International Freedom Coalition Documents Jihadist Violence
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Washington, DC, USA, Sept. 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001, attacks, a coalition of organizations and individuals has come together to document and advocate for communities affected by jihadist violence. The International Freedom Coalition, founded by Dr. Charles Jacobs and Dr. Walid Phares, was launched in Congress in July 2026. The coalition includes Afghans, Assyrian Christians, Iranians, Alawites, Druze, Kurds, Lebanese, Israelis, Nigerians, Biafrans, South Sudanese, and American religious and civic leaders.
According to Dr. Charles Jacobs, President of the International Freedom Coalition, the attacks on September 11, 2001, were not just a single event but part of a broader ideological movement. "There were two forgettings," he stated. "One was the natural fading of memory over time. The other was a deliberate reinterpretation that detached the attack from its ideological roots and blamed the victims. This second forgetting has left a generation without the words to describe the reality they face."
The coalition's work focuses on documentation and advocacy. It maintains regional desks and produces country dossiers, which are then presented to the United Nations, the United States Congress, and European institutions. The purpose is to create a public record that outlasts a news cycle and provides an honest description of the conditions faced by communities affected by jihadism.
Dr. Walid Phares, Vice President of the International Freedom Coalition, emphasized the coalition's inclusive nature.
The coalition's first formal partner, the Afghanistan United Front, was established in August 2026. This partnership underscores the coalition's commitment to addressing the ongoing challenges faced by communities in the region. The coalition's efforts are driven by the belief that a generation has grown up without a full understanding of the events that unfolded on that fateful morning.
The International Freedom Coalition's work is crucial in providing a comprehensive and accurate account of the ongoing threats posed by jihadist ideology. By documenting and advocating for affected communities, the coalition aims to ensure that the memory of September 11, 2001, is not just a historical event but a reminder of the ongoing struggle against extremism.