Algeria and Morocco: Developing Inclusive Strategies can Prevent Violent Extremism

Algeria and Morocco have been hosting thousands of sub-Saharan African migrants for a growing
period of time. The migrants live in poor socio-economic conditions and face discrimination,
providing fertile ground for radicalisation. Except for one Chadian who was arrested in Morocco
in relation with a Daesh (also known as Islamic State, or IS) plot, sub-Saharan African migrants
haven’t been implicated in terrorism in either country. Before radicalisation manifests, Algeria and
Morocco should develop migration policies that promote social and economic inclusion.

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