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Juli 28, 2015

CEP Releases New Resource on Violent Islamist Group Ansar al-Sharia in Libya

Competition among extremist groups defines Libya today. CEP profiles one of the most powerful, Ansar al-Sharia in Libya (ASL), the union of two smaller groups that took part in the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate that killed four Americans...

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Juli 24, 2015

CEP Releases New Resource on the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan

CEP is releasing a new resource on the origins, leadership and violent history of the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan. As the U.S. draws down forces, the Afghan government is battling ncreased Taliban attacks while simultaneously pursuing peace...

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Juli 22, 2015

CEP Releases Resources on Khorasan Leader Reportedly Killed by U.S. Air Strike and His Likely Successor

CEP is releasing updated resources on Muhsin al-Fadhli, the leader of the secretive Khorasan group who was reportedly killed by a U.S. drone strike in Syria, as well as his likely successor and deputy, Sanafi al-Nasr.

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Juli 16, 2015

CEP Condemns Extremist Murder of Four Marines at Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Counter Extremism Project condemed the brutal act of domestic terror that claimed the lives of four brave U.S. Marines and wounded three at a Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Juli 8, 2015

CEP Releases New Resources on Iraq’s Extremist Shiite Militias

As the Iraqi army suffers setbacks in its battle against ISIS, Shiite militias, anti-American and anti-Sunni, have become a key element in Iraq's military strategy. CEP profiles three of the most powerful Shiite militias, the Badr Organization, Asaib...

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Juni 29, 2015

Major Announcement Made on One Year Anniversary of Islamic Caliphate

CEP Europe Announces Campaigns to Counter Extremist Narratives, Squelch Social Media Propaganda and Recruitment; Group Opens Offices in London, Berlin and Brussels as Part of Larger Continental Effort

Press Release

Juni 26, 2015

CEP Europe Condemns Terror Attacks at French Gas Plant, Kuwaiti Mosque and Tunisian Hotel

The Counter Extremism Project Europe today condemned terrorist attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia and called for a sustained and coordinated effort across continents to combat this continuing threat to peace and security.

Press Release

Juni 23, 2015

Counter Extremism Project Launches in Europe

Brussels – In an unprecedented effort to combat extremism, the Counter Extremism Project Europe (CEP Europe) is uniting individuals and groups across Europe to counter radicalisation at its core. CEP Europe will begin its work by unveiling a double...

Press Release

Juni 18, 2015

CEP Condemns Extremist Murder of Nine Parishioners at South Carolina Church

CEP mourns the tragic slaying of nine innocent African American citizens gathered for Bible study in a Charleston, South Carolina church and condemns this vicious and cowardly crime motivated by hate and extremism.

Press Release

Juni 16, 2015

CEP Resources on AQAP Leadership

The Counter Extremism Project released new resources on Nasir al-Wuhayshi, the leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) who was killed in a drone strike in Yemen, and his successor, senior military commander Qasim al-Raymi. U.S. officials...

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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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