Interior PS Raymond Omollo speaks during the launch of the ‘Brace for Peace’ programme on November 13, 2024. The threat of violent extremism has increased over the last decade, with IGAD's Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE)'s Deputy Director Mohamed Houmed noting that it has continued to undermine development efforts, threaten homeland security, and destabilise communities. "Children, women, people living with disabilities, and internally displaced individuals have borne the brunt of violent extremism in the Horn of Africa. Therefore, this project is timely as it will address the factors causing violent extremism in the Horn of Africa,” said Songi. South Sudan's Under-Secretary in the Ministry of Peacebuilding Pia Phillip Michael said while the nation is yet to suffer cases of violent extremism, it is grappling with the challenge of climate-induced insecurity and communal conflict.

Source: Daily Nation November 13, 2024 19:14 UTC