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BNPT to Form Counter-Radicalization Task Force for Terrorism Prevention

By Admin 1 Jumat, 24 Januari 2025 Pengunjung (119) 1 Mins Read
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Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) announced plans to establish a Counter-Radicalization Task Force to strengthen measures against terrorism.

BNPT Chief Commissioner General Eddy Hartono said on Thursday (23/1/2025) that  the initiative follows mandates from Law No. 5 of 2018, Government Regulation No. 77 of 2019, and BNPT Regulation No. 2 of 2023, which require a planned, integrated, systematic, and sustainable approach to counter-radicalization.

"Counter-radicalization must be conducted with clear coordination and continuity," he said, as quoted by antaranews.com.

The task force will involve ministries and related agencies, creating a collaborative platform to align programs, activities, and objectives for effective implementation. 

Counter-radicalization focuses on individuals or groups at risk of adopting radical ideologies. The goal is to prevent the spread of extremism by promoting nationalism and non-violence.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)

 

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