Mmastodon WarTerrorism first seen 1 d ago, last 43 min ago, peak #2
MI5 chief warns rightwing extremists increasingly likely to launch terror attacks
Original: Are you guys still calling them 'Activists' and defending their right to terrorise minorities? https://www. theguardian.
The head of MI5 has warned that rightwing extremists in the UK are increasingly likely to consider carrying out terrorist attacks. Comments from the security chief are drawing strong reactions online, with critics accusing commentators of still framing far-right figures as mere 'activists' despite their targeting of minorities. The intervention has reignited debate over how authorities and media label far-right violence.
Why now: A new MI5 warning about rising far-right terrorism risk has sparked arguments over whether such groups are being downplayed as 'activists'.
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