Terrorism News
6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
Release: Today marks the 6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The United States stands with the global community of victims, families, survivors, and communities who have been impacted by the scourge of terrorism.
Counter Terrorism Designations of One Hizballah Affiliated Entity and Its Leader
Release: Today, the United States is designating Green Without Borders (GWB) and its head, Zuhair Subhi Nahla.
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Five press releases or notices published in May by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism
By State Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
There were five press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in May.
Countering Hizballah Through International Law Enforcement Cooperation
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States Leads Multilateral Efforts on Countering Hizballah’s Global Terrorist and Other Illicit Activities.
Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum Focuses on Countering Violent Extremism
By State Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
Release: On June 6-7, the U.S. Department of State’s (State) Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), which focused on racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE). The Government of Norway...
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism publishes three press releases or notices in April
By State Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were three press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in April.
Eleventh Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focuses on Countering Hizballah’s Global Terrorist, Financial, and Procurement Networks
By State Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
Release: The U.S. Departments of State and Justice convened the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) on June 22-23 at Europol’s Headquarters in The Hague. This was the 11th meeting of the LECG, which focuses on countering Hizballah’s global terrorist, financial, and procurement networks. More than 35 governments...
Final Report by UN Group of Experts
By State Newswire | Jun 20, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the final report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We condemn the violence that has left so many dead, injured, displaced, and vulnerable to violence. Those responsible for these acts must be held accountable. We call on all...
Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Departments of State and Justice held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), co-hosted by the Government of Norway, in Oslo on June 6-7.
Opening Remarks for CT Deputy Coordinator Ian Moss at the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
I would like to begin by thanking Minister Mehl and the Norwegian government for co-hosting with the United States this second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum.
Imposing Sanctions on Syrian Financial Facilitators
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Today, the United States is designating under Caesar Act authorities two Syrian money service businesses and affiliated three individuals that provide financial support to the Assad regime.
Joint Statement on the U.S.-EU Counterterrorism Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The United States and the European Union held their regular Counterterrorism Dialogue in Brussels May 25.
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab’s operations.
Resolving the Detainee Dilemma
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: I’d like to thank ICSR, the OCSE, and MEI for their invitation for me to speak today and your sustained leadership on this issue.
Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism publishes two in March
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were two press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in March.
Opening Remarks for CT Deputy Coordinator Ian Moss at the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
Release: Good morning, everyone. I would like to begin by thanking Minister Mehl and the Norwegian government for co-hosting with the United States this second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum. The Norwegian government has been a global leader in the effort to counter racially or ethnically...
Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum
By State Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
Release: The U.S. Departments of State and Justice held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), co-hosted by the Government of Norway, in Oslo on June 6-7. The CTLEF, which focuses on countering the global threat of racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE),...
Imposing Sanctions on Syrian Financial Facilitators
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating under Caesar Act authorities two Syrian money service businesses and affiliated three individuals that provide financial support to the Assad regime. These two Damascus-based exchange companies have facilitated millions of dollars in transfers since 2021 to accounts...
Joint Statement on the U.S.-EU Counterterrorism Dialogue
By State Newswire | May 27, 2023
Release: The United States and the European Union held their regular Counterterrorism Dialogue in Brussels May 25.
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab’s operations. Countering one of al-Qa’ida’s most dangerous affiliates, which has killed thousands of people, including Americans, in Somalia and across East Africa remains a shared priority with the Somali government.