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Februar 4, 2021

Tech & Terrorism: Facebook’s Groups Feature Shown To Provide Platform For Hate Speech

Despite Its Own Problems, Tech Giant Casts Blame On Other Sites (New York, N.Y.) — For years, users have been spreading “blatant misinformation and calls to violence” on Facebook’s Groups feature. In August, data scientists warned company executives...

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Februar 3, 2021

CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in the United Kingdom and the United States

(New York, N.Y / Berlin) – The violent riot at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6 highlighted the escalating threat posed by right-wing extremists and terrorists. A new leaderless, transnational, apocalyptic, and violent extreme right-wing...

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Februar 2, 2021

Al-Shabaab Militants Stage Attack In Somali Capital Ahead Of National Elections

(New York, N.Y.) – Last weekend, militants attacked the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu, a well-known hub for Somali politicians and law enforcement officials. The extremist group al-Shabaab—which is linked to al-Qaeda—claimed responsibility for the attack...

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Februar 1, 2021

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Affiliated Amaq News Videos Located On Several Websites

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, ISIS-affiliated Amaq News released a video showing the...

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Januar 27, 2021

CEP Report: Understanding The History And 21st Century Manifestations Of Anti-Semitism

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) published new reports today that chronicle the historic roots of anti-Semitism, its persistent themes, and its modern manifestations. CEP’s Anti-Semitism resource is comprised of two reports, which provide a basis...

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Januar 25, 2021

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Group Releases Video

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, the pro- ISIS propaganda group War and Media Agency released...

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Januar 19, 2021

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Propaganda Video Located 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 followers and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers located a recent ISIS propaganda video on...

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Januar 13, 2021

CEP Germany Webinar: The Threat Posed by Transnational Violent Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in Europe and the United States

Recent events in the United States, in particular the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6 highlighted again the escalating threat by right-wing extremists and terrorists. A new leaderless, transnational, apocalyptic, and violent...

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Januar 12, 2021

U.S. To Designate Iran-Backed Houthis As Terrorist Group

On Sunday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States intends to designate the Houthis—officially known as Ansar Allah (Partisans of God)—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist...

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Januar 11, 2021

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Releases New Propaganda Video

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, ISIS released a new propaganda video from their self...

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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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