Extremism Watch - Voice of America https://www.voanews.com/z/4885 Extremism Watch https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png Extremism Watch - Voice of America https://www.voanews.com/z/4885 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:22:22 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA Somali forces kill 50 militants in airstrikes after ending hotel siege All six hotel attackers are killed, ending a siege that claimed the lives of seven other people https://www.voanews.com/a/somali-forces-kill-50-militants-in-airstrikes-after-ending-hotel-siege/8008152.html https://www.voanews.com/a/somali-forces-kill-50-militants-in-airstrikes-after-ending-hotel-siege/8008152.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:42:56 -0400 AfricaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Mohamed Olad Hassan) Racked by violence, Haiti faces 'humanitarian catastrophe,' aid group says Armed groups control 85% of the capital, the UN says https://www.voanews.com/a/racked-by-violence-haiti-faces-humanitarian-catastrophe-aid-group-says/8001329.html https://www.voanews.com/a/racked-by-violence-haiti-faces-humanitarian-catastrophe-aid-group-says/8001329.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:13:33 -0500 AmericasExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) Islamic State in retreat after offensive in Somalia's Puntland The Somali region’s leaders vow to keep pressure on the IS hub, which is seen as a key spoke in the Islamic State network https://www.voanews.com/a/islamic-state-in-retreat-after-offensive-in-somalia-puntland/7999111.html https://www.voanews.com/a/islamic-state-in-retreat-after-offensive-in-somalia-puntland/7999111.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:06:59 -0500 AfricaUSAExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Harun Maruf, Jeff Seldin) US issues new Houthi-related sanctions The sanctioned people smuggled weapon systems into Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Treasury Department says https://www.voanews.com/a/us-issues-new-houthi-related-sanctions/7998778.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-issues-new-houthi-related-sanctions/7998778.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:36:12 -0500 Middle EastUSAExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Pakistan confirms 5 soldiers, 13 civilians killed in twin suicide bombings targeting military compound Military says 4 suicide bombers and 12 militants killed in fighting https://www.voanews.com/a/suicide-bombings-at-pakistan-military-base-kill-at-least-9/7997305.html https://www.voanews.com/a/suicide-bombings-at-pakistan-military-base-kill-at-least-9/7997305.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:50:02 -0500 South & Central AsiaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Sarah Zaman) Trump administration again labels Houthis 'terrorist organization' The designation carries sanctions and penalties for anyone providing 'material support' for the group https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-again-labels-houthis-terrorist-organization-/7997241.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-again-labels-houthis-terrorist-organization-/7997241.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:15 -0500 Middle EastUSAExtremism WatchIranwebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Israel's military prepares to defend Druze community near Damascus Israel's defense ministry says the military has been instructed to prepare to defend a Druze settlement in the suburbs of Damascus in neighboring Syria. It asserts that the minority it has vowed to protect is "under attack" by Syrian forces https://www.voanews.com/a/israel-s-military-prepares-to-defend-druze-community-near-damascus-/7993854.html https://www.voanews.com/a/israel-s-military-prepares-to-defend-druze-community-near-damascus-/7993854.html Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:13:13 -0500 Middle EastExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) US says it killed military leader of Syrian Al-Qaida affiliate The group, Hurras al-Din, announced its dissolution in January https://www.voanews.com/a/us-says-it-killed-military-leader-of-syrian-al-qaida-affiliate/7993770.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-says-it-killed-military-leader-of-syrian-al-qaida-affiliate/7993770.html Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:51:57 -0500 Middle EastUSAExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) At least 11 dead in DRC after blasts at M23 rally, rebels say Rebel leaders blame Congo’s government, while the president blames unspecified 'foreign' forces https://www.voanews.com/a/at-least-11-dead-in-drc-after-blasts-at-m23-rally-rebels-say/7990556.html https://www.voanews.com/a/at-least-11-dead-in-drc-after-blasts-at-m23-rally-rebels-say/7990556.html Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:32:04 -0500 AfricaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Nigeria's counterterrorism center warns of threats, launches review of strategy Authorities say the latest revision is necessary to ensure counterterrorism measures remain effective https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-s-counterterrorism-center-warns-of-threats-launches-review-of-strategy-/7989743.html https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-s-counterterrorism-center-warns-of-threats-launches-review-of-strategy-/7989743.html Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:53:14 -0500 AfricaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Timothy Obiezu) 1 dead, several wounded in 'Islamist' knife attack in France The suspect has been arrested https://www.voanews.com/a/dead-several-police-officers-wounded-in-knife-attack-in-france/7984606.html https://www.voanews.com/a/dead-several-police-officers-wounded-in-knife-attack-in-france/7984606.html Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:44:04 -0500 EuropeExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) Thousands fly to Lebanon for funeral of Hezbollah's slain leader Until now, Hassan Nasrallah's body has been buried in a secret location https://www.voanews.com/a/thousands-fly-to-lebanon-for-funeral-of-hezbollah-s-slain-leader/7983886.html https://www.voanews.com/a/thousands-fly-to-lebanon-for-funeral-of-hezbollah-s-slain-leader/7983886.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:01:18 -0500 Middle EastExtremism WatchIranwebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Rubio highlights emerging terror threat in Afghanistan US official doesn’t think it is a pre-9/11 landscape but adds there are places that create opportunity for groups such as al-Qaida and Islamic State https://www.voanews.com/a/rubio-highlights-emerging-terror-threat-in-afghanistan/7983365.html https://www.voanews.com/a/rubio-highlights-emerging-terror-threat-in-afghanistan/7983365.html Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:03:28 -0500 South & Central AsiaUSAExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Ayaz Gul) Austria arrests teen over foiled plot to attack Vienna station The 14-year-old suspect is an Austrian citizen with Turkish roots who became radicalized on the internet, authorities say https://www.voanews.com/a/austria-arrests-teen-over-foiled-plot-to-attack-vienna-station/7980578.html https://www.voanews.com/a/austria-arrests-teen-over-foiled-plot-to-attack-vienna-station/7980578.html Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:27:42 -0500 EuropeExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Yazidi woman enslaved by Islamic State relocates to Germany months after rescue Fawzia Amin Saydo's move comes nearly six months after she was rescued from Gaza in a secret US-led operation https://www.voanews.com/a/yazidi-woman-enslaved-by-islamic-state-relocates-to-germany-months-after-rescue/7979829.html https://www.voanews.com/a/yazidi-woman-enslaved-by-islamic-state-relocates-to-germany-months-after-rescue/7979829.html Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:29:29 -0500 Middle EastEuropeExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Rikar Hussein) Insurgents kill seven bus passengers in southwestern Pakistan Massacre occurred in Balochistan province hours after Pakistan's military claimed killing of 30 Islamist militants near Afghan border https://www.voanews.com/a/pakistan-claims-30-militants-killed-near-afghan-border/7979417.html https://www.voanews.com/a/pakistan-claims-30-militants-killed-near-afghan-border/7979417.html Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:24:47 -0500 South & Central AsiaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Ayaz Gul) US counterterror official warns of growing global threat At the same time, the resources to counter terrorism have declined, Sebastian Gorka says https://www.voanews.com/a/us-counterterror-official-warns-of-growing-global-threat/7976386.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-counterterror-official-warns-of-growing-global-threat/7976386.html Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:03:20 -0500 USAMiddle EastAfricaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Harun Maruf, Salem Solomon) Pakistan clashes result in 4 dead soldiers, 15 militants The violence comes amid allegations that terrorists are using Afghan territory for cross-border attacks https://www.voanews.com/a/pakistan-clashes-result-in-4-dead-soldiers-15-militants/7976188.html https://www.voanews.com/a/pakistan-clashes-result-in-4-dead-soldiers-15-militants/7976188.html Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:47:55 -0500 South & Central AsiaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Ayaz Gul) Key Islamic State planner killed in airstrike, US says Strike's main target in Somalia earlier this month was behind deployment of terror operatives to the US and Europe, according to US Africa Command https://www.voanews.com/a/key-islamic-state-planner-killed-in-airstrike-us-says-/7971509.html https://www.voanews.com/a/key-islamic-state-planner-killed-in-airstrike-us-says-/7971509.html Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:27:05 -0500 AfricaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Jeff Seldin) Scores dead as Islamic State attacks military base in Somalia At least 27 soldiers are among the dead https://www.voanews.com/a/scores-dead-as-islamic-state-attacks-military-base-in-somalia/7970838.html https://www.voanews.com/a/scores-dead-as-islamic-state-attacks-military-base-in-somalia/7970838.html Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:24:13 -0500 AfricaExtremism Watchwebdesk@voanews.com (Mohamed Olad Hassan)