The Dutch concerned by the threat of terrorism

The Dutch daily analyses the conclusions of the 'Jihadi Terrorists in Europe' report published by the Clingendael Institute. "The report leads us to understand that the big terrorist threat in Europe no longer comes from Al-Qaeda, but from European Muslim boys who appear perfectly normal having grown up in West-Amsterdam, Leeds or a Parisian suburb. Many of these terrorists are more amateurs than professional combatants, but they can cause a lot of suffering, as we saw with Theo Van Gough and the London bombings. ... Contrary to the Spanish, or the British, the Dutch are used to living in a society where conflicts are dealt with in a peaceful, non-armed manner. They fear that the tensions between communities and political violence may put an end to the cherished image of the Netherlands as a calm oasis of peace."

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