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Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ContractKiller: 3:02pm On Mar 28, 2020
Radical Islamic Terrorist Groups Issue Call to Action Amid Coronavirus Pandemic


As the world is dealing with the spread of COVID-19, radical Islamic terrorist organizations are seeking to use the pandemic to their advantage. Key leaders in the terrorist movement are calling on their operatives to capitalize on the situation by launching attacks while governments are preoccupied with containing the disease.

The Washington Times published a report on Thursday detailing the efforts of these groups to commit more acts of violence to push their extreme agenda. “Leading terror organizations such as Islamic State have been calling on followers to increase attacks in recent days as world governments and militaries shift their focus to combating the COVID-19 pandemic,” author Guy Taylor wrote.


Taylor indicated that the “wave of attacks from Africa to Afghanistan” that occurred this week could potentially be tied to leaders’ calls for more violence. Apparently, they are telling their followers that the coronavirus outbreak was created by God to help jihadis wage war against their enemies.

Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, director of research at The George Washington University’s Program on Extremism has been following radical terrorist groups, analyzing how they are responding to the coronavirus. “Jihadis see the current crisis as a manifestation of the wrath of God, both upon the non-believers for their rejection of God’s law and crimes against Muslims, and upon those Muslims who have forsaken the duty of jihad,” he told The Washington Times. “They argue that fighting jihad is the surest way to guarantee protection from the virus.”


Meleagrou-Hitchens is not the only expert who believes terrorist groups are using COVID-19 to rally their troops. Bill Roggio, who works with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, suggested that other extremist groups like the Taliban and Al Qaeda are making similar claims. He told The Washington Times that a “common theme” is that the “coronavirus is a punishment from Allah to our decadent Western style of life.”

But groups like ISIS aren’t only focused on launching attacks in Africa and the Middle East. It appears they also have their sights set on the west. According to Meleagrou-Hitchens, the terrorist group – which is known for its vast online presence – is focusing their propaganda efforts on encouraging attacks in Europe and the United States. He explained that they are emphasizing the idea that “the Western world’s attention is now firmly on the health crisis, meaning a possible reduction in counter-terrorism capabilities.


He continued, insisting that ISIS understands the impact that a major terrorist attack could have on a Western nation. “With ISIS output there is a clear recognition of new opportunities emerging, in theory at least,” he said, adding that an act of terror “would compound the misery and could lead to social disorder and further economic collapse.”


Unfortunately, ISIS’ leaders might be right. If one of their operatives managed to pull off a major terrorist attack on American soil while our agencies are focused on the coronavirus outbreak, it could strike a serious blow to the U.S.’s national psyche and lead to more panic. It’s evident that this is the last thing the public needs at this moment.

Fortunately, the Department of Homeland Security seems to be up to the task of preventing terrorism on American soil. Earlier this week, they issued a warning and are working to uncover potential acts of violence from groups like ISIS. If they attempt to carry out an act of terror, DHS seems ready to disrupt their plans.




https://www.redstate.com/jeffc/2020/03/28/radical-islamic-terrorist-groups-issue-call-to-action-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by Racoon(m): 3:07pm On Mar 28, 2020
“Jihadis see the current crisis as a manifestation of the wrath of God, both upon the non-believers for their rejection of God’s law and crimes against Muslims, and upon those Muslims who have forsaken the duty of jihad......They argue that fighting jihad is the surest way to guarantee protection from the virus.”

How will the world be cured of this fanatic headslammers terrorism.This is just contributing nothing but further problems to the existence of humanity.

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by titilala: 3:11pm On Mar 28, 2020
cool
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by TimmyA: 3:11pm On Mar 28, 2020
Their plans will be exposed and void. Covid-19 will ravaged their camp

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by Zooposki(f): 3:21pm On Mar 28, 2020
Is that why they bomb Lagos and Akure? Yeye people.

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by IlovePMB: 3:33pm On Mar 28, 2020
Islam a bad boko hari
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by AgentNairaland(f): 3:46pm On Mar 28, 2020
Islam Again

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by Captainrambo2: 3:49pm On Mar 28, 2020
Where is that guy Arewa, ishaq akintola, etc they re calling you guys o

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ZKOSOSO(m): 3:57pm On Mar 28, 2020
This has always been their prayers....to conquer the world and establish worship of Allah via Sharia.

Ko le werk.....!! The Almighty USA is patiently waiting to hit them hard....!! Ask Iran how Market be for them...!!

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 4:13pm On Mar 28, 2020
ZKOSOSO:
This has always been their prayers....to conquer the world and establish worship of Allah via Sharia.

Ko le werk.....!! The Almighty USA is patiently waiting to hit them hard....!! Ask Iran how Market be for them...!!

I pray u av sense bro
Na covidiots like u dey chop oyinbo' ass

#Asslicker

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 4:14pm On Mar 28, 2020
Zooposki:
Is that why they bomb Lagos and Akure? Yeye people.

You should try and read new bro

It helps
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by TheExecutioner: 5:23pm On Mar 28, 2020
While Arabs dey sh.it inside mouth of COVIK moro.ns like you


NorthPrince:


I pray u av sense bro
Na covidiots like u dey chop oyinbo' ass

#Asslicker
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 6:27pm On Mar 28, 2020
TheExecutioner:
While Arabs dey sh.it inside mouth of COVIK moro.ns like you




Someone is getting pained here
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ContractKiller: 6:39pm On Mar 28, 2020
Not as pained as those black slaves of the Arabs!


NorthPrince:



Someone is getting pained here
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 7:11pm On Mar 28, 2020
ContractKiller:
Not as pained as those black slaves of the Arabs!



U seriously need to check my signature simp
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ContractKiller: 10:20pm On Mar 28, 2020
You hate the white man but love being an Arab slave grin This one is as confused as the Ado Rock dullard.


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NorthPrince:


U seriously need to check my signature simp

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 12:17am On Mar 29, 2020
ContractKiller:
You hate the white man but love being an Arab slave grin This one is as confused as the Ado Rock dullard.


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Oh kid

Really?!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't tell me you would believe what u just see on the internet

Na boys like u go dey commot spit for mouth when u come face to face

#KidForBran2020

grin

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ContractKiller: 12:46am On Mar 29, 2020
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NorthPrince:


Oh kid

Really?!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't tell me you would believe what u just see on the internet

Na boys like u go dey commot spit for mouth when u come face to face

#KidForBran2020

grin
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 9:29am On Mar 29, 2020
ContractKiller:
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Social diatancing


Contract killer_--------100cm---------------brain
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ContractKiller: 10:08am On Mar 29, 2020
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NorthPrince:



Social diatancing


Contract killer_--------100cm---------------brain
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ZKOSOSO(m): 10:46am On Mar 29, 2020
NorthPrince:


I pray u av sense more than my Father and mother
Na covidiots like u dey chop oyinbo' ass

#Asslicker

Fixed
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 1:41pm On Mar 29, 2020
ZKOSOSO:


Fixed
lol after u modify posts

Social distancing

You-------------100cm------------------------brain
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 1:43pm On Mar 29, 2020
ContractKiller:
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lol
Who doesn't know you make this pics yourself

U must be really pained grin

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ContractKiller: 2:35pm On Mar 29, 2020
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NorthPrince:
lol
Who doesn't know you make this pics yourself

U must be really pained grin
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by panafrican(m): 4:12pm On Mar 29, 2020
Let their leadership and his hardcore inner circle be infected .
Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by NorthPrince: 4:34pm On Mar 29, 2020
ContractKiller:
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s

As i av said

You--------------------100cm--------------------Sense

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Re: Islamic State Calls On Muslims To Use Covid-19 As Opportunity For Terrorism by ContractKiller: 6:28pm On Mar 29, 2020
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NorthPrince:
s

As i av said

You--------------------100cm--------------------Sense

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