Mirjam de Bruijn on NPO1 about extremist violence in the Sahel region

Mirjam de Bruijn recently visited the Sahel region, where extremist violence claims more lives than anywhere else. On NPO1's Bureau Buitenland she talks about her observations how social media plays a crucial role in the radicalisation of rural youth. Her research sheds light on how terror groups use online platforms and the growing influence of Russia in the region.

The interview can be listened to here.

Date, time and location

08 July 2025