David Ibsen

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CEP Executive Director David Ibsen writes: "Last week, the Danish government ignited a firestorm of controversy by unveiling a divisive plan to ban the burning of holy texts, wielding the threat of a two-year prison sentence. But will this approach risk fuelling the flames of extremism? By prohibiting such acts, we may inadvertently provide extremists with the incendiary belief that violence is the only way to be heard."

Date
September 18, 2023
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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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