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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.
Wall Street Journal: Islamic State, Defeated U.S. Foe, Still Brims With Cash, Ambition
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CEP Senior Director Hans-Jakob Schindler quoted: "'Cryptocurrency is a massive loophole for ISIS and other terrorists,' said Hans-Jakob Schindler, a former U.N. sanctions coordinator. 'Unless governments intervene and regulate this sector further, it’s hard if not impossible to detect with certainty ultimate beneficiaries.'"
Date
September 18, 2020
Daily Dose
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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