Communiqué of the 1266th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 19 March 2025, on Deradicalization as a Lever in the Fight Against Violent Extremism in Africa.

aupaps.meeting.chair	Amb. Mohammed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco to the AU
aupaps.meeting.country	Morocco
dc.contributor.author	Peace and Security Council
dc.date.accessioned	2025-04-08T08:14:59Z
dc.date.issued	2025-03-19
dc.description.abstract	The Council addressed deradicalization as a strategic tool in combating violent extremism in Africa. Expressing concern over rising terrorism and the threat from returning foreign terrorist fighters, the Council emphasized the need for holistic approaches targeting root causes, including youth vulnerability, governance gaps, and illicit arms. It called for stronger national, regional, and continental frameworks, the engagement of community leaders, improved counter-narratives, digital regulation, and collaboration among stakeholders. The Council also urged increased investment and coordination in preventive mechanisms.
dc.identifier.uri	https://papsrepository.africanunion.org/handle/123456789/2380
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	African Union Commission
dc.relation.ispartofseries	PSC/PR/COMM.; 1266
dc.subject	Counter-Terrorism
dc.subject	Terrorism and Violent Extremism
dc.subject	Deradicalization
dc.title	Communiqué of the 1266th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 19 March 2025, on Deradicalization as a Lever in the Fight Against Violent Extremism in Africa.
dc.type	Communiqué