Inter-departmental counter terrorism unit articles
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Home Office considered antisemitism campaigner for counter-extremism unit
Gideon Falter was in running to be adviser but government’s antisemitism tsar warned against appointmentWho are CAA, the group headed by campaigner in Met police antisemitism row?The Home Office considered appointing campaigner against antisemitism Gideon Falter as an adviser to its counter extremism unit but was warned against the appointment by the government’s antisemitism tsar.The Guardian understands there were strong objections to Falter being offered the part-time civil service role...
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Africa Must Address Poverty, Social Injustice To Counter Terrorism – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. He also said African leaders must take a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, not only through might, but by addressing the root causes of the […]
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Suspected firearm found at graveyard by terrorism investigation unit in Derry search operation
Police confirmed on Wednesday evening that during a search in the Rushall Road area, the suspected firearm was located in the vicinity of a graveyard. A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said on Wednesday: “Enquiries continue, and the suspected firearm will now be the subject of forensic testing.” Speaking after the public safety operation, TIU Detective Inspector Walls meanwhile said: “We are keeping an open mind in relation to the ownership of this find, and we appeal to...