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June 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Pakistan Sends 50-Member Team To Kabul To Discuss Cease-Fire

“Pakistan's government on Wednesday sent a 50-member delegation of tribal elders to Kabul to negotiate an extension of a truce with the Pakistani Tali    Eye on Extremism June 2, 2022  Associated Press: Pakistan Sends 50-Member Team To Kabul To Discuss Cease-Fire  “Pakistan's government on Wednesda…
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June 1, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Extremists Kill Dozens In Burkina Faso As Islamist Violence Increases

Violent attacks by Islamist extremists killed approximately 50 people in Burkina Faso last week as the country’s security continue to deteriorate. The Extremists Kill Dozens In Burkina Faso As Islamist Violence Increases  (New York, N.Y.) — Violent attacks by Islamist extremists killed approximately…
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June 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM

US Supreme Court Halts Texas Law Targeting Social Media Platforms

“A divided US Supreme Court blocked a Texas law that critics say would fundamentally transform Twitter Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook by requ    Eye on Extremism June 1, 2022  Bloomberg: US Supreme Court Halts Texas Law Targeting Social Media Platforms  “A divided US Supreme Court blocked …
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May 31, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Content Found On Facebook

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: Pro-ISIS Content Found On Facebook  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods us…
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May 31, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Over 500 Killed In Mali Clashes As Military Junta Loses Grip

“Over 500 civilians died in attacks carried out by armed forces and Islamist groups in Mali from January to March this year, the United Nations said i    Eye on Extremism May 31, 2022  Reuters: Over 500 Killed In Mali Clashes As Military Junta Loses Grip  “Over 500 civilians died in attacks carried…
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May 27, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Armed Assailants Kill About 50 People In Eastern Burkina Faso

“Armed assailants have killed about 50 people in a part of eastern Burkina Faso ravaged by Islamist violence, the region's governor said on Thursday.    Eye on Extremism May 27, 2022  **NOTE: CEP’s Eye On Extremism will be suspended on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. It will resume Tu…
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May 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Reuploads Of Extremist Content Online Is A Solvable Problem

Dr. Hany Farid: “It’s Not As Hard A Problem As The Technology Sector Will Have You Believe” Tech & Terrorism: Reuploads Of Extremist Content Online Is A Solvable Problem   Dr. Hany Farid: “It’s Not As Hard A Problem As The Technology Sector Will Have You Believe”  (New York, N.Y.) — Recently, Co…
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May 26, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Blast In Kabul Mosque, IS Bombs In North Afghanistan Kill 14

“A series of explosions shook Afghanistan on Wednesday, the Taliban said, including a blast inside a mosque in the capital, Kabul, that killed at leas    Eye on Extremism May 26, 2022  Associated Press: Blast In Kabul Mosque, IS Bombs In North Afghanistan Kill 14  “A series of explosions shook Afgh…
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May 26, 2022 at 10:01 AM

CEP Report: Western Extremists And The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is releasing its latest report Western Extremists and The Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022, authored by CEP aff CEP Report: Western Extremists And The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022  (New York, N.Y.) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is releasing its l…
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May 25, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Mali Withdraws From G5 Sahel Task Force, Risks Further Destabilizing Region

On May 15, Mali’s ruling junta announced that the country would withdraw from the G5 Sahel, a West African security force. Junta officials claimed the Mali Withdraws From G5 Sahel Task Force, Risks Further Destabilizing Region  (New York, N.Y.) – On May 15, Mali’s ruling junta announced that the cou…
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May 25, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Texas Shooting Is The Deadliest At An Elementary School Since Newtown.

“The shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday jolted a nation numbed by a drumbeat of mass shootings and evoked painful memories    Eye on Extremism May 25, 2022 The New York Times: Texas Shooting Is The Deadliest At An Elementary School Since Newtown.  “The shooting at an elem…
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May 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM

In Niger, Scholz Vows To Support Fight Against Islamist Militants

“German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised Niger long-term military and financial support to fight Islamist insurgents across West Africa, during a visit    Eye on Extremism May 24, 2022  Reuters: In Niger, Scholz Vows To Support Fight Against Islamist Militants  “German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise…
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May 23, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Extremist Content Online: Content From The Buffalo Attack Continues To Spread Online

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: Content From The Buffalo Attack Continues To Spread Online  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports …
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May 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

US Removes 5 Groups From Terror Blacklist, Retains Al-Qaida

“The United States has removed five extremist groups, all believed to be defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations. In notices publish    Eye on Extremism May 23, 2022  Associated Press: US Removes 5 Groups From Terror Blacklist, Retains Al-Qaida  “The United States has removed five…
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May 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Sanctions Lebanese Businessman, His Companies Over Hezbollah Links

“The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday issued new Hezbollah-related sanctions, designating Lebanese businessman and the Iran-backed group's financi    Eye on Extremism May 20, 2022  Reuters: U.S. Sanctions Lebanese Businessman, His Companies Over Hezbollah Links  “The U.S. Treasury Department on…
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May 19, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Great Replacement Theory: An Ethno-Nationalist Justification For Violence

Prior to killing 10 and wounding three in a Buffalo, New York, grocery store this past weekend, the alleged gunman spent hours writing a 180-page onli Great Replacement Theory: An Ethno-Nationalist Justification For Violence    (New York, N.Y.) — Prior to killing 10 and wounding three in a Buffalo, …
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May 19, 2022 at 1:30 PM

UN: Mali Pullout From Counterterrorism Force ‘Unfortunate’

“The U.N.’s top political official for Africa called Mali’s decision to withdraw from the Sahel regional counterterrorism force “unfortunate and regre    Eye on Extremism May 19, 2022  Associated Press: UN: Mali Pullout From Counterterrorism Force ‘Unfortunate’  “The U.N.’s top political official f…
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May 18, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Tech Companies Fail To Stop Buffalo Attack Video From Proliferating Online

Inability To Stop Reuploads Calls Into Question Big Tech’s Promises To Do Better After 2019 Christchurch Attack Tech & Terrorism: Tech Companies Fail To Stop Buffalo Attack Video From Proliferating Online Inability To Stop Reuploads Calls Into Question Big Tech’s Promises To Do Better After 2019…
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May 18, 2022 at 1:31 PM

The Buffalo Shooting Is Part Of A Global Network Of White Nationalist Terror

“The racist attack in Buffalo, New York, is part of a broader movement that experts and officials fear could inspire further white nationalist terror    Eye on Extremism May 18, 2022  NBC News: The Buffalo Shooting Is Part Of A Global Network Of White Nationalist Terror  “The racist attack in Buffa…
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May 17, 2022 at 9:50 PM

President Joe Biden Authorizes Redeployment Of U.S. Troops To Help Combat Al-Shabaab In Somalia

In a move to assist newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab, President Joe Biden this week approved the re President Joe Biden Authorizes Redeployment Of U.S. Troops To Help Combat Al-Shabaab In Somalia  (New York, N.Y.) — In a move to assist newly elected…
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May 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Biden Approves Return Of US Troops For Somalia Counterterrorism Fight, Reversing Trump

“Reversing a decision by predecessor Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has approved a Pentagon request to redeploy several hundred American troops to    Eye on Extremism May 17, 2022  ABC News: Biden Approves Return Of US Troops For Somalia Counterterrorism Fight, Reversing Trump  “Reversing a deci…
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May 16, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Extremist Content Online: Buffalo Massacre Gunman’s Video And Alleged Manifesto Spread Widely Online

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: Buffalo Massacre Gunman’s Video And Alleged Manifesto Spread Widely Online  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Projec…
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May 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM

US Set To Remove 5 Groups From Foreign Terrorism Blacklist

“The United States is poised to remove five extremist groups, all believed to be defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations, including  Eye on Extremism May 16, 2022  Associated Press: US Set To Remove 5 Groups From Foreign Terrorism Blacklist  “The United States is poised to remove f…
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May 13, 2022 at 3:01 PM

U.S. Syria Investment Move Aims To Ensure Defeat Of ISIS Through Economic Stabilization -Officials

“A U.S. move to allow some foreign investment in parts of northern Syria that are outside government control is part of the Biden administration's str  Eye on Extremism May 13, 2022  Reuters: U.S. Syria Investment Move Aims To Ensure Defeat Of ISIS Through Economic Stabilization -Officials  “A U.S. …
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May 12, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Afghanistan Terrorism Report: April 2022

Following is the April 2022 installment of “Afghanistan Terrorism Report.” The authors provide a monthly analysis concerning the developing terrorist Afghanistan Terrorism Report: April 2022 Afghanistan Terrorism Report April 2022 By Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler and Joshua Fisher-Birch Read CEP’s Lates…
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May 12, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Hezbollah’s Influence Looms Over Upcoming Lebanese Elections

On May 15, Lebanon will conclude its first parliamentary election since the country’s economic collapse in 2019 and the deadly explosion at the Port o Hezbollah’s Influence Looms Over Upcoming Lebanese Elections   (New York, N.Y.) — On May 15, Lebanon will conclude its first parliamentary election s…
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May 12, 2022 at 1:37 PM

ISIS In Africa Behind A Surge In Terrorist Attacks, Officials Say

“The Islamic State’s regional affiliates in Africa are carrying out lethal attacks at a tempo far surpassing that of the parent organization that once  Eye on Extremism May 12, 2022  The Washington Post: ISIS In Africa Behind A Surge In Terrorist Attacks, Officials Say  “The Islamic State’s regional…
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May 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS To Hold 1st Ministerial Meeting In Marrakech

“The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS will hold its first ministerial meeting in Marrakech on Wednesday, at the joint invitation of Moroccan Foreign Mi  Eye on Extremism May 11, 2022  Asharq Al-Awsat: Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS To Hold 1st Ministerial Meeting In Marrakech  “The Global Coalition …
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May 10, 2022 at 1:31 PM

US Sanctions Alleged IS Child Trafficking Financiers

“The U.S. announced Monday that it is sanctioning five people accused of fundraising for the Islamic State group and using the funds to help traffic c  Eye on Extremism May 10, 2022  Associated Press: US Sanctions Alleged IS Child Trafficking Financiers  “The U.S. announced Monday that it is sanctio…
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May 9, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Extremist Content Online: Extreme-Right Prisoner Aid Group Urges Support for Poway Synagogue Shooter On Telegram

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: Extreme-Right Prisoner Aid Group Urges Support for Poway Synag…
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May 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM

New York Subway Shooting Suspect Indicted On Terrorism Charge

“A U.S. grand jury on Saturday indicted a man for terrorism and other charges stemming from an April 12 gunfire and smoke bomb attack that injured 23     Eye on Extremism May 9, 2022 …
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May 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Suspected Terrorist Attack In Israel Kills At Least Three On Independence Day

“A suspected terrorist attack in central Israel killed at least three people and injured several others late on Thursday, shaking the country as it ce     Eye on Extremism May 6, 2022…
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May 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Extremist Rebels Launch Deadly Attack In Northeast Nigeria

“Islamic extremist rebels have killed at least seven people in an attack in northeast Borno state in Nigeria, witnesses told The Associated Press on W     Eye on Extremism May 5, 2022…
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May 4, 2022 at 6:01 PM

ISIS “Beatle” Sentenced To Life In Prison For Torture And Beheading Of Four Americans

During a sentencing hearing last week in Alexandria, Virginia, Alexanda Amon Kotey, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and member of the ISIS ter ISIS “Beatle” Sentenced To Life In Prison For Torture And Beheading …
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May 4, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Islamist Militants Overrun African Union Camp In Somalia

“Al Qaeda-linked militants overran an African Union peacekeepers' camp in the centre of Somalia, a security source and the group said on Tuesday, in w     Eye on Extremism May 4, 2022…
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May 3, 2022 at 6:02 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In April 2022

Following is the April 2022 installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” a monthly chronicle of attacks by the terrorist group ISIS in c ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In April 2022   Read ISIS R…
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May 3, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Explosive Device ‘How To’ Video Posted On Neo-Nazi Telegram Channel In Russian

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: Explosive Device ‘How To’ Video Posted On …
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May 3, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Hamas Claims Deadly Attack That Killed Israeli Guard

“The Palestinian militant group Hamas claimed responsibility Monday for a deadly shooting that left an Israeli security guard dead at the entrance of     Eye on Extremism May 3, 2022 …
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May 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Blast Kills More Than 50 At Kabul Mosque, Its Leader Says

“A powerful explosion killed more than 50 worshippers after Friday prayers at a Kabul mosque, its leader said, the latest in a series of attacks on ci     Eye on Extremism May 2, 2022…
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April 29, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Tech & Terrorism: European Policymakers Reach Agreement On Regulating Big Tech

Over the weekend, European policymakers reached a provisional political agreement to adopt the Digital Services Act (DSA), first proposed in 2020, wh Tech & Terrorism: European Policymakers Reach Agreement On Regula…
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April 29, 2022 at 1:31 PM

British ‘Beatle’ Terrorist To Be Sentenced Over Deaths Of Western Hostages

“A British terrorist convicted over his role in the torture and killings of Western hostages in Syria is expected to come face to face with his victim     Eye on Extremism April 29, 2…
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April 28, 2022 at 1:29 PM

Irvine Man Indicted For Attempts To Assist Multiple Terrorist Organizations

“Federal prosecutors indicted an Irvine man on Wednesday, after he was allegedly found to have made multiple attempts in aiding terrorist organization     Eye on Extremism April 28, 2…
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April 27, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Holocaust Denial Remains Central To Antisemitic Conspiracies

Today, Israelis and Jewish communities will begin their observance of Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, a remembrance of the six millio Holocaust Denial Remains Central To Antisemitic Conspiracies   (New …
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April 27, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Antisemitic Attacks In New York Are At Highest Level In Decades

“Orthodox Jews assaulted on busy streets in Midtown Manhattan and in quiet neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Swastikas drawn on a Long Island home and spray     Eye on Extremism April 27, 20…
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April 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Prosecutor: NJ Man Eyed US Targets For Terror Attack

“A prosecutor told jurors in an opening statement Monday that a New Jersey software developer was actually a highly trained terrorist scoping out U.S.     Eye on Extremism April 26, 2…
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April 25, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Vows Crackdown On ISIS As Violence Surges In Afghanistan

“A four-day blitz of terrorist bombings across Afghanistan has left the country reeling after months of relative calm, raising fears that the Taliban     Eye on Extremism April 25, 20…
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April 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Afghan IS Group Claims Series Of Bombings Targeting Shiites

“An Islamic State affiliate on Friday claimed a series of bombings a day earlier that targeted Afghanistan’s minority Shiite Muslims, while Pakistan i     Eye on Extremism April 22, 2…
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April 21, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Convicted Terrorist Anjem Choudary Still Finds Havens Online

Since the expiration of U.K. government restrictions on him last year, internationally designated Islamist cleric and convicted ISIS supporter Anjem C Tech & Terrorism: Convicted Terrorist Anjem Choudary Still Finds…
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April 21, 2022 at 7:15 PM

U.S. Court Convicts El Shafee Elsheikh For ISIS Murders Of Four Americans

Last week, El Shafee Elsheikh, the U.S.-designated British member of the ISIS cell known as the “The Beatles,” was found guilty of conspiracy related U.S. Court Convicts El Shafee Elsheikh For ISIS Murders Of Four Ameri…
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April 21, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Israel Airstrikes Target Gaza After Rocket Fire Amid Jerusalem Tensions

“Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes in Gaza and militants fired a volley of rockets from the Palestinian territory, the second exchange of fire t     Eye on Extremism April 21, 2…