Keywords: Extremism


British delegation explores Morocco’s approach to preventing violent extremism and combating terrorism

A senior British delegation visited Rabat on Wednesday to learn more about Morocco’s experience in preventing violent extremism and combating terrorism, with discussions focusing on rehabilitation, reintegration and the management of individuals returning from conflict zones. The visit included......

EU warns of emerging online-driven extremist threat among young people

European authorities are warning of an emerging form of violent extremism increasingly driven by young people operating through online communities, describing it as a growing security challenge for the continent. According to a report by EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Bartjan Wegter, the phenomenon......

London records a sharp rise in anti-Muslim hate reports

London has recorded a significant increase in reports of anti-Muslim hatred, with figures collected during the first half of 2026 already exceeding the total recorded throughout 2023. According to Tell MAMA, an organization that monitors anti-Muslim hate incidents in the United Kingdom, 1,031 reports......

French court upholds six-month closure of Aulnay mosque over alleged extremist rhetoric

A French administrative court has upheld a government order requiring the temporary closure of a mosque in Aulnay-sous-Bois, ruling that authorities acted lawfully after concluding the site had been associated with speech encouraging violence and extremist ideology. The decision confirms a six-month......

Morocco calls for a multidimensional approach to combating terrorism in Africa

Morocco has called for a comprehensive and multidimensional strategy to address terrorism and violent extremism in Africa, stressing that security measures alone cannot provide lasting solutions to the continent’s growing security challenges. Speaking during a ministerial meeting of the African......

How Morocco became a global reference in counterterrorism strategy

Morocco has emerged as one of the most respected countries in the field of counterterrorism, thanks to a comprehensive strategy that combines intelligence, prevention, international cooperation, and social resilience. Rather than relying solely on reactive security measures, the country has developed......

Czech court confirms extradition of German far-right figure Marla-Svenja Liebich

A Czech appeals court has upheld the extradition of German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich to Germany, where the individual is expected to serve a prison sentence linked to previous convictions for incitement to racial hatred and defamation. The decision, delivered on Tuesday, confirms an earlier......

French Influencer Paffman to stand trial in December on charges including glorifying rape and murder

French social media personality Paffman is set to appear before the Lille Criminal Court on December 1 after prosecutors announced charges that include the alleged glorification of rape and murder following controversial content shared on TikTok. The case intensified after the Lille Public Prosecutor's......

Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners in Belarus, including many convicted of ‘Extremism’

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 32 prisoners, including 28 individuals convicted on charges of “extremism,” according to a statement from a Telegram channel linked to his administration. The decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Belarus’s human rights record,......