NCTC is mandated to coordinate the 'whole-of-government' and 'whole-of-society' counter terrorism and counter violent extremism efforts of the Maldives.
Terrorism has no religion, no colour, and no country. Today we stand in solidarity with our slain brothers and sisters in New Zealand. Truly we belong to Allah, and unto Him we return.
#ChristchurchMosqueAttack
Our local and international partners assure us there’s no truth as of yet to the claims linking Maldives to yesterday's terrorist attack in Sri Lanka. We urge all to be responsible and refrain from sharing unverified information. For queries please call our Hotline at 1615.
Public contribution is a vital component in our Counter Terrorism efforts. We encourage the public to share any information or concerns which may assist us by calling on our hotline 1615 or emailing us at info
@nctc
.gov.mv. Your identity will be confidential.
It was a great honor to attend the opening ceremony & participate in the panel discussion at
#ICANForum22
held by
@whatthewomensay
. We got to meet a group of astonishing women leaders from around the globe who are vehemently pushing to expand the role of women in peace-building.
NCTC condemns, in the harshest words, the heinous cowardly terrorist attack in Sri Lanka that took the lives of hundreds of innocents. Terrorism has no place in our world. Our heartfelt prayers are with our brothers and sisters from Sri Lanka during these times.
#PrayForSriLanka
Today DG
@NCTCMaldives
made an intervention during the 2020 Virtual Counter-Terrorism Week convened by
@UN_OCT
, deliberating on Post COVID-19 World: Contours, Pivot Points and Benefits of Multilateral Collaboration & Responding to the Threats of Bio & Cyber Terrorism in Maldives.
Resident Representative of
@UNDPMaldives
Ms. Akiko Fujii paid a courtesy called upon Director General of NCTC. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with UNDP in the future.
As we celebrate 5th anniversary of
@NCTCMaldives
, we convey our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Hon. Minister of Defence
@MariyaDidi
, members of CT Steering Committee, CR Committee and local and International partners for their unwavering commitment and support.
Workshop on "Education sector awareness on the threat of Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Maldives" commences in H. Dh. Kulhudhuffushi. 34 participants from 15 schools are attending this workshop.
Thank you
@shokonoda
for your distinguished service to develop the Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism sector in the Maldives and for being a wonderful partner of NCTC as the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives.
Today Counter Radicalization Committee meets to deliberate on concerning issues on Violent Extremism and Radicalization in the Maldives. Discussions focused on achievements of 2020 and ways to strengthen the multiagency collaborative efforts of PCVE
#UnitedAgainstViolentExtremism
Today
@UNODC
in collaboration with
@NCTCMaldives
, begins the National Roundtable and Consultations on UNODC and
@INTERPOL_HQ
's Support to the Maldives on Counter Terrorism. 27 government officials participated in this event.
We extend our sincere appreciations to Ms. Catherine Haswell,
@UNMaldives
Resident Coordinator, for the online call with DG
@NCTCMaldives
today. Discussions focused on future areas of collaborations and assistance to the
#CT
and
#PCVE
efforts in the
#Maldives
.
High level sessions are being convened to constitute inter-agency security structures and devise efficient national responses for possible eventualities.
The Training Course on "Extremism and Counter Terrorism" in collaboration with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences and with assistance from
@MofaJapan_en
begins today at Islamic Centre Conference Room.
Yet another crucial avenue is opened today in our PCVE effort. Through sports and the values they instill and inspire, we are determined to make society more tolerant, cohesive, resilient, safer and happier.
@UN_OCT
@The_ICSS
@UNICRI
@UNAOC
@MoYSCEmv
@NCTCMaldives
begins briefings of the National Action Plan on
#PCVE
for the leading agencies. Today's discussions were held at Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment
@MoYSCEmv
.
The successful joint exercise conducted by security forces in the past 3 days will greatly strengthen interoperability. Exercises like this enhance preparedness for a well-coordinated National Emergency Response to maintain peace & security in the nation.
Director of NCTC Lieutenant Colonel Naeem briefed the participants of 2019 Capital Providers Symposium held at
@SonevaFushi
on Maldives’ approaches and government’s efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism to Counter Terrorism.
A meeting was held this morning with stakeholders to discuss pressing matters on CT and P/CVE. Minister of Defence Uza. Mariya Ahmed Didi chaired the meeting.
“NCTC is every government agency. NCTC is also every Civil Society Organization. NCTC is every religious leader. Every parent. NCTC is every single one of you who can make a difference and make our Maldives a peaceful, peace-loving, and tolerant nation.” DG of NCTC
NCTC had a fruitful discussion meeting with a panel of religious scholars earlier today. During this meeting, officials highlighted the critical role of religious scholars in P/CVE and explored ways to increase collaborative efforts in the future.
We appreciate the efforts of
@AdduWomenA
for partnering with subject matter experts from across the globe to facilitate such an important discussion here in the Maldives and empower women to be peace-builders and agents of change.
NCTC extends its sincere appreciations to Ms. Akiko Fujii,
@UNDPMaldives
Resident Representative and her team, for the online call with DG
@NCTCMaldives
and team today. Discussions deliberated on future areas of collaborations in the
#PCVE
efforts in the
#Maldives
.
Director General of NCTC Brigadier General Zakariyya Mansoor paid a courtesy call to the Ambassador of the Maldives to the United Arab Emirates H.E. Aminath Shabeena. DG is in UAE on an official visit.
Workshop on "The Role of Senior Educators in Preventing & Countering Extremism" commences in Laamu. Gan. 35 participants from 13 schools in the atoll are attending this one-day workshop.
@UNDPMaldives
@MofaJapan_en
Workshop on “The Role of Religious Leaders in Preventing & Countering Extremism” conducted by
@Hedayah_CVE
in collaboration with NCTC is underway. Hon. Minister of Education
@aisthly
officiated the opening ceremony.
Our workshop on “The Role of Local Leaders for a Peaceful and Resilient Society” is underway in Dh.Kudahuvadhoo. The workshop is conducted in association with
@lgaMaldives
@PoliceMv
@MVIaffairs
and
@MoYSCEmv
.
Today Counter Radicalization Committee, chaired by Hon. Minister
@MariyaDidi
@MoDmv
deliberated upon multi-agency PCVE efforts and enhancing monitoring and reporting mechanisms of violent extremism within stakeholders.
#UnitedAgainstViolentExtremism
This “Youth Vulnerability Assessment” will present guidelines for stakeholder agencies to formulate policies and action plans. Hon. Minister
@MariyaDidi
, Resident Representative
@UNDPMaldives
@AkikoFujii1
, Ambassador of Japan, and DG of NCTC did the honors.
@MofaJapan_en
Chief Guest is Minister of Defence Hon.
@MariyaDidi
. In her remarks, Minister Mariya highlighted the importance of such workshops which give special emphasis to the role of women in peace-building.
@MoDmv
@NCTCMaldives
has long waited for a multi-agency operation against Violent Extremism and Terrorism. Today, the ongoing joint operation against VE is a clear indication of the Government's strong will and the honest intention to tackle this issue.
#UnitedAgainstViolentExtremism
Special session of Counter Terrorism Steering committee and Counter Radicalization committee chaired by Defence Minister
@MariyaDidi
held with newly appointed members. Members were briefed on
#terrorism
and Violent Extremism situation and subsequent discussions were carried out.
Speaking at the opening session, DG of NCTC Brigadier General (Rtd.) Zakariyya Mansoor highlighted the work done in the implementation of the NAP on P/CVE and the need for decentralization to strength the prevention efforts.
The workshop on the UN Security Council Sanctions regime ended today after a fruitful 3 days. Many thanks on behalf of the DG and staff of NCTC to
@UNODC
@UNODC_ROSA
and
@MDVForeign
for this valuable capacity building opportunity.
DG met with Vice Chancellor of
@IUM_official
Dr.
@MoosaZakariyya
. During this meeting, both officials discussed areas of cooperation between the two institutions.
As we commemorate the anniversary of Prophet Mohamed’s (PBUH) birth, let us remind ourselves of the peace and compassion he showed everyone, even in the face of adversity.
DG & senior staff of NCTC met with the team from US Agency for International Development's Governance and Vulnerable Populations Office to discuss ways to enhance further avenues of collaboration & assistance
@USEmbSL
Ambassador of Australia to Sri Lanka and Maldives H.E. David Holly called upon Director General of NCTC earlier today. Officials discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between both countries.
@AusHCSriLanka
The meeting concluded with a panel discussion and comments by participants and stakeholders. We thank
@UNDPMaldives
and all government agencies and CSOs who attended the High-Level Forum on Social Resilience in the Maldives.
We had the pleasure to meet with maritime domain awareness experts from the
@UNODC
.
During this meeting, officials discussed ongoing projects and areas of collaboration and assistance between the two organizations.
Workshop on "Education Sector Awareness on the threat of Violent Extremism & Terrorism in Maldives" Commences in Addu City in partnership with
@UNDPMaldives
@EducationMV
@IUM_official
.
The 3-day Regional workshop on “Obtaining Electronic Evidence from Internet Service Providers in Counter-Terrorism and related Organized Crime Cross-Border Investigations” conducted Jointly by
@UNODC
,
@UN_CTED
,
@iaprosecutors
and
@NCTCMaldives
begins at
@KurumbaMaldive
today.
Opening remarks by Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives H.E. Takeuchi Midori highlights that
#SANPVE
will enable member countries to identify challenges, priorities and need to develop PVE capacity.
@UNODC_TPB
@UNODC_ROSA
We are excited to partner with
@UNDPMaldives
and
@PoliceMv
to conduct a workshop titled “The Role of Women in Peacebuilding.” The one-day workshop will engage female officers working in security and law enforcement agencies.
Counter Radicalization Committee was held this morning. Newly assigned members were briefed on the roles and responsibilities of member agencies and the work done by NCTC. Members also discussed the National Action Plan on P/CVE.
We had a fruitful day with students of Aviation Security Basic Course conducted by
@AVSECOMmv
. Sessions covered various aspects of terrorism including building resilience in the aviation industry against terrorist threats. We also covered psychosocial well-being of personnel.
Director General of
@NCTCMaldives
and senior officials meets with the delegates of the
@UNOCT
&
@UNCCT
arrived in Maldives to conduct the Capacity-Building Workshop to Enhance the Role of TVET Institutes in Maldives
in Efforts to
#PVE
in Maldives, 26-29 Sep 2019.
Commissioner General of Customs Abdulla Shareef officiated the closing ceremony. In his speech, Commissioner General reiterated the need for women’s involvement in policy making and stressed on women’s participation for sustainable development and raising the next generation.
Officials of
@NCTCMaldives
met with senior officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
@MoFAmv
to brief the National Action Plan on PCVE. Officials deliberated upon the immediate actions for 2021 and highlighted on further collaborations in the prevention efforts by NCTC.
We conducted a session for participants of “Exercise Ekuverin 2021” conducted jointly by
@MNDF_Official
and the Indian Army. The session focuses on emerging trends of terrorism and violent extremism in the local and international context.
The function to launch a new report titled, “Women as Peace Builders and Agents of Change in the Maldives” was held at Ministry of Defence
@MoDmv
. Members of all partner agencies also participated virtually in this event.
@NCTCMaldives
would like to express our gratitude and appreciations to the leadership of
@CustomsMv
for their forward thinking and inter-agency spirit in providing support to counter terrorism information fusion.
DG
#NCTC
BG (Retd) Zakariyya Mansoor, in his opening remarks thanked
#SANPVE
family for their overwhelming support in the joint PVE effort, and also thanked government of Japan and
@UNODC
for their support.
@UNODC_TPB
@UNODC_ROSA
We are delighted to meet with Mr. Robert Templer, Research Consultant for
@UNDPMaldives
and
@NCTCMaldives
. The discussions deliberated on assisting the study on social cohesion and the vulnerabilities facing Maldivian women and their role as peace builders and agents of change.
It’s an honor to meet
@MarcoTeixeiraUN
Regional Representative of
@UNODC
to South Asia, and the representatives of
@UNODC_TPB
and the EU. The meeting focused on areas of collaboration and assistance to further enhance security, criminal Justice response and CT.
Delighted to meet & engage with the Commonwealth CVE team visiting the Maldives. Delegates met P/CVE stakeholders & complimented the CVE framework in the Maldives, & reiterated Commonwealth’s commitment to assist in creating a peaceful & cohesive society through the NAP on P/CVE.
We are delighted to collaborate with
@UNODC_TPB
and be part of SAN-PVE. Director General
@NCTCMaldives
delivered his remarks during the opening session, emphasizing that the network would be of great benefit to the region in PVE. Thank You
@JapanMissionVie
#SANPVE
@UNODC_ROSA
📢Starting day 1️⃣ of the high-level dialogue 💬 on SAN-PVE, introducing the online platform 🌐 and discussing the implementation of SAN-PVE at the national level.
Thank You ありがとうございました 🇯🇵
@JapanMissionVie
#SANPVE
@UNODC_ROSA
National Counter Terrorism Centre and Officials from US Government with Maldives Correctional Service held a meeting to discuss further engagements on Rehabilitation programs.
The current session in our ongoing workshop is on tolerance, coexistence, and moderation. The session covers a religious perspective on extremism and how to build a cohesive and peaceful society.
Director General of
@NCTCMaldives
Brigadier General Zakariyya Mansoor delivered a statement on Security Cooperation focusing on CT, PCVE and Maritime Security in the Maldives at the 5th
#MVEUPD
hosted by
@EU_Maldives
and
@MoFAmv
.
DG met with the DA of UK to the Maldives Col. David Ashman today. Officials discussed work done by NCTC & areas of collaboration in CT & CVE in a whole-of-government approach. Delegates also deliberated upon collaborative interagency response to terrorism and violent extremism.
DG of NCTC Brigadier General stated the need for immediate action, because as a small island state, Maldives couldn’t afford to wait until it was too late to start our interventions. He also stressed cross-cutting interventions in P/CVE for a peaceful and cohesive society.
NCTC conducted a session at Youth Leaders Forum organized by Youth Leaders Network. Our session was on “Role of Youth in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism”. We thank
@HomeMinistrymv
for their initiative and for giving us this opportunity.
During his closing remarks, Resident Representative of
@UNDPMaldives
@enrico_gaveglia
highlighted the importance of leaving no one behind in a whole-of-society approach to P/CVE.
A meeting of the Counter Radicalization Committee was held this morning. Committee members were briefed on upcoming events. Members also discussed issues of interest from individual agencies.
We thank Island Aviation Services for their initiative to conduct an awareness session on CT and P/CVE for the senior staff of
@MaldivianAero
. These sessions are a series of programs targeted to strengthen critical infrastructure of the Maldives.
Director General of
@NCTCMaldives
in his opening remarks, highlighted the significance of senior educators in prevention of the spread of extremism through education.
Around 200 senior educators across the Maldives participated in this webinar.
@MoEdumv
@UNDPMaldives
“The Role of Parents for a Peaceful and Resilient Society” for the parents of Sh.Lhaimagu is underway. This session is conducted by Dr. Saudullah Ali of
@IUM_official
.
@MoEdumv
@MoYSCEmv
@maldivianrc