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.
New York Times: The Taliban Are Back. Now Will They Restrain or Support Al Qaeda?
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CEP Advisory Board Member Ambassador Nathan Sales quoted: "With the Taliban back in power, he said, 'it is virtually certain that Al Qaeda will reestablish a safe haven in Afghanistan and use it to plot terrorism against the United States and others.’'"
Date
August 17, 2021
Daily Dose
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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