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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Counter-terrorism experts said Tuesday that Africa is now the world's terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa, though al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates remain widespread, persistent and active elsewhere around the globe.

Interpol, the international criminal police agency, also reported during a panel discussion at the U.N. that terrorism linked to extreme right-wing ideology increased an estimated 50-fold over the past decade, particularly in Europe, North America and parts of the Asia-Pacific.

The experts see other trends: Deteriorating global security is making the terrorism threat “more complex and decentralized.” Extremists are increasingly using sophisticated technology, and drones and artificial intelligence have opened new ways to plan and carry out attacks.

The United Nations this week is hosting its third high-level conference of heads of counter-terrorism agencies. Tuesday’s panel on assessing current and emerging terrorist trends and threats brought together experts from the U.N., Interpol, Russia, the United States and Qatar, and Google’s senior manager for strategic intelligence.

The overall theme for the week is addressing terrorism through reinvigorated international cooperation. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said during Monday’s opening session the key is to unite not only in foiling attacks but also critically to focus on preventing terrorism by tackling poverty, discrimination, poor infrastructure, gross human rights violations and other underlying drivers.

At Tuesday’s session, it was Africa that took the spotlight.

“Africa has emerged as the key battleground for terrorism, with a major increase in the number of active groups operating on the continent,” U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari said, noting that local political, economic and social “fractures,” porous borders and “identity-based mobilization” had fueled the emergence of al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS.

Several areas of the continent, from Burkina Faso and the Sahel and more broadly to Chad and Sudan, still face the consequences of the flow of weapons and foreign fighters from Libya, Khiari said.


My thoughts: Africa is a predominantly Christian continent though. We should be able to handle the Muslim minority. Did you guys read about the ISIS terrorist attack on children in Uganda? Horrible.

All terrorism in Africa is sponsored. If Terrorism is enshrined in Islam, the Muslims ruled the world, spanning 3continents for 700years, under them Jews thrived in silica and Spain, christians lived peacefully, infact places like Iraq and Iran are minority Muslims after hundred years of Muslim rule. There was not forced conversion or anything.

If Islam preaches terrorism 90% of their victims won't be Muslims.

If Islam preaches terrorism, capital of Islam is Saudi Arabia, on last 100years we should have at least seen one (1) terrorist attack there.

Don't be stupid by spreading nonsense news

They have conquered Yoruba land already

Truthday:
All terrorism in Africa is sponsored. If Terrorism is enshrined in Islam, the Muslims ruled the world, spanning 3continents for 700years, under them Jews thrived in silica and Spain, christians lived peacefully, infact places like Iraq and Iran are minority Muslims after hundred years of Muslim rule. There was not forced conversion or anything.

If Islam preaches terrorism 90% of their victims won't be Muslims.

If Islam preaches terrorism, capital of Islam is Saudi Arabia, on last 100years we should have at least seen one (1) terrorist attack there.

Don't be stupid by spreading nonsense news

Muslims are slaughtering people across Africa. Arab muslims and Asian Muslims have been sponsoring terrorism in Sub-Saharan Africa. Muslims have always persecuted Jews and Christians historically and currently which is why I stand with Israel and the West. I support anyone fighting against Islam and muslims. Muslims killing other Muslims, is like gang members killing gang members more of it should happen. Leave non-muslims and non-gang members alone. Wipe yourselves out. Saudia Arabia is an OG state sponsor of terrorism. They have their hands in global Islamic terrorism.

SpatialKing:
They have conquered Yoruba land already

I'm half Yoruba and embarassed. Maybe I should only identify with Igbo people now.

Only Southern Africa excluding Mozambique, Ghana, Ethiopia and Angola etc are free from Islamic terrorism.

DaChosenOne:


Muslims are slaughtering people across Africa. Arab muslims and Asian Muslims have been sponsoring terrorism in Sub-Saharan Africa. Muslims have always persecuted Jews and Christians historically and currently which is why I stand with Israel and the West. I support anyone fighting against Islam and muslims. Muslims killing other Muslims, is like gang members killing gang members more of it should happen. Leave non-muslims and non-gang members alone. Wipe yourselves out. Saudia Arabia is an OG state sponsor of terrorism. They have their hands in global Islamic terrorism.

if the 1.8 billion muslims are commanded to kill, there shouldnt be anyone on earth. all countries with terrorism are invaded countries, fighting their western invaders. anyway, you can choose to believe whatever you do, it changes NOTHING, NOT EVEN A PIN

Truthday:


if the 1.8 billion muslims are commanded to kill, there shouldnt be anyone on earth. all countries with terrorism are invaded countries, fighting their western invaders. anyway, you can choose to believe whatever you do, it changes NOTHING, NOT EVEN A PIN

There are more Christians on this earth than muslims. Hindus, Buddhists, Jews etc all of these groups fight back against Islamic terrorism. If they didn't the world would be entirely Muslim. 99% of terrorist attacks comitted globally are by muslims. Afghanistan, Somalia, Pakistan and Sudan are all terrorist states, if the West did not keep a foot on their necks, Islamic terrorism would be even worse. Al-Shabaab, The Taliban, Al Qaeda and ISIS would have expanded outwards even further. Nigeria is begging the West for help to fight Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri/Northern muslim terrorists. Muslims and Islam will continue to be defeated. This is true. Salute to Israel and salute to China, CAR, Angola, India and Slovakia.

DaChosenOne:


There are more Christians on this earth than muslims. Hindus, Buddhists, Jews etc all of these groups fight back against Islamic terrorism. If they didn't the world would be entirely Muslim. 99% of terrorist attacks comitted globally are by muslims. Afghanistan, Somalia, Pakistan and Sudan are all terrorist states, if the West did not keep a foot on their necks, Islamic terrorism would be even worse. Al-Shabaab, The Taliban, Al Qaeda and ISIS would have expanded outwards even further. Nigeria is begging the West for help to fight Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri/Northern muslim terrorists. Muslims and Islam will continue to be defeated. This is true. Salute to Israel and salute to China, CAR, Angola, India and Slovakia.

laughts... anyway, tell me just one terrorist attack in pakistan in last 10 years. i know in not chatting with someone who understand the middleeast or asia. nut all i can say is make more research. dont just hate mindlessly, seek to know the truth. islam has been over 1500 years ago. thats older than the oldest terrorist organisation, ALQAEDA. which was found when the USA Armed Afghans to fight solviet invaders.
and what does Angola, China and DRC has to do with THIS

you can choose to believe whatever you do, it changes NOTHING, NOT EVEN A PIN