Kuwait's experience against radicalism presented at forum in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (KUNA) -- A visiting Kuwaiti official affirmed on Friday the State of Kuwait's resolve to fight terrorism and extremism as well as boosting moderate thoughts, particularly among the young generation.
The affirmation was made, in remarks to KUNA, by Dr. Abdullah Al-Shanfa, in charge of Kuwait moderation center. He and Mohammad Al-Tarrah, chief coordinator at the center, took part in a seminar themed "youth dynamism and terrorism ... Understanding and confrontation." Al-Shanfa told the Kuwaiti news agency that he addressed the gathering about Kuwait's experience in combating extremism and terrorism and presented a paper illustrating Government's efforts to face thoughts of deviation.
The center, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, launches publicity campaigns against religious radicalism and violence.
Kuwait was among the first nations that have engaged in guiding the youth toward moderation in behavior and thinking, he said, stressing on the necessity to protect them against discords' incitement, violence and education intended to transform them into terrorists. (end) aib.rk