Prevent: Muslim ‘support’ for ‘toxic’ anti-extremism scheme
The principles behind the anti-extremism scheme Prevent may not be as controversial among British Muslims as thought, a survey suggests.
Author: M Barbu
Tunisia Announces Death of Two ISIS Terrorists
Tunisian Ministry of Interior Spokesman Hossam Eddine Djababli confirmed the death of two senior terrorists in security operations in the country’s western Kasserine governorate.
ISIS still targeting Swedish city despite closure of extremist school
Swedish authorities have warned Islamic extremists are still targeting a vulnerable city despite having closed a school over radicalisation concerns.
Sudanese PM Safe After Assassination Attempt
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok says he is safe following an assassination attempt Monday in Khartoum. Eyewitnesses say car bombs went off near the prime minister’s convoy as he traveled to his office. Afterward, hundreds of protesters gathered at the scene of the blasts, condemning what they called a terrorist attack.
Islamic State, Al-Qaida ‘On the March’ in Africa
Western-backed efforts to counter terror groups across Africa are falling short, increasing the chances one or more affiliates of Islamic State or al-Qaida could try to carve out their own caliphate on the continent, according to the latest assessment by a top U.S. commander.
The Oil Price Crash: Bad News for Putin’s Ambitions in the Middle East
Last week’s dramatic fall in the value of global stock markets was prompted, in part, by Moscow’s decision at the end of last week to end its cooperation with the Saudis to agree to new oil production targets, a measure designed to maintain global oil prices at a sustainable level.
Balkan States Beef up Borders against Migrant ‘Security Threat’
Governments in the Balkans are beefing up borders and readying soldiers in the event of a new influx of migrants and refugees, with Serbia reportedly ready to seal its southern frontier with North Macedonia after Turkey abandoned a 2016 migration pact with the European Union.
Erdogan’s Syrian Blunder Could Spark Fresh Refugee Crisis
Dozens of Turkish troops have been killed in Syrian government air raids backed by Russia. Turkey has intensified its military operations, firing down two Syrian fighter jets as well as launching several ground attacks. It marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict between Turkey and Russian-backed forces in Syria.
Amid Turkey Tensions, a Hostile Environment in Greece
Refugees, migrants, aid workers and journalists are facing an increasingly hostile environment in Greece since Turkey lifted restrictions late last month on Syrians, Afghans and others trying to reach Western Europe.
Coronavirus: European Leaders Finally Acknowledge Scale of Crisis
The number of new coronavirus cases in Europe has been doubling, on average, every 72 hours.