Legislation, Law Enforcement, and Border Security: In July, the Danish Parliament passed legislation implementing the revised EU fingerprint database regulations, which allow law enforcement officials to search EU fingerprint databases of asylum seekers. On June 19, Peru and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 6 (HSPD-6) to share information about known and suspected terrorists. The United States has worked proactively with its allies to dismantle this chemical weapons capability, as well as deny ISIS access to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials and expertise, through interdictions and strengthening the ability of regional governments to detect, disrupt, and respond effectively to suspected CBRN activity. This list included the names of 23 supporters of terrorism whose assets the Government of Tunisia froze. [193][391] The lack of an official city landmark designation meant that the cathedral site could potentially be redeveloped,[392] and as such, two residential buildings were built on the same block as the cathedral. Victims of Terrorist Incidents Worldwide, 2018, This section contains a new set of variables for 2018 that did not exist in previous Annexes. Overview: Singapore continued to identify counterterrorism as the nation’s top security policy priority and developed a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy based on global and regional trends. Provinces that experienced the most incidents were Nangarhar with 110 incidents (9 percent), Ghazni with 103 incidents (8 percent), and Faryab with 100 incidents (8 percent). Bulgaria Deficits in civilian-military coordination contributed to a low conviction rate. On October 6, ISIS conducted its first attack in Fallujah since the city was liberated in June 2016. The Southern Philippines. The Panamanian government cooperated with U.S. authorities on several such cases. Morocco experienced its first terrorist incident since 2011 with the killing of two Scandinavian tourists in December. In November, the SSS reportedly detained six members of a jihadist group for distributing “extremist” literature and planning to join terrorist organizations in Afghanistan. The Rapid Action Battalion and the Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, as well as other elements of the Bangladesh police, continued a campaign of arrests and raids against suspected militants. The Ministry of Tolerance has been active in promoting messages of tolerance and coexistence through the introduction of several initiatives, such as the Communities Forum, the International Tolerance Symposium, the National Festival of Tolerance, and the UAE Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence Association. Norway is a member of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Faith's House (1909), Synod House (1911–1913), Cathedral School (1912–1913), and Cathedral House (1912–1914). “Party” refers to the group’s political activities and “Front” alludes to the group’s militant operations. In 19 incidents, perpetrators used vehicles as weapons. Countering the Financing of Terrorism: Kuwait is a member of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), the Defeat-ISIS Coalition’s Counter-ISIS Finance Group, and the TFTC. Syria: Although Syria was not allocated basic education funding in FY 2018, USAID supported 26 civilian organizations, developing capacity, enhancing communication with constituents and other actors, organizing advocacy campaigns, providing essential services, and advancing transition-planning and CVE efforts with FY 2017 funds. Belgium participated in all EU efforts to interdict FTF travel across land and maritime borders, encouraged efforts to strengthen Schengen zone external borders, and maintained a leading role in the European Strategic Communication Network. The African Union (AU). In September, President Biya claimed BH had been defeated and underscored the necessity of a return to normalcy in the Far North Region. Iran-supported Shia militias in Iraq have also committed serious human rights abuses against primarily Sunni civilians. A Hormuud manager told local media the victims were killed after the telecommunication company declined to pay extortion fees. AQAP and ISIS-Yemen continued to benefit from the ongoing conflict with the Houthis, successfully instilling themselves among elements of the anti-Houthi coalition and exploiting the security vacuum in large parts of the country to increase support. Attacks in 2018 included the following: Legislation, Law Enforcement, and Border Security:  There were no changes to counterterrorism legislation in 2018. Activities: The PFLP increased its operational activity during the Second Intifada. The Eritrean government continues to require all citizens to obtain an exit visa prior to airport departure. In October, Dar al-Iftaa hosted its fourth international conference on global strategies to limit fatwa issuance to “authoritative religious institutions.” Last year’s conference resulted in the launch of the Global Fatwa Index that, according to Egypt, endorses a scholarly methodology for observing, analyzing, and evaluating fatwa discourses worldwide and developing a curriculum for students of fatwa around the world. The structure was renovated in 2004–2012, becoming the "Ithiel Town Building". Al-Shabaab continued a steady pace of attacks in 2017. Human rights groups documented numerous allegations of human rights violations by Nigerian security forces during counterterrorism operations. On April 17, in the weeks before Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Nepal, a bomb exploded at the Indian Consulate in Birgunj in southern Nepal, damaging the perimeter wall. The columns were finally lifted in July 1904, more than a year after the initial announcement. In 2018, Mali was a pilot country of the International Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism Capacity-Building Clearinghouse Mechanism, an online database under the GCTF to identify and de-conflict gaps in counterterrorism and CVE programming. Coverage in 2018 included: South Asia: VOA and RFE/RL report on South Asia in Bangla, Dari, Pashto, and Urdu. Other prominent targeted groups included Other Perpetrators (23 percent), Civilians-General Population or Unknown (14 percent), and Military-National (14 percent). [245], The Great Organ was built by Ernest M. Skinner in 1906–1910. The United States also continued to support a range of counterterrorism capacity-building activities through INTERPOL’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Materials (CBRNE) sub-directorate. ISIS has systematically prepared child soldiers in Iraq and Syria using its education and religious infrastructure as part of its training and recruitment of members. There is no information indicating that the government is using these e-gates to scan passengers against a terrorist watchlist. The government effectively enforced terrorist finance laws. The service has FM programming on USAGM-owned transmitters in Abidjan, Bamako, Bangui, Brazzaville, Bukavu, Dakar, Gao, Goma, Lubumbashi, Matadi, Ndjamena, Niamey, Ouagadougou, Pointe Noire, and Timbuktu. Germany remained a strong advocate of the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and al-Qa’ida sanctions regime. Bangkok’s main airport experienced two significant security breaches in 2018. The documentary shows the group’s brutality in a video shot by the terrorists themselves, while also presenting the counter-narrative of four women who stood up to violence. [314] The bishop's house is west of the deanery, on slightly higher ground; the deanery is thus hidden behind the bishop's house. Between October and December of 2017, ISIS-K claimed responsibility for several deadly attacks in Kabul, including ones targeting a television station, a Shia cultural center, and an Afghan intelligence office near the U.S. Embassy. Although Pakistan’s laws technically comply with international AML/CFT standards, authorities failed to uniformly implement UN sanctions related to designated entities and individuals such as LeT and its affiliates, which continued to make use of economic resources and raise funds. On November 23, in Qamishli, Al Hasakah, members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (formerly al-Qa’ida in Iraq) mounted a major assault on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that lasted until November 25, 2018, and resulted in the deaths of 92 SDF members and 51 civilians. The cathedral's main entrance on the west is along the same axis as 112th Street. The Department of Justice submitted a Cybercrimes Bill to Parliament in 2018, aimed at halting the spread of malicious communications over the internet. Twenty-eight percent of terrorist incidents primarily targeted government law enforcement in Afghanistan in 2018. As a result of this insecurity, at year’s end more than 1.8 million people in the Lake Chad Region remained displaced and millions more remain dependent on humanitarian assistance. In FY 2018, 3,063 girls were newly enrolled. In October, five Kuwaitis who work in counterterrorism and the financial industry participated in the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, meeting with professional counterparts and visiting U.S. public and private sector organizations related to combating terrorist financing and FTFs. In September, a Palestinian man fatally stabbed an American-Israeli resident of the Efrat settlement outside a shopping center near the Gush Etzion junction in the West Bank. Additionally, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, EU, Council of Europe, and OSCE implemented a range of CVE projects in North Macedonia. The Government of Georgia charged six individuals associated with Chechen ISIS member Akhmet Chataev with financing terrorism and/or providing other material support to terrorist activities. [102] A compass rose, the official icon of the Anglican Communion (in which the Episcopal Church participates), is located on the floor between the two stalls, in the center of the choir. The Government of Sri Lanka continued to collaborate with the EU Immigration Department on an API system, which transmits passenger information to Sri Lankan immigration officials upon arrival. There were 305 suicide attacks in 2018, which killed 3,315 persons. In August 2018, seven suspected members of CPP/NPA were killed in a shootout with Philippine police in the town of Antique; authorities found a cache of cellphones, laptops, firearms, and explosives at the site. In June, the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure conducted its first legal experts meeting in Pakistan. The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs supported the U.S. Department of Justice, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), to continue work with the Colombian Attorney General and other agencies to improve standards for investigators, forensic experts, and criminal analysts. Aka Hizballah Brigades; Hizballah Brigades in Iraq; Hizballah Brigades-Iraq; Kata’ib Hezbollah; Khata’ib Hezbollah; Khata’ib Hizballah; Khattab Hezballah; Hizballah Brigades-Iraq of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq; Islamic Resistance in Iraq; Kata’ib Hizballah Fi al-Iraq; Katibat Abu Fathel al-A’abas; Katibat Zayd Ebin Ali; Katibut Karbalah. [229][230][231] The bronze doors include a sequence of 60 relief panels, which presents scenes from the Old and New Testaments and the Apocalypse. This number was likely reduced during 2018 military operations. 2018 Terrorist Incidents: JAD predominantly targeted police throughout the year. Israelis, including settlers, committed acts of violence, including “price tag” attacks (property crimes and violent acts against Palestinians) in the West Bank. Three defendants were convicted in absentia. Mali has been unable to regain control of northern and central parts of the country. [195][196], The cathedral's interior is frequently used for concerts, performances, and other special events. Sudan has taken some steps to work with the United States on counterterrorism. AMB is a military organization that has operated in the Palestinian Territories since 2005. The Government of Morocco continued its comprehensive counterterrorism strategy that includes vigilant security measures, regional and international cooperation, and counter-radicalization policies. United Kingdom. Turkmenistan supports some regional and international efforts to fight terrorism. About the 2018 Annex of Statistical Information. 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