Characteristics, Analysis and Tackling of Terrorism in Uganda – JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE FOR AFRICAN STUDIES

Author:

Edward Ntege

Abstract:

The article analyzes characteristics of terrorists, in particular how they exploit vulnerabilities in Uganda’s security systems. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks posed by terrorist, of detecting and analyzing suspicious and dangerous behaviors and reflects on the methods of tackling terrorism. Special attention on what should be closely monitored and managed in terms of features of security in the practice of financial monitoring in the field of AML / CFT.

Keywords:

Politics, Religion, Characteristics, Analysis, Tackling, Terrorism, Security

DOI:

10.31132/2412-5717-2019-49-4-93-102

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