The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) has issued a report entitled “The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on terrorism, counter-terrorism and countering extremism”, thus concluding its series of analysis of the issue.The long-term potential impacts of the epidemic, as well as key regional and thematic situations, are informed by the ongoing CTED discussion with Member States (including within the framework of the mixed-visit assessment currently on behalf of the Anti-Terrorism Committee).
The June 2021 report also revealed survey data collected from 49 CTED partners from across the United Nations, civil society, academia, and the private sector. More than two-thirds of respondents said COVID-19 had made the fight against terrorism and CVE even more challenging. The epidemic has exacerbated many of the existing problems and challenges that shape the nature of the terrorist threat. Terrorists and violent extremists seek to exploit the epidemic-related social ills, including their efforts to recruit, strengthen, and organize through visible channels. When epidemics related to the epidemic suppress arbitrary and temporarily the threat of terrorism, its relaxation may lead to an increase in terrorist violence.
However, there is limited data on the long-term effects of human employment and transformation efforts, and further research is needed to understand any link between epidemic-related effects and the increase in terrorist violence. Social constraints, including the closure of public spaces, have made it difficult for civil society organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders in the fight against violence (CVE) to implement systematic interventions (including gender-based interventions) in vulnerable communities. violence. The economic downturn has exacerbated existing grievances, increased humanitarian needs, and at the same time led to a decline in Government’s confidence. Some Provinces have used epidemic-related restrictions to curb opposition and increase emergency procedures, thereby raising legal human rights concerns.
The epidemic not only exposed social inequalities and structural challenges but also provided an opportunity for those inequalities and challenges to be exploited by terrorists and their allies. The report concludes that the anti-terrorist society should seek to address the threats of terrorism and violent violence in the post-epidemic world based on principles of co-operation, shared responsibility, and the development of many nations. Therefore, existing policies and measures need to be changed to ensure adequate response to emerging challenges. CTED will continue to evaluate and analyze the impact of COVID-19 on terrorist threats, counter-terrorism responses, and other emerging issues and challenges, through consultation and consultation with partners.
The global COVID-19 epidemic has posed a serious threat to the safety, health, and well-being of communities around the world. In the wake of the crisis, UN Secretary-General AntónioGuterres recently called for an end to the world war and urged countries to focus on fighting the epidemic. At the same time, violent extremists view the global epidemic as an opportunity to expand. While COVID-19 and a number of government initiatives around the world have contributed to the repression of violent groups and terrorist groups, the new “normal” effects created by the disaster can also play into the hands of violent groups and terrorist groups. At UNITAR, we looked at facts and statistics and found important trends and possible answers, which can be found in the publication below.
