A total of 512 people are currently serving time for terrorism offences in France and a further 1,139 prisoners have been flagged up as being radicalised. To prevent extremism spreading further, Philippe said he would create 1,500 places in separate prison wings “especially for radicalised inmates”. He also announced plans for three new centres that will attempt to reintegrate radicals referred by French courts, including militants returning from fallen IS strongholds in the Middle East. Clashes as Islamic State-linked gunmen seek new Philippine base: militaryOther measures announced by Philippe include:Investments in psychological care for returning children of militants. Tighter controls on private Islamic schools which have grown rapidly in number in recent years.

Source: The Express Tribune February 23, 2018 15:56 UTC