Southeast Asia & the Pacific Counter-Terrorism News Bulletin (No. 03-2021 - corrigendum)
24 March 2021
This news bulletin is internally shared with colleagues in partner organisations of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (UNODC/ROSEAP). All the news and articles herein are selected and compiled from publicly available sources, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of UNODC/ROSEAP. Please do not hesitate to send us recommendations on how to improve our service. Likewise, please let us know should you wish to suggest names to be on, or be removed from, the distribution list.
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International & Regional News Stories
Thousands of Foreigners Unlawfully Held in NE Syria: Countries should bring Citizens Home; Ensure Due Process for ISIS Suspects
Human Rights Watch, 23 March 2021
Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses (CTTA) – Volume 13 Issue 02 [The Changing Face of Terrorism amid Evolving Tactics and Emerging Trends]
RSIS ICPVTR, 23 March 2021
The Maldives – An Unlikely ISIS Haven
Global Risk Insights, 22 March 2021
‘Caliphate’ or not, ISIS expands its reach
Manila Standard / AFP, 20 March 2021
Sri Lanka’s “de-radicalisation” regulations draw strong criticism from HRW, ICJ
19 Mar 2021
Boosting regional cooperation and training in maritime law enforcement
ASPI The Strategist, 22 March 2021
What We Can Learn from Global Policy About Preventing Domestic Extremism?
Just Security, 2 March 2021
Weaponized Drones: The Next Terrorist Modus Operandi in Southeast Asia?
The Diplomat, 12 March 2021
New crime-fighting network [SEAJust] to help ASEAN tackle cross-border cases [SEAJust is coordinated by UNODC]
Nikkei Asia, 12 March 2021
More Governments Disrupt Internet for Political Control
Voice of America, 10 March 2021
How Can Member States Improve the UN’s Global Counterterrorism Strategy?
Just Security, 9 March 2021
Kyoto Crime Congress opens with declaration to tackle growing crime threats, promote inclusive COVID-19 recovery
UN News, 7 March 2021
Pope visits Iraqi Christians who suffered under IS
Free Malaysia Today, 7 March 2021
UN Expert Calls On States To End Counter-terrorism Policies And Practices That Harm Women, Girls And Family
Scoop, 5 March 2021
UN expert warns counter-terror policies led to 'further stigmatisation' of Muslims
Middle East Eye, 5 March 2021
Asian Military Spending: A Sign of Worsening Security Environment
The Diplomat, 4 March 2021
COVID-19 and Terrorism in the West: Has Radicalization Really Gone Viral?
Just Security, 4 March 2021
New Technologies Can Help Southeast Asia Fight Illegal Activity at Sea, Report Says
Radio Free Asia, 2 March 2021
Southeast Asia needs strong cryptocurrency laws to address fraud, terror financing
ASEAN Today, 23 February 2021
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Indonesia
Philippine troops rescue Indonesian hostages and kill Abu Sayyaf leader
CNN / Reuters, 23 March 2021
BNPT Looks into Possibility of Labeling Papuan Armed Group as Terror Network
Tempo, 22 March 2021
Squad flies 22 terror suspects from East Java to Jakarta
Antara News, 18 March 2021
Indonesian police say new JI cell was recruiting, training
The Washington Post, 18 March 2021
IN FOCUS: How Indonesian prisons are battlegrounds for deradicalization
Channel News Asia, 13 March 2021
Story: ‘My ISIS fighter brother’s death turned me into an advocate against terror
The Straits Times, 8 March 2021
[Opinion] How Indonesia Failed in Countering Religious Extremism
International Policy Digest, 4 March 2021
Two members of Poso terror group killed in firing incident
Antara News, 2 March 2021
20 terrorist suspects arrested in Indonesia's East Java within week
Xinhua, 2 March 2021
Indonesia steps up measures to curb terrorism financing
The Straits Times, 25 February 2021
Indonesia seeks to broker Taliban peace deal in Afghanistan
Nikkei Asia, 24 February 2021
Why is Facebook limiting political content in Indonesia, Brazil and Canada?
ABC News, 20 February 2021
Indonesia: Radical Cleric Rejects Violence, Denies Role In Bali Bombings
Eurasia Review, 19 February, 2021
Jayapura awaits Intan Jaya government's report on district's condition
Antara News, 17 February 2021
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The Philippines
Featured:
Philippine troops rescue Indonesian hostages and kill Abu Sayyaf leader
CNN / Reuters, 23 March 2021
Incident Update (2) –Rescue of Last Crew [Abducted from fishing trawler on 17 January 2020]
ReCAAP, 21 March 2021
Philippines banks have medium risk exposure to money laundering, terror financing
Philippine Star, 22 March 2021
Bangladeshi boat evades pirates [in Sulu sea between Malaysia and the Philippines]
The Manila Times, 8 March 2021
Rights violations in wars vs insurgency, illegal drugs
The Philstar, 06 March 2021
PH embassy: Gravesites of 4 OFWs [Overseas Filipino Workers] killed by ISIS in 2015 found
CNN Philippines, 03 March 2021
Australian reintegration program for ex-ASG members eyed in Sulu
Philippines News Agency, 02 March 2021
Philippines, Australia Affirm Defense Cooperation
Philstar, 27 February 2021
House backs Duterte's amnesty grant to rebels
Philstar, 08 March 2021
BARMM official says around 1000 MILF members to be granted amnesty
ABS-CBN News, 19 February 2021
98 former NPA rebels pledge allegiance to gov't
Manila Bulletin, 07 March 2021
Anti-Terrorism Act and Anti Money Laundering Act-related:
UN rapporteur urged to probe attacks on Philippine lawyers
15 Mar 2021
Rodrigo Duterte Is Using One of the World's Longest COVID-19 Lockdowns to Strengthen His Grip on the Philippines
TIME, 15 March 2021
SC urged to intervene attacks vs counsels, petitioners of anti-terrorism law
Davo Today, 10 March, 2021
The Philippines Ushers in Crypto Innovation With New Regulatory Framework
Bitnews Today, 9 March 2021
Lawyer who petitioned against Anti-Terror Act stabbed with screwdriver
Davao Today, 05 March 2021
Poor intel work of gov’t forces underscored in terror law arguments at SC
Inquirer, 2 March 2021
Citing relentless red-tagging and arrests, SC urged to temporarily stop anti-terror law implementation
Philstar, 23 February 2021
Violent incidents and other relevant news:
Filipino troops kill rebel commander, rescue last hostage
AP News, 21 March 2021
Army, NPA clash in Apayao; guns explosive seized
Manila Bulletin, 15 March 2021
NPA leader killed in Nueva Vizcaya
Philippine Star, 14 March 2021
Batangas declared insurgency-free
Philippine Star, 12 March 2021
PNP claims “Bloody Sunday” victims were NPA members; activist groups reject tag
CNN Philippines, 11 March 2021
Parlade unfazed by Senate proposal to ax him from anti-insurgency task force
CNN Philippines, 11 March 2021
14 Abu Sayyaf bandits surrender
Sunstar, 10 March, 2021
Troops seize Abu Sayyaf lair in Sulu
Sunstar, 09 March 2021
'Bloodbath Day': Deaths, arrests reported in police raids in Calabarzon
Philstar, 07 March 2021
ASG surrenders rise to 40 as one more yields
Philippines News Agency, 06 March 2021
6 private armed group members yield to cops in Maguindanao
Philippine News Agency, 03 March 2021
EU funds training for young Filipino peacebuilders
Manila Times, 1 March 2021
Suspected Abu Sayyaf gun smuggler killed in police shootout in Sulu
ABS-CBN News, 20 February 2021
PNP: Police, AMLC freeze assets of allegedly 'high-value' drug suspect in Cebu
ABS-CBN News, 19 February 2021
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Singapore
Call to involve community more in tackling issues like radicalisation
The Straits Times, 21 March 2021
Attack planned by 'lone wolf' does not represent S'pore's Muslim community: S'pore Jewish Welfare Board
Mothership, 10 March 2021
S'pore youth ISA detention: Online extremist influence not limited to young people, says Shanmugam
The Straits Times, 10 March 2021
Extreme Right-Wing Ideology Arrives in Singapore
The Diplomat, 10 March 2021
Singapore regulator tells banks to monitor Myanmar fund flows after coup
Reuters, 4 March 2021
Legislative ‘levers’ may be needed to deal with hostile information campaigns, says Josephine Teo
Channel News Asia, 1 March 2021
Govt to address issue of harmful online content; measures may include new laws
The Straits Times, 1 March 2021
When fake news makes it harder to tackle the threat of online radicalisation by far-right ideology
Today Online, 1 March 2021
Parliament: Committee of Supply 2021 debate, Day 2: Desmond Choo on counterterrorism [Video]
Channel News Asia, 1 March 2021
S'pore learns from Middle East on food resilience & dealing with violent extremism: Teo Chee Hean
Mothership Singapore, 24 February 2021
Battle for young hearts and minds as extremists grow savvy online
The Straits Times, 22 February 2021
The softer, kinder face of ISD
The Straits Times, 21 February 2021
Laws to counter terrorism strengthened over the years
The Straits Times, 17 February 2021
Parliament: Singapore has been strengthening laws against terrorism, says Desmond Tan
The Straits Times, 16 February 2021
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Myanmar
Myanmar military, not EAOs, only terrorist organisation in Myanmar, CRPH says
Myanmar Now, 17 March 2021
Al Qaeda leader threatens Myanmar in new video
Long War Journal, 12 March 2021
Kachin Independence Army Attacks Myanmar Military Outpost
The Irrawaddy, 12 March 2021
Myanmar junta removes Rakhine rebels from terrorist list
Bangkok Post, 11 March 2021
Coup-related news:
Myanmar Crisis and ASEAN: What’s Really at Stake
RSIS Commentary, 22 March 2021
UN Chief: Killing of Myanmar Protesters 'Utterly Unacceptable'
Voice of America, 19 March 2021
'Breakdown of rule of law in Myanmar setback for stability of broader region'
Yahoo News, 18 March 2021
Myanmar: UN rights office ‘deeply disturbed’ over intensifying violence against protesters
UN News, 17 March 2021
At least 12 killed in protests in Myanmar; civilian vice-president vows resistance to junta
The Straits Times, 14 March 2021
U.S. and allies vow to restore democracy in Myanmar as violence mounts
Reuters, 12 March 2021
Junta accuses Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting $770k in kickbacks
The Australian, 12 March 2021
UN calls for reversal of Myanmar coup and condemns violence
AP News, 11 March 2021
A night of terror in Yangon
Myanmar Now, 8 March 2021
UN rights expert calls for ‘urgent and decisive’ action to support people of Myanmar
UN News, 5 March 2021
Myanmar a 'war zone' as security forces open fire on peaceful protesters, killing 38
CNN, 4 March 2021
Myanmar security forces kill at least 34 protesters, reports say
Los Angeles Times, 3 March 2021
At least 18 dead on bloodiest day of Myanmar protests, U.N. says
NBC News, 28 February 2021
Myanmar coup: UN ambassador fired after anti-army speech
BBC News, 28 February 2021
Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; hundreds arrested
Reuters, 27 February 2021
EXPLAINER: Why is Facebook banning Myanmar military pages?
AP News, 25 February 2021
Huge demonstrations across Myanmar despite military's warning that protesters could 'suffer loss of life'
CNN, 23 February 2021
Myanmar coup latest: More protesters reported killed
Nikkei Asia, 22 February 2021
Myanmar Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters, Killing 2
The New York Times, 20 February 2021
Woman shot in the head during Myanmar coup protest dies, the first known fatality of the ongoing unrest
CNN, 20 February 2021
'Terrified' UN envoy issues warning on Myanmar as protesters face down military
CNN, 17 February 2021
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