108479-001-Annual Event Report
The main topics of the conference (2019) during the two days were: inclusion of Tunisian youth and its impact on preventing and mitigating Violent Extremism, and; the dilemma of the returning Tunisian Foreign Fighters. Findings are from the first phase of the research. Historically, religion has influenced traditions and social norms. However, societal conservatism has substituted religion. According to the research participants, community influence along with traditions and social norms are the basis of conservatism. Civic Engagement can provide a sense of belonging to a community of youth and help them maintain personal and professional skills.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ben Salah, Nizar
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Tackling youth radicalization through inclusion in post-revolutionary Tunisia : the research literature review
Tunisia’s history of violent extremism is intertwined with relative deprivation in terms of the sense of injustice arising from not attaining the quality of life expected. Tunisian radicalized youth tend to be between the ages of 24 and 37 and come from tight communities, often where economic gains since the revolution had not been felt. The report provides in-depth background to Tunisia and the Middle East in relation to extremist groups, and political, religious and social ideologies. Friends, family, and easy access to violent extremist groups act as enabling factors in youth joining extremist groups. Preventing recruitment is the objective of the paper.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ben Salah, Nizar, Gillah, Roland, Barakati, Nabil
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Preservation of human rights is integral to combating violent extremism
Tunisia has been threatened by the rise of radicalization and violent extremism since 2011. Throughout the post-revolutionary phase, horrendous attacks have targeted its political, social and economic security, which have led the Tunisian authorities to draft new anti-terrorism and money laundering laws and to adopt new procedures to counter extremism. The article reviews actions taken, and argues that freedom of the press is fundamental for maintaining and preserving democracy. State behavior must be based on a security consensus that not only protects the safety of people but also preserves their human rights.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Imen Alnighaoui
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Tackling youth inclusion and its link to radicalization through inclusion in post-revolutionary Tunisia
The article reports on the Maghreb Economic Forum (MEF) research “Tackling Youth Radicalization through Inclusion.” Civic Engagement is providing a sense of belonging to youth and helping them maintain personal and professional skills. “Belonging” or the feeling of inclusion represents the foundation of youth resilience to psychological and societal tensions and vulnerabilities. According to the study subjects of MEF research, the most significant driver of youth radicalization is injustice and loss of hope, defined as the contrast between high expectations of people after the Arab spring, in conjunction with unresponsive state institutions.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ben Salah, Nizar
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Policy brief - the acceptance of Tunisian returnees from a social point of view
Because Tunisians constitute one of the largest contingents of Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF) in Iraq, Syria, and Libya, Tunisia expects an influx of returning FTFs. Moreover, due to Article 25 of Tunisia’s Constitution, returnees cannot be denied re-entrance. Security approaches are based around counter-terrorism law (2015) where returnees are viewed as an immediate threat to public safety. This policy brief suggests ways in which they can be successfully re-integrated. The Addressing Violent Extremism (AVE) approach stipulates that programs must be contextualized to regional and local conditions; community-oriented; modified by evaluative data; and guided by a national strategy.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Leon, Harisson
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Op-ed the justice system's approach towards convicted violent extremists in Tunisia
After the extremist attacks in 2014 and 2015, Tunisia established a national strategy to counter terrorism that proved to be successful primarily on the level of security. On a practical level, the Ministry of Justice and the prison and rehabilitation institutions face major challenges and dangers. The article covers approaches to mitigate the risks of recruitment of inmates. Moreover, there is the danger of being a target of terrorist attacks toward the establishment itself or toward its officers. The writer argues that the Tunisian penal code and anti-terrorism law must ease pressure on prison capacities and put less people in cells.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ltifi, Wathek
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Op-ed : alternative messaging towards violent extremism in Tunisia
The old regime in Tunisia provided false narratives of exaggerated prosperity and progress. Extremist groups provided and continue to provide a violence-inciting narrative that fills the void of a history of religious frustration and illiteracy. This paper asserts that Tunisia needs an alternative narrative, one that acknowledges the country’s fragile position but can inspire Tunisians to return to the country and work towards shared prosperity and justice. A government-led platform has been in the works since 2016 under the supervision of the ministry in charge of relations with constitutional bodies, civil society and human rights. The platform aims to prevent violent extremist behavior through a grassroots approach.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Amouri, Chourouk
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Policy brief : the legal and judicial framework of preventing youth radicalization (ar)
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Wesleti, Omar
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Langage : Arabic
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Policy brief : the legal and judicial framework of preventing youth radicalization (en)
This policy brief discusses the post-revolutionary Tunisian context and its association with violent extremism. As well, it examines the new Tunisian Constitution and anti-terrorism laws, and focuses on the importance of reforming the legal and judicial system in order to guarantee and protect human rights for all people. The establishment of comprehensive and fair judicial and legal systems will help protect young people from recruitment to radical terrorist organizations and strengthen efforts to reintegrate radicalized youth back into society. Youth engagement is at the core of any strategies to counter and prevent violent extremism and organized crime.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Wesleti, Omar
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108479-001 - Countering Youth Radicalization in Tunisia through Inclusion - General Background Note
The author observes convergent trends of increasing violent extremism alongside reinforced democratization since the fall of Zine al- Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. The number of Tunisians joining radical groups within Tunisia or in foreign groups raises concerns. Existing scholarship suggests that violent extremism should decline while the country moves further toward a more consolidated democracy. This background note addresses these issues, their context and history, and how youth engagement can be fostered.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Rafaa Chehoudi, Nizar Ben Salah, Roland Gillah, Imen AlNighaoui
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108479-001- General background note : tackling youth radicalization through inclusion in post-revolutionary Tunisia
This background note addresses issues of youth radicalization in Tunisia, context, and history. It discusses convergent trends of increasing violent extremism with democratization, as well as effects of extremism/terrorism on the economy. The number of Tunisians joining radical groups either in Tunisia or in foreign groups raises concerns. The paper traces acts of terrorism and violence in the country’s recent history, with a multi-pronged response by the Tunisian government based on four pillars: prevention, protection, prosecution and response to attacks.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ben Salah, Nizar
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108479-001 - countering youth radicalization in Tunisia through inclusion - brochure project
The study brochure provides a brief outline of the project. It aims to establish the centrality of inclusion within deradicalization and prevention programs that could respond to violent extremism in the context of post-revolutionary Tunisia.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ben Salah, Nizar
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Langage : Anglais
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