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August 4, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Tight-Lipped Taliban Leaders Gather After U.S. Says Zawahiri Killed

“Leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban were holding discussions on Wednesday about how to respond to a U.S. drone strike in Kabul that the United States sa    Eye on ExtremismAugust 4, 2022  Reuters: Tight-Lipped Taliban Leaders Gather After U.S. Says Zawahiri Killed  “Leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban we…

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August 3, 2022 at 6:25 PM

CEP Analysis: Al-Qaeda’s Next Leader

Who Will Be Ayman Al-Zawahiri’s Successor? The death of Ayman al-Zawahiri this week has left a temporary void in the leadership of al-Qaeda, but conte CEP Analysis: Al-Qaeda’s Next LeaderWho Will Be Ayman Al-Zawahiri’s Successor?  (New York, N.Y.) — The death of Ayman al-Zawahiri this week has left …

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August 3, 2022 at 1:30 PM

The Downside: US Strike Shows Afghanistan Still Terror Base

“The Biden administration is holding out the CIA operation that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri as a monumental strike against the global terr    Eye on ExtremismAugust 3, 2022  Associated Press: The Downside: US Strike Shows Afghanistan Still Terror Base  “The Biden administration is holdin…

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August 2, 2022 at 7:25 PM

CEP Analysis: What Comes After Zawahiri’s Death

Following the Biden Administration’s announcement Monday of a successful drone strike killing al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, Counter Extremism Pro CEP Analysis: What Comes After Zawahiri’s Death  (New York, N.Y.) — Following the Biden Administration’s announcement Monday of a successful drone st…

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August 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Says Drone Strike Killed al Qaeda Leader Ayman al Zawahiri

“The White House said Monday that a U.S. missile launched from a drone in Afghanistan killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri, a founding member of t    Eye on ExtremismAugust 2, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Says Drone Strike Killed al Qaeda Leader Ayman al Zawahiri  “The White House said Mo…

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August 2, 2022 at 12:45 AM

Al-Qaeda Leader & Co-Founder Ayman al-Zawahiri Killed In U.S. Drone Strike

President Joe Biden tonight confirmed the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri yesterday in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda Leader & Co-Founder Ayman al-Zawahiri Killed In U.S. Drone Strike  (New York, N.Y.) — President Joe Biden tonight confirmed the death of al-Qaeda…

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August 1, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Extremist Content Online: CEP Continues To Locate Extremist Content On YouTube

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: CEP Continues To Locate Extremist Content On YouTube   (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports week…

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August 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Hezbollah Airs Video Of Israeli Barges In Disputed Gas Field

“Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Sunday aired drone footage of Israeli ships in a disputed gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the tension at the    Eye on ExtremismAugust 1, 2022  Associated Press: Hezbollah Airs Video Of Israeli Barges In Disputed Gas Field  “Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Sunday aire…

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July 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

10 Pro-ISIS Accounts, Pro-TTP Account, Neo-Nazi Propaganda Threatening LGBTQ Community Found On Facebook Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition10 Pro-ISIS Accounts, Pro-TTP Account, Neo-Nazi Propaganda Threatening LGBTQ Community Found On Facebook   (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Proje…

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July 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM

US, Taliban Discuss Unlocking $3.5 Billion In Afghan Reserves

“A US delegation met with senior Taliban officials in Uzbekistan to discuss efforts to unfreeze some $3.5 billion in central bank reserves as the huma    Eye on ExtremismJuly 29, 2022  Bloomberg: US, Taliban Discuss Unlocking $3.5 Billion In Afghan Reserves  “A US delegation met with senior Taliban …

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July 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM

ISIS Increasingly Looking To Africa To Fund Operations, U.N. Security Council Reports

Africa has become an increasingly important hub for funneling money to ISIS affiliates and fighters, according to a report published last week by the ISIS Increasingly Looking To Africa To Fund Operations, U.N. Security Council Reports  (New York, N.Y.) — Africa has become an increasingly important…

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July 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM

France Could Deliver Drones To Help Benin Battle Militants

“France could deliver drones and more sophisticated weapons to Benin to help it tackle a worsening Islamist insurgency that is threatening the region,    Eye on ExtremismJuly 28, 2022  Reuters: France Could Deliver Drones To Help Benin Battle Militants  “France could deliver drones and more sophisti…

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July 27, 2022 at 1:31 PM

At UN, Iraq And Turkey Escalate Dispute Over Deadly Attack

“A dispute between Iraq and Turkey over a recent deadly attack in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region escalated at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Securit    Eye on ExtremismJuly 27, 2022  Associated Press: At UN, Iraq And Turkey Escalate Dispute Over Deadly Attack  “A dispute between Iraq and Turkey ov…

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July 26, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Tech & Terrorism: GIFCT’s Effectiveness In Curbing Extremist Content Online In Question Ahead Of Global Summit

Today, the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)––a group founded by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter––will hold its annual Globa Tech & Terrorism: GIFCT’s Effectiveness In Curbing Extremist Content Online In Question Ahead Of Global Summit  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, the Gl…

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July 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM

EXCLUSIVE US And Taliban Make Progress On Afghan Reserves, But Big Gaps Remain

“U.S. and Taliban officials have exchanged proposals for the release of billions of dollars from Afghan central bank reserves held abroad into a trust    Eye on ExtremismJuly 26, 2022  Reuters: EXCLUSIVE US And Taliban Make Progress On Afghan Reserves, But Big Gaps Remain  “U.S. and Taliban official…

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July 25, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: YouTube Permits Monetization Of Neo-Nazi Video

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: YouTube Permits Monetization Of Neo-Nazi Video  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on t…

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July 25, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Blacklists Former Paraguayan President Due To Alleged Corruption, Terrorism Ties

“The U.S. has blacklisted former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes for his role in “significant corruption,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken    Eye on ExtremismJuly 25, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Blacklists Former Paraguayan President Due To Alleged Corruption, Terrorism Ties  “The…

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July 22, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

ISIS Content Depicting Violence Evades Facebook’s Content Moderation Filters Extremist Content Online: Facebook EditionISIS Content Depicting Violence Evades Facebook’s Content Moderation Filters  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists…

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July 22, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Islamist Militants Launch Attacks On Towns Near Ethiopian Border

“Al-Qaeda-linked militants attacked four towns near the border between Somalia and Ethiopia, the first major assault by the Islamist group since Somal    Eye on ExtremismJuly 22, 2022  Bloomberg: Islamist Militants Launch Attacks On Towns Near Ethiopian Border  “Al-Qaeda-linked militants attacked fo…

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July 22, 2022 at 10:30 AM

11th Anniversary Of The Norway Attacks, Which Continue To Inspire Far-Right Extremism

July 22 marks the 11th anniversary of Anders Behring Breivik’s attacks in Norway, which left 77 dead. His 2011 bombing outside of Oslo’s parliament, d 11th Anniversary Of The Norway Attacks, Which Continue To Inspire Far-Right Extremism  (New York, N.Y.) — July 22 marks the 11th anniversary of Ande…

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July 21, 2022 at 1:30 PM

UN Slams Killings, Rights Abuses Under Afghanistan's Taliban

“Hundreds of people have been killed in Afghanistan since the Taliban overran the country nearly a year ago, even though security on the whole has imp    Eye on ExtremismJuly 21, 2022  Associated Press: UN Slams Killings, Rights Abuses Under Afghanistan's Taliban  “Hundreds of people have been kille…

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July 20, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Hezbollah’s International Expansion Dominates Meeting Of Law Enforcement Coordination Group

Monday marked the anniversaries of the 1994 terrorist attack against the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) community center in Buenos Aires a Hezbollah’s International Expansion Dominates Meeting Of Law Enforcement Coordination Group   (New York, N.Y.) — Monday marked the anniversaries of …

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July 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM

UN Experts: Terrorist Threat Remains High In Conflict Areas

“U.N. experts said Tuesday the threat from Islamic State extremists and al-Qaida remains high in conflict areas and neighboring countries and warned t     Eye on Extremism July 20, 2022   Associated Press: UN Expert…

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July 19, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Afghanistan Terrorism Report: June 2022

Following is the June 2022 installment of “Afghanistan Terrorism Report.” The authors provide a monthly analysis concerning the developing terrorist t Afghanistan Terrorism Report: June 2022 Afghanistan Terrorism Report June 2022 By Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler and Joshua Fisher-Birch Read CEP’s Latest…

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July 19, 2022 at 1:31 PM

US Strike Kills Two Al-Shabaab Militants After Attack In Somalia

“A US airstrike killed two members of an al-Qaeda-affiliated group in Somalia in the first major action by American forces in the East African nation    Eye on ExtremismJuly 19, 2022  Bloomberg: US Strike Kills Two Al-Shabaab Militants After Attack In Somalia  “A US airstrike killed two members of a…

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July 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Extremist Content Online: Carrd Removes Page For Neo-Nazi Propagandist After CEP Flag

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: Carrd Removes Page For Neo-Nazi Propagandist After CEP Flag  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) report…

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July 18, 2022 at 4:01 PM

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

Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there has been significant concern about the phenomenon of foreign fighters of various CEP Webinar: Western Extremists And The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In 2022 All Talk, But Not a Lot of Walk  (New York, N.Y./Berlin) – Since Russia l…

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July 18, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Iraq And US To Boost Security Ties To Prevent ISIS Comeback

“The US and Iraq agreed on Saturday to increase security ties in order to eliminate a potential ISIS comeback. The agreement was announced in a joint    Eye on ExtremismJuly 18, 2022  The National: Iraq And US To Boost Security Ties To Prevent ISIS Comeback  “The US and Iraq agreed on Saturday to in…

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July 15, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

Extremist Content Remains On The Popular Meta-Owned Platform Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition Extremist Content Remains On The Popular Meta-Owned Platform   (New York, N.Y.) — Today, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is launching the first of a new series, Extremist Content Online: Faceb…

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July 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Tens Of Thousands Flee Fighting Between Taliban And Rebels

“It was a three-day walk through barren mountains to reach safety for tens of thousands of Afghans who fled the Taliban’s battle against a renegade co    Eye on ExtremismJuly 15, 2022  The Times: Tens Of Thousands Flee Fighting Between Taliban And Rebels  “It was a three-day walk through barren moun…

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July 14, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Hezbollah Threatens Israel With Escalation In Border Spat

“The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group threatened Israel with military escalation Wednesday if a future deal over the disputed maritime bor    Eye on Extremism July 14, 2022 Associated Press: Hezbollah Threatens Israel With Escalation In Border Spat  “The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezb…

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July 13, 2022 at 10:15 PM

ISIS Claims Jailbreak In Nigeria, Hundreds Of Inmates Freed

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Nigeria-based chapter of ISIS, has claimed responsibility for the July 6 attack on a maximum-secur ISIS Claims Jailbreak In Nigeria, Hundreds Of Inmates Freed   (New York, N.Y.) — The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Nigeria-based ch…

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July 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader In Syria Killed In Drone Strike

“The U.S. military carried out a drone strike in Syria on Tuesday that officials said killed a top Islamic State commander, the third major American c    Eye on ExtremismJuly 13, 2022  The New York Times: U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader In Syria Killed In Drone Strike  “The U.S. military carr…

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July 12, 2022 at 3:45 PM

CEP Welcomes Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown To Its Advisory Board

Today, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) announced the addition of Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former coordinator of the U.N. Security Council CEP Welcomes Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown To Its Advisory Board  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) announced …

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July 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM

ISIS Planned Chemical Attacks In Europe, New Details On Weapons Program Reveal

“In the summer of 2014, as his followers were ravaging the cities of northern Iraq, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi convened a secret meetin     Eye on Extremism July 12, 2022   The Washington Post: ISIS Pla…

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July 11, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Domestic Terror Cases Increasingly Cross Borders, FBI Director Says

“Many domestic terrorism cases now have an international component, as would-be killers are “egging each other on” and drawing inspiration from racist    Eye on ExtremismJuly 11, 2022  The Washington Post: Domestic Terror Cases Increasingly Cross Borders, FBI Director Says  “Many domestic terrorism…

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July 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Shinzo Abe Is Assassinated

“Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, died after being shot twice on Friday while giving an election campaign speech. He was shot in th     Eye on Extremism July 8, 2022   Wall Street Journal: Shinzo Ab…

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July 7, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Taliban Leader: Afghan Soil Won't Be Used To Launch Attacks

“Taliban supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada said Wednesday that Afghan soil will not be used to launch attacks against other countries, and    Eye on ExtremismJuly 7, 2022  Associated Press: Taliban Leader: Afghan Soil Won't Be Used To Launch Attacks  “Taliban supreme leader Mullah Haibat…

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July 6, 2022 at 7:05 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2022

Following is the June 2022 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 2022  Read ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In June 2022 by clicking here. ISIS Redux: The C…

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July 6, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Deep Fakes Used To Manipulate Real Time Video Conference With Berlin Mayor

Deep fakes appear to be playing a role in the Russia-Ukraine war, demonstrating its potent potential. Recently, Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey spoke on Deep Fakes Used To Manipulate Real Time Video Conference With Berlin Mayor      (New Yor…

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July 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Shifting Policy, France Brings Home French Wives Of Jihadists

“France brought home 16 wives of jihadists from sprawling detention camps in northeastern Syria on Tuesday, breaking with a policy that for years had    Eye on ExtremismJuly 6, 2022  The New York Times: Shifting Policy, France Brings Home French Wives Of Jihadists  “France brought home 16 wives of …

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July 5, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Telegram Channels Call For Terrorist Attacks In France After Sentencing Of Paris Attacker

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 Telegram Channels Call For Terrorist Attacks In France After Sentencing Of Paris Attacker   (New York, N.Y.) — The…

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July 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

European Force Battling Extremists Withdraws From Mali

“A European military task force that helped Mali’s government fight Islamic extremists has formally withdrawn from the West African country amid tensi    Eye on ExtremismJuly 5, 2022  Associated Press: European Force Battling Extremists Withdraws From Mali  “A European military task force that help…

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June 30, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Sole Surviving Attacker In 2015 Paris Terrorism Rampage Is Convicted

“The lone surviving member of a group that carried out a 2015 rampage across Paris was found guilty Wednesday of all charges, including murder and ter    Eye on ExtremismJune 30, 2022  ***NOTE: CEP’s Eye On Extremism will be suspended on Friday, July 1 and Monday July 4 in observance of the July 4 …

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June 29, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s Oversight Board Releases Annual Report Calling For More Transparency From Company

Board Has No Authority And Recommendations Are Not Binding Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s Oversight Board Releases Annual Report Calling For More Transparency From Company Board Has No Authority And Recommendations Are Not Binding   (New York, N.Y.) — Last week, Facebook’s Oversight Board released…

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June 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Egyptian Court Sentences 10 To Death On Terrorism Charges

“An Egyptian court sentenced 10 people to death and more than 50 others to life in prison on Tuesday after they were convicted of supporting or carryi    Eye on ExtremismJune 29, 2022  Reuters: Egyptian Court Sentences 10 To Death On Terrorism Charges  “An Egyptian court sentenced 10 people to deat…

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June 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Norway Raises Terror Alert To Highest Level Following Deadly Shooting Outside LGBTQ+ Bar

On Saturday, Zaniar Matapour opened fire outside a popular LGBTQ+ bar in Oslo, Norway killing two and injuring 21. Matapour, a Norwegian citizen of Ir Norway Raises Terror Alert To Highest Level Following Deadly Shooting Outside LGBTQ+ Bar   To read the Counter Extremism Project (CEP)’s resource Nor…

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June 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM

US Forces Kill Senior Terrorist Leader In Syria

“U.S. forces killed a senior terrorist leader in an airstrike in Syria on Monday, according to military officials. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said    Eye on ExtremismJune 28, 2022  ABC News: US Forces Kill Senior Terrorist Leader In Syria  “U.S. forces killed a senior terrorist leader in an air…

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June 27, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Neo-Nazi, ISIS Content Continues To Be Found On Mainstream Platforms

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, ISIS Content Continues To Be Found On Mainstream Platforms  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP…

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June 27, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Oslo Shooting: Norway Attack Being Treated As Islamist Terrorism, Police Say

“Two people died and 21 were wounded early on Saturday in what police called an "act of Islamist terrorism". The shootings were in and near the London     Eye on Extremism June 27, 2022   BBC: Oslo Shooting: Norway At…

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