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British Muslim group hailed by Obama battles for hearts and minds

The head of a British Muslim group praised by US President Barack Obama is an ex-jihadist who tries to sway young minds against radicalism by whatever means possible, including Twitter

26.09.2014

(AFP) The head of a British Muslim group praised by US President Barack Obama is an ex-jihadist in a gritty London neighbourhood who tries to sway young minds against radicalism by whatever means possible, including Twitter.

In his speech at the United Nations, Obama highlighted the Active Change Foundation's popular #notinmyname social media campaign which includes a video of young Muslims speaking out against the Islamic State group.