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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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CEP Advisory Board member Ambassador Nathan Sales quoted: "With President Biden’s Aug. 31 deadline just days away, administration officials have a 'political incentive' to keep details vague, according to Nathan Sales, a former ambassador-at-large...
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"The Counter Extremism Project (CEP), a New York-based think tank, also warned Isis is exploiting the rapid UK and US exit for its own ‘brutal goals’."
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"The Taliban have projected a more moderate face since seizing Kabul on Sunday, stating they want peace, will not seek retribution against old foes, and will protect women’s rights within the context of Islamic law. However, Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler...
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"And retired diplomat Ivor Roberts said putting the Haqqani network in charge of security is like the 'fox being put in charge of a chicken coop'."
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CEP Senior Advisor Sir Ivor Roberts: "In a report on the developments published by Voice of America, retired senior British diplomat Ivor Roberts noted that the Haqqani Network being put in charge of security is akin to a 'fox being put in charge of...
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CEP Senior Advisor Sir Ivor Roberts quoted: "Hours before the Taliban declared the formation of an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on Thursday, Khalil and his entourage met with Abdullah Abdullah, the main peace envoy in the ousted government, who...
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CEP Senior Advisor Sir Ivor Roberts: "Meanwhile, retired diplomat Ivor Roberts said leaving security to the Haqqani Network is like 'a fox is in charge of a poultry farm.'"
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This is the third in a series of briefings on events at the Inquest into the death of convicted terrorist Sudesh Amman. Full details of the circumstances of the Inquest and the highlights of weeks one and two are here . The Inquest jury delivered its...
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the horrific attacks in Oslo and the island of Utøya in Norway. These attacks perpetrated by a violent right-wing terrorist had long lasting and profound impacts on Norway as well as the transnational violent...
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"Now it’s possible that other extremists will find themselves inspired by al-Qaida, even if not directed by it. 'Until recently, I would have said that the threat from al-Qaida core is pretty modest. They didn’t have safe haven in Afghanistan, their...
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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