U.N. warns pandemic used to fuel extremism
A top counterrorism official advised the U.N. Security Council that terrorists are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to fuel violent extremism.
U.N. Counterterrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)
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U.N. experts warn Islamic State militants remain a global threat
The extremist group is reported to still have thousands of foreign terrorist fighters among its ranks in Iraq and Syria and an 'influence' and 'intent' to launch international attacks.