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CTED conducts follow-up visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina

BMUSONI — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 06:02:00 +0000

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On behalf of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, CTED conducted a three-day follow-up visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, from 18 to 20 April 2017, to discuss its progress in implementing Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and Council resolution 2178 (2014), on stemming the flow of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs).

The discussions with the Government focused on legislation and judicial practice, counter-financing of terrorism, law enforcement, border control, international cooperation, countering violent extremism that leads to terrorism, the role of women in countering terrorism and violent extremism, and the need for rule-of-law-based responses to terrorism.

The delegation welcomed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Strategy for Preventing and Combating Terrorism (2015-2020), including its Framework Action Plan (adopted by the Council of Ministers in October 2016) and discussed with the Government ways to ensure their effective implementation.

The delegation also visited Sarajevo International Airport to assess border-control and border-management measures, including measures to stem the FTF flow.

The Government noted that its measures had significantly reduced the number of travellers leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina for conflict zones in Syria and Iraq.

Bosnia and Herzegovina reaffirmed its strong commitment to countering terrorism in all its aspects, including FTFs and returnees, the links between terrorism and transnational organized crime (including illegal trafficking of drugs, weapons and human beings), and abuse of the Internet and social media for terrorist purposes.

The delegation was also informed about measures taken to prevent radicalization and strengthen international and regional cooperation.

In addition to CTED experts, the delegation included representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and UN Women.

The delegation also met bilaterally with technical assistance providers and implementing partners.

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[PRESS RELEASE] United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate visits the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

BMUSONI — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:55:00 +0000

n its resolve to support Afghanistan’s efforts to counter terrorism and the threat posed by terrorist groups, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), acting on behalf of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, conducted an assessment visit to Afghanistan on 31 January and 1 February 2017.

The visit had three main objectives: to assess Afghanistan’s compliance with the obligations set forth in Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), including measures aimed at implementing Security Council resolution 2178 (2014) on foreign terrorist fighters; to formulate recommendations on measures to be adopted by Afghanistan to fully implement resolution 1373 (2001); and to identify areas in which the country would benefit from receiving technical assistance in order to fully implement resolution 1373 (2001).*

Led by Mr. Jean-Paul Laborde, Assistant Secretary-General and CTED Executive Director, the delegation engaged with high-level Afghan officials in order to convey key United Nations messages and learn about recent developments in the country. Mr. Laborde met with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Justice, the Interior, Defence, Counter-Narcotics, and Hajj and Religious Affairs, as well as with the Head of the National Security Directorate, the Attorney-General, and the Chief Justice.

During his meetings in Kabul, Mr. Laborde discussed the complex security situation in Afghanistan and its implications for the fight against terrorism. The Executive Director expressed CTED’s solidarity with the people of Afghanistan in their daily struggle against terrorism and paid tribute to all the victims of terrorist acts in the country (most recently exemplified by the 7 February suicide attack against the country’s Supreme Court). The Executive Director also echoed the call by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for peaceful negotiations to resolve conflicts through political processes, reiterating that terrorism would not be defeated by military force or law enforcement measures alone, but rather through an all-inclusive approach that ensured the rule of law; the engagement of all social sectors; and compliance with the obligations imposed by international law, including human rights law, humanitarian law, and refugee law.

The visit was organized in close cooperation with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Members of the delegation included counter-terrorism experts from CTED, who assessed Afghanistan’s efforts in the areas of legislation, law enforcement, human rights, and countering violent extremism.

*: Adopted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter and therefore binding on all Member States, Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) addresses threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts; resolution 1624 (2005) calls on States to enhance dialogue and take all necessary measures to counter incitement of terrorist acts motivated by extremism and intolerance; and resolution 2178 (2014) aims to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters.

For additional information, please contact Mattias Sundholm of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) at sundholm[at] un.org.

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United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate concludes visit to the Republic of Iraq

BMUSONI — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:29:00 +0000

In its resolve to support Iraq’s efforts to counter terrorism and the threat posed by terrorist groups including ISIL, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) on 21 September 2015 concluded a three-day assessment visit to the country. As requested by the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), the visit had three main objectives: to assess Iraq’s compliance with the counter-terrorism measures set forth in the relevant Security Council resolutions, including measures aimed at stemming the flow of foreign terrorist fighters which were adopted during the Summit of the Security Council in September 2014; to set a roadmap enumerating a set of recommendations on measures which need to be put in place by Iraq in order to counter-terrorism effectively in accordance with the relevant international best standards, codes and practices; and to identify and prioritize areas in which Iraq would benefit from receiving technical assistance in order to enhance its counter-terrorism capacities. Adopted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter and therefore binding on all Member States, resolution 1373 (2001) addresses threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts; resolution 1624 (2005) calls on States to enhance dialogue and take all necessary measures to counter incitement of terrorist acts motivated by extremism and intolerance, whereas resolution 2178 (2014) aims to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters.

The official mission to Iraq, which stressed the importance of a comprehensive and integrated approach to countering terrorism in accordance with the principles of the rule of law, including human rights, was undertaken through engagement with various high-level officials and meetings with experts from various Ministries, departments, and agencies. The delegation emphasized that in addition to military and law enforcement means, terrorism need to be defeated through a constructive dialogue with communities.

The visit was organized in close cooperation with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Head of the delegation was Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Jean-Paul Laborde, Executive Director of CTED. Members of the delegation included counter-terrorism experts from CTED focusing on the necessity of an overall counter-terrorism strategy that encompasses legislation, law enforcement, and countering violent extremism.

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