Security and Counterterrorism
Article calls attention to the significant role of radicalization networks in the USA in light of Zulfi Hoxha revelations
While the idea of “lone wolf” attacks frequently characterises discussion of terrorism in the USA, radicalisation networks, particularly those facilitated online, play a significant role in facilitating it.
Daech ‘soldier’ Emilie König arrested in Syria, seeks repatriation
Emilie König, a 33 year old Breton known as “the most wanted woman in France,” had been the target of American and international security forces for several years. She has been arrested in Syria by Kurdish forces and is currently being held at a refugee camp. König was the first women to be added to…
Le Drian: 500 French jihadists still in Iraq
As the Islamic State’s remaining territory is retaken, there are still nearly 500 French jihadists in Iraq, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian. “There remain around 500 [jihadists] who are there and who will be prisoners or who will likely flee,” he said. “Returning to France by themselves is extremely difficult.” Minister…
Four children of French jihadists to be repatriated
As the Iraqi military gains ground on ISIS, a delicate problem remains: the repatriation of children born to jihadists. Around 70 French jihadists have ben detained by Iraqi authorities in Baghdad. Among them, there are four Frenchmen and five widows that will not return to France. According to information obtained by Le Figaro there are…
Jerusalem: CFCM and RMF call for prayer and restraint
Following President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel there was a heightened risk of tension, or even clashes, between the “Jewish and Muslim communities” in France. The CFCM issued a statement calling for calm and addressing Muslim leaders: “During the Friday prayer, the French Council of the Muslim Faith encourages Muslims…