Strengthening Border Security to Counter Terrorism in West Africa
Border areas persist as hotspots of terrorism-related violence in West Africa. The region sees more than 40% of violent events
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INTERPOL operation nets terror suspects, cash and illegal weapons
An INTERPOL counter-terrorism operation to strengthen border security has enabled millions of crosschecks against international databases, resulting in 66 arrests,
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The Spanish Civil Guard and German authorities dismantle one of Hezbollah’s drone logistics structures operating in Europe
The operation, carried out jointly by the Information Service of the Civil Guard, the German Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) and the Bundesamt
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The Spanish Civil Guard and the Moroccan DGST dismantle a terrorist structure in several locations in Spain
In an operation carried out on 2 July by the Information Service of the Civil Guard together with the General
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Working Arrangement signed for establishing cooperative relations between the law enforcement authorities of the Republic of India and Europol
On 21 March, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)
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‘Force alone is not the answer’ says UN counter-terrorism chief
International cooperation is vital to confront the multi-faceted challenges resulting from terrorism, the head of the UN Office dedicated to
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INTERPOL unveils new biometric screening tool
The Biometric Hub allows officers to identify suspected terrorists or criminals through direct photo and fingerprint checks against INTERPOL databases
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Fight against terrorism across EU strengthened by more information sharing with Eurojust
The joint efforts across the European Union to fight terrorism will be stepped up by judicial authorities sharing a wider
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The Spanish Civil Guard and Moroccan police authorities carry out a simultaneous joint operation in Morocco and Spain
The operation carried out jointly by the Information Service of the Civil Guard and the Moroccan DGST, under the direction
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WB PaCT trains law enforcement of the Western Balkans on Foreign Terrorist Fighters
The threat posed by Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs) is a major issue for international and national security, as governments are
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Dismantled a clandestine explosives manufacturing laboratory in Navarra
The Spanish Civil Guard and the Foral Police of Navarra, in a joint operation called “ARCHÍMEDES”, have dismantled, in the
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Arrested in El Ejido (Almería) two individuals who would have sworn allegiance to the new leader of DAESH
Spanish National Police agents have arrested two individuals in the municipality of El Ejido (Almería) for their alleged participation in
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14 countries tackle violent extremism online in a coordinated referral action day
On 15 December 2022, the European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) at Europol coordinated the second Referral Action Day
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14 countries tackle violent extremism online in a coordinated referral action day
On 15 December 2022, the European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) at Europol coordinated the second Referral Action Day
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INTERPOL maritime operation nets terrorist suspects
Two terrorist suspects wanted internationally under Red Notices have been arrested during an international maritime border operation coordinated by INTERPOL.
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Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization publishes a new issue paper to support law enforcement decision-making with evidence-based research
Establishing a network requires years of dedication, trust, and a common purpose. For violent extremist and terrorist organizations another essential
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Steep rise in civilian casualties amid surge in Al-Shabaab attacks
A steep rise in civilian casualties in Somalia, due largely to attacks by the Al-Shabaab armed group, has exacerbated an
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Terrorism intensifying across Africa, exploiting instability and conflict
The growth of terrorism is a major threat to international peace and security, currently felt most keenly in Africa, the
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