Publication:

Press Statement of the 592nd Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union Held on 19 April 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 592nd meeting, held on 19 April 2016, in Addis Ababa, dedicated an open session to the theme: the decisive role of de-radicalization policies in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism in Africa. Council listened to a statement delivered by Ambassador Smail Chergui, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, as well as statements from AU Members, international partners, specialized institutions and civil society organizations.