Bin Laden's impact on Balkans minimal

se times
11/05/2011

Radical forms of Islam have largely failed to gain a foothold in the region, leaders say.
By Linda Karadaku, Bedrana Kaletovic and Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times -- 11/05/11
For countries in the Balkans, Osama bin Laden's death on May 1st provided an opportunity to re-assess the security situation in the region.
Although governments generally do not perceive a direct threat from al-Qaeda, they are nevertheless taking precautions against possible retaliatory action by jihadists. Meanwhile, leaders reiterated their support for the ongoing struggle against violent extremism. ...more...
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