Incels
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What happened to… Toronto van attack and involuntary celibate communityErica Vella looks the Toronto van attack and the 'involuntary celibate' community. She speaks with experts about how the group began and if it continues to be a threat.CrimeAug 4, 2022
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Experts divided on threat of violence as incel attacks grow in CanadaIncels are predominantly young heterosexual men who feel they are unable to attract romantic partners because of their looks or social status, says a think-tank Moonshot CVE.CanadaMar 27, 2022
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Incels are targeting ‘next generation of extremists’ online. Could algorithm reform help?Global News is unravelling the many facets of influence social media platforms have — both offline and on — when it comes to the wellbeing of Canadian youth.CanadaJan 19, 2022
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Despite crackdown on incels, their discussion forums are still onlineInternet discussion groups for incels are a swamp of self-pity, conspiracy theory and outright justification of violence.CanadaJun 9, 2020
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RCMP adding incels to terrorism awareness guideIt is the latest sign the Canadian government now views incels as a public safety threat.CanadaJun 8, 2020
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Incels labelled violent extremists in latest CSIS annual reportThe classification of gender-based violence as violent extremism is part of the new terminology that CSIS said it would now use.CrimeMay 20, 2020
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The terrorism confronting Canada: Unsophisticated and frustratingly effectiveCanada’s latest terrorist attacks don’t look anything like 9/11, but this form of extremist violence has proven frustratingly effective, leaving a trail of victims.CanadaMay 20, 2020
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Threat of ‘incel’ terrorism continues to grow, attract younger followers: expertsThose who self-identify as incels number in the “tens of thousands” and are a major challenge for law enforcement, say experts.CrimeMay 19, 2020
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