Nairobi is hosting a global forum to diminish terrorist recruitment and increase countries civilian capabilities in dealing with threats. The four-day Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) 23rd Coordinating Committee will start on Monday, according to National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) director Rosalind Nyawira. The forum seeks to promote strategic, long-term approach to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremist ideologies that underpin it. On Friday, Nyawira said the GCTF has for over a decade led global efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism. The meeting will also include the EU-led GCTF Oversight and Accountability for Counterterrorism Operations Initiative Transregional Group Meeting.

Source: The Star February 25, 2024 18:41 UTC