Radicalisation Still Rampant, Says Homeland Security Minister

Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan stated that radicalisation remains rampant, with individuals seeking to join foreign conflicts. He briefed on the repatriation of five Maldivian families from Syria, including 21 people, as part of over 90 who wish to return. The families were transferred to a rehabilitation centre in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll. A family repatriated in early 2022 has been successfully reintegrated. The Maldives has the second-highest per capita rate of ISIS fighters. The government has amended the Anti-Terrorism Act and Penal Code to counter terrorism. The minister urged the public to report radical behaviour.

Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan stated that radicalisation remains rampant, with individuals seeking to join foreign conflicts. He briefed on the repatriation of five Maldivian families from Syria, including 21 people, as part of over 90 who wish to return. The families were transferred to a rehabilitation centre in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll. A family repatriated in early 2022 has been successfully reintegrated. The Maldives has the second-highest per capita rate of ISIS fighters. The government has amended the Anti-Terrorism Act and Penal Code to counter terrorism. The minister urged the public to report radical behaviour.

Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan stated that radicalisation remains rampant, with individuals seeking to join foreign conflicts. He briefed on the repatriation of five Maldivian families from Syria, including 21 people, as part of over 90 who wish to return. The families were transferred to a rehabilitation centre in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll. A family repatriated in early 2022 has been successfully reintegrated. The Maldives has the second-highest per capita rate of ISIS fighters. The government has amended the Anti-Terrorism Act and Penal Code to counter terrorism. The minister urged the public to report radical behaviour.

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