Extremists turn
to Internet
The Internet is becoming an increasingy important tool for extremist groups, also in Norway. Head of the Security Police (PST), Joern Holme says they are following developments closely.- Extreme web sites trying to influence young people to associate themselves with terrorism as a tool, is a global phenomenon which is also available to young people in Norway, Holme says.
In a PST report it is revealed that also sectons of the Islamistic environment in Norway are active in spreading their ideological message over the Internet.
Holme says several such web sites are easily accessible to Norwegian youth, and that the web is becoming increasingly important to those trying to recruit followers.
- Propaganda material from Norwegian extremist groups is widespread, and the content varies, the PST leader says.
- We see pictures of murder, suicide missions, deep and serious violation of human rights and glorification of violence, Holme says.
Holme says he is not only concerned over Islamistic groups, but over all those wishing to spread a message of violence.
Source: NRK/Norway Post
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