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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
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"Our team spoke to terrorism expert Gregory Waters, who documents the Islamic State group’s activities for the Counter Extremism Project. Our interview with him has been transcribed below and lightly edited for clarity and length."
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"Meanwhile, Pakistan remains a major sponsor of global terrorism. The Counter-Extremism Project reports: 'The Pakistani state itself has also used Islamic extremism as a strategic tool to further its interests in the region.'..."
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"In central and southern Syria the group has expanded its reach, according to the Counter Extremism Project. In regime-held areas the group had its deadliest month in three years, launching 38 attacks in Deir Ezzor, Homs, Hama and Raqqa. In April, at...
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"'The pro-abortion group Jane’s Revenge has “claimed responsibility for acts of vandalism and fire bombings of anti-abortion offices and clinic,' according to the Counter Extremism Project. 'On May 8, [2022], the Madison, Wisconsin, office of the...
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CEP Executive Director David Ibsen and CEP Senior Advisor Lucinda Creighton writes: "The Christchurch Call is a commendable initiative that can fulfill its initial promise. We cannot continue to sit back and hope the problem of online extremist media...
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
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