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Russia

Support for Navalny’s activities dwindles in Russia as poll shows many citizens back designation of his organizations as extremist

Posted on July 10, 2021July 10, 2021By Editor

Russians view imprisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny and his activities in an increasingly negative light, it was revealed on Friday, with many approving of the court’s decision to designate his organizations as extremist. … Read More >Support for Navalny’s activities dwindles in Russia as poll shows many citizens back designation of his organizations as extremist

EU

‘Racist’ songs & alleged sexual abuse: Four German soldiers recalled from NATO mission in Lithuania over ‘misconduct’

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

Four Bundeswehr soldiers were called back from a NATO “Enhanced Forward Presence” mission in Lithuania amid allegations they were involved in ‘racist’ and ‘extremist’ actsm as well as alleged sexual abuse at a ‘wild’ party. … Read More >‘Racist’ songs & alleged sexual abuse: Four German soldiers recalled from NATO mission in Lithuania over ‘misconduct’

Russia

Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s organisation branded ‘extremist’ by Moscow Court – allies now face election ban

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021By Editor

The “Anti-Corruption Foundation,” founded by now-jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny in 2011, has been determined by the Moscow City Court on Wednesday to be an extremist organization, in a hearing behind closed doors. … Read More >Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s organisation branded ‘extremist’ by Moscow Court – allies now face election ban

Russia

Russian parliament passes law to ban those involved with ‘extremist’ & ‘terrorist’ organizations from running for political office

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021By Editor

Lawmakers in Russia’s national parliament have waved through a bill that would ban people “involved in the activities” of organizations recognized as either extremist and terrorist from being elected to any government position. … Read More >Russian parliament passes law to ban those involved with ‘extremist’ & ‘terrorist’ organizations from running for political office

EU

German state of Saxony officially designates anti-Islam & anti-immigrant Pegida movement ‘extremist’

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

Germany’s security service in the eastern state of Saxony has officially classified the anti-Islam and anti-immigrant Pegida group as a “proven extremist organization.” The movement came to the fore amid the 2015 refugee crisis. … Read More >German state of Saxony officially designates anti-Islam & anti-immigrant Pegida movement ‘extremist’

USA

Portland Police Share Pics of Seized Extremist Pamphlet, Weapons as Another Riot Declared in City

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021By Editor

Since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May last year, Portland has been the scene of frequent demonstrations, most of which have resulted in violent clashes between police officers and demonstrators, and riots have been declared by the authorities. … Read More >Portland Police Share Pics of Seized Extremist Pamphlet, Weapons as Another Riot Declared in City

World

Australian intelligence predicts terrorist attack ‘in next 12 months,’ police seek new powers to combat ‘extreme’ ideologies

Posted on May 1, 2021May 1, 2021By Editor

Australia’s Federal Police are requesting new powers that would make possession of “propaganda” and “terrorist” manifestos illegal to possess and share, as intelligence agencies predict a terrorist attack within 12 months. … Read More >Australian intelligence predicts terrorist attack ‘in next 12 months,’ police seek new powers to combat ‘extreme’ ideologies

Russia

Russian opposition figure Navalny’s political network dissolved by aides ahead of possible ‘extremist organization’ designation

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021By Editor

The political network of imprisoned Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been disbanded ahead of a potential court ruling that could declare his nationwide organization ‘extremist’ and completely prohibit its existence. … Read More >Russian opposition figure Navalny’s political network dissolved by aides ahead of possible ‘extremist organization’ designation

World

Aussie spy agency says it won’t call out ‘Islamic’ terrorists, but will say ‘religiously’ motivated attackers instead

Posted on March 18, 2021By Editor

Australia’s spy agency is shifting the focus on how it describes the enemies it hunts. From now on, the Australian Security Intelligence Agency (ASIO) will use the term ‘religiously motivated’ instead of ‘Islamic extremist.’ … Read More >Aussie spy agency says it won’t call out ‘Islamic’ terrorists, but will say ‘religiously’ motivated attackers instead

Journalism & Mass media

US State Department accusation of China ‘genocide’ relied on data abuse and baseless claims by far-right ideologue

Posted on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021By Editor

The Trump and Biden administrations have relied on the work of a right-wing religious extremist, Adrian Zenz, for their “genocide” accusation against China. A close review of Zenz’s research reveals flagrant data abuse and outright falsehoods. … Read More >US State Department accusation of China ‘genocide’ relied on data abuse and baseless claims by far-right ideologue