西非和萨赫勒地区国家加强应对安全挑战（国际视点）

Group 1 - The security situation in West Africa and the Sahel region is deteriorating due to the increasing collaboration between terrorist groups and transnational crime organizations [1][2] - In 2024, five of the ten countries most affected by terrorism are located in West Africa and the Sahel, with the region accounting for approximately 19% of global terrorist attacks and 51% of related deaths [2] - Since 2019, the number of deaths related to terrorism in the region has increased tenfold, highlighting the growing threat posed by groups like Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa [2] Group 2 - West African and Sahel countries are collaborating on counter-terrorism operations, achieving some success, including the elimination of over 1,200 terrorists and a 40% reduction in border kidnapping incidents [3] - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) plans to deploy a 260,000-strong counter-terrorism force with an annual budget of $2.5 billion, aiming to enhance regional security [3] - Nigeria has initiated the "Peace Corridor" program to educate extremists to disengage from their organizations, while Burkina Faso has implemented the "Oasis Plan" to provide vocational training for surrendered militants [3] Group 3 - The African Union is encouraged to form a counter-terrorism force, share intelligence, and conduct military exercises to improve operational efficiency against extremist groups [4] - Long-term stability in the region requires addressing economic development and poverty reduction to mitigate the underlying causes of terrorism [4]