Muslim Activist in Minnesota Struggles as One-Man Counter Against Lure of Terrorism
Officially, Abdirizak Bihi is the director of the Somali Education and Special Advocacy Center, but in truth he is the center, aided only by a Samsung cellphone and a donated desk in the offices of Mo’s Building Maintenance. His program is part of an emerging movement that Washington officials refer to as “CVE,” or “countering violent extremism.” The idea is simple: Inoculate young Muslims against the risks of radicalization by making them feel entrenched and happy in their communities. The execution is much more complex.
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Washington Post
Published: Jul 4, 2011
Length: 14 minutes (3,685 words)