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ISVG’s Links of the Day March 1, 2012
Links of the Day

Posted by RBoales@isvg.org on 02, March 2012

Welcome to ISVG’s Links of the Day! Each day, ISVG research analysts and collectors gather and read hundreds of open-source news and intelligence articles from around the globe in an effort to bring you the most comprehensive database on violent extremism. These articles provide the details surrounding the events and actors involved in violent extremism and transnational criminal organizations. ISVG’s Links of the Day will highlight the most noteworthy articles collected throughout the course of ISVG’s daily research process. Make sure you check back every morning or evening to get a recap of the most relevant articles of the last twenty-four hours, or follow our @ISVG Twitter handle to get these links as we find them!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Don’t forget to check out Jonathan Epperson’s visualization of the links between AQIM activity and the intensity of Boko Haram attacks inside Nigeria!!

Syrian rebels retreat in the face of an army onslaught.

Wired reports on the U.S. State Department’s contest to have social media users hunt fugitives through their preferred mediums.

U.N. concerned that Syria may have chemical weapons.

U.N.-backed court to deliver judgment in Charles Taylor trial next month.

Report of the International Narcotics Control Board.

Previously unknown Islamist group claims responsibility for suicide-attacks in Syria.