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2015-05-29
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2015-05-29
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  1. “For our part, the Government of Nigeria has established a presidential initiative for the north- east within the framework of our soft approach to countering violent extremism. The initiative seeks to promote the sustained socioeconomic transformation of north-eastern Nigeria into a region of safety, security and prosperity. In so doing, the Government aims to address the root causes of radicalism. The problem of foreign terrorist fighters requires the international community to work together in the search for sustainable solutions. Nigeria stands ready to engage with all Member States, relevant international organizations and other stakeholders to deal with this major threat to international peace and security.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  2. “We believe that no effort should be spared, including the use of applicable international instruments at the disposal of regional and subregional groupings, to keep domestic malcontent local in order to shrink the operating space for all external parties, including foreign terrorist fighters. Member States should earnestly address local socioeconomic grievances through formulating policies that ensure broad-based transformation through job creation without discrimination, the equalization of opportunities and expansion of access to social services. Respect for human rights, strong accountability and institutions, an equitable delivery of services and political inclusion are also essential in fostering harmony and giving a sense of belonging to all members of society.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  3. “My delegation notes with satisfaction the efforts by the United Nations counter-terrorism entities, in particular the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), to contain the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters. We also note the challenges they face, as reflected in the CTED report on the implementation of resolution 2178 (2014) by a State affected by foreign terrorist fighters. We see the need to shrink the operating space of foreign terrorist fighters rather than just deter and disrupt their movements across borders. Foreign terrorist fighters can only function if a theatre of operation exists. Likewise, terrorists can only incite, recruit and lure would-be fighters if there is a war to be fought.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  4. “The change has led not only to a shift in strategy in terms of copying foreign terrorist fighters' model of terror, but also to a change in terms of ideology, recruitment and propaganda methods. Recourse to mass executions and public beheadings were also embraced by the group as a terror tactic. Growing radicalism in sub-Saharan Africa is aggravating local conflicts. Terrorist groups are capitalizing on ethnic tension and violence in the Sahel and North Africa to advance recruitment campaigns and expansion, especially within the Touareg communities in the Sahel. That calls for greater vigilance on the part of the international community in general and African States in particular.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  5. “The increase in violence and extremism in the area of operations of foreign terrorist fighters has emboldened African insurgent groups to pledge allegiance to the Islamic State in Iraq and Sham (ISIS) and other terrorist groups. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to ISIS in March 2015. That development coincided with the defeat of Boko Haram in key towns in north-eastern Nigeria. The Nigerian Government views that move by Boko Haram as a sign of weakening operational capability. It amounts to an indirect invitation for foreign terrorist fighters aligned with ISIS to join Boko Haram. Whatever the reason for the declaration of allegiance, one thing remains certain - Boko Haram has signalled its intention to be part of a global jihad while it continues to pursue its locally driven agenda.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  6. “The Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1526 (2004) contends that there are currently 25,000 foreign terrorist fighters from more than half of the countries of the world. The demographics of this phenomenon show that a large number of foreign terrorist fighters are from comfortable middle-class homes. Many are university students or graduates, and a significant number are women. Foreign terrorists are lured through the internet and social media by other foreign fighters as well as specialized recruitment centres outside Iraq and Syria. While much of the world's attention is focused on the Middle East, it should be noted that Africa has not been spared the effect of the foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source

  7. “My delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for organizing this important briefing. We also thank the briefers - the Secretary-General, the Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, the Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Secretary General of INTERPOL - for their briefings. The adoption of resolution 2178 (2014) last September was a clear demonstration of the Security Council's determination to address the problem of foreign terrorist fighters. The resolution obliges States to deter and disrupt the movements that will bring terrorists to theatres of conflict.”

    2015-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7453 (2015) · source