East African Muslim Leaders discuss strategies to counter violent extremism
Daniel Arapmoi
Press TV, Kampala
Leaders from several East African countries have gathered in the Ugandan capital Kampala to discuss ways to counter terrorism in the region. The leaders have called on regional countries to try to prevent violent extremism by tackling emerging trends, such as the increased use of the internet and other technologies to incite terrorism. They also called for more cooperation with marginalized groups in a bid to find ways to end regional violence.
According to analysts, terrorists take advantage of conflicts, ethnic and religious tensions, weak governments, poverty, and lack of options for young people. The regional block also called on States to criminalize incitement of terrorism, strengthen international cooperation and border control, and promote understanding among the civilian population.
The meeting which brought together Government officials, representatives of civil society and international organizations was aimed at promoting mutual cooperation among all sectors towards the common purpose of preventing acts of terrorism and countering violent extremism. The crucial meeting comes as Somalia continues to battle with the Al-shabaab militants who have waged war on the Horn of African country.
East African Muslim leaders have recommended a comprehensive approach that gives equal weight to prevention of violent extremism in East Africa. They called for a dynamic civil society sector that can face the challenges that terrorism and violent extremism pose.
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