Ali al-Qaradaghi, Jan. 20, 2017

Date
Jan. 20, 2017
Name of Author
Ali al-Qaradaghi
Body

Hours before the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump:

“Racist propaganda against so-called ‘Islamic terrorism’ may have helped him reach power, but it will only serve to polarize Americans later. Playing on the public’s emotions and reviving racial prejudices will lead to destruction.” (Tweet)Ahmed al-Masri, “Muslim scholar warns Trump against ‘racist’ remarks,” Anadolu Agency, January 20, 2017, https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/muslim-scholar-warns-trump-against-racist-remarks/731542.

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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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