Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2021-10-01

  Afghan Taliban–China co-operation could push Uighur militants to join ISIS-K

  China's alliance of convenience with the Taliban has the potential to push militants operating in Afghanistan and elsewhere into more extremist circles.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-28

  Iran-linked terror suspects in Balochistan tied to economic sabotage

  Observers say camps inside Iran indicate that Iranian forces have given free rein to militants involved in sabotage activities against foreign investment in Pakistan.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-17

  Increased threat from TTP looms over Pakistan

  Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) may feel emboldened by the Afghan Taliban's 'victory', but Pakistani security forces are keeping up pressure on the group.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-10

  Imprisoned ex-ISIS members share sobering stories of radicalisation

  Stories told by Kazakhs who spent years fighting in ISIS ranks will help prevent youth radicalisation in the country, say clergy and religious specialists.

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  Terrorism

  2021-08-27

  'We will hunt you down,' Biden warns Kabul bombers

  Twin suicide bombings that struck Hamid Karzai International Airport left at least 85 people dead, including Afghan civilians and 13 US troops.

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  Terrorism

  2021-07-15

  Bus attack highlights growing resentment of China in Pakistan

  Militants are reacting to China's blatant exploitation of Pakistan, Beijing's mistreatment of Muslims in Xinjiang, and the regime's ongoing disinformation campaign over COVID-19.

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  Terrorism

  2021-06-04

  Uptick in Taliban use of land mines, mortars takes harsh toll on civilians

  The number of Afghans disabled by war increased by 50% in the first four months of 2021, compared to the same period last year, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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  Terrorism

  2021-05-21

  US vows to help counter 'potent' ISIS threat to Afghanistan

  The focus on ISIS does not give the Taliban a pass because of the 'ecosystem of terrorism and violence in which they are deeply, deeply, deeply complicit', said the top US diplomat in Kabul.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-27

  Tainted and tattered, bin Laden's legacy still haunts al-Qaeda

  Al-Qaeda 'barely survived' after the death of Osama bin Laden, analysts say, and the once popular figure is now seen by most as 'yesterday's news'.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-22

  Taliban bombing of luxury hotel in Quetta raises questions about China

  The Taliban said Pakistani security personnel were the target, but many are not convinced. Pakistan is fighting several insurgencies in Balochistan waged by groups angered at Chinese presence.