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posted on 2023-06-09, 22:55 authored by Albertus Schoeman, Raeesah Cassim CachaliaTransnational extremist groups are expanding their networks across the globe. South Africa has been linked to al-habaab, al-Qaeda and, more recently, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, with 60–100 South Africans estimated to have joined the group. The country also has a history of violent extremism stemming from domestic grievances that remain prevalent. Based on interviews with 40 stakeholders, this brief examines the threat that violent extremism poses to South Africa and the government’s response to this challenge.
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Southern Africa ReportISSN
1026-0404Publisher
Institute for Security Studies. Southern Africa ReportVolume
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