Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Government of the Republic of Indonesia (RI)\nand the Government of Australia are strengthening cooperation in\ncountering online radicalisation and terrorism financing, during a\nmeeting in Jakarta on Wednesday (8\/4).<\/p>\n
The Chief Secretary of Indonesia\u2019s National Counter-Terrorism Agency\n(BNPT), Bangbang Surono, stated that Indonesia and Australia share\ncommon concerns over several key issues, namely the rise in online\nradicalisation, particularly among children and adolescents, as well as\nthe utilisation of digital technology and online platforms for\npropaganda and recruitment.<\/p>\n
\u201cLikewise, the increasing risk of terrorism financing, including\nthrough virtual assets and financial technology, as well as challenges\nin the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals associated with\nterrorism,\u201d said Bangbang in a statement confirmed in Jakarta on\nSunday.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that the terrorism threat in Indonesia remains\npersistent and adaptive, with terrorist group activities continuing,\nparticularly in the form of propaganda, recruitment, and financing\nthrough digital platforms.<\/p>\n
BNPT also highlighted the increasingly intensive use of digital\nspaces as a means for propaganda, communication, coordination, and\nrecruitment.<\/p>\n
According to him, the phenomenon of child exploitation in digital\nspaces has become a primary concern, given that initial exposure to\nextremist ideologies now increasingly occurs through the internet.<\/p>\n
PP Tunas was issued on 28 March 2026, restricting access for children\nunder 16 years old to high-risk social media platforms, such as TikTok,\nInstagram, Facebook, Threads, and X (Twitter).<\/p>\n
Bangbang also directly expressed deep sympathy to the Australian\ngovernment and people over the terrorism incident that occurred at Bondi\nBeach last December.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia reaffirms its commitment to stand together with Australia\nin facing persistent and adaptive terrorism threats,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Australia\u2019s Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism, Gemma\nHuggins, stated that Australia views the Countering Violent Extremism\n(CVE) Dialogue as an opportune moment for deeper discussions on online\nradicalisation and youth radicalisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAustralia\u2019s approach through Home Affairs encompasses three main\npillars: the removal of terrorism content, counter-narratives, and media\nliteracy. These three pillars are part of a comprehensive multi-pronged\napproach,\u201d revealed Gemma.<\/p>\n
Regarding the aspect of terrorism financing, she said, Australia\nspecifically highlights developments in the use of virtual currencies\nand recommends discussions on the use of artificial intelligence\n(AI).<\/p>\n
She recommended discussions on the use of AI in propaganda, including\nthe threat of deepfakes that can accelerate radicalisation in a much\nshorter timeframe.<\/p>\n
This meeting is expected to further strengthen the synergy between\nthe two countries in maintaining regional security stability and\nprotecting societies from terrorism threats.<\/p>\n
Indonesia acknowledges Australia as a highly significant partner in\ncounter-terrorism. Cooperation between the two countries is expected to\nbe continuously strengthened through concrete, adaptive, and sustainable\ncollaboration.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-and-australia-strengthen-cooperation-to-counter-online-radicalisation-1775973044", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }