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The member States of the Council of Europe and the other Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 196), signatory to this Protocol,
Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve greater unity between
its members;
Desiring to further strengthen the efforts to prevent and suppress terrorism in all
its forms, both in Europe and globally, while respecting human rights and the rule
of law;
Recalling human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined, in particular, in the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ETS No. 5) and its protocols, as well as in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
Expressing their grave concern about the threat posed by persons travelling abroad
for the purpose of committing, contributing to or participating in terrorist offences,
or the providing or receiving of training for terrorism in the territory of another
State;
Having regard in this respect to Resolution 2178 (2014) adopted by the Security Council
of the United Nations at its 7272nd meeting on 24 September 2014, in particular paragraphs
4 to 6 thereof;
Considering it desirable to supplement the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism in certain respects,