April 24, 2014 Two Dutch suicide bombers have died in attacks in Iraq and Syria, home affairs minister Ronald Plasterk said on Wednesday at the publication of the AIVD’s annual report. The AIVD is the country’s General Intelligence and Security Service of the Netherlands. One man was involved in an attack on citizens in Iraq using a wired-up rucksack. The other … [Read more...] about AIVD Identifies Two Dutch Suicide Bombers
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Update: Dutch Politician Loses Key Aide After Anti-Moroccan Chant
April 23, 2014 Geert Wilders’ personal policy advisor and member of Zuid Holland provincial council has left the Freedom Party (PVV). Stephan Jansen, who has been active for the party since 2006, says in a letter to party workers that his departure is due to the anti-Moroccan statements made by Wilders during and after the local election campaign. ‘The recent … [Read more...] about Update: Dutch Politician Loses Key Aide After Anti-Moroccan Chant
Update: Continued Reaction to Anti-Moroccan Chant by Dutch Politician
April 3, 2014 The impact of right wing politician Geert Wilders’ anti-Moroccan chant before local elections in the Netherlands continues. The public prosecution has released a statement after receiving more than 5,000 formal complaints about the chant. According to the prosecution, decision to prosecute will not be influenced by the volume of complaints. “We look … [Read more...] about Update: Continued Reaction to Anti-Moroccan Chant by Dutch Politician
Increasing Surveillance of ‘Radicalisation’ and Travel to Syria for Muslims in the Netherlands
April 3, 2014 According to national newspaper AD, in the Netherlands some 5,000 individuals will be trained to recognize signs of ‘radicalisation’ among young Muslims. They will include teachers and police officers. AD bases its claims on confidential documents from the counter-terrorism body NCTV and security service AIVD. Additionally, surveillance of youth … [Read more...] about Increasing Surveillance of ‘Radicalisation’ and Travel to Syria for Muslims in the Netherlands
Retrial Begins for Woman Convicted of Terrorism Charges in the Netherlands
February 15, 2014 The case of Soumaya S – given a four year jail term in 2008 for terrorism, and about whose conviction there are now serious doubts – is now being heard in an Amsterdam court, according to the Telegraaf. The Supreme Court ordered a retrial of her case in 2011, following claims that justice ministry officials withheld crucial telephone recordings … [Read more...] about Retrial Begins for Woman Convicted of Terrorism Charges in the Netherlands