Though ISIS has been weakened in Iraq and Syria, the threats of this terror group remain persistent in the region and worldwide, warned Wednesday in Washington Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, underlining the approach adopted by the North African Kingdom to combat and prevent radicalization & violent extremism. “This approach is based on a series of measures that have demonstrated their efficiency,” said the minister at the meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS convened Wednesday in Washington. Moroccan authorities also combat extremist discourses through audio-visual media, social networks & Internet and prevent the spread of violent extremism in prisons while ensuring the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners, added the minister. The success of this strategy, spearheaded by King Mohammed VI, Commander of the faithful, has been recognized worldwide, he stressed. During his visit to Washington, the Foreign Minister held side talks with Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and with other US officials, including Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2019 15:22 UTC