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On August 20, 2017, fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran the town of Kukawa in northeastern Nigeria. The insurgents took hundreds of hostages, many of whom had recently returned to the village after spending two years in displacement camps.
In their own words
Therefore, there is no need at all (for American advisors), and we consider this a deception that is meant to prolong the presence of the (American) forces. And let me tell you this loud and clear: The targeting of these forces will continue, and they will be considered (legitimate) targets by the Iraqi resistance.
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On August 19, 2019, a series of 10 bombs struck restaurants and public squares in Jalalabad on Afghanistan’s 100th Independence Day. At least 66 people were wounded. No group claimed responsibility, though ISIS and the Taliban operated in the area.
In their own words
Seven million Palestinians outside, enough warming up, you have Jews with you in every place. You should attack every Jew possible in all the world and kill them.
Fathi Hamada, Senior Hamas official July 2019
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On August 16, 2019, a bomb exploded just before Friday prayers at the Al-Haj Mosque in Quetta, Pakistan. The attack killed four people, including the prayer leader, and wounded 25 others. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.  
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On August 14, 2016, suspected Allied Democratic Forces assailants attacked the city of Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Local officials estimated the death toll to be between 75 and 101, with the number of wounded unknown.   
In their own words
We in Hezbollah look to the day where we will fight together, with you, side by side and shoulder to shoulder, on all fronts to extract this cancerous cell. This day is coming, it’s inevitable. 
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On August 10, 2019, a gunman inspired by white supremacist attacks in Christchurch and El Paso attempted to storm the Al Noor Islamic Center in Bærum, near Oslo. Just before launching the thwarted mosque attack, the suspect Philip Manshaus shot and killed his ethnically Chinese stepsister.
In their own words
We are not seeking blood… however the American treacherous enemy is the one who started wasting lives and moved the battle to this level.