Iranian-Backed Houthis Launch Attacks on Saudi Ship, U.N. Facility

(New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) today issued updated resources on the Iranian-backed Houthis, following attacks the group launched on January 30. A Saudi ship patrolling in the Red Sea was reportedly attacked by three Houthi “suicide gunboats,” killing two crew members and injuring three. 

On the same day, a building in southern Saudi Arabia near the Yemeni border used by U.N. staff to monitor ceasefire operations was hit by Katyusha rockets. The Houthis were responsible for rocket attacks on U.S. Naval vessels on October 9 and 12, 2016. While unsuccessful, the attacks led to U.S. retaliatory strikes against the radar installations used to target the ships.

CEP Condemns Suicide Bombing at Madagali, Nigeria Market

(New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) released the following statement in response to Boko Haram suicide bombing carried out by two women at a market in Madagali, Nigeria, that killed at least 30 people:

“The Counter Extremism Project strongly condemns today's terror attack at a Madagali, Nigeria market.  Madagali residents were liberated from Boko Haram’s rule earlier this year, but this attack shows their struggle with terror is far from over. We must continue to be aggressive and work together to stop radicalization and eradicate terrorism.

Counter Extremism Project: Tech Companies’ Hashing Technology a Step in the Right Direction, Raises Significant Questions

Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, CEO of the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), issued the following statement today in response to the announcement by technology companies of an image and video hashing effort targeting extremist content online:

“The Counter Extremism Project is pleased that social media companies, with support from the European Union, are adopting technology that will help remove extremist content from their platforms.