This report contains practical advice for civil society organizations and practitioners to develop effective narratives that counter the approaches of violent extremists in the East Africa region. The guide also contains clear examples of counter-messages, case studies, and links to videos and websites that are relevant to supporting the development…
41,490 international citizens from 80 countries became affiliated with IS in Iraq and Syria. • In the first global dataset of its scope and detail, up to 4,761 (13%) of these were recorded to be women, and 4,640 (12%) of these minors. • Eastern Asia saw the highest proportion of…
A report released Monday called on countries to bring back and rehabilitate children from the so-called Islamic State, warning that otherwise, they could pose a significant future threat. The London-based International Centre for the Study of Radicalization said that more than 4,600 foreign minors were affiliated with ISIS, including an…
Understanding the different way that terrorists target women and how to prevent their recruitment could play a significant role in counter-terrorism efforts, and is gaining increased recognition among the international community.
Written by Sebastien Feve of Global Center on Cooperative Security and Dr Mohammed Elshimi of RUSI it establishes a framework to develop and evaluate National Action Plans (NAPs) on preventing and countering violent extremism Answering the 2015 call by the UN Secretary-General to “consider developing a national plan of action…
The United States will contribute $26 million or more than P1.4 billion to bankroll the implementation of so-called “non-military rule-of-law” programs for the next two years intended to address terrorist threats in the country. US Ambassador to Manila Sung Kim said the US assistance aims to enhance the counterterrorism support…
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met in New York with the Under-Secretary-General of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office Vladimir Voronkov, Turkmen Foreign Ministry said in a message. Voronkov positively assessed the results of his recent visit to Turkmenistan and the adoption of a counter-terrorism strategy for Central…
In the past few years, the MENA region witnessed a rise in jihadist extremism and radicalization, as countries in the area were rocked by a series of deadly terrorist attacks. As authorities responded to the threat, it became clear that in order to effectively counter the phenomenon, traditional repressive measures…
Interpol has deployed officers in Morocco to assist local authorities in screening travelers and detecting potential terrorists during the summer tourism season, local media reported on Wednesday.
In the modern era of social media, more than 300 million people use Twitter to share news and engage in online conversations. This provides a glimpse into the minds of a diverse public – making Twitter a useful tool for researchers to study people who sympathize and promote extreme violence….
Official UNRCCA text mapping the contribution of regional and international organizations to implementing the UN Joint Plan of Action.
The Islamic State is a group known for doing things a bit differently, for its capacity for innovation, and for its many ‘firsts.’ Two of those ‘firsts’ happened within months of each other. The first occurred in October 2016 when the group used a bomb-laden drone to kill, after the…
