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September 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Taliban Puts On Show Of Force To Celebrate Anniversary Of U.S. Withdrawal

“Taliban fighters and senior leaders gathered Wednesday for a celebration at Bagram air base, once the largest American military base in Afghanistan, to mark one year since U.S. and NATO forces withdrew from the country. Images released by Taliban media show fighters marching in Western-style u…
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August 31, 2022 at 4:02 PM

CEP Policy Brief: Prosecution Of German Women Returning From Syria And Iraq

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today published a new policy brief, Prosecution of German Women Returning from Syria and Iraq: Insights and Recomm CEP Policy Brief: Prosecution Of German Women Returning From Syria And Iraq  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today published …
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August 31, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Indonesia Considering Early Release Of Bombmaker In 2002 Bali Attacks

Indonesia’s government announced last week that Umar Patek—a former leading member of the Southeast Asia jihadist group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and the Indonesia Considering Early Release Of Bombmaker In 2002 Bali Attacks   (New York, N.Y.) — Indonesia’s government announced last week that Umar Patek…
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August 31, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Drone Attack On Syria Base Came From Iraqi Militants, U.S. Officials Say

“The drones that attacked a U.S. military compound in southeast Syria on Aug. 15 were launched by Iranian-backed militants in central Iraq, U.S. offic    Eye on ExtremismAugust 31, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: Drone Attack On Syria Base Came From Iraqi Militants, U.S. Officials Say  “The drones th…
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August 30, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Ahead Of Parole, Indonesian Militant Regrets Role In 2002 Bali Bombing - Media

“An Indonesian militant has expressed regret for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings, media reported on Monday, as news of his impending release    Eye on ExtremismAugust 30, 2022  Reuters: Ahead Of Parole, Indonesian Militant Regrets Role In 2002 Bali Bombing - Media  “An Indonesian militant …
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August 29, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Extremist Content Online: Telegram Remains An Active Site For The Spread Of White Supremacist Propaganda

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: Telegram Remains An Active Site For The Spread Of White Supremacist Propaganda    (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism…
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August 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Judge Recommends Rejecting Bid By Sept. 11 Families To Seize Frozen Afghan Funds

“A federal magistrate judge has recommended rejecting the effort by relatives of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to seize $3.5 billion in frozen Afgha    Eye on ExtremismAugust 29, 2022  The New York Times: Judge Recommends Rejecting Bid By Sept. 11 Families To Seize Frozen Afghan Funds  “A federal …
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August 26, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

Pro-ISIS Content Being Visually Altered To Avoid Detection And Removal Extremist Content Online: Facebook EditionPro-ISIS Content Being Visually Altered To Avoid Detection And Removal   (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit…
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August 26, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Israel Indicts Islamic Jihad Leader Whose Arrest Triggered Gaza Violence

“Israel on Thursday indicted a senior leader of the Iran-backed Islamic Jihad movement whose arrest led to a brief conflict in Gaza earlier this month    Eye on ExtremismAugust 26, 2022  Reuters: Israel Indicts Islamic Jihad Leader Whose Arrest Triggered Gaza Violence  “Israel on Thursday indicted a…
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August 25, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Somalia's President Vows 'Total War' Against Al-Shabab

“In a televised speech Tuesday night, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that his government will launch a “total war” against al-Qaida-    Eye on ExtremismAugust 25, 2022  Voice Of America: Somalia's President Vows 'Total War' Against Al-Shabab  “In a televised speech Tuesday night, S…
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August 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM

CEP Webinar: 30 Years Of Western Jihad – A Discussion With Jytte Klausen

Ahead of the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to attend our upcoming webinar wi CEP Webinar: 30 Years Of Western Jihad – A Discussion With Jytte Klausen  (New York, N.Y. / London) – Ahead of the 21st anniversary of the September…
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August 24, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Al-Shabaab Kills 21 And Wounds More Than 100 In 30-Hour Siege Of Mogadishu Hotel

Somali security forces ended a 30-hour assault by al-Shabaab militants on the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu last weekend that left 21 people dead and 117 w Al-Shabaab Kills 21 And Wounds More Than 100 In 30-Hour Siege Of Mogadishu Hotel  (New York, N.Y.) — Somali security forces ended a 30-hour assault …
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August 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Taliban Impose 'Harsh' Limits On Afghans' Religious Freedom -U.S. Panel

“Conditions for religious freedom in Afghanistan have “drastically deteriorated” since the Taliban seized power last year as the last U.S.-led foreign    Eye on ExtremismAugust 24, 2022  Reuters: Taliban Impose 'Harsh' Limits On Afghans' Religious Freedom -U.S. Panel  “Conditions for religious freed…
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August 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Pakistan Charges Former Leader Imran Khan Under Terrorism Act

“Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, has been charged under the country’s anti-terrorism act, the latest chapter in a tense struggle for pow    Eye on ExtremismAugust 23, 2022  The Washington Post: Pakistan Charges Former Leader Imran Khan Under Terrorism Act  “Imran Khan, Pakistan’s forme…
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August 22, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Tech Group Releases List Of 12 Recommended E-Mail Services

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 Tech Group Releases List Of 12 Recommended E-Mail Services   (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CE…
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August 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Hotel Siege In Somalia Ends After 30 Hours With 21 Dead, 117 Hurt

“Somali authorities on Sunday ended an attack by Islamic extremists that left 21 people dead and over 110 wounded when gunmen stormed a hotel in the c    Eye on ExtremismAugust 22, 2022  CBS: Hotel Siege In Somalia Ends After 30 Hours With 21 Dead, 117 Hurt  “Somali authorities on Sunday ended an at…
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August 19, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

Recently Uploaded Six-Year-Old ISIS Propaganda Video Found Among Numerous Pro-ISIS Facebook Posts Extremist Content Online: Facebook EditionRecently Uploaded Six-Year-Old ISIS Propaganda Video Found Among Numerous Pro-ISIS Facebook Posts  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) report…
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August 19, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Death Toll In Afghan Capital Mosque Bombing Rises To 21, Police Say

“The Islamic State group’s local affiliate has stepped up attacks against the Taliban and civilians since the former insurgents took over the country    Eye on ExtremismAugust 19, 2022  Associated Press: Death Toll In Afghan Capital Mosque Bombing Rises To 21, Police Say  “The Islamic State group’s …
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August 18, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Khomeinism Continues To Influence Radical Islamic Thought

Last Friday, Hadi Matar allegedly stabbed Salman Rushdie while the author was lecturing in western New York. The attack came over 30 years after the I Khomeinism Continues To Influence Radical Islamic Thought   (New York, N.Y.) — Last Friday, Hadi Matar allegedly stabbed Salman Rushdie while the au…
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August 18, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Bombing At Kabul Mosque Kills 10, Including Prominent Cleric

“A bombing at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul during evening prayers on Wednesday killed at least 10 people, including a prominent cleric, and    Eye on ExtremismAugust 18, 2022  Associated Press: Bombing At Kabul Mosque Kills 10, Including Prominent Cleric  “A bombing at a mosque in the Afg…
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August 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Al-Qaeda And Islamic State Are On The Rise In Africa

“As the world remembered the chaos and tragedy that surrounded the U.S. and allied withdrawal from Afghanistan a year ago, a quieter exit took place M     Eye on Extremism August 17, 2022   The Washington Post: Al-Q…
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August 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Afghanistan Terrorism Report: July 2022

Following is the July 2022 installment of “Afghanistan Terrorism Report.” The authors provide a monthly analysis concerning the developing terrorist t Afghanistan Terrorism Report: July 2022 Afghanistan Terrorism Report July 2022 By Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler and Joshua Fisher-Birch Read CEP’s Latest…
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August 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: Cloudflare Hosting Holocaust Denial Website And Store

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: Cloudflare Hosting Holocaust Denial Website And Store    (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports we…
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August 16, 2022 at 1:31 PM

U.S. Will Not Release $3.5 Billion In Frozen Afghan Funds, Citing Terror Fears

“The Biden administration on Monday ruled out releasing $3.5 billion in funds held in the United States back to Afghanistan’s central bank anytime soo    Eye on ExtremismAugust 16, 2022  The New York Times: U.S. Will Not Release $3.5 Billion In Frozen Afghan Funds, Citing Terror Fears  “The Biden ad…
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August 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Attacks And Assassination Plots Highlight Threat Of Iranian Terror

Last Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Shahram Poursafi, a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( Attacks And Assassination Plots Highlight Threat Of Iranian Terror  (New York, N.Y.) — Last Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an in…
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August 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM

CEP Analysis: One Year Since The Taliban’s Takeover In Afghanistan

Today, on the first anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, CEP Senior Director and former coordinator of the ISIL (Da’esh), al-Qaida and CEP Analysis: One Year Since The Taliban’s Takeover In Afghanistan  (New York, N.Y.) — Today, on the first anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afg…
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August 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Salman Rushdie Is Recovering From 'Life-Changing' Injuries After Being Stabbed On Stage. Here's What We Know

“Famed author Salman Rushdie is recovering at a hospital after being repeatedly stabbed on stage in front of a New York audience in a Friday attack wh    Eye on ExtremismAugust 15, 2022  CNN: Salman Rushdie Is Recovering From 'Life-Changing' Injuries After Being Stabbed On Stage. Here's What We Know…
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August 12, 2022 at 10:45 PM

CEP Statement On Attack Of Author Salman Rushdie

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement condemning Hadi Matar’s stabbing of Indian-born Britis CEP Statement On Attack Of Author Salman Rushdie    (New York, N.Y.) — Counter Extremism Project (CEP) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the fo…
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August 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Extremist Content Online: Facebook Edition

Pro-ISIS Content And Propaganda Reaches Thousands On Facebook Extremist Content Online: Facebook EditionPro-ISIS Content And Propaganda Reaches Thousands On Facebook  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit Meta-owned Faceboo…
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August 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Death Toll From Weekend Israel-Gaza Fighting Rises To 48

“The Palestinian death toll from last weekend’s fighting between Israel and Gaza militants rose to 48 Thursday after an 11-year-old girl and a man die    Eye on ExtremismAugust 12, 2022  Associated Press: Death Toll From Weekend Israel-Gaza Fighting Rises To 48  “The Palestinian death toll from last…
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August 11, 2022 at 1:33 PM

John Bolton Was Target Of Assassination Plot By Iranian National

“An Iranian national plotted to assassinate at least two former Trump administration officials, the Department of Justice said, in what it described a    Eye on ExtremismAugust 11, 2022  The Wall Street Journal: John Bolton Was Target Of Assassination Plot By Iranian National  “An Iranian national p…
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August 10, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Security Expert Warns UN Africa Could Be Future IS Caliphate

“The threat from the Islamic State extremist group is growing by the day in Africa and the continent could be “the future of the caliphate,” an Africa    Eye on ExtremismAugust 10, 2022  Associated Press: Security Expert Warns UN Africa Could Be Future IS Caliphate  “The threat from the Islamic Stat…
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August 9, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Tenuous Ceasefire Holding Between Israel And Palestinian Islamic Jihad

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) took effect Sunday evening, bringing to an end three days of f Tenuous Ceasefire Holding Between Israel And Palestinian Islamic Jihad  (New York, N.Y.) — A ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Gaza-based P…
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August 9, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Top Pakistani Taliban Leader Killed In Afghanistan; Shiites Targeted In Kabul

“A top leader of the Pakistani Taliban militia was reported killed Sunday in southeastern Afghanistan, potentially dealing a serious blow to peace tal    Eye on ExtremismAugust 9, 2022  The Washington Post: Top Pakistani Taliban Leader Killed In Afghanistan; Shiites Targeted In Kabul  “A top leader …
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August 8, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Extremist Content Online: Content Glorifying Christchurch Attacker Found On Twitter

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 Glorifying Christchurch Attacker Found On Twitter  (New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports …
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August 8, 2022 at 2:45 PM

ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In July 2022

Following is the July 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 July 2022 Read ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency In July 2022 by clicking here.  ISIS Redux: The C…
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August 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM

In A First, Somalia-Based Al-Shabab Is Attacking In Ethiopia

“The al-Shabab extremist group has exploited Ethiopia’s internal turmoil to cross the border from neighboring Somalia in unprecedented attacks in rece    Eye on ExtremismAugust 8, 2022  Associated Press: In A First, Somalia-Based Al-Shabab Is Attacking In Ethiopia  “The al-Shabab extremist group has…
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August 7, 2022 at 4:30 PM

ICYMI: CEP Experts On The Global Terrorism Threat After Zawahiri’s Death

Following the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, questions have swirled over its implications, including who Zawahiri’s potential successor w ICYMI: CEP Experts On The Global Terrorism Threat After Zawahiri’s Death  (New York, N.Y.) — Following the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahir…
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August 5, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Taliban Claim They Weren't Aware Al Qaeda Chief Was Living In Kabul

“The Taliban have claimed they were not aware that al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was residing in the Afghan capital of Kabul where the US said he    Eye on ExtremismAugust 5, 2022  CNN: Taliban Claim They Weren't Aware Al Qaeda Chief Was Living In Kabul  “The Taliban have claimed they were not a…
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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…