Canada lists four extremist, insurgent groups as foreign terrorist entities

Canada has officially added four transnational extremist and insurgent groups to its list of foreign terrorist entities, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced on Wednesday.

The government identified the groups as 764, Maniac Murder Cult, and Terrorgram Collective, describing them as "transnational ideologically motivated violent extremist networks" that often target young people. In addition, Canada added Islamic State-Mozambique, an affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

“These additions reflect our ongoing commitment to protecting Canadians and preventing extremist networks from spreading violence and exploiting vulnerable communities,” Anandasangaree said in a statement.

Canadian authorities have stressed the importance of monitoring and disrupting these networks to prevent radicalization and recruitment, particularly among youth. The move is part of Canada’s broader strategy to combat global terrorism and maintain national security. -Ryan Patrick Jones/Reuters