United States
We Got This Covered: ‘Can’t Have ANYTHING Nice’: Revelations About ‘ATTENZIONE PICKPOCKET’ Woman Devastate The Viral Audio’s Many Fans
“…Lega Nord first rose to prominence in 2018, leaning hard on “policies of anti-immigration and ‘Italians First,’” according to The Counter Extremism Project. The group is known for targeting immigrants, Southern Italians, LGBTQ+ citizens, the Roma community, and for its persistent elitism over non-Northern groups. The political party’s fascist ties are of particular concern among Italian citizens, whose rejection of fascism is woven deep into their culture and history. Fascism was born in Italy, after all, and the country’s citizens learned that particular lesson several generations ago. They’re not looking to welcome it back within their borders, but Lega Nord seems dead-set on seeing fascism take hold in Italy once again.”
Syria
The Cradle: ISIS Attack Kills Seven In Syrian Desert
“ISIS killed seven Syrians in an attack on an oil tanker convoy in the Syrian desert on 1 August, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. ISIS targeted the oil tanker convoy, which was guarded by the Syrian army east of Hama province, killing five Syrian soldiers and two of the drivers. The ISIS militants used rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns, the monitor said. Last week, ISIS claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion in the Syrian capital of Damascus, which killed at least six people and injured 20 others.”
Iraq
Voice Of America: UK Recognizes Islamic State Atrocities Against Yazidis As 'Genocide'
“The British government on Tuesday recognized as genocide those crimes committed against the Yazidi minority by Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq in 2014. The decision comes days before the ninth anniversary of the crimes that were perpetrated by the terror group also known as ISIS or Daesh. "The Yazidi population suffered immensely at the hands of Daesh nine years ago, and the repercussions are still felt to this day," Britain's minister of state for the Middle East, Tariq Ahmad, said in a statement. "Justice and accountability are key for those whose lives have been devastated."
Turkey
Daily Sabah: Turkish Forces Eliminate 3 PKK Terrorists In Iraq
“National Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that three members of the terrorist group PKK were "neutralized" in Iraq's north, using a term for terrorists surrendered, killed or captured in operations. Terrorists were eliminated in the Zap region during a counterterrorism operation. The ministry said the operation took place in "Operation Claw-Lock Zone," adding: "We are determined and resolute to eradicate terrorism at its roots. There is no place to escape for terrorists; nowhere is safe for them."
Pakistan
Outlook India: Pakistan Sees 18 Suicide Attacks In 7 Months Of 2023, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Worst-Hit Region: Report
“…The think tank Counter Extremism Project (CEP) says the TTP was founded by a group of Pakistani militants "who had previously fought in Afghanistan alongside both the Taliban and al-Qaeda, and the group has maintained close ties to both organisations since".
Middle East
Jerusalem Post: IDF Searching For Suspected Terrorist After Drive By Shooting
“A suspected terrorist fired out of a moving car in the West Bank's Jordan Valley on Wednesday afternoon, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has confirmed. Soldiers are currently searching the area for the terrorist, who was not apprehended at the scene of the drive-by shooting. Magen David Adom confirmed that a 31-year-old woman was being treated at the scene for both shock and for light injuries to the face caused by shards of glass. The woman's husband Raphael told Reshet Bet that the family was on its way back from a vacation up north.”
Africa
Andalou Ajansi: 2 Killed, 10 Injured As Over 60 Terrorists Attack Civilians In Kenya
“Over 60 terrorists affiliated with the al-Shabaab terror group from Somalia on Tuesday targeted civilians in Kenya’s Lamu County, killing two and injuring at least 10 others. In a statement on Tuesday, Kenya's Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki confirmed the attack on the busy Garsen-Witu-Lamu Highway in Lamu County, approximately 241 kilometers (150 miles) northeast of the capital Nairobi, saying two travelers were killed and 10 others injured who were taken to the hospital. The Kenyan government official noted that a combined security operation is underway to deal with the terrorists and locate “missing civilians.” According to authorities, the tragic assault unfolded in the Nyongoro area of Lamu County, where the terrorists carried out a meticulously planned attack on unsuspecting civilians.”
United Kingdom
Miami Herald: UK Charges Prominent Islamist Anjem Choudary For Leading Terror Group
“…He was arrested on terrorism charges at his east London home during a dawn police raid." On July 24, police report Choudary had been charged with membership in a proscribed organization, directing a terrorist organization, and addressing meetings to encourage support for a proscribed organization," said the Counter extremism project.”
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