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Canada Designates 'Neo-Fascist' Proud Boys as Terrorist Entity

VOA News

   Canada became the first country Wednesday to formally designate the
   Proud Boys a terrorist entity, according to the nation's [1]public
   safety ministry.

   The ministry said in a statement the group was "a neo-fascist
   organization" that "played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the
   U.S. Capitol" in Washington.

   The ministry said Canadian officials were already considering the move
   and that the January 6 insurrection contributed to the decision.

   "The group and its members have openly encouraged, planned and
   conducted violent activities against those they perceive to be opposed
   to their ideology and political beliefs," the ministry said.

   In a phone call with VOA, Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys,
   called the decision "stupid."

References

   1. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2021/02/government-of-canada-lists-13-new-groups-as-terrorist-entities-and-com

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