While several Da’esh leaders have perished in recent years, “The group has managed to keep its operational capacity», Vladimir Voronkov, Head of the United Nations Terrorism Bureau (UNOCT) said THE Security advice Wednesday.
Da’esh uses regional and national affiliates and continues to receive substantial global donations, operating through regional centers and cross -border financial networks.
The threat that the extremist group poses is notably exacerbated in the African region of the Sahel, where the affiliates of ISIL such as the province of West Islamic Africa have become prolific producers of terrorist propaganda, which continues to attract foreign recruits.
Despite important national and international efforts to counter DA’ESH – which increased in 2014 after taking care of large expanses from Iraq and Syria – the continuous threat posed, underlines the urgency of sustained global cooperation.
Safety gaps
In Afghanistan, Isil-Khorasan continues to represent one of the most serious threats to Central Asia and beyond, the group continuing to target civilians, while exploiting dissatisfaction with the country’s de facto authorities.
Meanwhile, Da’esh remains active in Iraq and Iraq – despite the military defeats in Mosul and Raqqa in 2017 – trying to restore its operational capacity in the Badia region and renew the efforts to destabilize local authorities.
In Syria, where the situation remains fragile since the takeover led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, ISIL continues to exploit security gaps, carry out secret operations and encourage sectarian tensions in the country.
Detention camps
“” The situation of security, humanitarian and human rights in camps and other facilities in northeast Syria remains deeply concerning“Said Mr. Voronkov.
Camps like Al-Hol are currently welcoming tens of thousands of people, mainly women and children-many having presumed links with ISIL-who remain prolonged in dangerous and unworthy conditions.
These environments present serious risks of radicalization to terrorism and are contrary to obligations under international law, “he said.
Mr. Voronkov called “secure repatriation, voluntary and worthy of all those concerned, with a particular accent on children”.
New technology
“There is a marked increase in the entry of various methods and the integration of digital technologies with conventional techniques,” said Elisa de Anda Madrazo, president of Close Unpartner, the financial action working group, Embassadors.
The use of new and emerging technologies and artificial intelligence by Da’esh remains a growing challenge, in particular, because the group is increasingly using these tools to collect funds and establish a wider communications network.
“” While we hold at the crossroads of technological transformation and geopolitical uncertainty, the threat of terrorism is more diffuse and complexSaid Nathalia Gherman, Chief Executive Department of the Terrorism Committee (CTED).
Prevention still the best healing
“” Prevention remains our best answer To terrorism and the violent extremism of favorable terrorism, “said Voronkov.
He stressed the importance of prioritizing long -term and principle responses that attack the engines of terrorism and its hably conditions.
“It is more effective-and profitable-to prevent terrorism than to remedy its impact,” he said.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
