Australia sees surge in teen extremism prosecutions; most under 18

Australian Federal Police report that 32 of 37 young people prosecuted in counter-terrorism cases since 2020 were charged in the past two years, with most under 18. The rise is attributed to online radicalization and exposure to violent extremist material, though the underlying drivers remain uncertain. This marks a notable shift in the demographic profile of extremism cases, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current counter-terrorism measures.

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