Monday, July 27, 2015

There are over 25,000 foreign fighters in terrorist organizations – Vanguardia.com.mx

City Mexico.- executive director of the CTC of the Security Council of the United Nations, Jean-Paul Laborde, estimated that currently exist in the world “between 25 and 30 thousand foreign fighters in the ranks of terrorist organizations “and said that” this is a global phenomenon, not limited to Europe. “

The figures are based on a compilation of studies from different institutions and organizations of various countries and that spew fighters “come from many countries, not just a few,” said Laborde.

This information is disclosed in the context of the extraordinary meeting that will bring together more than 200 experts in the issue and government representatives from more than 70 countries, an event that will take place in Spain.

Laborde said it is important to make the appointment in that country “by the experience of involving society in the fight against terrorism, because it has suffered a lot, and combating the phenomenon of combatants requires the involvement of society “.

Turkey against the Islamic State

In Turkey aircraft fighter attacked targets of the Islamic State in Syria in the early hours of today, this action comes after Turkey announced that it would take “all necessary measures” to protect themselves from Islamist attacks and Kurds.

Currently Turkey faces growing insecurity along the border of 900 kilometers with Syria. Yesterday, in this same area, there was an exchange of fire between the Turkish army and the Islamic State, an action that left a militant and a soldier killed.

Terrorism is a global phenomenon, it is essential to know the reason why these men and women are attracted to this lifestyle. These reasons probably having to do with the context in which they live and the lack of support to achieve full, comprehensive and healthy development. It must attack the problem but so as not to generate more conflicts as violence, can not be the perfect way to eradicate a disease that affects the whole world.

By Maria Navarro.


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