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February 14, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Taliban Free 2 Westerners Working For U.N., Days After Quiet Detention

“The Taliban on Friday released two Western citizens and two Afghan colleagues who had been working for the United Nations in Afghanistan, hours after     Eye on Extremism February 14…

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February 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Saudi Arabia: 12 Hurt In Attack Targeting Airport Near Yemen

“The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said 12 people were injured by falling debris from an attempted drone attack Thursday on an airport in the     Eye on Extremism February 11,…

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February 10, 2022 at 2:31 PM

UN: Build On Islamic State Chief's Death To Thwart Recruits

“The U.N. counterterrorism chief said Wednesday it’s crucial to build on the momentum following last week’s death of the leader of the Islamic State e     Eye on Extremism February 10…

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February 9, 2022 at 6:40 PM

Biden Administration Must Redesignate Houthis As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Last February, the Biden Administration revoked the Trump-era designation in the hopes of reducing violence and easing the humanitarian crisis in..... Biden Administration Must Redesignate Houthis As A Foreign Terrorist…

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February 9, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Islamic State Likely To Pick Battle-Hardened Iraqi As Next Leader - Officials, Analysts

“The next leader of Islamic State is likely to be from a close circle of battle-hardened Iraqi jihadists who emerged in the aftermath of the 2003 U.S.     Eye on Extremism February 9,…

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February 8, 2022 at 3:45 PM

CEP Webinar: The Azov Movement – Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Networks And The Current Situation In Ukraine

Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in 2014, the Azov Movement has emerged as one of the most significant right-wing extremist structures in... CEP Webinar: The Azov Movement – Transnational Right-Wing Extremist …

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February 8, 2022 at 2:31 PM

UN Experts: ‘Terrorist Groups’ Enjoy Freedom In Afghanistan

“Al-Qaida’s past ties to the recently empowered Taliban have the potential of making Afghanistan a safe haven for extremists, and “terrorist groups en     Eye on Extremism February 8,…

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February 7, 2022 at 11:05 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Spread Conspiracy Theories Online About Al-Quraishi’s Death

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February 7, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Lone ISIS Bomber Carried Out Attack At Kabul Airport, Pentagon Says

“A single Islamic State suicide bomber carried out the attack at Kabul’s international airport in August that killed 13 U.S. troops and as many as 170     Eye on Extremism February 7,…

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February 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Raid Targeting ISIS Leader Came After Months Of Planning

“A risky predawn raid by U.S. Special Operations forces that resulted in the death of the Islamic State’s leader on Thursday was set in motion months     Eye on Extremism February 4, …

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February 3, 2022 at 9:40 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In January 2022

Following is the January 2022 installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” a monthly chronicle of attacks by the terrorist group ISIS... ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In January 2022   Read ISIS…

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February 3, 2022 at 3:34 PM

ISIS Leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi Killed During Raid By U.S. Special Operations Forces

CEP Resources on al-Quraishi, ISIS, and Syria ISIS Leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi Killed During Raid By U.S. Special Operations Forces CEP Resources on al-Quraishi, ISIS, and Syria   (New York, N.Y.) — Thursd…

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February 3, 2022 at 2:30 PM

U.S. Announces Death Of ISIS Leader In Raid

“President Biden said on Thursday that the leader of the Islamic State died during a raid by U.S. Special Operations commandos in a risky pre-dawn att     Eye on Extremism February 3,…

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February 2, 2022 at 5:10 PM

CEP Webinar: The Azov Movement – Transnational Right-Wing Extremist Networks And The Current Situation In Ukraine

Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in 2014, the Azov Movement has emerged as one of the most significant right-wing extremist structures in... CEP Webinar: The Azov Movement – Transnational Right-Wing Extremist …

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February 2, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Requests Support In Fight Against Islamist Militants

The leader of Burkina Faso’s recent military coup, Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Damiba, has called on the international community to back the country in its... Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Requests Support In Fight Against Isla…

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February 2, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Coups Cheered In West Africa As Islamist Insurgencies Sap Faith In Democracy

“The last time rebellious soldiers attempted to overthrow Burkina Faso's government in 2015, Marcel Tankoano was among thousands of protesters who too     Eye on Extremism February 2,…

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February 1, 2022 at 7:35 PM

CEP Webinar: The Territories Of European Jihadism With Dr. Hugo Micheron

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to our upcoming webinar with Dr. Hugo Micheron, to discuss his latest publication Le Jihadisme........ CEP Webinar: The Territories Of European Jihadism With Dr. Hugo Mich…

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February 1, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Uganda, Congo Intensify Fight Against Islamic State-Linked Group

“Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo plan to intensify a joint military offensive against Islamic State-linked militants and degrade their abi     Eye on Extremism February 1,…

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January 31, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: Amaq Videos Of ISIS Attacks In Syria Prison Remains Online

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January 31, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Biden Calls On Taliban To Release American Hostage

“U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday called on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to release a U.S. civil engineer who was abducted two years ago and is beli     Eye on Extremism January 31,…

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January 28, 2022 at 2:33 PM

U.S. Cites Missile, Drone Threat In Latest UAE Travel Warning

“The U.S. State Department on Thursday urged Americans who may be considering travel to the United Arab Emirates to reconsider, citing the threat of m     Eye on Extremism January 28,…

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January 27, 2022 at 11:05 PM

CEP Report: Central Syria’s ISIS Insurgency In 2021

A report released today by the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) details the progress made last year by the Syrian regime in mitigating the expansion... CEP Report: Central Syria’s ISIS Insurgency In 2021   (New York, N.Y…

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January 27, 2022 at 3:15 PM

U.N. General Assembly Condemns Holocaust Denial

On January 20, the United Nations General Assembly officially adopted a resolution, put forth by Israel and cosponsored by Germany, defining.......... U.N. General Assembly Condemns Holocaust Denial   (New York, N.Y.) —…

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January 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Kurdish-Led Forces End Prison Siege, Defeating ISIS Fighters

“After six days of deadly battles, the Kurdish-led militia that had been battling Islamic State fighters for control of a prison in northeastern Syri     Eye on Extremism January 27, …

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January 26, 2022 at 2:31 PM

U.S. Calls Russian Decision To Add Navalny To List Of 'Terrorists And Extremists' Disturbing

“The U.S. State Department on Tuesday said Russia's decision to add jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a handful of his allies to an official li     Eye on Extremism January 26,…

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January 25, 2022 at 3:30 PM

CEP Webinar: “Transferring Good P/CVE Practices Across Phenomena And Countries”

Practical experiences and some research studies on knowledge exchange indicate that it seems to be difficult to transfer identified good or........... CEP Webinar: “Transferring Good P/CVE Practices Across Phenomena And…

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January 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Fighting Between ISIS And U.S.-Backed Forces Spreads In Syria

“Fighting between Kurdish-led militia, backed by the United States, and Islamic State militants spread on Tuesday to neighborhoods around an embattled     Eye on Extremism January 25,…

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January 24, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISWAP Video Posted On Over A Dozen Sites, 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: ISWAP Video Posted On Over A Dozen Sites, …

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January 24, 2022 at 2:33 PM

U.S.-Backed Forces Struggle To Contain Islamic State In Battle Over Syrian Prison

“Syrian fighters backed by American airstrikes struggled to retake control of a prison attacked by Islamic State in northeastern Syria on Sunday, as t     Eye on Extremism January 24,…

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January 21, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Choudary Uses Social Media To Call For Aafia Siddiqui’s Release

In September 2021, internationally designated Islamist cleric and convicted ISIS supporter Anjem Choudary called for the release of Aafia Siddiqui.... Tech & Terrorism: Choudary Uses Social Media To Call For Aafia S…

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January 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM

F.B.I. Director Calls Texas Synagogue Attack An Act Of Antisemitism

“The F.B.I. is treating the attack on a suburban Fort Worth synagogue on Saturday as “an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community,” Christopher     Eye on Extremism January 21,…

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January 20, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Biden Says Administration Mulling Re-Designating Yemen's Houthis A Terrorist Group

“U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration is considering re-designating Yemen's Houthi movement as an international terrorist org     Eye on Extremism January 20,…

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January 19, 2022 at 8:01 PM

CEP Webinar: “Transferring Good P/CVE Practices Across Phenomena And Countries”

Practical experiences and some research studies on knowledge exchange indicate that it seems to be difficult to transfer identified good or........... CEP Webinar: “Transferring Good P/CVE Practices Across Phenomena And…

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January 19, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Texas Synagogue Attack Influenced By Convicted Terrorist Aafia Siddiqui

Aafia Siddiqui, the radical Islamist imprisoned since 2008, has become a rallying cry amongst Islamists and jihadist militants around the world....... Texas Synagogue Attack Influenced By Convicted Terrorist Aafia Siddi…

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January 19, 2022 at 2:33 PM

US Sanctions Lebanese Tourism Company, Hezbollah Members For Ties To Terrorism

“The Biden administration on Tuesday issued sanctions against a Lebanese travel company and three businessmen for financially supporting Hezbollah, th     Eye on Extremism January 19,…

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January 18, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Extremist Content Online: Multiple Pro-ISIS, White Supremacist, And Antisemitic Instagram Accounts Found

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: Multiple Pro-ISIS, White Supremacist,  And…

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January 18, 2022 at 5:40 PM

CEP Statement On Abu Dhabi Terror Attacks

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, CEP President Frances F. Townsend, and CEP Senior Advisor Norman T. Roule released.... CEP Statement On Abu Dhabi Terror Attacks (New York, N.Y.) – C…

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January 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim Aerial Attacks On U.A.E. Capital

“Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they were behind aerial attacks in the United Arab Emirates that killed three people on Monday, as intensifying fighting i     Eye on Extremism January 18,…

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January 14, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Rockets Possibly Fired By Pro-Iran Assailants Target U.S. Embassy In Iraq

“Four rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Thursday night, the latest in a series of aerial attacks amid Iranian threats and political viol     Eye on Extremism January 14,…

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January 13, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Car Bomb Kills 8 In Somalia’s Capital

“A large explosion killed at least eight people and injured nine others in Mogadishu on Wednesday, according to the head of an ambulance service, the     Eye on Extremism January 13, …

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January 12, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Poway Synagogue Shooter Maintains Influence Online

On December 28, the U.S. Southern District of California sentenced Poway synagogue shooter John T. Earnest to life in prison with an additional 30.... Tech & Terrorism: Poway Synagogue Shooter Maintains Influence On…

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January 12, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Justice Dept. Forms Domestic Terrorism Unit

“The Justice Department is creating a unit to fight domestic terrorism at a time when the threat of violent extremism has increased, a top official sa     Eye on Extremism January 12,…

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January 11, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Taliban Meets With Opposition Militia Representatives In Iran

“A group of Taliban officials met over the weekend in Iran with leaders of several armed Afghan resistance groups, reportedly offering to let them ret     Eye on Extremism January 11,…

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January 10, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Extreme Right And White Supremacists Celebrate One Year Anniversary Of U.S. Capitol Attack

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: Extreme Right And White Supremacists Celeb…

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January 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Nigerian Locals, Authorities Give Varying Attack Death Tolls

“Survivors of a deadly attack in Nigeria’s northwest said Sunday the death toll has reached 200, but authorities said that only 58 people were killed     Eye on Extremism January 10, …

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January 7, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Extremist Content Wrap Up 2021

Extremists continued to exploit the Internet in 2021 by spreading propaganda, exhortations to commit violence, and manuals on several websites and.... Extremist Content Wrap Up 2021 (New York, N.Y.) — Extremists c…

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January 7, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Slain Officer’s Sister Sues Facebook In ‘Boogaloo’ Murder, Alleging It Pushed Extremist Content

“The sister of a slain federal officer is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta, alleging it bears responsibility for her brother’s killing during raci     Eye on Extremism January 7, …

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January 6, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Taliban Adding Suicide Bombers To Army Ranks To Bolster Defenses

“The Taliban will officially recruit suicide bombers to become part of the army as the militant group tries to contain its biggest security threat fro     Eye on Extremism January 6, …

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January 5, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Somali Political Turmoil Widens Door For Al-Shabaab, Weakens Fight Against Terrorism

Last week, in the latest spasm of political turmoil in war-torn Somalia, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed suspended Prime Minister Mohamed......... Somali Political Turmoil Widens Door For Al-Shabaab, Weakens Fight A…

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January 5, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Drone Attack On U.S. Forces Foiled West Of Baghdad

“Two explosive-laden drones were shot down on Tuesday by Iraq's air defenses as they approached the Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. forces, wes     Eye on Extremism January 5, …

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