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.
Washington Post: Biden administration attempts to overcome reluctance of nations to repatriate Islamic State fighters from Syria
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CEP Advisory Board members Ambassador Nathan Sales quoted: "'Just because it’s out of sight and out of mind, which it is for the vast majority of Americans, doesn’t mean it’s not a very serious problem,' said Nathan Sales, who oversaw efforts to repatriate those in the facilities as a top counterterrorism official during the Trump administration."
Date
October 15, 2021
Daily Dose
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
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