The fear of taking back extremists is understandable as that could bring imminent danger right to their doorstep. Some are expected to have remained committed to violent jihad and will soon find a way to continue the fight, it said. Cayetano made a timely call for stronger international efforts against terrorism as he announced it would be among the issues discussed in the Asean summit and related meetings between November 10 and 14. Finding the wisdom to craft that policy on what to do with the returning terrorist remnants and their families is of utmost importance for the Asean leaders to seek during this summit. Otherwise, an unclear policy could hang like Damocles’ sword over our heads ready to fall on us at our most unguarded moment.

Source: Manila Times November 04, 2017 16:30 UTC