Brief: Oman Suffers First Islamic State Attack in Muscat

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Brief: Oman Suffers First Islamic State Attack in Muscat
Auteur
Date
2024
Résumé
Executive Summary: On July 16, three Islamic State-associated gunmen killed six worshippers at a Shia mosque in Muscat. This was the first al-Qaeda or Islamic State attack in Oman, despite its proximity to Islamist hubs and relatively friendly relationship with Israel. The three attackers were brothers, suggesting radicalization within the family rather than a broader, societal-level issue in Oman. For …
Langue
eng
volume
22
numéro
10

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