(New York, N.Y.) — The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week’s issue:

• ISIS Activity Roundup
• ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq, Proclaims New Era of Fighting
• Pro-ISIS Channels on Element Share Poisons Guide
• Leader of Neo-Nazi Group Celebrates Large Number of Views on X Post
• On Telegram, Neo-Nazis Post About Arrest of Alleged Accelerationist Forum Administrator
• Polish Active Club Promotes New T-Shirt Brand on Telegram
• Eighth Issue of Neo-Nazi Prison Outreach Newsletter Released
• White Supremacist Fight Network Releases New Video

ISIS Activity Roundup

Between October 4 and 10, ISIS claimed credit for 15 attacks. ISIS claimed responsibility for seven attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, three in Iraq, two in Mozambique, and one each in Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Mali.

Pro-ISIS channels on Telegram posted extensively about attacks in Iraq. Posts specifically noted that the attacks occurred after the U.S. withdrawal from the country on September 30. In issue 568 of the terrorist group’s al-Naba newsletter, ISIS claimed to be increasing its attacks in Iraq, amid turmoil in the Iraqi government and the situation following the departure of U.S. forces.

Image from ISIS’s al-Naba newsletter issue 568, released on October 8, of a Humvee ISIS claims to have destroyed in an attack with explosives in Anbar.

ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq, Proclaims New Era of Fighting

ISIS, via the editorial in issue 568 of the al-Naba newsletter released on October 8, celebrated the September 30 withdrawal of U.S. led coalition forces in Iraq. The editorial honored ISIS fighters in the country, noted Sunni civilian casualties in over two decades of fighting, and proclaimed Iraqi Sunnis to be the conflict’s “sole victims.” The authors claimed the U.S. withdrawal would further empower Shiite paramilitary and political forces in Iraq, and that ISIS was the only force capable of continuing to fight against them. The article claimed that a new phase of the conflict had begun, noting the importance of remaining steadfast. 

While ISIS is still able to conduct attacks in some areas of Iraq, the group’s strength has significantly declined overall since 2017.

Image accompanying al-Naba editorial in issue 568. Screenshot taken on October 8.

Pro-ISIS Channels on Element Share Poisons Guide

On October 7, approximately six pro-ISIS channels on the Element platform shared a PDF guide for the homemade synthesis of poisons and toxins. The guide, published in 1993 and available online and in print, includes instructions for obtaining precursors and advice on handling, lethal dosage, and synthesis. Several pro-ISIS propaganda groups, channels, and accounts on multiple online platforms have previously sharedinformation on the production and use of poisons and toxins.

The post occurred after several recent arrests of ISIS supporters who allegedly researched or planned attacks using poisons, toxins, or chemical weapons.

Leader of Neo-Nazi Group Celebrates Large Number of Views on X Post

An October 2 post on X by the leader of a Christian neo-Nazi group received over 775,000 views on the platform by October 7. The post, about a BBC documentary, expressed support for school segregation. Follow-up posts encouraged joining the neo-Nazi group and contained links to the group’s website. On Telegram, the group’s leader noted that the post was “breaking containment” after receiving over 385,000 views in a little over 24 hours.

On Telegram, Neo-Nazis Post About Arrest of Alleged Accelerationist Forum Administrator

On October 4, the administrator of a neo-Nazi Telegram channel claimed that the owner and operator of an accelerationist internet forum had been arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and robbery with a deadly weapon in Florida. The post repeated the claim, previously made by the forum admin himself, that he is a member of the neo-Nazi accelerationist group Injekt Division. The Telegram post warned that law enforcement agencies may have the forum administrator's electronic devices.             

The post included screenshots of an affidavit dated September 3, which was also posted online in mid-September, stating that the alleged forum administrator, along with three accomplices, had reportedly attacked a former member of the forum in a park. 

On October 6, members of a neo-Nazi Telegram chat also discussed the arrest of the forum administrator, noting that he had previously been a member of the chatroom.

The accelerationist forum was created in June 2025 and had approximately 1,475 registered users as of October 12. 

Polish Active Club Promotes New T-Shirt Brand on Telegram

On October 2, a Polish Active Club channel advertised a new extreme-right T-shirt brand on Telegram. An associated Telegram channel, which was created the same day, advertised a shirt from a Polish company using similar graphics and slogans to clothing made by the main Active Club streetwear brand Will2Rise. The October 2 post was shared by several Active Club Telegram channels, including the channel connected to the main England club, which noted the “new nationalist business” connected to the Polish chapter. A German club has previously sold supporter T-shirts on Telegram.

Robert Rundo, the Active Club movement co-founder and figurehead, has encouraged clubs to establish businesses. It is unclear whether selling clothing to the white power movement is seen as competition for the main Active Club streetwear brand.

A post on Telegram advertising the sale of t-shirts by a company connected to a Polish Active Club. Screenshot taken on October 8.

Eighth Issue of Neo-Nazi Prison Outreach Newsletter Released

On October 3, the eighth issue of an accelerationist neo-Nazi prison newsletter was released on Telegram. The issue opened with a quote from Adolf Hitler and included a note from the editor apologizing for the six-month hiatus, stating that it was due to personal reasons. The seventh issue was released on April 4. The editor promised that future issues would be released every three months, and noted that future magazines would be shorter than in the past. The eighth issue totaled 12 pages, compared to an average of a little over 20 pages for the previous seven. 

The first article, on the U.S. electoral system and accelerationism, noted the fracturing of the mainstream political right and suggested that projected conservative losses in the 2026 midterm elections might benefit accelerationism in the long run. The article noted that it was important for white supremacist accelerationists to push for the conditions for the creation of national socialism and not endorse either major political party, stating that neither party shared the interests of white Americans. Still, the article noted the deportation and anti-immigration policies of the Trump administration with approval, and stated that the future might bring a candidate more supportive of white nationalism. 

The eighth issue also contained a roundup of recent events, as with prior issues. The listed events included the August 29 kickboxing match in Orlando featuring white supremacist internet personality Paul Miller, a.k.a. Gypsy Crusader, noting the large audience at the fight and the presence of swastika flags; the September launch and collapse of Hunter Biden’s cryptocurrency; and the recent electoral victories of the Alternative for Germany party in Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and an increase in seats in Berlin state. The section also included the secession of the English village of Piddington as symbolic protest over a plan to house 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base, and the detention and deportation of the British far-right media personality, provocateur, and conspiracy theorist Milo Yiannopoulos.

The final major article contained an essay by an author who has previously praised the founder of the neo-Nazi accelerationist group Injekt Division. The essay noted that accelerationism peaked during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and has since declined in popularity. The author noted the continued emergence of groups inspired by the Atomwaffen Division (AWD), noting that some of these entities may learn from their mistakes, mature, and contribute positively to the accelerationist scene. The essay offered advice for groups, emphasizing the importance of properly vetting recruits through a detailed questionnaire and interview, having recruits physically post propaganda posters, and including a probation period. The author noted that neo-Nazi accelerationists would “only win by embracing militancy in its totality.”

An article in issue eight of a neo-Nazi prison outreach newsletter released on October 3.

White Supremacist Fight Network Releases New Video

On October 2, the white supremacist fight network “Forest Fights” released a new six-minute-and-30-second video. The footage featured two teams, “WAV” and “Tribal Lands,” containing members from individuals affiliated with the neopagan hate group Wolves of Vinland, Patriot Front, and Active Clubs in Tennessee and the Appalachian region. A trailer for the video was released on September 5, suggesting that the fight had occurred over the summer. 

The video was shared by Forest Fights affiliated accounts on Telegram and Instagram. On Telegram, the video post had over 2,100 views within six days. On Instagram, the video had over 4,700 views within five days. Clips from the video posted on Instagram drew thousands of views, including over 11,500 within two days, and a clip posted on October 8 that drew over 3,500 views within three hours.