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.
Express: Shamima Begum should return to Britain, says ex-US ambassador – ‘Not a dangerous person’
Body
"Speaking to Express.co.uk, Liam Duffy, a strategic advisor to the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), argued against the 'celebritisation' of western ISIS volunteers.
He contrasted 'the plight of the Yazidis and the situation they’re living in now' with 'westerners who joined ISIS, who in some cases are living in much more comfortable conditions than their victims'."
Date
June 30, 2021
Daily Dose
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
Stay up to date on our latest news.
Get the latest news on extremism and counter-extremism delivered to your inbox.
×