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Ya Biladi
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Agadir hosts fourth edition of Marrakech counter-terrorism platform
The fourth edition of the high-level meeting of Heads of Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies in Africa, known as the «Marrakech Platform», opened on Tuesday in Agadir. The event is co-chaired by the Kingdom of Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Held over two days, the meeting brings together around forty African intelligence and security services, along with some thirty delegations from the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and Asia attending as observers. Representatives from regional United Nations institutions are also taking part in the high-level discussions. Taking place in a security context marked by the persistence and evolution of terrorist threats across the continent, this year's meeting builds on the momentum of previous editions held in Marrakech (2022), Tangier (2023), and Fez (2024). The strong interest shown by both African countries and international partners underscores the Platform's growing importance. The Marrakech Platform has firmly established itself as a key forum for exchanging expertise, strengthening regional cooperation, and identifying capacity-building priorities in the fight against terrorism in Africa.
Maroc
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Agadir Hosts 4th High-Level Meeting of Heads of Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies in Africa
The 4th high-level meeting of heads of counter-terrorism and security agencies in Africa "Marrakech Platform" opened on Tuesday in Agadir, under the co-presidency of Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Some forty African intelligence and security services are taking part in the two-day event, along with some thirty delegations from the Middle East, Europe, America and Asia, as observers, in addition to representatives of United Nations regional institutions. This high-level meeting follows on from previous editions held in Marrakech (2022), Tangiers (2023) and Fez (2024), amid the persistence and mutation of terrorist threats on the continent. The interest shown in this edition of the "Marrakech Platform" by both African countries and international partners reaffirms its central role. The platform positions itself as an essential space for exchanging expertise, consolidating regional cooperation and identifying priorities for capacity-building in the fight against terrorism in Africa. MAP: 17 June 2025
Iraqi News
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Arab Parliament Speaker: Supporting and Protecting Victims of Terrorism Is a Top Priority
Baghdad – INA The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, affirmed today, Thursday, the Parliament's keenness to activate the role of the Arab Center for Combating Terrorism and Extremist Ideology, noting that supporting and protecting victims of terrorism is a top priority on the agenda of joint Arab action. In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Yamahi said, "Parliament appreciates the significant efforts made by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, particularly the efforts of the Office's program in the Qatari capital, Doha, through the coordination mechanism for parliamentary assemblies in the field of counter-terrorism, in all of whose meetings the Arab Parliament is keen to participate." He added that "the Arab Parliament is keen to activate the role of its Arab Center for Combating Terrorism and Extremist Ideology, through its engagement in numerous counterterrorism-related issues." He explained that "the issue of supporting and protecting victims of terrorism is a top priority in this field, stemming from the Arab Parliament's commitment to building the capacity of Arab parliamentarians in their dealings with victims of terrorism by providing them with the best existing practices that are compatible with the culture and specificities of Arab societies." He pointed out that "the Arab Center for Combating Terrorism and Extremist Ideology intends to prepare an Arab parliamentary guide to support and protect the rights of victims of terrorism. This guide will serve as a comprehensive reference for Arab parliaments, identifying best practices, legislative frameworks, and procedures necessary to support, protect, and compensate victims of terrorism." He explained that "the center intends to prepare this guide in cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Department of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States," calling on "the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to be a third partner in preparing this guide." For his part, Murad Tanjeev, Deputy Head of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Programme, explained that "the Arab Parliament is one of the most important and active partners of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, and is keen to participate in the meetings organized by the Office in this field on an ongoing basis," according to the statement. He affirmed the UN Office's welcome of the Arab Parliament's proposals to support and promote the rights of victims of terrorism, explaining that these are "one of the most important topics of interest to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, in addition to the issue of artificial intelligence and its relationship to terrorism, and protecting youth from extremist ideology." According to the statement, Murad provided a brief overview of the significant efforts undertaken by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism in a number of Arab countries through its training and capacity-building programs. Chris O'Donnell, Senior Official in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, also provided a brief overview of behavioral science, through which the Office aims not only to rehabilitate those returning from terrorism, but also to rehabilitate society to re-accept and reintegrate them. The statement concluded that "at the end of the meeting, the two sides agreed on the importance of signing a memorandum of joint cooperation as soon as possible and continuing communication and coordination regarding enhancing joint cooperation in areas that enhance the role of parliamentarians in countering terrorism."
