Southeast Asia has been rocked by a string of deadly terror attacks carried out by women willing to die for their cause. Since 2018, a shocking 70% of suicide bombings in Southeast Asia were perpetrated by females. In the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, more women have been arrested on terrorrelated charges. What has changed?

Delving into the murky world of violent extremism, Undercover Asia goes on the trail to find out how and why women are becoming not just increasingly radicalised, but taking on leadership roles within the jihadi structure.

These are exclusive firsthand accounts of former terrorists, imprisoned radicalised women, and experts working in the field. We lift the lid on ISIS’ and its affiliates presence in the region, and investigate what is being done by counterterrorist organisations to understand and prevent this alarming new trend.

0:00 Rise in female terrorism
3:18 A convicted female terrorist speaks
9:33 Women's evolving role in extremism
11:53 Former IS cell leader: recruiting female terrorists
16:22 Hidden dangers of radicalised women
20:12 Motivations of a female terrorist
25:18 Deradicalising female terrorists
37:43 Plight of a terror victim
40:32 Gender biases behind female terrorism?

Watch more Undercover Asia:    • Undercover Asia | Full Episodes  

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About Undercover Asia 9: CNA's awardwinning investigative series Undercover Asia returns for the ninth season to uncover two disturbing trends in China and the unexpected fallout from the pandemic in Asia and beyond.
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