Colombo Security Conclave agrees on roadmap to counter terrorism, radicalisation

New Dehli March 10(UNI) The Colombo Security Conclave comprising Maldives, India, Sri Lanka and the newest member Mauritius have agreed on a roadmap on the five pillars of cooperation including countering terrorism and radicalization and combatting trafficking and transnational organised crime.

Child soldiers among latest recruits for Islamic State West Africa Province

In January, the violent extremist group Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) released a video showing young boys undergoing strenuous combat training. As the clip ends, some children are seen executing soldiers captured from the battlefield. One of the instructors explains that the boys are being prepared for graduation and deployment.