The National: Taking the battle to social media

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The threat of extremism in the Middle East constantly evolves and adapts to prevailing conditions. In recent years, extremist groups such as ISIL have embraced social media platforms as a way to disseminate their propaganda and recruit new fighters. They have demonstrated a savvy understanding of how the web functions to get a maximum number of people involved in their hateful missions in Syria and Iraq.

Date
November 3, 2015
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Daily Dose

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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