The report "Cultural Heritage Smuggling and the Nexus with Terrorism" delves into the intricate and pervasive issue of cultural heritage smuggling, with a specific focus on antiquities. This report highlights the significant connection between this illegal trade and terrorism, showcasing how terrorist and insurgent groups leverage profitable illegal markets to finance their activities and further their agendas.
Within the framework of the European Union Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) Initiative, a regional Action Plan Workshop for the Middle East was organized by the Regional CBRN CoE Secretariat with the support of UNICRI from 09-11 July 2024 in Amman, Jordan. The event, aimed to discuss the Regional Action Plan (RAP) to develop a comprehensive framework to address the multifaceted challenges posed by chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats in the region.
In the last decades, many terrorist attacks were perpetrated in public places against soft targets. Attacks occurring during sports events are particularly hideous as sports have historically played a significant role in the dissemination of positive values across civilizations and cultures, especially for young people.