ban On Radical Islamic Cleric Anjem Choudary

Restrictions preventing radical British cleric Anjem Choudary from speaking in public were lifted on Monday following the expiration of government-imp U.K. Lifts Public Speaking Ban On Radical Islamic Cleric Anjem Choud…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Extremist Content Online: Neo-Nazi Propaganda Promoting Violence Located On DeviantArt

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 Propaganda Promoting Violence Loc…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Suicide Attack In Iraq's Sadr City Kills At Least 35, Wounds Dozens -Sources

“A suicide bomber killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens in a crowded market in the Sadr City neighbourhood of Baghdad on Monday, the eve of the     Eye on Extremism July 20, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 3:01 PM

CEP Web Events Roundup

Contemporary Analysis from the Counter Extremism Project CEP Web Events Roundup Contemporary Analysis from the Counter Extremism Project   The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) has conducted more than 10 web events in 20…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Reuters Journalist Killed Covering Clash Between Afghan Forces, Taliban

“Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui was killed on Friday while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border cros     Eye on Extremism July 19, 20…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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 …

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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 …

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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 …

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism

  Counter Extremism Project · [email protected]

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…

See More from Counter Extremism Project

  CEP's Eye on Extremism · [email protected]

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…

See More from CEP's Eye on Extremism