📰 UK has just announced that its Royal Air Force eliminated two Daesh sleeper cells in Iraqi mountains using 500lb bombs on May 2. Strikes by RAF Typhoons targeted alleged Daesh members in north-eastern Iraq. UK is key member of 71-nation Global Coalition that was set up to… Show more
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Overconsumption of technology can isolate youth and create vulnerability to extremist ideologies. Parents can mitigate this risk by fostering open dialogue & spending quality time with their children, thereby preventing any chances of radicalization.
📰 Terror group Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, which controls Syria’s Idlib province, arrested 4 women on Monday from village of Deir Hassan on charges of conducting ‘incitement campaign’ against it. This comes amid HTS’s tussle with extremists of Hizb-ut-Tahrir.
📰 Fighting organized crime is not only crucial for regional security in Sahel region but also key component in countering terrorism and extremism. In UN report, underscored global threat posed by these interconnected challenges.
📰 said it carried out airstrikes against Al Shabaab militants in southern Somalia this week. Attacks came as Mahad Salad, Somali intel chief, was in Washington & New York, meeting with officials from the Pentagon, CIA & FBI.
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Countering extremism requires a collective effort from society. By amplifying voices of moderation & promoting tolerance, we can drown out dangerous rhetoric of extremists. A united front against extremism can help safeguard communities & prevent radicalization.
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📰 As per new UN report, Sahel is plagued by tangled trafficking web, chronic insecurity & alarming rise of terrorist networks. Need of hour is to combat terrorism, disrupt criminal networks & restore stability. Global community must focus on bringing hope to millions.… Show more
Joining a terrorist group often means surrendering one's values and connections to community, family, and morality. By preying on vulnerable individuals and manipulating their beliefs, extremists strip away their humanity, leaving behind only violence and hate.
📰Egypt sentenced Muslim Brotherhood leaders Mohamed Badie, Mohamed Al Beltagy, Mahmoud Ezzat, Amr Zaki, Osama Yassin, Essam Abdel Majid & Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud to death. Case will be referred to Mufti for his legal opinion. Final verdict on September 20.
📰Key to effective counterterrorism strategy lies in addressing both immediate threat posed by terror groups like Daesh & underlying conditions that breed terrorism. Military operations alone are not enough. We must also tackle the ideology & root causes.
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📰 A prominent Al Qaeda leader was arrested by Lebanese army in Deir Ammar town. The individual, identified as T.M, is founder of AQ’s Lebanese cells. He also played a significant role in establishing the Fatah Al Islam terrorist organization.
📰Al Shabaab leader Ahmed Omar Abu Ubaidah appeared in a video meeting ‘delegates’ at an undisclosed location. He took over Al Shabaab after previous leader Ahmed Gadaan was killed in US drone strike in 2014. US has put a bounty of $10m on Ubaidah’s head.
📰In a significant development for Nigeria's fight against terror, 511 Boko Haram terrorists & their families surrendered after a major military offensive in North-East region. Troops also rescued one more kidnapped Chibok school girl during the offensive.
📰Dr. Ken Elliott, Australian kidnapped by Al Qaida-linked ‘Emirate of Sahara’ in Burkina Faso in 2016, has been released. His wife Jocelyn was freed earlier. They had lived in the country since 1972 & had built medical clinic there.
Does it matter to Al Qaeda affiliates if AQ ever publicly announces new emir? For now, answer appears to be no; Sayf Al Adel assumed role without official announcement. But this approach may pose challenges for affiliate ties when their leader changes.
📰 Sayfullo Saipov, extremist who killed 8 people with his truck in New York on Halloween in 2017 has been sentenced to 10 life sentences and an additional 260 years. In court, Saipov showed a lack of remorse, and disregard for victims' pain.
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📰Trial of Nizar Trabelsi, a Tunisian who played pro-football in Europe, will begin in US, where he appeared in court Monday. He was convicted in Belgium of planning suicide bombing targeting Americans in Europe. He has been in a Belgium jail since 2001.
📰 A mass funeral was held for 78 people in Iraq murdered by Daesh in 2014. Recovered from a mass grave, the victims were former prisoners of Badush jail. The funeral serves as a tragic reminder of atrocities committed during Daesh's takeover of Mosul.
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📰Nigerian army’s rescue of Saratu Dauda, one of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls who was married off to Boko Haram bomb expert, shows harrowing reality faced by these innocent victims. While some have been rescued, many captives still endure suffering.
📰Recent arrests in Belgium of Daesh supporters indicate future of militancy in Europe where Daesh & Al Qaeda lack centralized leadership to plan big attacks. But small cells may attempt small-scale attacks, often being disrupted by security services.
Preserving our heritage is crucial to strengthening social cohesion and fostering a sense of connectedness. Extremists aim to sow division and erase our shared history, but by valuing and protecting our cultural legacy, we can unite in creating a better future for all.
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Wisdom & knowledge of elders can serve as a valuable resource for providing positive role models to youth, which in turn can help promote tolerance & combat extremism. When we prioritize preservation of our collective heritage, we can build more robust societies.
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📰Daesh published 'exclusive report' on its counteroffensive against Al Qaeda-linked GSIM in Mali & other operations in Burkina Faso & Niger. Africa has become a battleground where extremist groups continue to engage in an internecine war for supremacy.
📰 Somali security forces have killed 44 Al Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle region, including senior commanders. Last year, President Mohamud declared a full-blown war on the terror group, and since then his forces have made steady gains.
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📰Despite Abu Mohammed Al Jolani's attempts to distance Hayat Tahrir Al Sham from its Al Qaeda origins, no one is fooled. UN, US and many other countries consider HTS to be a terror group; US has even offered $10m reward on Al Jolani’s head.
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A visible way in which extremism affects individuals is through restrictions on freedoms. This can include limitations on dress, behavior & social interaction imposed by extremist groups. This means some people are unable to enjoy basic liberties many others take for granted.
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📰Hayat Tahrir Al Sham holds strategic cards in Idlib, like threat of hostilities resuming & sending surge of refugees - including extremists - to Turkey & Europe. It must be assumed it will use these cards when pressured by regional & global powers.
Our study📊shows despite their claims of inclusivity, extremists espouse racist — and consequently un-Islamic ،idea that incorporation and empowerment of non-Arabs who “never absorbed genuine Islam” undermined Islamic state structures and Islam itself. 🔗
Golden Age of Islam 🕌 provides lessons for contemporary Muslim societies, as our paper 📝 shows. It highlights importance of secular bureaucracy, meritocracy & religious freedom, which have a distinguished place in Islamic history.🔗sawabcenter.org/research-paper
Sustainability of successful societies based on merit is a rare feat, as human nature often prioritizes personal gain over greater good. Golden Age of Islam 🕌 stands out as an uncommon and difficult achievement in human history.🔗sawabcenter.org/research-paper
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As our paper📝reiterates, Quranic injunctions against religious intermediaries & in favor of tolerance played crucial role in emergence of Islam's🕌Golden Age. This period is testament to power of merit-based societies in fostering innovation & progress.🔗sawabcenter.org/research-paper
Our study📊found Golden Age of Islam remains poorly understood. Further research could shed light on how Islam encouraged development & how extremist interpretations emerged. Understanding this is crucial to promoting more nuanced view of Islamic history.🔗sawabcenter.org/research-paper
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Restoration of Mosul Museum, closed for 20 years, is entering its final stages with plans to reopen in 2026. The museum was shut in 2003 due to post-invasion chaos and then ransacked by Daesh in 2014. Its rehabilitation project was launched recently.
Historical record📜of Golden Age provides evidence that diversity, meritocracy & openness to outside knowledge were central to its success. Our study📊argues this can be used to counter extremist claims that such a development policy is “un-Islamic”.🔗sawabcenter.org/research-paper
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Niger’s army intercepted nearly 1,400 Boko Haram followers fleeing into the country after clashes with Daesh. Women & children were among those caught entering southeastern Niger from Sambisa, northeastern Nigeria.
At the #CounterTerrorism seminar organized by , & DUSG highlighted the transcontinental terrorist threat in #Africa and called for a more robust collective response
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Religious extremism impacts education. Extremist groups may limit access to education, particularly for girls and women, or enforce their own version of curriculum that promotes their ideology. This can limit opportunities for individuals and communities.
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Our paper 📝 recommends policymakers ensure accurate portrayal of Islam's 🕌 Golden Age. Only through truthful accounts can we combat false narratives of extremists who undermine contributions of Muslim scholars 👨🎓 to human civilization. 🔗 sawabcenter.org/research-paper
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Our research📝shows decline of Golden Age🕌was due to triumph of social structures rooted in pre-Islamic tribal practices that continue to inspire extremist interpretations of Islam today. Historical record shows the developmental harms of such agendas.🔗sawabcenter.org/research-paper
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📰US says Virginia man charged with terrorism was married to 'Empress of Daesh' Allison Fluke-Ekren, who aimed to establish an all-female battalion. He allegedly transferred $200,000 in crypto to help smuggle female Daesh members from detention camps.
