Foreign terrorist organizations pdf

There are three basic criteria for an organization to be considered an fto. Enhancing the understanding of the foreign terrorist. Fto designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective. Pdf foreign terrorist organization designation, international.

United states department of state list of foreign terrorist. Designated foreign terrorist organizations texas comptroller. The foreign terrorist organization designation scheme under the antiterrorism and effective death penalty act of 1996 aedpa, the federal government can impose severe sanctions on an organization that the secretary of state designates a foreign terrorist organization fto. Foreign terrorist organizations ftos are foreign organizations that are designated by the. The responses of the interviewees provide important insights into the motivations of individuals to leave their countries of residence or nationality to join armed groups. Trends in the draw of americans to foreign terrorist. Huda aden, adam frost, and benjamin jones 2004 0206 pdf. Foreign terrorist organization fto is a designation for nonunited statesbased organizations deemed by the united states secretary of state, in accordance with section 219 of the immigration and nationality act of 1965 ina, to be involved in what us authorities define as terrorist activities. Framework for countering terrorism and targeted violence, which explains how we kevin mcaleenan will use the tools and expertise that have protected and strengthened the country secretary of homeland security from foreign terrorist organizations to address the evolving challenges of today. Pdf after the events of 11 september 2001, many countries in the moslem world, including azerbaijan, found themselves at the forefront of the struggle. According to this perspective, a bombing plot involving u.

Foreign terrorist organizations united states department. The terrorist activity threatens the security of united states citizens or the national security of the united states. Ftos are foreign organizations that are designated by the secretary of state in accordance with section 219 of the ina, as amended. The foreign terrorist organization designation scheme. Corruption and a lack of judicial independence hinder effective prosecution. Terrorismrelated inadmissibility grounds trig uscis. States sixstep process for designating foreign terrorist organizations fto 6 figure 2. Fto designations play a critical role in the fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist. B the organization engages in terrorist activity as defined in section 212a3b 1a or terrorism as defined in section 140d2 of the foreign relations authorization act, fiscal years 1988 and 1989. Designations of foreign terrorist groups expose and isolate these organizations, deny them access to the u. Foreign terrorist organizations ftos are foreign organizations that are designated by the secretary of state in accordance with section 219 of the immigration and nationality act ina, as amended. Fto designations play a critical role in the fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities.

Foreign terrorist organization fto is a designation for nonunited states based. Foreign terrorist organizations are foreign organizations that are designated by the secretary of state in accordance the law. Unlike foreign terrorist organizations, these criminals do not need to attempt a risky border crossing. Country reports on terrorism country reports on terrorism country reports on terrorism is submitted in compliance with title 22 of the united states code, section 2656f the act, which requires the department of state to provide to congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of the act. Foreign terrorist organizations united states department of state. Foreign terrorist organizations official media arms and violent extremist web forums each of the foreign terrorist organizations ftos referenced in this graphic use social media to disseminate official messaging, recruit potential members. It centers on the list of terrorist groups that are formally designated by the secretary of state pursuant to section 219 of the immigration and. Fto designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities and pressuring groups to get out of the terrorism business. Foreign terrorist organizations ftos foreign terrorist organizations ftos are foreign organizations that are designated by the secretary of state in accordance with section 219 of the immigration and nationality act ina, as amended. Executive order 780 section 11 report homeland security. Despite their lack of publicity, these homegrown organizations do cause internal problems, more regularly than many would believe. List of scrutinized companies with ties to foreign terrorist organizations pursuant to chapter 2270 of the texas government code march 1, 2018. Therefore, i hereby designate the aforementioned organization and its aliases as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the ina.

Designated foreign terrorist organizations and persons, as of december 31, 20 12. It also highlights the need for a wholeofgovernment approach to counterterrorism one that relies on both civilian and military tools to address near and longterm terrorist threats. Number of designated foreign terrorist organizations fto, 1997 through 2014, by year of designation 9. The secretary is authorized to designate an organization as a foreign terrorist organization in accordance with this subsection if the secretary finds that. This report provides congress with an overview of the nature and status of the designated foreign terrorist organizations fto list, as a potential tool in overseeing the implementation and effects of u. The organization must engage in terrorist activity, or terrorism, or retain the capability and intent to engage in terrorist activity or terrorism. Terrorist designations and state sponsors of terrorism. Foreign terrorist organizations ftos are designated by the secretary of state in accordance with section 219 of the immigration and nationality act ina. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. It is unclear to what extent the venezuelan government provides support to foreign terrorist organizations.

Trends in the draw of americans to foreign terrorist organizations. Fto designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities and pressuring groups to get. Crs report for congress federation of american scientists. Fto designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing. Foreign terrorist organizations foreign terrorist organization fto designations are an important element of our counterterrorism efforts. These organizations are also referred to as foreign terrorist organizations ftos. Congress has shown recurring interest in the administration of the fto list and its application to groups. Countries determined by the secretary of state to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism are designated pursuant to three laws. The designation is made under authority of us executive order 224 of september 23, 2001, as amended by executive order 268 of july 2, 2002, and executive order 284 of january 23, 2003, and title 31, parts. Federal register in the matter of the designation of.

A number of national governments and international organisations have created lists of designated terrorist organisations, though there is no consistency as to which organisations are so designated. Designation of foreign terrorist organizations a designation 1 in general. Department of homeland security strategic framework for. The united states also worked to stanch the flow of money to terrorist networks by designating 30 organizations and individuals as foreign terrorist organizations ftos andor specially designated global terrorists sdgts. The groups whose logos are displayed on these pages, with one exception, have been designated foreign. Designated foreign terrorist organizations pursuant to. Fto designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities and. Foreign terrorist fighters united nations security. Pdf how does branding militant groups as foreign terrorist organizations ftos affect them.

Fto designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities. Around 30,000 foreign terrorist fighters originating from over 100 countries are actively engaged with the isil or associated groups. Material support encompasses an exceptionally broad range of assistance, and would appear on its face clearly to include grants, microfinance services and many types of technical assistance if the recipient engages in terrorist acts or is a foreign terrorist organization. List of scrutinized companies with ties to foreign. The us government in 2012 designated the haqqani network as a foreign terrorist organization because of its involvement in the afghan insurgency, attacks on us military and civilian personnel and western interests in afghanistan, and because of its ties to the taliban and alqaida. Designated foreign terrorist organizations pursuant to texas government code chapter 2270. Country reports on terrorism united states department of. Foreign terrorist organizations official media arms and. Free speech considerations congressional research service contents.