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Presenting the first edition of Uncensored Watch, where we confront extremism and authoritarianism head-on. In this issue, we feature exclusive interviews with individuals who have lived through the devastating impact
About World Anti-Extremism Network (WAEN): The World Anti-Extremism Network (WAEN) is a global organization nonprofit dedicated to countering extremism and authoritarianism through research, education, and advocacy. We work to promote
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At the “Freedom Stage” program by the World Anti-Extremism Network, we engage with individuals who have firsthand experience with extremism and authoritarianism and those with innovative ideas to combat these
At the “Freedom Stage” program of the World Anti Extremism Network, we interview individuals who have experienced extremism and authoritarianism firsthand, as well as those who have ideas on how
We at the World Anti-Extremism Network are thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, “Scholarly.” This series will feature scholarly talks and discussions with experts from around the
ATHENS, GREECE — Greek anti-terror investigators have arrested a man in connection with a deadly explosion in Athens, police said Saturday, warning of "a new generation of terrorists" at work. Thursday's Read more
WASHINGTON — Airstrikes carried out by the U.S. military this week against several Islamic State targets in Syria highlight concerns about the terror group's growing presence in the war-torn country, experts Read more
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials reported Saturday that a suicide bomber targeted a security checkpoint in a volatile region near the border with Afghanistan, killing at least eight people and injuring several Read more
Somalia's Information Ministry said Saturday the country's military is targeting al-Shabab militants in the Galmudug region of central Somalia and is making progress in eroding the group's operational effectiveness. In Read more
paris — A 22-year-old Afghan was indicted and imprisoned in France on Saturday, accused of supporting the ideology of the Islamic State (IS) and of having "fomented" a "plan for violent Read more
BEIRUT — A series of U.S. airstrikes targeted several camps run by the Islamic State group in Syria in an operation the U.S. military said will disrupt the extremists from conducting Read more
washington — A U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempting to help the Islamic State conduct a deadly ambush of U.S. troops, the Department of Justice Read more
washington — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in Read more
BEIRUT — Lebanon's Hassan Nasrallah, who died in an Israeli airstrike, has led Hezbollah through decades of conflict with Israel, overseeing its transformation into a military force with regional sway and Read more
Washington — A brutal mob lynching at Bangladesh’s oldest university has put a spotlight on the country's crumbling law and order, just as its fledgling interim government tries to assert control Read more
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — A Mongolian appeals court on Thursday upheld a verdict in the case against journalist Unurtsetseg Naran. Unurtsetseg, editor-in-chief of the news site Zarig, was sentenced in July to four Read more
Washington — Editor's note: This article has been updated to include a response from the Bangladesh Embassy sent after publication. The Bangladesh government has revoked the press credentials of dozens of Read more
In Turkey, listeners of Acik Radyo are protesting after regulators revoked the Istanbul-based station’s license. For nearly 30 years, Acik sought to bridge the country's divides. Analysts say the action Read more
Washington — At least six journalists have been denied media credentials to cover Donald Trump’s election night watch party in Florida, at least one of whom was told it was because Read more
In countries experiencing war or internal conflict, attacks on journalists are happening with impunity. Watchdog groups say most killings of journalists in recent years have gone unresolved. With Liam Scott, Read more
Washington — In the last week of the U.S. presidential campaign, candidate Donald Trump sued CBS News and filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against The Washington Post newspaper. Read more
Two years after one of Pakistan’s best-known journalists was killed in Kenya, his widow is losing hope of getting justice. The case comes as media watchdogs highlight Pakistan’s record of Read more
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — Achieving justice in the targeted killings of journalists is a difficult task made even more complicated in cases that take place in wartime, experts say. On a global Read more
The Biden administration says it is looking into Iran's apparent recent detention of an Iranian American dual national who is the only U.S. citizen publicly reported to have been jailed Read more
Washington — For regular audiences of Polish public broadcaster Polskie Radio, the headlines on its website appeared strange: "The unacceptable truth: The EU will manage without Poland" and "Ukraine will stay Read more
Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China. Read more
One of Japan's most popular tourist attractions is once again donning its famed snowcap. Read more
The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say. Read more
A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated. Read more
A toxicology report says that the elephants may have died from eating a millet crop infected with fungus. Read more
New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores. Read more
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing. Read more
Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said a "small group" of North Korean soldiers were attacked. Read more
The businessman had previously pleaded guilty to bribing senior officials with cash and sex parties. Read more
Only one in five high school boys have had their first kiss, a record low in a national survey. Read more
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