Extremism and Counter-Extremism in Lebanon
(New York, NY) – Decades of sectarian fighting in Lebanon have undermined Lebanese sovereignty and allowed global extremist groups like Iranian proxy Hezbollah to flourish in the country. The competing interests of Lebanon’s Shiite, Sunni, and Christian populations allowed Iran to cultivate the development of Hezbollah in the 1980s. The terrorist group is now a […]
Zamfara Killings: Atiku laments disregard for the sanctity of life.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemns the latest massacre in Zamfara State in which scores of innocent people were forced out of their vehicles and brutally killed by unknown bandits. In January, Atiku Abubakar spoke out on the killings in Rivers, Kaduna, Benue and is appalled by the continued large scale destruction of human lives […]
Extremist Propagandists and Ideologues Maintain Presence Online
(New York, NY) – YouTube’s November 2017 decision to remove the videos of notorious al-Qaeda propagandist and recruiter Anwar al-Awlaki was a long overdue step in the right direction, but many more radicalizing propagandists and ideologues have been allowed to remain online. The Counter Extremism Project’s (CEP) latest resource, Guide to Online Propagandists, profiles online […]
Security agents: Islamic State fighters in Nigeria
Security agencies have uncovered Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) fighters in Benue, Kogi and Edo states, it was learnt yesterday. A source in the Presidency said the group had been operating within some North Central and South-South states, using foreign terrorists. They are also believed to be recruiting young men into their fold and […]
Three Years After Charlie Hebdo, Supermarket Killings
(New York, NY) – Three years following the deadly attacks at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and at a kosher supermarket in Paris, France, the world continues to struggle with the impact of extremist ideology, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) said today. Armed with assault rifles, submachine guns, pistols, and a rocket launcher, brothers Chérifand Said Kouachi […]
Swedish Neo-Nazi Group Leader Guilty of Inciting Hatred
The Nordic Resistance Movement targets gay people, Jews, Muslim refugees (New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today released new resources on the violent neo-Nazi group the Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) and extremism and counter-Extremism in Sweden, following the conviction of NRM leader Simon Lindberg of “incitement to racial hatred.” The court found […]
Benue Killings By Fulani Herdsmen, An Invitation for Civil War – Yaro
By Pius Godsday | Staff Writer Agatu-Idoma people from Benue State protesting the killings of their relatives by Fulani herdsmen The Benue State chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Abba Yaro has described the massive killing of over 50 Benue people by the Fulani herdsmen as an invitation for civil war. In […]
Southern Kaduna Attacks: SOKAPU Condoles With Victims…..Birates Kaduna State Govt
…..Urge Government to show more determination, willingness and sincerity in curbing the killings With so much sadness and concern, the Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU) is constrained again to point out to the general public that the ominous signs coming out from the renewed attacks on our people, which has shattered the relative peace we […]
Melbourne man planned New Year’s Eve terror attack, police say
Australian police have arrested a man they allege was planning to carry out a terror attack during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Melbourne. The 20-year-old man will be charged with terrorism offences that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison, authorities said. Police allege the man had planned to shoot people with an automatic […]
Law Enforcement Officials Reveal NYC Attacker Inspired by ISIS Online Propaganda
(New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) said that the trove of ISIS images and videos found on the cell phone of New York City terror suspect Sayfullo Saipov demonstrates the ubiquity of online radicalizing materials and the ongoing unwillingness of tech companies to take necessary steps to seriously address the issue. According […]