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On July 11, 2019, a car bomb detonated outside of a Christian church in Qamishli, Syria. At least 11 people were injured in the attack. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.   
In their own words
By the grace of God Almighty, the soldiers of the Caliphate targeted a disbelieving Christian in the city of Peshawar yesterday, with pistol shots, which led to his death, and praise be to God.
ISIS, Amaq News Agency Apr. 2, 2023
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On July 10, 2019, al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri released a video calling on jihadists in Kashmir to launch unrelenting attacks against India as well as against Pakistan’s army. 
In their own words
Syrian cities are an example of what the enemy wants for the people of Iran. They want poverty, loss of trade and security, widowed women and orphaned children. This is the sinister mentality of the enemies in Islamic countries, which of course have failed so far.
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On July 4, 2020, two attacks in two of Somalia’s largest cities killed five people and wounded 16 others. In Mogadishu, a suicide bomber targeted a tax collection center, injuring six people. On the outskirts of Baidoa, a landmine detonated near a restaurant, killing five and wounding 10 others. 
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On June 30, 2020, at least three mortar blasts hit the Mogadishu Stadium hours after it opened. Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed attended the sports arena’s opening ceremony though was not present for the attack. There were no immediate claims of responsibility, but al-Shabaab is known to target the city. 
In their own words
They are men whose hands by the grace of Allah alone, buried a third empire in the soil of Afghanistan, and restored the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to rule by the Shari’ah of Allah, even if America and its allies hate it.
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On June 28, 2020, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants armed with grenade and automatic rifles attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange building in Karachi. The four assailants killed four people and injured seven others before police fatally shot them.     
In their own words
HIAS [Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society] likes to bring invaders in that kill our people. I can’t sit by and watch my people get slaughtered. Screw your optics. I’m going in.

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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

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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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