Rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters and violent extremist offenders
A Discussion of good practices and lessons learned
Within the framework of the High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism A
Foreign Terrorist Fighters, Challenges and Lessons Learned
International expert meeting in Rome, 11-12 December 2014
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in partnership with the Global
Background
In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq. Although accurate and reliable data on FTFs are difficult to obtain, estimates suggest that more than 40.000 individuals have travelled from more than 100 countries in the world to join this conflict.
The increased number of returning FTFs, along with the increased frequency of terrorist acts worldwide, represents a challenge for international and national security.
Rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters and violent extremist offenders
A Discussion of good practices and lessons learned
Within the framework of the High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies convened by the UN Secretary-General at the UN HQs on 28-29 June 2018, a Side-event on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Violent Extremist Offenders was held at the United States Permanent Mission on 28 June.
Foreign Terrorist Fighters, Challenges and Lessons Learned
International expert meeting in Rome, 11-12 December 2014
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in partnership with the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) organized an international expert workshop entitled “Reintegrating Returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters, Challenges and Lessons Learned”.
Rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters and violent extremist offenders A Discussion of good practices and lessons learned Within the framework of the High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism A
Foreign Terrorist Fighters, Challenges and Lessons Learned International expert meeting in Rome, 11-12 December 2014 The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in partnership with the Global
Background In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.