The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day February 15, 2012

Posted by RBoales@isvg.org on 15, February 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!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Iraqi-born Islamic cleric pleads not guilty in Norway to charges of making death threats against politicians and encouraging suicide-bombings.

Hundreds killed in Honduras prison fire.

FSB chief says terror-related crimes in Russia were down 50% in 2011.

Bomb disposal policeman killed trying to defuse explosive device in Kaduna, Nigeria.

Thais find potential link between Bangkok and Delhi bomb blasts.

Iranian blamed for bloody Bangkok bomb blasts.

Five Connecticut car dealerships named in Hezbollah money-laundering scheme.

Created by Robert Berntsson and Meagan Wilder, make sure to check out ISVG’s chronological visualization of Boko Haram’s deadly assault on Kano, Nigeria!