GENEVA / VIOLENT TERRORISM
05-Apr-2016
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Ahead of a two-day conference on counter-terrorism, the UN and Swiss counter-terrorism experts warned that new strategies were needed to engage with those at risk of being radicalized by ISIS and other terrorist groups. UNTV CH
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STORY: GENEVA / VIOLENT EXTREMISM
TRT: 2:58
SOURCE: UNTV CH
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LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 5 APRIL 2016 GENEVA / FILE
TRT: 2:58
SOURCE: UNTV CH
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 5 APRIL 2016 GENEVA / FILE
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1. Aerial shot, Palais des Nations
5 APRIL 2016 GENEVA
2. Wide shot, Press briefing room
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“There is an all unprecedented attention to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, even in this continent in Europe, we have seen recently the attacks in Belgium and elsewhere. And so this is a clear and present concern, you may say a clear and present danger, and the need for international cooperation has never been more than now.”
4. Wide shot, briefing room
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“The purpose of this Geneva conference is to bring international convergence. We need, not only is the SG plan of action a call to action, it’s a call to unity. We need to demonstrate to terrorist and violent extremists around the world that the world is united, not just united rhetorically but it is united behind the plan of action the SG has put forward, it has put forward 70 very concrete recommendations.”
6. Close up, journalist’s cellphone
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“We have even young children who have been recruited and blowing themselves up. And linked with youth is what I call a new molotov cocktail. This is the new molotov cocktail that terrorists are using to radicalise, recruit, mobilise, young people in particular who go and commit shock and awe human rights and terrorist offences. And therefore we have to mobilise both youth and social media, as two exemple of this plan of action in a positive way. Because we should never forget that the majority of youth are positive assets of their communities.”
8. Wide shot, table with journalists
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“There is no question that we need of course a security response, a law enforcement response, to the great threat posed by Da’esh and Boko Haram and Isis and other groups, but the SG believes and working with our partners here in Switzerland, and other member states of the UN, that we must also look at the prevention of the spread of violent extremism and terrorism.”
10. Med shot, speakers at podium
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Stephan Husy, Ambassador-at-Large ,Counter-Terrorism of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland:
“It’s clear that this should be avoided, the stigmatisation of communities and of population has to be absolutely avoided because this is one of the drivers there. You know we have to break this kind of vicious circle because I think that’s one of the findings over the last ten or fifteen years that maybe more terrorist have been generated that removed.”
12. Med shot, journalists
13. Med shot, journalist
1. Aerial shot, Palais des Nations
5 APRIL 2016 GENEVA
2. Wide shot, Press briefing room
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“There is an all unprecedented attention to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, even in this continent in Europe, we have seen recently the attacks in Belgium and elsewhere. And so this is a clear and present concern, you may say a clear and present danger, and the need for international cooperation has never been more than now.”
4. Wide shot, briefing room
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“The purpose of this Geneva conference is to bring international convergence. We need, not only is the SG plan of action a call to action, it’s a call to unity. We need to demonstrate to terrorist and violent extremists around the world that the world is united, not just united rhetorically but it is united behind the plan of action the SG has put forward, it has put forward 70 very concrete recommendations.”
6. Close up, journalist’s cellphone
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“We have even young children who have been recruited and blowing themselves up. And linked with youth is what I call a new molotov cocktail. This is the new molotov cocktail that terrorists are using to radicalise, recruit, mobilise, young people in particular who go and commit shock and awe human rights and terrorist offences. And therefore we have to mobilise both youth and social media, as two exemple of this plan of action in a positive way. Because we should never forget that the majority of youth are positive assets of their communities.”
8. Wide shot, table with journalists
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehanghir Khan, Director, UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT):
“There is no question that we need of course a security response, a law enforcement response, to the great threat posed by Da’esh and Boko Haram and Isis and other groups, but the SG believes and working with our partners here in Switzerland, and other member states of the UN, that we must also look at the prevention of the spread of violent extremism and terrorism.”
10. Med shot, speakers at podium
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Stephan Husy, Ambassador-at-Large ,Counter-Terrorism of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland:
“It’s clear that this should be avoided, the stigmatisation of communities and of population has to be absolutely avoided because this is one of the drivers there. You know we have to break this kind of vicious circle because I think that’s one of the findings over the last ten or fifteen years that maybe more terrorist have been generated that removed.”
12. Med shot, journalists
13. Med shot, journalist
STORYLINE
Ahead of a two-day conference on counter-terrorism in Geneva, the United Nations’ and Swiss counter-terrorism experts warned that new strategies were needed to engage with those at risk of being radicalised by ISIS and other terrorist groups.
Counter-terrorism efforts have for too long focused primarily on military and security measures, UN and international experts say, without adequately addressing measures that would help prevent the spread of violent extremism.
Urgent measures are needed to put in place effective national action plans on preventing violent extremism, building on practical recommendations made by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the General Assembly in February, they told reporters in Geneva.
Speaking to the media in Geneva on Tuesday (5 Apr), in advance of a two-day conference at the UN in the Swiss city, Jehanghir Khan, Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), and Stephan Husy, Ambassador-at-Large for the Counter-Terrorism of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, warned that new strategies were needed to engage with those at risk of being radicalised by groups such as Da'esh (ISIS), Boko Haram, and Al Qaeda, amongst others.
According to Jehanghir Khan "there is an all unprecedented attention to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, even in this continent in Europe, we have seen recently the attacks in Belgium and elsewhere. And so this is a clear and present concern, you may say a clear and present danger, and the need for international cooperation has never been more than now."
Khan said "Not only is the Secretary-General's plan of action a call to action, it’s a call to unity. We need to demonstrate to terrorist and violent extremists around the world that the world is united, not just united rhetorically, but it is united behind the plan of action the Secretary-General has put forward, he has put forward 70 very concrete recommendations."
With the spread of foreign terrorist fighters around the globe, preventing children and young people from falling victim to the radicalisation tactics of extremist groups will be especially important, Khan said. "We have even young children who have been recruited and blowing themselves up," he said. " And linked with youth is what I call a new molotov cocktail," Mr. Khan added, brandishing a smart phone. "This is the new molotov cocktail that terrorists are using to radicalise, recruit, mobilise, young people in particular who go and commit shock and awe human rights and terrorist offences. And therefore we have to mobilise both youth and social media, as two examples of this plan of action in a positive way. Because we should never forget that the majority of youth are positive assets of their communities."
Stephan Husy, Ambassador-at-Large for the Counter-Terrorism of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, said that it was especially appropriate for Geneva to host this conference, given the city's focus on human rights work and inclusion of civil society -- both important aspects of effective preventive strategies. One important element underlined by Husy is the importance of combating discrimination and exclusion.
He said "It is clear that this should be avoided, the stigmatisation of communities and of population has to be absolutely avoided because this is one of the drivers there.”
Switzerland is co-hosting the "Geneva Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism - The Way Forward", which will take place on 7 and 8 April at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
The Swiss are expected to launch their new foreign policy national action plan on preventing violent extremism on 8 April, when Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter will attend the conference, together with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Counter-terrorism efforts have for too long focused primarily on military and security measures, UN and international experts say, without adequately addressing measures that would help prevent the spread of violent extremism.
Urgent measures are needed to put in place effective national action plans on preventing violent extremism, building on practical recommendations made by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the General Assembly in February, they told reporters in Geneva.
Speaking to the media in Geneva on Tuesday (5 Apr), in advance of a two-day conference at the UN in the Swiss city, Jehanghir Khan, Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Platform (CTITF) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), and Stephan Husy, Ambassador-at-Large for the Counter-Terrorism of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, warned that new strategies were needed to engage with those at risk of being radicalised by groups such as Da'esh (ISIS), Boko Haram, and Al Qaeda, amongst others.
According to Jehanghir Khan "there is an all unprecedented attention to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, even in this continent in Europe, we have seen recently the attacks in Belgium and elsewhere. And so this is a clear and present concern, you may say a clear and present danger, and the need for international cooperation has never been more than now."
Khan said "Not only is the Secretary-General's plan of action a call to action, it’s a call to unity. We need to demonstrate to terrorist and violent extremists around the world that the world is united, not just united rhetorically, but it is united behind the plan of action the Secretary-General has put forward, he has put forward 70 very concrete recommendations."
With the spread of foreign terrorist fighters around the globe, preventing children and young people from falling victim to the radicalisation tactics of extremist groups will be especially important, Khan said. "We have even young children who have been recruited and blowing themselves up," he said. " And linked with youth is what I call a new molotov cocktail," Mr. Khan added, brandishing a smart phone. "This is the new molotov cocktail that terrorists are using to radicalise, recruit, mobilise, young people in particular who go and commit shock and awe human rights and terrorist offences. And therefore we have to mobilise both youth and social media, as two examples of this plan of action in a positive way. Because we should never forget that the majority of youth are positive assets of their communities."
Stephan Husy, Ambassador-at-Large for the Counter-Terrorism of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, said that it was especially appropriate for Geneva to host this conference, given the city's focus on human rights work and inclusion of civil society -- both important aspects of effective preventive strategies. One important element underlined by Husy is the importance of combating discrimination and exclusion.
He said "It is clear that this should be avoided, the stigmatisation of communities and of population has to be absolutely avoided because this is one of the drivers there.”
Switzerland is co-hosting the "Geneva Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism - The Way Forward", which will take place on 7 and 8 April at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
The Swiss are expected to launch their new foreign policy national action plan on preventing violent extremism on 8 April, when Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter will attend the conference, together with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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