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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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June 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM

'Increased Threat' Of Foreign Terrorists, Election Influence Operations In 2022: DHS

“The Department of Homeland Security recently warned that the threat from foreign terrorist organizations and cyberthreat from adversaries like Russia    Eye on ExtremismJune 24, 2022  ABC News: 'Increased Threat' Of Foreign Terrorists, Election Influence Operations In 2022: DHS  “The Department of…

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June 23, 2022 at 4:40 PM

U.S. Designates Three Connected To The Russian Imperial Movement

Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department added three individuals to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) connected with the white U.S. Designates Three Connected To The Russian Imperial Movement  (New York, N.Y.) — Last week, the U.S. Treasury Department added three individuals …

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June 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

U.S. Courts Central Asian Nations To Combat Potential Terrorism From Afghanistan

“The U.S. is stepping carefully into Central Asia—an area Russia regards as its backyard—hoping to coax the governments there to work with the U.S. to    Eye on ExtremismJune 23, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Courts Central Asian Nations To Combat Potential Terrorism From Afghanistan  “The U.…

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June 23, 2022 at 11:01 AM

CEP Webinar: A Discussion With Dr. Simon Cottee

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to join CEP Advisors Lucinda Creighton and Liam Duffy for a discussion with Dr. Simon Cottee, author o CEP Webinar: A Discussion With Dr. Simon Cottee  (New York, N.Y. / Brussels) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to join CEP Advisors L…

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June 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Use Of Airline Passenger Data Must Be Limited, Top EU Court Says

“EU states may only gather the airline passenger data strictly necessary to combat serious crime and terrorism, Europe's top court said on Tuesday, an    Eye on ExtremismJune 22, 2022  Reuters: Use Of Airline Passenger Data Must Be Limited, Top EU Court Says  “EU states may only gather the airline …

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June 21, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Extremist Content Online: ISIS And Neo-Nazi Propaganda Spread On Social Media

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 And Neo-Nazi Propaganda Spread On Social Media  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly …

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June 21, 2022 at 4:15 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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June 21, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Former Journalist Among Five British Men Released From Taliban Custody

“Five British men held by the Taliban have been released, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office said in a statement Monday. The men were arrested nearly    Eye on ExtremismJune 21, 2022  The Washington Post: Former Journalist Among Five British Men Released From Taliban Custody  “Five British men hel…

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June 17, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Hezbollah Members Get Life Terms For Lebanese Leader's Death

“Appeals judges at an international tribunal sentenced two members of the militant Hezbollah group to life imprisonment Thursday for their roles in th    Eye on ExtremismJune 17, 2022  ***NOTE: CEP’s Eye On Extremism will be suspended on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. It will resume T…

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June 16, 2022 at 9:45 PM

ISIS Propagandist Among Four Arrested In German-Swiss Operation

On Tuesday, Germany and Switzerland announced that through joint efforts they were able to detain four suspected ISIS members and supporters, includin ISIS Propagandist Among Four Arrested In German-Swiss Operation   (New York, N.Y.) — On Tuesday, Germany and Switzerland announced that through joint…

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June 16, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Senior ISIS Leader Captured In Syria, U.S. Military Officials Say

“U.S.-led coalition forces seized a man that officials described as a senior leader of Islamic State in an operation in northeast Syria late Wednesday    Eye on ExtremismJune 16, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: Senior ISIS Leader Captured In Syria, U.S. Military Officials Say  “U.S.-led coalition fo…

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June 15, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Senior ISIS Leader Captured By French Forces In Mali Amid Troop Withdrawal From The Country

Today, France announced the successful apprehension of Oumeya Ould Albakaye, a senior leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). French Senior ISIS Leader Captured By French Forces In Mali Amid Troop Withdrawal From The Country  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, France announced the successfu…

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June 15, 2022 at 4:21 PM

French Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence For Key Suspect In 2015 Paris Attacks

In a Paris courtroom this week, French prosecutors announced their intention to seek the maximum penalty available in the trial of Salah Abdeslam. Abd French Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence For Key Suspect In 2015 Paris Attacks  (New York, N.Y.) — In a Paris courtroom this week, French prosecutors…

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June 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

France Announces Capture Of Senior Islamic State Figure In Mali

“France announced on Wednesday that soldiers from its operation battling Islamist militants in the Sahel region of West Africa had captured Oumeya Oul    Eye on ExtremismJune 15, 2022  Reuters: France Announces Capture Of Senior Islamic State Figure In Mali  “France announced on Wednesday that sold…

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