Secretariat - Action against Terrorism Unit

Established in December 2003 by an OSCE Ministerial Council Decision in Maastricht, the Counter-Terrorism Network (CTN) is a channel of communication on programmes related to counter-terrorism. The purpose of the CTN is to strengthen information-sharing on counter-terrorism programmes, funding and needs in the OSCE region.

The network aims to strengthen and speed up the information flow and contacts between delegations of participating States, counter-terrorism officials in capitals, and the OSCE's Action against Terrorism Unit (ATU). Principal liaisons in capitals and points of contact in the OSCE Delegations in Vienna are kept informed about ongoing programmes via a monthly newsletter and relevant reports on a regular basis.

In addition to continuing OSCE efforts to implement Security Council Resolution 1373, the CTN seeks to strengthen States' capacities to address current and emerging terrorist threats. The network is not a conduit for intelligence or other sensitive information, nor does it seek to duplicate the functions of other international and regional law-enforcement networks. Rather, it is a tool for counter-terrorism practitioners to share information on training and funding opportunities and needs to facilitate national capacity-building efforts.

For more information, please contact the ATU directly.