Tag: Extremism
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Controversy Hits London Charity as Islamic Centre Hosts Event Selling Hezbollah and Pro-Iran Items
Overview of the incident A London charity is under investigation after reports emerged that a recent community bazaar hosted by the Islamic Centre of England included the sale of Hezbollah phone cases and key rings supporting the Iranian regime. The event, described by organisers as a charitable community bazaar, has sparked questions about compliance with…
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London Islamic Centre Under Probe for Hezbollah Trinkets Sale
Background An Islamic centre in central London is under formal scrutiny after hosting a charity bazaar where items linked to Hezbollah and pro-Iran messaging were sold. The episode, which took place at the Islamic Centre of England, has sparked questions about the charity’s oversight, compliance with UK law, and the boundaries of free expression and…
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Singaporean 14-Year-Old Issued ISA Restriction Order Over Roblox ISIS Simulation
Background A 14-year-old Singaporean boy has been issued a restriction order (RO) under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after authorities said he attempted to travel overseas to conduct armed violence and die as a martyr. The case, unfolding in Singapore’s security- and youth-protection framework, has highlighted the risks associated with online content, gaming platforms, and…
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Singaporean Boy Issued ISA Restriction Order for ISIS Ideology
Overview A 14-year-old Singaporean student has been restricted under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after being self-radicalised online by ISIS ideologies. Issued in November, the measure aims to curb potential harm while allowing authorities to monitor the young person’s exposure to extremist content and influence. The case highlights ongoing concerns about online radicalisation among youths…
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Liberal frontbencher backs Morrison’s imam registration idea with caveats amid calls for responsibility
Background to the debate The Morrison government has proposed a controversial approach to counter antisemitism that includes the possibility of scrutinising and potentially intervening in Sunni and Shia Islamic preaching and education. The plan, designed to curb extremist rhetoric and protect Jewish communities, has drawn mixed reactions from across the political spectrum. A Liberal frontbencher…
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Liberal frontbencher backs Morrison’s idea to register imams as a worthwhile discussion
Context: Morrison’s plan to regulate Islamic preaching A Liberal frontbencher has raised the possibility that Scott Morrison’s proposal to intervene in Islamic preaching and education could form a worthwhile policy discussion. The comment comes as part of a broader debate about how Australia should respond to extremism and how to balance civil liberties with national…
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Amelia: The AI-Generated British Schoolgirl Stoking Far-Right Fervor Online
Introduction: A Controversial Digital Persona In a landscape crowded with memes, deepfakes, and rapidly evolving online identities, a particularly controversial figure has drawn attention across niche feeds and algorithmic recommendations: Amelia, an AI-generated British schoolgirl who has become a far-right social media star. Purportedly a purple-haired goth with a tiny Union Jack flag, Amelia’s online…
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Amelia: The AI-Generated British Schoolgirl Stirring Far-Right Discourse Online
Introduction: An online anomaly that unsettles researchers Across niche feeds and algorithmic recommendation systems, a curious phenomenon has emerged: an AI-generated figure known as Amelia, a purple-haired British schoolgirl who presents as a bold, goth-styled persona. Described by some observers as a far-right social media star, Amelia’s rise is less about a single post or…
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Secret chats reveal $10,000 plot to kidnap PM as police raid neo-Nazi associates
Overview: Secret chats expose a planned kidnapping by neo-Nazi associates Investigators say secret chat messages and digital traces point to a coordinated plan to kidnap a sitting prime minister. The alleged plot, valued at $10,000, emerged in the wake of intensive online activity linked to neo-Nazi sympathizers. Law enforcement agencies coordinated a series of raids,…
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Secret chats expose $10,000 kidnapping plot against Prime Minister as police raid neo-Nazi networks
Overview: Secret chats uncover a chilling kidnapping plot In what authorities describe as a coordinated operation against violent extremism, investigators have revealed secret chat communications detailing a $10,000 plan to kidnap the Prime Minister. The information comes on the heels of multiple police raids targeting neo-Nazi associates linked to the plot. Officials say the exchanges…