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July 8, 2016

CEP Releases New Resource on Extremism and Counter-Extremism in Bangladesh

(New York, NY) – When Bangladeshi security forces stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 2 following a 12-hour siege, they found a grisly scene; 20 hostages hacked and stabbed to death. ISIS claimed responsibility for the...

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June 28, 2016

CEP Condemns Attack at Istanbul's International Airport

(New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project released the following statement today in response to the attacks in Turkey: " The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) strongly condemns today's horrific terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk international...

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June 23, 2016

Dr. Hany Farid Featured on "Morning Joe"

CEP Senior Advisor Explains New Technology for Fighting Online Extremism

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June 17, 2016

Counter Extremism Project Unveils Technology to Combat Online Extremism

New algorithm will quickly and accurately identify extremist content on Internet and social media platforms, including images, videos, and audio clips

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June 12, 2016

Counter Extremism Project Condemns Terror Attack at Orlando Nightclub

(New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) issued the following statement today in response to the deadly attack at an Orlando, Florida nightclub early Sunday morning: “The Counter Extremism Project strongly condemns today's horrific terror...

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June 10, 2016

CEP Report Explores History, Tactics of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent

CEP released new resources documenting the formation, structure and tactics of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), and its mysterious, Indian-born emir, Asim Omar. AQIS is al-Qaeda's fifth official chapter.

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June 1, 2016

CEP Report Explores ISIS’s Persecution of Gay People

CEP today released the report, ISIS's Persecution of the Gay Community, an in-depth exploration of ISIS's brutal and sadistic execution of gay men in areas under its control in Iraq and Syria.

Press Release

May 24, 2016

European Responses to Terror Examines Europe’s Policies on Extremist Violence

CEP today released the report, European Responses to Terror, a detailed examination of European government policy responses to acts of political and religious violence from the end of World War II to the present.

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May 16, 2016

CEP “Daily Dose” Highlights Extremist Rhetoric, Actions

CEP's new resource, the “Daily Dose – Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions,” highlights extremists’ own words to reveal the violent and dangerous nature of their beliefs, goals, and strategies. The Daily Dose can be viewed on the CEP homepage just...

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April 28, 2016

CEP Interactive Map Spotlights Extremism & Counter-Extremism Efforts Country by Country

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today released its new Areas of Operation map that describes extremism and counter-extremism efforts in 24 countries, and depicts the geographic scope and impact of extremist and terrorist groups. The mapping tool...

Daily Dose

Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

Fact:

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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