Concern over retaliatory attacks amid rise of Islamist terror cells, far-right groups

Singapore has adopted a whole-of-society strategy towards counter-terrorism since the disruption of the local JI network in the early 2000s. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - The resurgence of Islamist terrorism cells and the escalating danger posed by far-right extremist organisations have raised concerns of reciprocal radicalisation and attacks between these groups.

Research fellow Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman, from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies' Centre of Excellence for National Security, said the activities of Islamist extremists could fuel the propaganda of far-right extremists.

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