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April 4, 2022 at 7:45 PM

CEP Webinar: Extremist Foreign Fighters Traveling To Ukraine – Security Risks And Mitigation Measures

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April 4, 2022 at 2:01 PM

CEP-KAS Event: The Taliban’s Takeover In Afghanistan – Effects On Global Terrorism

Since the takeover of power by the Taliban in Afghanistan in August 2021, experts and politicians have been discussing what effect this event will hav CEP-KAS Event: The Taliban’s Takeover In Afghanistan – Effects On Gl…

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April 4, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Afghanistan’s Taliban Ban Poppy Cultivation

“The Taliban on Sunday officially banned the cultivation of poppy, which provides the raw material for heroin and other opiates, as the group strives     Eye on Extremism April 4, 202…

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April 1, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Deepfake May Be “Tip Of The Iceberg” In Russia’s Disinformation Campaign

On March 16, 2022, a deepfake video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling upon Ukrainian troops to surrender surfaced on several social m Tech & Terrorism: Deepfake May Be “Tip Of The Iceberg” In Russia…

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April 1, 2022 at 1:30 PM

UN Authorizes New AU Mission In Somalia To Combat Extremists

“The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to endorse the African Union’s new transitional mission in Somalia and authorized it to take act     Eye on Extremism April 1, 20…

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March 31, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Israel Boosts Security Amid Deadly Wave Of Terrorist Attacks

“Israel is beefing up its military forces in the West Bank and carrying out a wave of arrests as its leaders grapple with the deadliest surge of terro     Eye on Extremism March 31, 2…

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March 30, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Iran-Backed Houthis Continue Strikes Against Saudi Oil Facilities

Last week, Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen targeted a Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, days after Houthi rockets previously ta Iran-Backed Houthis Continue Strikes Against Saudi Oil Facilities   …

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March 30, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Palestinian Gunman Kills 5 In 3rd Attack In Israel In A Week

“A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire in a crowded city in central Israel late Tuesday, methodically gunning down victims as he killed at least five p     Eye on Extremism March 30, 2…

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March 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Islamic State Claims Deadly Shooting In Israel

“Islamic State took responsibility for an attack in which gunmen killed two Israeli border police officers and injured at least six others during a sh     Eye on Extremism March 29, 2…

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March 28, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Followers Continue To Pledge Allegiance To Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi

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 Followers Continue To Pledge Allegian…

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March 28, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Trial To Begin In ISIS Killings Of U.S. Journalists, Aid Workers

“The only trial in U.S. court for a member of an infamous terrorist cell is set to begin Tuesday, as El Shafee Elsheikh stands accused of taking part     Eye on Extremism March 28, 20…

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March 25, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Pakistan Says 4 Troops Killed In Attack Claimed By Taliban

“Militants attempting to sneak into Pakistan from Afghanistan early on Thursday triggered a shootout with soldiers that killed four Pakistani troops,     Eye on Extremism March 25, 20…

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March 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CEP Webinar: Countering Extremism While Protecting Freedom Of Speech

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is delighted to invite you to join CEP Advisors Liam Duffy and Ian Acheson for a discussion with Jacob Mchangama, CEP Webinar: Countering Extremism While Protecting Freedom Of Speech …

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March 24, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Senior Yemeni Military Leader Killed In Car Bombing In Aden

“A car bombing killed a senior Yemeni military leader and three of his entourage in the southern port city of Aden on Wednesday, three security source     Eye on Extremism March 24, 2…

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March 23, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Germany Shutters Pro-Hezbollah Organization In Bremen Amid Terror Group’s Rising Popularity

Last week, German city-state Bremen shut down the Al-Mustafa Community Center, citing the organization’s close association with Hezbollah and its call Germany Shutters Pro-Hezbollah Organization In Bremen Amid Terror Gr…

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March 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Suspected Terrorist Attack In Israel Leaves Four Dead

“An assailant killed four people and seriously injured two others in southern Israel Tuesday, stabbing several people and ramming his car into a cycli     Eye on Extremism March 23, 2…

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March 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Man Accused Of Killing UK Lawmaker Had Plotted Attack On Minister, Court Hears

“The British lawmaker David Amess who was murdered last year was “assassinated for terrorist purposes” by a man who had carried out surveillance on ot     Eye on Extremism March 22, 2…

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March 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM

CEP Webinar: Countering Extremism While Protecting Freedom Of Speech

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March 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Extremist Content Online: Former Leader Of Neo-Nazi Group The Base Discourages Followers From Fighting In Ukraine

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fo Extremist Content Online: Former Leader Of Neo-Nazi Group The Base Di…

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March 21, 2022 at 2:15 PM

CEP Webinar: Extremist Foreign Fighters Traveling To Ukraine – Security Risks And Mitigation Measures

The war in Ukraine has led to an unprecedented number of individuals traveling to the country in support of the Ukrainian government. Many Ukrainian c CEP Webinar: Extremist Foreign Fighters Traveling To Ukraine – Secur…

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March 21, 2022 at 1:30 PM

German Prosecutors: Train Attacker Had Extremist Motive

“German prosecutors said Monday they now believe that the suspect in a knife attack on a train in November that left four people wounded had an Islami     Eye on Extremism March 21, 2…

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March 18, 2022 at 1:31 PM

UK’s £400m Debt Repayment To Iran ‘Won’t Fund Terrorism’, Says Minister After Nazanin Release

“The UK government’s £400m debt repayment to Iran has been “ring-fenced” for humanitarian aid and will not fund terrorism, Foreign Office minister Jam     Eye on Extremism March 18, 2…

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March 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Weighs Dropping Iran's IRGC From Terrorism List -Source

“The United States is considering removing Iran's Revolutionary Guards from its foreign terrorist organization blacklist in return for Iranian assuran     Eye on Extremism March 17, 2…

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March 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Germany To Disarm Far-Right Extremists And Restrict Gun Access

“Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 s     Eye on Extremism March 16, 2…

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March 15, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Meta Platforms Violate Own Rules Over Russia-Ukraine War Content

U.S.-Sanctioned Pro-Russian Extremists And Pro-Violence Hate Speech Permitted On Facebook And Instagram Tech & Terrorism: Meta Platforms Violate Own Rules Over Russia-Ukraine War Content U.S.-Sanctioned Pro-Russian…

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March 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Neo-Nazis Are Exploiting Russia’s War In Ukraine For Their Own Purposes

““Hi can you please forward a message since two of us are trying to get a carshare from germany to ukraine going,” reads a Feb. 26 message forwarded t     Eye on Extremism March 15, 2…

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March 14, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Announces Abu Hasan al-Hashemi al-Qurashi As New Caliph In Online Audio Message

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March 14, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Afghanistan Terrorism Report: February 2022

Since the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan in August 2021, the country has transformed into a permissible space for terror organiza Afghanistan Terrorism Report: February 2022   Read Afghanistan Terro…

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March 14, 2022 at 1:32 PM

New Islamic State Leader Is Brother Of Slain Caliph Baghdadi - Sources

“The new leader of Islamic State, whose appointment the group announced on Thursday, is the brother of slain former caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, accor     Eye on Extremism March 14, 2…

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March 11, 2022 at 10:05 PM

ICYMI: CEP Resources And Experts On The Russia-Ukraine War

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is monitoring the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with particular attention to the influx of foreign fighters involve ICYMI: CEP Resources And Experts On The Russia-Ukraine War   (New Yo…

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March 11, 2022 at 2:31 PM

IS Confirms Its Leader Was Killed In Syria, Names New Chief

“The Islamic State group confirmed for the first time on Thursday that its leader was killed in a U.S. strike in northwestern Syria last month and nam     Eye on Extremism March 11, 2…

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March 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Gunmen Kill 19 Soldiers In Attack On Nigerian Deputy Governor's Convoy

“At least 19 soldiers were killed in Nigeria's Kebbi state as gunmen attacked the deputy governor's convoy, residents said on Wednesday. The attack to     Eye on Extremism March 10, 2…

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March 10, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Russian Recruitment Of Syrian Foreign Fighters Poses Increased Challenges To Ukraine And Abroad

Recent U.S. intelligence indicates that Russia is currently working to recruit Syrian fighters to support their military campaign in seizing control o Russian Recruitment Of Syrian Foreign Fighters Poses Increased Chall…

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March 9, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Six Pakistani Soldiers Killed In A Suicide Bombing

“At least six paramilitary soldiers were killed and 22 were injured in a suicide attack in southwest Pakistan on Tuesday, days after a suicide bombing     Eye on Extremism March 9, 20…

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March 8, 2022 at 9:04 PM

CEP Policy Brief: Foreign Fighters In The 2022 Russia-Ukraine War

An Initial Assessment Of Extremist Volunteers CEP Policy Brief: Foreign Fighters In The 2022 Russia-Ukraine War An Initial Assessment Of Extremist Volunteers   (New York, N.Y.) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) toda…

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March 8, 2022 at 2:31 PM

French Forces Kill Long-Time Extremist In Mali Amid Pullout

“French forces in Mali have killed a long-time al-Qaida official active in Algeria and Libya, French military authorities said Monday. France’s army c     Eye on Extremism March 8, 20…

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March 7, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists Continue To Spread Propaganda And Seek To Gain Followers Through Rhetoric On Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit fo Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists Continue To Spread Propa…

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March 7, 2022 at 2:32 PM

ISIS Claims Bombing Of Pakistani Mosque, Killing Dozens

“A bomb tore through a Shiite mosque in Peshawar, in northwestern Pakistan, on Friday, killing at least 57 people and wounding more than 100 in one of     Eye on Extremism March 7, 20…

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March 4, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Australia Lists All Of Hamas As A Terrorist Group

“Australia on Friday listed the entire Palestinian Islamist group Hamas as a terrorist organisation, calling the move a deterrent to political and rel     Eye on Extremism March 4, 20…

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March 3, 2022 at 3:55 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In February 2022

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

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March 3, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Justice Department Accuses Ericsson Of Failing To Fully Disclose Alleged Fraud And Possible Payments To ISIS

“The Justice Department has accused telecommunications giant Ericsson of violating a billion-dollar legal settlement by failing to fully disclose evid     Eye on Extremism March 3, 20…

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March 2, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Ukraine, Russia May Attract Extremist Foreign Fighters

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked online activity from far-right white nationalists and neo-Nazi groups, supplementing the existing movement of Ukraine, Russia May Attract Extremist Foreign Fighters   (New York, …

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March 2, 2022 at 2:30 PM

South Africa: US Sanctions Alleged Islamic State Fundraisers

“The U.S. Treasury Department announced financial sanctions Tuesday against four men in South Africa it accused of being recruiters and fundraisers fo     Eye on Extremism March 2, 20…

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March 1, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Taliban Minister Brags About Historic Number Of Suicide Attacks On Twitter

Last week, Taliban Acting Minister for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice Sheikh Muhammad Khalid Hanafi bragged about his group’s “h Tech & Terrorism: Taliban Minister Brags About Historic Number O…

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March 1, 2022 at 2:31 PM

UN Slaps Expanded Arms Embargo On Yemen’s Houthi Rebels

“The U.N. Security Council voted Monday to impose an expanded arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, saying they have threatened the peace, security a     Eye on Extremism March 1, 20…

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February 28, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Extremist Content Online: Extremist Groups Spread Propaganda Regarding Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

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: Extremist Groups Spread Propaganda Regardi…

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February 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Telecom Giant Ericsson Continued Doing Business In Areas That Fell To ISIS, Internal Report Finds

“It was one of the largest fines ever for corporate fraud, a billion-dollar penalty that telecommunications giant Ericsson paid to avoid U.S. prosecut     Eye on Extremism February 28…

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February 25, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Nigeria Plans Coordinated Military Assault On Militants In North

“Nigeria’s government is planning a coordinated military assault on militants in the north that threaten to make the region ungovernable. Governors fr     Eye on Extremism February 25…

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February 24, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Concern Mounting That U.S. Will Lift Terror Designation Against IRGC For Nuclear Deal

Speculation is increasing that the United States could agree to Iran’s demand to remove the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from its list of Concern Mounting That U.S. Will Lift Terror Designation Against IRGC …

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February 24, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Biden Sanctions Yemen's Houthi-Financing Network Amid Increase In Terrorist Attacks

“The Biden administration on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting an international business network that funds Yemen’s Houthi rebels and their attacks     Eye on Extremism February 24…

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