Muslim, Christian Youth Meet in Cairo to Discuss Combating Extremist Rhetoric
Cairo – Representatives from 15 Arab, European and African states will convene in Cairo this week to speak against extremist religious rhetoric and spread awareness among the youth on the dangers of extremism. The first gathering of Muslim and Christian youth will be held in the Egyptian capital on August 18-22 under the name of […]
70,000 terrorists held; 441 executed
Around seventy thousands terrorists have been arrested and four hundred and forty one executions took place ever since the launching of National Action Plan (NAP) to counter terrorism. National Coordinator National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) Ihsan Ghani said this while giving to briefing media-persons about progress of NAP here on Monday. He elaborated on twenty points […]
‘National dialogue needed to counter extremism’
A study by Pakistan Institute of Policy Studies (PIPS) on Tuesday suggested that to counter violent extremism a nation-wide dialogue forum should be established that would include religious scholars with diverse thoughts to discuss critical issues. “The prevailing narrative is too narrow, helping not only religious extremists but militants as well to derive their strength […]
US Congressman lauds Hasina’s courageous fight against terrorism
US Congressman Charles W Boustany has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her tremendously courageous steps to combat violent extremism. The Congressman made the appreciation when Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Mohammad Ziauddin met with him in Washington, DC on Friday. The envoy briefed Boustany about the strong measures taken by Prime Minister Sheikh […]
THE AMERICAN MUSLIM MARCH ON WASHINGTON: Liberty, Justice, Peace
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DHS announces $10 million in grants to stop homegrown radicalization
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced $10 million Wednesday in federal grants available to local governments, colleges and nonprofit organizations that run programs designed to keep people from becoming radicalized. The Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program, the first federal assistance program aimed specifically at stopping radicalization, is meant to encourage groups working to undercut the […]