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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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Dezember 19, 2023
Support Our Mission To Combat The Ongoing ISIS Threat
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is the torchbearer in highlighting the continued threat posed by ISIS, its affiliates across the globe, and the group’s presence online. From Iraq and Syria to West Africa and beyond, CEP researchers continuously...
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Dezember 18, 2023
Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Videos Resurface On Instagram
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 identified 10 Instagram accounts sharing pro...
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Dezember 18, 2023
FORMER U.K. AMBASSADOR TO YEMEN EDMUND FITTON-BROWN JOINS COUNTER EXTREMISM PROJECT AS SENIOR ADVISOR
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of former U.K. diplomat Edmund Fitton-Brown as Senior Advisor for the Counter Extremism Project. In this pivotal role, Ambassador Fitton-Brown will bring his extensive...
Press Release
Dezember 15, 2023
Our Essential Focus On Far-Right Extremist Groups
The rise of far-right extremism in the United States and Europe, fueled by hatred and coupled with violence, poses a significant and growing threat to public safety. The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) provides urgent and original research into the...
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Dezember 15, 2023
CEP CALLS FOR TURKEY TO END SUPPORT FOR HAMAS OR FACE NATO EXPULSION
On Friday, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Mark D. Wallace called on Turkey to end long-standing diplomatic and financial support to the terrorist group Hamas. Meanwhile, President Erdogan and the government in...
Press Release
Dezember 13, 2023
Help CEP Maintain Critical Databases On Extremist Groups And Individuals
As the growing influence of extremist ideologies and terrorist activities pose increasing and significant threats to global peace and security, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) continues its pursuit of a safer world. We firmly believe that an...
Press Release
Dezember 11, 2023
Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS And Violent Extreme Right Content Easily Found On TikTok
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 ten TikTok accounts that posted a...
Press Release
Dezember 6, 2023
Help Keep Watch Over Extremist Content Online
The links between terrorist and extremist content on tech platforms and real-world violence are undeniable. The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) has long been at the forefront of monitoring these online spaces and responding to content that puts users...
Press Release
Dezember 5, 2023
CEP CALLS ON DOHA FORUM SPEAKERS TO CALL OUT QATARI HOSTS
Today Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Mark D. Wallace and CEP President Frances F. Townsend called on speakers at the upcoming Doha Forum on December 10-11 to use that platform for good — and publicly demand that...
Press Release
Dezember 4, 2023
Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Supporters Celebrate Paris Attack Suspect
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. CEP researchers located pro-ISIS TikTok users who spread propaganda...
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