article_snippet: The government is hoping to use reformed  jihadists who have returned from the Middle East to combat the flow of extremist propaganda circulating online, a new report suggests.
article_snippet: The method of countering online propaganda from extremist groups like the Islamic State has been used in Britain, where renowned former militants attempt to deter prospective jihadists from going abroad.
article_snippet: The operation, which will be launched in July, will employ a team of  technology experts to assess the impact of extremist propaganda online.
article_snippet: The government also plans to seek the help of platforms such as Google, Twitter and Facebook, to counter extremist messages.
highlights_snippet: Using former jihadis to counter radicalisation is a method used in Britain .
  