A sense of terror and concern gripped Brussels city of Belgium after a gunman claiming to be a member of ISIS went on a rampage and killed two Swedish nationals who were on their way to watch a match at King Baudouin Stadium, where Sweden were playing Belgium.

The assault took place on Monday (Oct 16) on Boulevard d'Ypres, 5 kilometres (3 miles) from the stadium.

The attacker was identified by local media as 45-year-old Abdesalem Lassoued, of Tunisian origin.&nbsp;He was said to be carrying a&nbsp;Kalashnikov-style assault rifle when he saw a group of football fans heading to see the Euro 2024 qualifier.

Following 12 hours of manhunt, the terrorist was caught and shot during a stop-and-search in a cafe as authorities searched Belgium’s capital.

Interior minister Annelies Verlinden said the terrorist died on the way to hospital in an ambulance.

<h2>Sought revenge for Quran burnings&nbsp;</h2>

“The perpetrator of the terrorist attack in Brussels has been identified and died," Verlinden posted on X, hours after Prime Minister Alexander De Croo called Monday's shooting a brutal "terrorist attack".

The shooting comes in the backdrop of rising tensions over the Quran burning protests in Sweden that widened the rift between the Arab nations and the European country.

Several countries had objected to the protests and terrorists had even threatened to eliminate Swedes at home and abroad.

“The perpetrator targeted specifically Swedish supporters who were in Brussels to attend a Red Devils soccer match. Two Swedish compatriots passed away. A third person is recovering from severe injures," PM de Croo said.

<h2>Attacker celebrated killings&nbsp;</h2>

Shortly after the attack, the gunman uploaded a video of himself on Facebook boasting about the murders.

In the video, the attacker used the name 'Slayem Slouma' and said in Arabic that he sought to avenge the killing of a six-year-old US-Palestinian boy.

The six-year-old boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume, was knifed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, on Saturday morning.

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His mother, Hanaan Shahin, was also stabbed over a dozen times, by a man allegedly screaming 'You Muslims must die!'

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Celebrating the assault, he said, "Islamic greeting Allahu Akbar. My name is Abdesalem Al Guilani and I am a fighter for Allah. I am from the Islamic State. We love who loves us and we hate who hates us. We live for our religion and we die for our religion.”

He further said that he has “killed three Swedes so far” and also claimed he had carried out the attack in “revenge in the name of Muslims”.

Notably, the third victim survived and is said to be undergoing treatment&nbsp;at a hospital.

<h2>Who is Abdesalem Lassoued?</h2>

Abdesalem Lassoued is a 45-year-old man from Tunisia.&nbsp;He was reportedly a failed asylum seeker and was living illegally in the Schaerbeek area, which is about a ten-minute drive from the shooting site.

Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborn said Lassoued was convicted in Tunisia ‘for common law offences’, but was not reported for a terrorist risk.

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A sense of terror and concern gripped Brussels city of Belgium after a gunman claiming to be a member of ISIS went on a rampage and killed two Swedish nationals who were on their way to watch a match at King Baudouin Stadium, where Sweden were playing Belgium.

A sense of terror and concern gripped Brussels city of Belgium after a gunman claiming to be a member of ISIS went on a rampage and killed two Swedish nationals who were on their way to watch a match at King Baudouin Stadium, where Sweden were playing Belgium. The assault took place on Monday (Oct 16) on Boulevard d'Ypres, 5 kilometres (3 miles) from the stadium. The attacker was identified by local media as 45-year-old Abdesalem Lassoued, of Tunisian origin. He was said to be carrying a Kalashnikov-style assault rifle when he saw a group of football fans heading to see the Euro 2024 qualifier. Following 12 hours of manhunt, the terrorist was caught and shot during a stop-and-search in a cafe as authorities searched Belgium’s capital. Interior minister Annelies Verlinden said the terrorist died on the way to hospital in an ambulance. Sought revenge for Quran burnings “The perpetrator of the terrorist attack in Brussels has been identified and died," Verlinden posted on X, hours after Prime Minister Alexander De Croo called Monday's shooting a brutal "terrorist attack". The shooting comes in the backdrop of rising tensions over the Quran burning protests in Sweden that widened the rift between the Arab nations and the European country. Several countries had objected to the protests and terrorists had even threatened to eliminate Swedes at home and abroad. “The perpetrator targeted specifically Swedish supporters who were in Brussels to attend a Red Devils soccer match. Two Swedish compatriots passed away. A third person is recovering from severe injures," PM de Croo said. Attacker celebrated killings Shortly after the attack, the gunman uploaded a video of himself on Facebook boasting about the murders. In the video, the attacker used the name 'Slayem Slouma' and said in Arabic that he sought to avenge the killing of a six-year-old US-Palestinian boy. The six-year-old boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume, was knifed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, on Saturday morning. Also read | Brussels shooting: Suspected attacker shot dead by police after chase His mother, Hanaan Shahin, was also stabbed over a dozen times, by a man allegedly screaming 'You Muslims must die!' Also read | ISIS terrorist kills 2 in Brussels to 'avenge' murder of 6-year-old Illinois boy Celebrating the assault, he said, "Islamic greeting Allahu Akbar. My name is Abdesalem Al Guilani and I am a fighter for Allah. I am from the Islamic State. We love who loves us and we hate who hates us. We live for our religion and we die for our religion.” He further said that he has “killed three Swedes so far” and also claimed he had carried out the attack in “revenge in the name of Muslims”. Notably, the third victim survived and is said to be undergoing treatment at a hospital. Who is Abdesalem Lassoued? Abdesalem Lassoued is a 45-year-old man from Tunisia. He was reportedly a failed asylum seeker and was living illegally in the Schaerbeek area, which is about a ten-minute drive from the shooting site. Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborn said Lassoued was convicted in Tunisia ‘for common law offences’, but was not reported for a terrorist risk. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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European football's governing body UEFA announced a "moment of silence" before Tuesday's (Oct 17) Euro 2024 qualifiers, in memory of the two Swedish fans shot dead in Brussels.

The two fans were killed by a suspected Islamist before Sweden's match against Belgium at the King Baudouin Stadium on Monday.

The Group F encounter was halted at half-time with the score at 1-1, following consultations between the two teams and local police authorities.

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The travelling Swedish supporters were held in the ground for security reasons, before being escorted away under police protection at around 2 am local time.

On Tuesday, the suspected attacker, a radicalised Tunisian national living illegally in Belgium, was killed in a police operation.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino took to Instagram on Tuesday to say that he was "shocked" and "saddened" by the shooting of the supporters.

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European football's governing body UEFA announced a "moment of silence" before Tuesday's (Oct 17) Euro 2024 qualifiers, in memory of the two Swedish fans shot dead in Brussels.

European football's governing body UEFA announced a "moment of silence" before Tuesday's (Oct 17) Euro 2024 qualifiers, in memory of the two Swedish fans shot dead in Brussels. The two fans were killed by a suspected Islamist before Sweden's match against Belgium at the King Baudouin Stadium on Monday. The Group F encounter was halted at half-time with the score at 1-1, following consultations between the two teams and local police authorities. Watch | Euro 2024 qualifiers: Sweden-Belgium match abandoned after terror attack in Brussels × The travelling Swedish supporters were held in the ground for security reasons, before being escorted away under police protection at around 2 am local time. On Tuesday, the suspected attacker, a radicalised Tunisian national living illegally in Belgium, was killed in a police operation. Also read | Brussels shooting: Long wait for fans held in stadium after Belgium-Sweden Euro qualifier suspended FIFA president Gianni Infantino took to Instagram on Tuesday to say that he was "shocked" and "saddened" by the shooting of the supporters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The increasing death toll of Israelis reached 1,300 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, as per the Hebrew media reports. However, the fate of around 150 people abducted by the Hamas terror group during its sudden attack and taken to the Gaza Strip remained unclear. Around 3,300 people suffered injuries, out of which 28 were in critical condition and 350 others were in serious condition.

Meanwhile the Hamas-run health ministry stated that 1,203 Palestinians have been killed so far and around 5,769 were wounded in the airstrikes carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

The Israel Defence Forces stated that around 1,500 Palestinian terrorists were killed in Israeli territory. &nbsp;&nbsp;

IDF spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari stated that so far the military has been able to notify the families of 81 hostages, who have been taken by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

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“We are aware of the uncertainty but there is a tension between reliability and speed and understanding what is happening on the ground, it must be accurate,” he said, in a call with the reporters.

Islamic Jihad and Hamas have claimed that they have been holding 130 hostages, as some reports estimate that around 200 were held in the Gaza Strip.

<h2>No electricity or water will be supplied to Gaza till hostages released: Minister</h2>

Energy Minister Israel Katz said Israel&nbsp;will not be supplying any water or electricity to Gaza until the people abducted by Hamas during its attack come back to their homes.

“Humanitarian aid to Gaza? No electrical switch will be turned on, no water pump will be opened and no fuel truck will enter until the Israeli abductees are returned home,” he stated on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Humanitarianism for humanitarianism. And no one can preach morality to us,” he wrote.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, all the proposal for establishing corridors outside Gaza for Palestinians who were fleeting the retaliatory bombardment of Israel in the embattled land was rejected by the Egyptian government, said a senior Egyptian official.

The government official made the statement in response to White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby who had stated that the Biden government is holding active conversations to organise safe passage for civilians out of Gaza.&nbsp;

Egypt has been holding intensive talks with the United States and Israel to allow the delivery of fuel and aid through its Rafah crossing point.

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The increasing death toll of Israelis reached 1,300 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, as per the Hebrew media reports. However, the fate of around 150 people abducted by the Hamas terror group during its sudden attack and taken to the Gaza Strip remained unclear.

The increasing death toll of Israelis reached 1,300 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, as per the Hebrew media reports. However, the fate of around 150 people abducted by the Hamas terror group during its sudden attack and taken to the Gaza Strip remained unclear. Around 3,300 people suffered injuries, out of which 28 were in critical condition and 350 others were in serious condition. Meanwhile the Hamas-run health ministry stated that 1,203 Palestinians have been killed so far and around 5,769 were wounded in the airstrikes carried out by Israel in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defence Forces stated that around 1,500 Palestinian terrorists were killed in Israeli territory. IDF spokesman Rear Adm Daniel Hagari stated that so far the military has been able to notify the families of 81 hostages, who have been taken by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported. ALSO READ | 'I wish that it wasn't true,' War correspondent stands by report of beheadings of Israeli babies “We are aware of the uncertainty but there is a tension between reliability and speed and understanding what is happening on the ground, it must be accurate,” he said, in a call with the reporters. Islamic Jihad and Hamas have claimed that they have been holding 130 hostages, as some reports estimate that around 200 were held in the Gaza Strip. No electricity or water will be supplied to Gaza till hostages released: Minister Energy Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not be supplying any water or electricity to Gaza until the people abducted by Hamas during its attack come back to their homes. “Humanitarian aid to Gaza? No electrical switch will be turned on, no water pump will be opened and no fuel truck will enter until the Israeli abductees are returned home,” he stated on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Humanitarianism for humanitarianism. And no one can preach morality to us,” he wrote. WATCH | Israel-Palestine War | Israel's forces fight Lebanon's push to infiltrate border Meanwhile, all the proposal for establishing corridors outside Gaza for Palestinians who were fleeting the retaliatory bombardment of Israel in the embattled land was rejected by the Egyptian government, said a senior Egyptian official. The government official made the statement in response to White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby who had stated that the Biden government is holding active conversations to organise safe passage for civilians out of Gaza. Egypt has been holding intensive talks with the United States and Israel to allow the delivery of fuel and aid through its Rafah crossing point. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Turkey has carried out a number of airstrikes on Kurdish rebels in Northern Iraq. The attacks came hours after a Kurdish group took responsibility for a suicide bombing outside the Turkish Parliament. The Turkish Government said that 20 targets were destroyed and many from the PKK group have also been neutralized.

Ankara targets PKK strongholds after terror attack jolts the capital

At least eight suspected members of Terror groups Tehreek-e-Taliban and the Islamic State have been killed in Pakistan's Balochistan Province. The country's counter-terror department has said that these members were killed in two operations that were conducted in the region. Defence Personnel rescued a kidnapped person from The militants' hideout and this is as per the Pakistan media reports.

Reports: Pakistan recorded an 83% rise in terror attacks in August

A Palestinian truck driver killed an off-duty Israeli soldier in a truck-ramming terror attack at a West Bank checkpoint near the central city of Modiin on Thursday (August 31). At least six others have been wounded.&nbsp;

Israeli military and medical officials confirmed that the truck driver was shot dead during an ensuing pursuit.&nbsp;

The preliminary probe by the Israel Defense Forces revealed that the Palestinians arrived at the Maccabim checkpoint from the Israeli side.&nbsp;

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They said that the driver ran over multiple soldiers who were not on duty and were walking on the side of the road. The probe by the defence forces said that the Palestinian&nbsp;driver made a U-turn without entering the West Bank.&nbsp;

Times of Israel shared&nbsp;details, stating that the soldiers were of the 411th Battalion of the 282nd Regiment in the IDF's Artillery Corps and were walking from a nearby army post to a bus station, to head to a team-building activity in Modiin.&nbsp;

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Israeli police said that the security forces pursued the driver into the West Bank, shooting him near the Palestinian village of Nilin. The truck driver, 41, reportedly had a permit to work in Israel.

The incident happened hours after Palestinians wounded four Israeli soldiers in a roadside bombing in the West Bank.&nbsp;

In the past few weeks, West Bank has seen an increase in violence in recent months amid an almost decade-long deadlock in US-sponsored peacemaking efforts.&nbsp;

The militant group Hamas didn't take credit for the attack, but as per a report by the news agency Reuters, it lauded the attack. Hamas has stepped up attacks in the West Bank in a challenge to Israel and the internationally backed Palestinian Authority (PA).&nbsp;

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A Palestinian truck driver killed an off-duty Israeli soldier in a truck-ramming terror attack at a West Bank checkpoint near the central city of Modiin on Thursday (August 31).

A Palestinian truck driver killed an off-duty Israeli soldier in a truck-ramming terror attack at a West Bank checkpoint near the central city of Modiin on Thursday (August 31). At least six others have been wounded. Israeli military and medical officials confirmed that the truck driver was shot dead during an ensuing pursuit. The preliminary probe by the Israel Defense Forces revealed that the Palestinians arrived at the Maccabim checkpoint from the Israeli side. Also read: Fire kills at least 73 in five-storey building occupied by homeless, squatters in Johannesburg They said that the driver ran over multiple soldiers who were not on duty and were walking on the side of the road. The probe by the defence forces said that the Palestinian driver made a U-turn without entering the West Bank. Times of Israel shared details, stating that the soldiers were of the 411th Battalion of the 282nd Regiment in the IDF's Artillery Corps and were walking from a nearby army post to a bus station, to head to a team-building activity in Modiin. Also read: Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over romance-related scams Watch: Pyongyang simulates 'tactical nuclear strike' on South Korea × Israeli police said that the security forces pursued the driver into the West Bank, shooting him near the Palestinian village of Nilin. The truck driver, 41, reportedly had a permit to work in Israel. The incident happened hours after Palestinians wounded four Israeli soldiers in a roadside bombing in the West Bank. In the past few weeks, West Bank has seen an increase in violence in recent months amid an almost decade-long deadlock in US-sponsored peacemaking efforts. The militant group Hamas didn't take credit for the attack, but as per a report by the news agency Reuters, it lauded the attack. Hamas has stepped up attacks in the West Bank in a challenge to Israel and the internationally backed Palestinian Authority (PA). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

US court denies Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's plea against extradition to India

A Chinese Convoy has been attacked in Pakistan. The incident took place near the Gwadar port in the Balochistan province of the country. Separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army has taken responsibility for the incident. According to our sources, one person from the entourage sustained minor injuries.

Pakistan: Terror attack near Gwadar Port, Balochistan

Six Israeli citizens were injured in a terror attack in the West Bank settlement city of Ma’ale Adumim on Tuesday.&nbsp;

As of Wednesday morning, five of the victims were still in the hospital, including one in serious condition who had to undergo surgery for the injuries.

<h2>The attack</h2>

As per Times of Israel report quoting law enforcement officials, a Palestinian terrorist opened fire at a group of people, including diners at a burger restaurant in a plaza outside a main shopping mall in the settlement.&nbsp;

The terrorist, while attempting to flee the scene, was shot dead by an off-duty police officer.

Among the injured, one victim remains in serious but stable condition, another is in moderate but stable condition, and one was released from the hospital on Tuesday evening, said the police statement.&nbsp;

Three others, including a 14-year-old boy, are in light-to-moderate condition at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, reports the publication.

<h2>Terrorist identified</h2>

Times of Israel reports that the terrorist has been identified by the Shin Bet security agency as 20-year-old Mohannad Muhammad Suleiman al-Mazra'a from the nearby West Bank town of al-Azariya.&nbsp;

He reportedly worked as a cleaner at a local community centre in Ma'ale Adumim and had a permit to work in West Bank settlements but not on the Israeli side of the Green Line.&nbsp;

<h2>Motive</h2>

An unverified recording attributed to the terrorist is being circulated on Palestinian social media. In it, he claims to have no affiliation with any faction.

Footage of the incident shows the terrorist, wearing a fluorescent yellow vest, opening fire at people from within bushes behind a bus stop. He can then be seen fleeing down a road, where he was shot by the Border Police officer.

Talking to Channel 12, the officer who is yet to be identified said: "At first I wasn’t sure if he was the terrorist, but I cocked my weapon and yelled at him to freeze. He didn't and started shooting at me." The off-duty police officer returned fire and stopped the attack.

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Six Israeli citizens were injured in a terror attack in the West Bank settlement city of Ma’ale Adumim on Tuesday. As of Wednesday morning, five of the victims were still in the hospital, including one in serious condition who had to undergo surgery for the injuries.

Six Israeli citizens were injured in a terror attack in the West Bank settlement city of Ma’ale Adumim on Tuesday. As of Wednesday morning, five of the victims were still in the hospital, including one in serious condition who had to undergo surgery for the injuries. The attack As per Times of Israel report quoting law enforcement officials, a Palestinian terrorist opened fire at a group of people, including diners at a burger restaurant in a plaza outside a main shopping mall in the settlement. The terrorist, while attempting to flee the scene, was shot dead by an off-duty police officer. Among the injured, one victim remains in serious but stable condition, another is in moderate but stable condition, and one was released from the hospital on Tuesday evening, said the police statement. Three others, including a 14-year-old boy, are in light-to-moderate condition at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, reports the publication. Terrorist identified Times of Israel reports that the terrorist has been identified by the Shin Bet security agency as 20-year-old Mohannad Muhammad Suleiman al-Mazra'a from the nearby West Bank town of al-Azariya. He reportedly worked as a cleaner at a local community centre in Ma'ale Adumim and had a permit to work in West Bank settlements but not on the Israeli side of the Green Line. Motive An unverified recording attributed to the terrorist is being circulated on Palestinian social media. In it, he claims to have no affiliation with any faction. Footage of the incident shows the terrorist, wearing a fluorescent yellow vest, opening fire at people from within bushes behind a bus stop. He can then be seen fleeing down a road, where he was shot by the Border Police officer. Talking to Channel 12, the officer who is yet to be identified said: "At first I wasn’t sure if he was the terrorist, but I cocked my weapon and yelled at him to freeze. He didn't and started shooting at me." The off-duty police officer returned fire and stopped the attack. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Armed Islamist militants launched an attack on a military base in southern Pakistan on Wednesday.

The militants were equipped with firearms, hand grenades, and rockets. At least four soldiers lost their lives in the assault, according to statements from the army and security officials.

The army reported that five other soldiers sustained critical injuries, and retaliation by the military resulted in the death of at least three militants. Authorities are currently conducting an operation to apprehend the two remaining attackers.

The army stated that vigilant soldiers on duty successfully thwarted the initial attempt by the terrorists to infiltrate the facility. Subsequently, a fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, leading to the containment of the terrorists within a confined area near the boundary.

<h2>Senior government official confirms completion of operation, sweeping continues to root out hidden assailants</h2>

According to Saeed Ahmad, a senior government official who spoke to Reuters, a military operation in Balochistan's Zhob district has concluded with the elimination of all five assailants. However, troops are still conducting sweeping operations in nearby areas to ensure the removal of any remaining hidden militants.

The attack occurred in the early hours when several militants stormed a military base, hurling grenades into a military mess before engaging in a prolonged gun battle. The army reported the incident, and three security officials confirmed the sequence of events.

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Balochistan, a region known for its mineral resources and situated along the border of Afghanistan and Iran, has long been troubled by an ethnic Baloch insurgency that has persisted for decades.

In addition to the ethnic conflict, Islamist militants seeking to overthrow the Pakistani government and establish their own strict Islamic rule have been active in Balochistan.

Since terminating a ceasefire agreement with the government in late 2022, these militants have escalated their attacks, including the devastating bombing of a mosque in Peshawar in January, claiming the lives of over 100 people.

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The Pakistani government has accused militants of shifting their operational bases to Afghanistan. However, the Taliban government in Kabul denies these allegations. The situation in Balochistan remains a significant concern as security forces continue their efforts to maintain stability and counter the threat of militant activity in the region.

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Armed Islamist militants launched an attack on a military base in southern Pakistan on Wednesday. The militants were equipped with firearms, hand grenades, and rockets.

Armed Islamist militants launched an attack on a military base in southern Pakistan on Wednesday. The militants were equipped with firearms, hand grenades, and rockets. At least four soldiers lost their lives in the assault, according to statements from the army and security officials. The army reported that five other soldiers sustained critical injuries, and retaliation by the military resulted in the death of at least three militants. Authorities are currently conducting an operation to apprehend the two remaining attackers. The army stated that vigilant soldiers on duty successfully thwarted the initial attempt by the terrorists to infiltrate the facility. Subsequently, a fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, leading to the containment of the terrorists within a confined area near the boundary. Senior government official confirms completion of operation, sweeping continues to root out hidden assailants According to Saeed Ahmad, a senior government official who spoke to Reuters, a military operation in Balochistan's Zhob district has concluded with the elimination of all five assailants. However, troops are still conducting sweeping operations in nearby areas to ensure the removal of any remaining hidden militants. The attack occurred in the early hours when several militants stormed a military base, hurling grenades into a military mess before engaging in a prolonged gun battle. The army reported the incident, and three security officials confirmed the sequence of events. Also read | Pakistan monsoon rains: Over 80 people killed, 151 injured since June 25, says report Balochistan, a region known for its mineral resources and situated along the border of Afghanistan and Iran, has long been troubled by an ethnic Baloch insurgency that has persisted for decades. In addition to the ethnic conflict, Islamist militants seeking to overthrow the Pakistani government and establish their own strict Islamic rule have been active in Balochistan. Since terminating a ceasefire agreement with the government in late 2022, these militants have escalated their attacks, including the devastating bombing of a mosque in Peshawar in January, claiming the lives of over 100 people. Also watch | Imran Khan named in six cases, accused of attacks on Pak army facilities The Pakistani government has accused militants of shifting their operational bases to Afghanistan. However, the Taliban government in Kabul denies these allegations. The situation in Balochistan remains a significant concern as security forces continue their efforts to maintain stability and counter the threat of militant activity in the region. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In a horrific incident near the Congo border, ISIS allies reportedly attacked a secondary school in Uganda, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least&nbsp;41 people, including 38 students. The victims were burnt, shot, or brutally hacked to death. The assailants, reportedly&nbsp;rebels, fled across the porous border into Congo after the assault on Friday night. The Ugandan military reported that at least six people were abducted during the attack.

<h2>Chaos, devastation near Congo border as rebels target school</h2>

According to the Mayor of Mpondwe-Lhubiriha, Selevest Mapoze, the victims included students, a guard, and two members of the local community who were fatally attacked outside the school. The rebels set fire to a dormitory, causing some students to suffer fatal burns, while others were shot or brutally hacked with machetes.

The raid, carried out by approximately five attackers around 11:30 p.m., left the school engulfed in flames. Responding to the scene, soldiers from a nearby brigade discovered the horrifying sight of the school compound filled with the lifeless bodies of students. Military spokesman Brig. Felix Kulayigye confirmed the recovery of 47 bodies, with eight other individuals injured and receiving treatment at a local hospital. Ugandan troops are currently in pursuit of the perpetrators and working to rescue the abducted students, who were forced to carry looted food toward Congo's Virunga National Park.

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The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an extremist group known for launching attacks from its bases in eastern Congo, is suspected to be responsible for the raid on Lhubiriha Secondary School. The privately-owned co-ed school is located in the border town of Mpondwe, within Uganda's Kasese district, just 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Congo border.

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<h2>Rescue efforts underway as rebels flee across the border</h2>

Authorities have condemned the cowardly attack, with political leader Winnie Kiiza emphasizing that schools should always be a safe haven for students, and any attack on them is an unacceptable violation of children's rights. The ADF has been accused of numerous attacks in recent years, particularly targeting civilians in remote parts of eastern Congo. The group has historically opposed the rule of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, and it originated in the early 1990s when Ugandan Muslims felt marginalised by Museveni's policies.

The ADF's activities forced them to retreat into eastern Congo, where rebel groups find refuge due to the limited control of the central government. Over time, the ADF has established connections with the Islamic State group. In response to the ongoing threat, Ugandan authorities have launched military operations, including joint air and artillery strikes in Congo, as part of their commitment to combat the ADF militants and ensure the safety and security of their people.

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In a horrific incident near the Congo border, ISIS allies reportedly attacked a secondary school in Uganda, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 41 people, including 38 students.

In a horrific incident near the Congo border, ISIS allies reportedly attacked a secondary school in Uganda, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 41 people, including 38 students. The victims were burnt, shot, or brutally hacked to death. The assailants, reportedly rebels, fled across the porous border into Congo after the assault on Friday night. The Ugandan military reported that at least six people were abducted during the attack. Chaos, devastation near Congo border as rebels target school According to the Mayor of Mpondwe-Lhubiriha, Selevest Mapoze, the victims included students, a guard, and two members of the local community who were fatally attacked outside the school. The rebels set fire to a dormitory, causing some students to suffer fatal burns, while others were shot or brutally hacked with machetes. The raid, carried out by approximately five attackers around 11:30 p.m., left the school engulfed in flames. Responding to the scene, soldiers from a nearby brigade discovered the horrifying sight of the school compound filled with the lifeless bodies of students. Military spokesman Brig. Felix Kulayigye confirmed the recovery of 47 bodies, with eight other individuals injured and receiving treatment at a local hospital. Ugandan troops are currently in pursuit of the perpetrators and working to rescue the abducted students, who were forced to carry looted food toward Congo's Virunga National Park. Also watch | African leaders start peace mission in Ukraine despite Russian missile barrage The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an extremist group known for launching attacks from its bases in eastern Congo, is suspected to be responsible for the raid on Lhubiriha Secondary School. The privately-owned co-ed school is located in the border town of Mpondwe, within Uganda's Kasese district, just 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Congo border. Also read | US updates Uganda travel warning over anti-gay law Rescue efforts underway as rebels flee across the border Authorities have condemned the cowardly attack, with political leader Winnie Kiiza emphasizing that schools should always be a safe haven for students, and any attack on them is an unacceptable violation of children's rights. The ADF has been accused of numerous attacks in recent years, particularly targeting civilians in remote parts of eastern Congo. The group has historically opposed the rule of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, and it originated in the early 1990s when Ugandan Muslims felt marginalised by Museveni's policies. The ADF's activities forced them to retreat into eastern Congo, where rebel groups find refuge due to the limited control of the central government. Over time, the ADF has established connections with the Islamic State group. In response to the ongoing threat, Ugandan authorities have launched military operations, including joint air and artillery strikes in Congo, as part of their commitment to combat the ADF militants and ensure the safety and security of their people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Deadly attack by ISIS allies at Ugandan school claims at least 41 lives, including students

In a cafe in Tel Aviv in Israel, a woman screamed after spotting cockroach. In response, people flee thinking it to be terror attack. The story is not as comic as it sounds. It is deeply rooted in psychological terror of Israelis. What's the story about? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Psychology of terror in Israel

The National Investigative Agency (NIA) has taken over the Poonch terror attack matter and reached the spot of the incident. Meanwhile, a manhunt has been launched to nab the terrorists and look into the possible motives behind the attack. The attack led to 5 army jawans being martyred.

NIA takes over Poonch terror attack investigation, manhunt on for terrorists

Israeli officials said on Friday (April 7) that an Italian tourist was killed and seven others were injured in a terror attack at a promenade near the seashore in Tel Aviv when a driver rammed his car into a group of tourists.&nbsp;Speaking to the news agency AFP, a police spokesperson said, "The terrorist was neutralised, it was a terror attack against civilians, a car ramming attack".

The deceased tourist was later identified as Italian national Alessandro Parini, a 35-year-old lawyer from Rome. The wounded victims were also tourists from Italy and the United Kingdom, according to hospital officials. However, they were not named, Times of Israel newspaper reported. 
 
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Israel following the 'cowardly attack' in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;“Deep sorrow and condolences for the death of one of our nationals, Alessandro Parini, in the terrorist attack that took place in the evening in Tel Aviv. Condolences to the victim’s family, to the wounded, and solidarity with the State of Israel for the cowardly attack,” Meloni wrote&nbsp;on Twitter.&nbsp;

The 'terrorist'&nbsp;was later named Yousef Abu Jaber, 45, a resident of Kafr Qassem. He reportedly had no known prior security offences, the newspaper reported. Officials of Israel's security agency&nbsp;Shin Bet&nbsp;and police were at Jaber’s home in the central Arab-majority city on Friday night to question his family members.

According to the police, the driver rammed into a group of people near a popular seaside park. Surveillance camera footage of the incident, which was shared on social media, purportedly showed the attacker’s vehicle speeding toward pedestrians walking near the park, before overturning. 
 
The US State Department also condemned the Tel Aviv attack with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel saying that the US “stands with the government and people of Israel.”

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Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the mobilisation of police and army reservists. "The Prime Minister has instructed the Israel Police to mobilise all reserve border police units and has directed the IDF to mobilise additional forces to confront the terror attacks," an official statement read.&nbsp;

The car-ramming attack comes after two Israeli sisters were killed and their mother seriously wounded in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank.

No group has claimed responsibility for either of the attacks which come after&nbsp;Israel launched air strikes and an artillery bombardment before dawn in response to rocket firing&nbsp;from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

On Friday,&nbsp;the army said it had shot down a drone that entered Israel's airspace from Lebanon, without elaborating.&nbsp;

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Israeli officials said on Friday (April 7) that an Italian tourist was killed and seven others were injured in a terror attack at a promenade near the seashore in Tel Aviv when a driver rammed his car into a group of tourists.

Israeli officials said on Friday (April 7) that an Italian tourist was killed and seven others were injured in a terror attack at a promenade near the seashore in Tel Aviv when a driver rammed his car into a group of tourists. Speaking to the news agency AFP, a police spokesperson said, "The terrorist was neutralised, it was a terror attack against civilians, a car ramming attack". The deceased tourist was later identified as Italian national Alessandro Parini, a 35-year-old lawyer from Rome. The wounded victims were also tourists from Italy and the United Kingdom, according to hospital officials. However, they were not named, Times of Israel newspaper reported. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Israel following the 'cowardly attack' in Tel Aviv. “Deep sorrow and condolences for the death of one of our nationals, Alessandro Parini, in the terrorist attack that took place in the evening in Tel Aviv. Condolences to the victim’s family, to the wounded, and solidarity with the State of Israel for the cowardly attack,” Meloni wrote on Twitter. The 'terrorist' was later named Yousef Abu Jaber, 45, a resident of Kafr Qassem. He reportedly had no known prior security offences, the newspaper reported. Officials of Israel's security agency Shin Bet and police were at Jaber’s home in the central Arab-majority city on Friday night to question his family members. According to the police, the driver rammed into a group of people near a popular seaside park. Surveillance camera footage of the incident, which was shared on social media, purportedly showed the attacker’s vehicle speeding toward pedestrians walking near the park, before overturning. The US State Department also condemned the Tel Aviv attack with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel saying that the US “stands with the government and people of Israel.” הפיגוע בטיילת בתל אביב: תיעוד הפיגוע ממצלמות האבטחה | עדכונים שוטפים >> https://t.co/aBDhe9QGeb pic.twitter.com/tQETL8A4kP — כאן חדשות (@kann_news) April 7, 2023 × Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the mobilisation of police and army reservists. "The Prime Minister has instructed the Israel Police to mobilise all reserve border police units and has directed the IDF to mobilise additional forces to confront the terror attacks," an official statement read. The car-ramming attack comes after two Israeli sisters were killed and their mother seriously wounded in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank. No group has claimed responsibility for either of the attacks which come after Israel launched air strikes and an artillery bombardment before dawn in response to rocket firing from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. On Friday, the army said it had shot down a drone that entered Israel's airspace from Lebanon, without elaborating. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The police have arrested eight people following investigations into a potential jihadist plot to commit “terrorist attacks” in Belgium, said the country’s officials, on Tuesday (March 28) as per AFP. In a statement, the federal prosecutor’s office said that the raids were conducted late Monday on homes in the capital city of Brussels, the port city of Antwerp and the border town of Eupen.&nbsp;

It added that the operation was conducted in connection with two inquiries one of which was led by the federal police in Brussels and the other by an investigating magistrate in Antwerp. “There are links between the two files, but further research will have to show to what extent the two groups were intertwined,” said the statement about the raids.&nbsp;

A judicial source told AFP that those arrested were “very young radicalised people” and possibly a part of some jihadist movement. According to the statement, at least five of those detained were suspected of planning to “commit a terrorist attack in Belgium”. However, in both cases, those accused have not been charged yet.

Some eight people were detained, following Monday’s raid, where the Antwerp inquiry led to five arrests including the one in Eupen, near the German border, while the Brussels probe led to three arrests. The state broadcaster RTBF had previously reported that the investigations in Antwerp and Brussels were initially focused on “two young adults suspected of violent radicalism.”

Notably, these arrests mark the first such terror inquiry to be made public in Brussels since last year, reported AFP. The European nation witnessed a wave of deadly jihadist attacks between 2016 and 2018. Meanwhile, Belgium’s biggest criminal trial, where nine people, accused of taking part in the 2016 suicide bombings is underway in Brussels. 
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The police have arrested eight people following investigations into a potential jihadist plot to commit “terrorist attacks” in Belgium, said the country’s officials, on Tuesday (March 28) as per AFP.

The police have arrested eight people following investigations into a potential jihadist plot to commit “terrorist attacks” in Belgium, said the country’s officials, on Tuesday (March 28) as per AFP. In a statement, the federal prosecutor’s office said that the raids were conducted late Monday on homes in the capital city of Brussels, the port city of Antwerp and the border town of Eupen. It added that the operation was conducted in connection with two inquiries one of which was led by the federal police in Brussels and the other by an investigating magistrate in Antwerp. “There are links between the two files, but further research will have to show to what extent the two groups were intertwined,” said the statement about the raids. A judicial source told AFP that those arrested were “very young radicalised people” and possibly a part of some jihadist movement. According to the statement, at least five of those detained were suspected of planning to “commit a terrorist attack in Belgium”. However, in both cases, those accused have not been charged yet. Some eight people were detained, following Monday’s raid, where the Antwerp inquiry led to five arrests including the one in Eupen, near the German border, while the Brussels probe led to three arrests. The state broadcaster RTBF had previously reported that the investigations in Antwerp and Brussels were initially focused on “two young adults suspected of violent radicalism.” Notably, these arrests mark the first such terror inquiry to be made public in Brussels since last year, reported AFP. The European nation witnessed a wave of deadly jihadist attacks between 2016 and 2018. Meanwhile, Belgium’s biggest criminal trial, where nine people, accused of taking part in the 2016 suicide bombings is underway in Brussels. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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WION Speed News | Pakistan: 9 Policemen killed, 16 injured in terror attack

At least 30 people were killed, which included 16 supporters of the army, in the four attacks suspected to have been carried out by militants in&nbsp;Burkina Faso, stated security sources on Friday.&nbsp;The four attacks took place in the West African nation on Thursday. The attacks were the latest to target a civilian auxiliary force, which supports the military in the seven-year-long fight against militants, in the country's north and northwest.&nbsp;

Burkina Faso, a landlocked country, is among&nbsp;the most volatile and poor nations in the world.&nbsp;

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The country has been facing insurgency since 2015 which is led by militants affiliated with the Islamic State group and &nbsp;Al-Qaeda and has resulted in the displacement of around two million people and the killing of around tens of thousands.&nbsp;

The "first attack targeted an advance party of Volunteers for the Defence of the Fatherland (VDP) in Rakoegtenga", a town which lies in the northern province of Bam, said a VDP official.&nbsp;

The official further confirmed that one woman and six auxiliaries were killed in the attack.&nbsp;

Almost 10 people suffered injuries, which included some seriously injured people, who were "evacuated to Ouagadougou for appropriate care," said the VDP official. &nbsp;

He added that around 10 auxiliaries and one person were killed in the second attack which took place in the northwest's Nyala province "in the afternoon when a convoy escorted by auxiliaries and soldiers was ambushed on the Siena-Saran road".

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The security officials confirmed two "militant attacks", however, refused to give any precise death toll, as they only mentioned "a number of losses".

Meanwhile, two other incidents linked to armed jihadist groups were recorded on Thursday, according to other security sources.&nbsp; In the north-central province of Sanmatenga, a joint military and VDP team was targeted in Zincko, one of the sources said.&nbsp;

"About 10 terrorists were neutralised (killed). Unfortunately, four civilians were also killed," the source added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Later in the evening, gunmen raided the town of Sanaba in Banwa province, killing eight civilians.&nbsp;

Established in December 2019, the VDP includes civilian volunteers who are given military training of two weeks and then these volunteers work alongside the army, carrying out escort duties, &nbsp;information-gathering and surveillance.&nbsp;

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At least 30 people were killed, which included 16 supporters of the army, in the four attacks suspected to have been carried out by militants in Burkina Faso, stated security sources on Friday.

At least 30 people were killed, which included 16 supporters of the army, in the four attacks suspected to have been carried out by militants in Burkina Faso, stated security sources on Friday. The four attacks took place in the West African nation on Thursday. The attacks were the latest to target a civilian auxiliary force, which supports the military in the seven-year-long fight against militants, in the country's north and northwest. Burkina Faso, a landlocked country, is among the most volatile and poor nations in the world. ALSO READ| Burkina Faso: Government confirms militants have kidnapped 50 women, search initiated The country has been facing insurgency since 2015 which is led by militants affiliated with the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda and has resulted in the displacement of around two million people and the killing of around tens of thousands. The "first attack targeted an advance party of Volunteers for the Defence of the Fatherland (VDP) in Rakoegtenga", a town which lies in the northern province of Bam, said a VDP official. The official further confirmed that one woman and six auxiliaries were killed in the attack. Almost 10 people suffered injuries, which included some seriously injured people, who were "evacuated to Ouagadougou for appropriate care," said the VDP official. He added that around 10 auxiliaries and one person were killed in the second attack which took place in the northwest's Nyala province "in the afternoon when a convoy escorted by auxiliaries and soldiers was ambushed on the Siena-Saran road". WATCH | Gravitas: All about the insurgency in Burkina Faso The security officials confirmed two "militant attacks", however, refused to give any precise death toll, as they only mentioned "a number of losses". Meanwhile, two other incidents linked to armed jihadist groups were recorded on Thursday, according to other security sources. In the north-central province of Sanmatenga, a joint military and VDP team was targeted in Zincko, one of the sources said. "About 10 terrorists were neutralised (killed). Unfortunately, four civilians were also killed," the source added. Later in the evening, gunmen raided the town of Sanaba in Banwa province, killing eight civilians. Established in December 2019, the VDP includes civilian volunteers who are given military training of two weeks and then these volunteers work alongside the army, carrying out escort duties, information-gathering and surveillance. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Four attacks by militants kill 30 people in Burkina Faso, claim security sources

The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed multiple terror attacks at the beginning of the new year. Six civilians were killed and ten injured in the twin attacks at the Dangri Village of Rajouri district. In an IED blast earlier today, two children were killed while four more were injured at the same location where the terrorists attacked yesterday.

WION Dispatch | Jammu: Two child killed, several injured in blast in Rajouri region

Pakistan is witnessing a fresh surge in terror attacks by various groups. Amid increasing terror attacks, a high-level meeting of the NSC was held at the Prime Minister’s House. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan's National Security Panel holds meeting amid terror attacks

Pakistan Police has announced special security measures, including setting up 25 new check-posts to tighten security in the capital Islamabad. This after several countries, including the US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia asked their citizens to restrict their movement, warning of a possible terror threat.

WION Dispatch: Pak makes 'special' security plan for Islamabad amid terror alert by foreign missions

Seven men and one woman were found guilty and sentenced by a French court for their roles in 2016 Nice terror attack in which a truck went on a rampage on a two kilometre (1.2 mile) road. The horrific incident that took place on Nice's seaside boulevard claimed 86 lives. Families were celebrating Bastille Day, France's national holiday, at the time of the terror attack.

Attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel was shot dead by police on the spot.

The Paris court found main defendant Mohamed Gharaieb guilty of belonging to a terrorist organisation. He was a friend of Bouhlel. Gharaieb was handed 18-year prison sentence.

Chokri Chafroud and Ramzi Arefa, two other high-profile defendants, were also found guilty. They had been accused of helping Bouhlel to weapons and the truck. They were handed jail sentences of 18 and 12 years respectively.

Five other people were handed sentences of two to eight years.

None of the defendants was accused of taking part in the attack or even of complicity - a decision which survivors said they were struggling with.

Islamic State claimed responsibility a few days after the Nice rampage but offered no proof that the attacker, who had a record of domestic violence and petty crime, had had any direct contact with the group.

The verdict delivered by the court can be appealed by the guilty if they choose to.

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Seven men and one woman were found guilty and sentenced by a French court for their roles in 2016 Nice terror attack in which a truck went on a rampage on a two kilometre (1.2 mile) road. The horrific incident that took place on Nice's seaside boulevard claimed 86 lives. Families were celebrating Bastille Day, France's national holiday, at the time of the terror attack. Attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel was shot dead by police on the spot. The Paris court found main defendant Mohamed Gharaieb guilty of belonging to a terrorist organisation. He was a friend of Bouhlel. Gharaieb was handed 18-year prison sentence. Chokri Chafroud and Ramzi Arefa, two other high-profile defendants, were also found guilty. They had been accused of helping Bouhlel to weapons and the truck. They were handed jail sentences of 18 and 12 years respectively. Five other people were handed sentences of two to eight years. None of the defendants was accused of taking part in the attack or even of complicity - a decision which survivors said they were struggling with. Islamic State claimed responsibility a few days after the Nice rampage but offered no proof that the attacker, who had a record of domestic violence and petty crime, had had any direct contact with the group. The verdict delivered by the court can be appealed by the guilty if they choose to. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Officials in the United States, on Sunday, announced that they have detained a suspected third conspirator for allegedly making the bomb which blew up the Pan Am flight 103 and killed 270 people over Scotland’s Lockerbie in 1988. The arrested has once again brought the over-three-decade-old terrorist attack into the spotlight as the officials continue to pursue those responsible for the attack.&nbsp; 
 
How did the Lockerbie attack happen?

On December 21, 1988, a bomb which was planted on Pam Am Flight 103 which was a Boeing 747 exploded less than an hour after the flight took off which destroyed the plane carrying passengers from nearly 21 countries. The plane departed from London’s Heathrow airport and was headed to New York.&nbsp;

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The attack killed 259 people in the air and 11 on the ground and remains the deadliest terror attack on British soil, to date. Subsequently, the terrorists were connected to Libya, whose government had engaged in several hostilities with the United States and other Western countries, at the time.&nbsp;

What happened next?

Investigation into the attack has been going on for decades but it was not until at least three years after the incident that two Libyans were charged by US and British officials. On November 13, 1991, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi (48) and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah (44) were charged with 270 counts of murder, conspiracy to murder and violating Britain's 1982 Aviation Security Act. The duo was also accused of being Libyan intelligence agents.

However, at the time, the country’s leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi refused to turn them over, leading to long negotiations which concluded in 1999 after the US and Britain proposed to try the suspects in the Netherlands under Scottish law. The trial began in May 2000, before a court at Camp Zeist in the Netherlands, where the two accused had pleaded not guilty to murder.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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On January 31, 2001, Megrahi was found guilty of murder after the historic trial. The judge had recommended a minimum of two decades in jail, given the “horrendous nature of this crime”, and was later sentenced to life. However, the co-accused, &nbsp;Fhimah, was not found guilty and was free to return home. A year later, Megrahi, had appealed against the conviction which was later rejected.&nbsp; 
 
Furthermore, in 2003, his sentence was increased&nbsp;to life in prison&nbsp;after a Scottish law was changed and he was ordered to appear before&nbsp;the courts so that his punishment period could be set. Subsequently, the accused was granted a second appeal against the conviction. Five years later, Megrahi's lawyer reveals that the former Libyan intelligence agent has been diagnosed with “advanced stage” prostate cancer.&nbsp;

In July 2009, Megrahi asked the court to be released on humanitarian grounds due to his illness. The next month the Scottish court let him go and he returned home to Libya aboard a jet belonging to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill, who let the Lockerbie bomber go was questioned in the Scottish Parliament about his decision where he asserted that he stands by his decision and will live with the consequences.&nbsp;

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In 2011, Megrahi died at his home in Tripoli, aged 60. Meanwhile, the families of those killed filed a lawsuit against the Libyan government demanding that they be held accountable and in 2003 the regime formally accepted the responsibility for the bombing and renounced terrorism. Additionally, they also paid $2.7 billion in compensation to the families following negotiations in London.&nbsp;

In 2014, Scotland's top prosecutor, Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland pledged that he will continue to track down Megrahi's accomplices. However, until Gaddafi’s ouster, the investigation and pursuit of others responsible for the bombing largely stalled.&nbsp; 
 
What led to Mas’ud’s arrest?

The Libyan man accused of making the bomb that killed 270 people, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, is now in custody two years after the former US Attorney General Bill Barr first announced the charges filed against him. The alleged former senior Libyan intelligence official was in Libyan custody and was charged by the US with two criminal counts related to the bombing.&nbsp;

Even though he will be the third Libyan official charged by the US he will be the first one to be tried in an American court. The court documents in the US described Mas'ud as an expert bombmaker who joined Libya's External Security Organization intelligence service in the 1970s. The accused was working approximately from 1973 to 2011 for the country’s intelligence service and was taken into custody by Libyan law enforcement after Gaddafi’s ouster.

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According to the US justice department, he had worked for Libyan intelligence in various capacities and was also allegedly involved in the bombing of the LaBelle Discotheque, Germany, in 1986 which killed two US service members. The breakthrough in the case was marked by the US officials receiving a copy of Mas’ud’s interview conducted, on September 12, 2012, by the Libyan authorities soon after his arrest.&nbsp;

During the interview, the accused admitted that he had built the bomb used in the Pan Am attack and also to working with the aforementioned duo who planted the bomb. According to the FBI affidavit, the accused said that the attack was ordered by Libyan intelligence and that country’s leader Ghadafi had, “thanked him and other members of the team for their successful attack on the United States.” &nbsp;

The arrest, which was first reported by BBC, has reportedly prompted infighting among Libyan politicians which include the parliament on the east side of the country and the Government of National Unity in Tripoli. The former has accused the Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamd al-Dbeibah of taking Washington’s side due to the lack of an extradition treaty.&nbsp;

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However, there is no clarity on how the accused was taken into custody by the US but reportedly he was flown in from the Libyan city of Misrata. A Justice Department spokesperson, told Reuters, that the US has custody of the accused and that he is expected to make an initial court appearance in a federal court in Washington, the details of which trial will be released soon.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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Officials in the United States, on Sunday, announced that they have detained a suspected third conspirator for allegedly making the bomb which blew up the Pan Am flight 103 and killed 270 people over Scotland’s Lockerbie in 1988.

Officials in the United States, on Sunday, announced that they have detained a suspected third conspirator for allegedly making the bomb which blew up the Pan Am flight 103 and killed 270 people over Scotland’s Lockerbie in 1988. The arrested has once again brought the over-three-decade-old terrorist attack into the spotlight as the officials continue to pursue those responsible for the attack. How did the Lockerbie attack happen? On December 21, 1988, a bomb which was planted on Pam Am Flight 103 which was a Boeing 747 exploded less than an hour after the flight took off which destroyed the plane carrying passengers from nearly 21 countries. The plane departed from London’s Heathrow airport and was headed to New York. ALSO READ | 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing: US confirms that alleged bombmaker is in custody The attack killed 259 people in the air and 11 on the ground and remains the deadliest terror attack on British soil, to date. Subsequently, the terrorists were connected to Libya, whose government had engaged in several hostilities with the United States and other Western countries, at the time. What happened next? Investigation into the attack has been going on for decades but it was not until at least three years after the incident that two Libyans were charged by US and British officials. On November 13, 1991, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi (48) and Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah (44) were charged with 270 counts of murder, conspiracy to murder and violating Britain's 1982 Aviation Security Act. The duo was also accused of being Libyan intelligence agents. However, at the time, the country’s leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi refused to turn them over, leading to long negotiations which concluded in 1999 after the US and Britain proposed to try the suspects in the Netherlands under Scottish law. The trial began in May 2000, before a court at Camp Zeist in the Netherlands, where the two accused had pleaded not guilty to murder. ALSO READ | In relief to family, Scottish body refers Lockerbie bombing case for appeal On January 31, 2001, Megrahi was found guilty of murder after the historic trial. The judge had recommended a minimum of two decades in jail, given the “horrendous nature of this crime”, and was later sentenced to life. However, the co-accused, Fhimah, was not found guilty and was free to return home. A year later, Megrahi, had appealed against the conviction which was later rejected. Furthermore, in 2003, his sentence was increased to life in prison after a Scottish law was changed and he was ordered to appear before the courts so that his punishment period could be set. Subsequently, the accused was granted a second appeal against the conviction. Five years later, Megrahi's lawyer reveals that the former Libyan intelligence agent has been diagnosed with “advanced stage” prostate cancer. In July 2009, Megrahi asked the court to be released on humanitarian grounds due to his illness. The next month the Scottish court let him go and he returned home to Libya aboard a jet belonging to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill, who let the Lockerbie bomber go was questioned in the Scottish Parliament about his decision where he asserted that he stands by his decision and will live with the consequences. ALSO READ | There's a long road to peace in Libya In 2011, Megrahi died at his home in Tripoli, aged 60. Meanwhile, the families of those killed filed a lawsuit against the Libyan government demanding that they be held accountable and in 2003 the regime formally accepted the responsibility for the bombing and renounced terrorism. Additionally, they also paid $2.7 billion in compensation to the families following negotiations in London. In 2014, Scotland's top prosecutor, Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland pledged that he will continue to track down Megrahi's accomplices. However, until Gaddafi’s ouster, the investigation and pursuit of others responsible for the bombing largely stalled. What led to Mas’ud’s arrest? The Libyan man accused of making the bomb that killed 270 people, Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, is now in custody two years after the former US Attorney General Bill Barr first announced the charges filed against him. The alleged former senior Libyan intelligence official was in Libyan custody and was charged by the US with two criminal counts related to the bombing. Even though he will be the third Libyan official charged by the US he will be the first one to be tried in an American court. The court documents in the US described Mas'ud as an expert bombmaker who joined Libya's External Security Organization intelligence service in the 1970s. The accused was working approximately from 1973 to 2011 for the country’s intelligence service and was taken into custody by Libyan law enforcement after Gaddafi’s ouster. ALSO WATCH | 1988 Lockerbie bombing: Libyan man suspected of making bomb in US custody According to the US justice department, he had worked for Libyan intelligence in various capacities and was also allegedly involved in the bombing of the LaBelle Discotheque, Germany, in 1986 which killed two US service members. The breakthrough in the case was marked by the US officials receiving a copy of Mas’ud’s interview conducted, on September 12, 2012, by the Libyan authorities soon after his arrest. During the interview, the accused admitted that he had built the bomb used in the Pan Am attack and also to working with the aforementioned duo who planted the bomb. According to the FBI affidavit, the accused said that the attack was ordered by Libyan intelligence and that country’s leader Ghadafi had, “thanked him and other members of the team for their successful attack on the United States.” The arrest, which was first reported by BBC, has reportedly prompted infighting among Libyan politicians which include the parliament on the east side of the country and the Government of National Unity in Tripoli. The former has accused the Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamd al-Dbeibah of taking Washington’s side due to the lack of an extradition treaty. ALSO READ | Libya clashes: Death toll rises to 32, 159 wounded so far However, there is no clarity on how the accused was taken into custody by the US but reportedly he was flown in from the Libyan city of Misrata. A Justice Department spokesperson, told Reuters, that the US has custody of the accused and that he is expected to make an initial court appearance in a federal court in Washington, the details of which trial will be released soon. (With inputs from agencies)

1988 Lockerbie plane bombing: What happened and what we know so far

Sri Lanka's 2009 tour of Pakistan turned Pakistan cricket upside down. During the tour, terrorist attack on SL cricket team's bus left the cricketing fraternity concerned. Post this incident, teams refused to travel to Pakistan and the national team had to play their home games in the UAE.

After the terror incident rocked Pakistan cricket, they had to deal with a lot. Former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi recently recalled the struggles faced by Pakistan cricket. "Our grounds were turned into wedding halls. We wanted to play on our grounds. It was a difficult period for Pakistan cricket, we were missing our crowd. The people who have worked to make this happen, have put in a lot of effort. The board, the government. They played an important role," Afridi said on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV.

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Afridi further revealed how he used to try to convince players from other countries to come and play in Pakistan while taking part in leagues or country cricket. "We used to convince cricketers outside when we used to go and play in other leagues, county cricket, that through their help we'll be able to bring cricket back in our country. When cricket returned, a good message was sent from Pakistan, that we are sports loving nation and that we want to watch and play cricket on our ground here," the veteran&nbsp;added.

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"That difficult period has passed. The teams started touring Pakistan. Some pulled out Australia came, England came. These were things our crowd was missing," Afridi added.

The situation has changed for the good for Pakistan cricket in recent times. In the last five years, several teams such as Australia, West Indies, Sri Lanka, South Africa and England have toured Pakistan. New Zealand, who had pulled out of their tour of Pakistan on the day of their tour opener in 2021 citing security concerns, are also scheduled to tour the Asian country later this year for two Tests and three ODIs.
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Sri Lanka's 2009 tour of Pakistan turned Pakistan cricket upside down. During the tour, terrorist attack on SL cricket team's bus left the cricketing fraternity concerned.

Sri Lanka's 2009 tour of Pakistan turned Pakistan cricket upside down. During the tour, terrorist attack on SL cricket team's bus left the cricketing fraternity concerned. Post this incident, teams refused to travel to Pakistan and the national team had to play their home games in the UAE. After the terror incident rocked Pakistan cricket, they had to deal with a lot. Former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi recently recalled the struggles faced by Pakistan cricket. "Our grounds were turned into wedding halls. We wanted to play on our grounds. It was a difficult period for Pakistan cricket, we were missing our crowd. The people who have worked to make this happen, have put in a lot of effort. The board, the government. They played an important role," Afridi said on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV. Afridi further revealed how he used to try to convince players from other countries to come and play in Pakistan while taking part in leagues or country cricket. "We used to convince cricketers outside when we used to go and play in other leagues, county cricket, that through their help we'll be able to bring cricket back in our country. When cricket returned, a good message was sent from Pakistan, that we are sports loving nation and that we want to watch and play cricket on our ground here," the veteran added. Also read: PCB chief sends legal notice to Kamran Akmal for ‘defamatory’ remarks on Pakistan following T20 WC "That difficult period has passed. The teams started touring Pakistan. Some pulled out Australia came, England came. These were things our crowd was missing," Afridi added. The situation has changed for the good for Pakistan cricket in recent times. In the last five years, several teams such as Australia, West Indies, Sri Lanka, South Africa and England have toured Pakistan. New Zealand, who had pulled out of their tour of Pakistan on the day of their tour opener in 2021 citing security concerns, are also scheduled to tour the Asian country later this year for two Tests and three ODIs.

'Our grounds turned into...': Shahid Afridi on Pakistan cricket's difficult period after 2009 terror attacks

The death toll from terror attack in capital Mogadishu has risen to 100. Two car bombs exploded at a busy intersection and more than 300 people were injured in the twin blasts. The Somalian President said that the death toll could rise further.

300 injured in blasts outside Somalia's Education Ministry office

In Bangladesh, RAB and Army has joined hands to hunt for members of new terror group. Rapid action battalion has launched operations in several regions. Militants were allegedly being trained in remote hill tracts.

Bangladesh: RAB and Army join hands to hunt for members of new terror group

October 12th marked the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Bali Bombings. The terror attack killed over 202 people, most of them foreign nationals. 20 years on, this heinous crime remains etched in the memories of survivors. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: 20 years after Bali Bombings: What has changed?

The world has seen its fair share of terror attacks. These terrible attacks result in huge losses of life and the devastation of property. People, who survive these are considered lucky, but are they?

A 23-year woman who had survived a terror attack when she was a teenager has died after she chose to be euthanised. Shanti De Corte was plagued by depression and PTSD due to the bomb detonation she witnessed back when she was 17 years old.

On March 22, 2016, as she and her schoolmates were making their way through the departures area of the Belgian airport in Zaventem in preparation for a vacation to Italy, an ISIS bomb went off.&nbsp;

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The explosion as per Daily Mail claimed 32 lives, additionally, more than 300 people were injured.

Though Shanti escaped the explosion physically unscathed, mentally she suffered every day since. The ordeal left her psychologically crippled, suffering through frequent panic attacks and bouts of depressive episodes.&nbsp;The troubled young woman is the terror attack's latest and the 33rd victim.

Shanti sought help from a psychiatric facility in her home town of Antwerp and was even put on anti-depressant medications. However, the psychological trauma was too heavy and she attempted suicide twice; once in 2018 and once in 2020.

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Finally, in May of this year, she opted to be euthanised.

Euthanasia is legal in Belgium for individuals in "a medically futile condition of constant and unbearable physical or mental suffering that cannot be alleviated, resulting from a serious and incurable disorder caused by illness or accident".

As per RTBF, two psychiatrists approved Shanti's formal request to be euthanised earlier this year.&nbsp;She died on May 7, 2022, however, her story only recently came to light after her mother Marielle spoke to VRT news.&nbsp;'That day really cracked her, she never felt safe after that,' said Shanti's mother.

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Before she opted to die, Shanti frequently took to social media and recalled the horrors she witnessed. In one post she shared how at one point she was taking up to 11 antidepressants a day, "I couldn't live without it".

"With all the medications I take, I feel like a ghost that can't feel anything anymore. Maybe there were other solutions than medications," she wrote.

In a final post, she posted on the day she died, Shanti wrote "I was laughing and crying. Until the last day. I loved and was allowed to feel what true love is. Now I will go away in peace. Know that I miss you already."

(With inputs from agencies)

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The world has seen its fair share of terror attacks. These terrible attacks result in huge losses of life and the devastation of property. People, who survive these are considered lucky, but are they?

The world has seen its fair share of terror attacks. These terrible attacks result in huge losses of life and the devastation of property. People, who survive these are considered lucky, but are they? A 23-year woman who had survived a terror attack when she was a teenager has died after she chose to be euthanised. Shanti De Corte was plagued by depression and PTSD due to the bomb detonation she witnessed back when she was 17 years old. On March 22, 2016, as she and her schoolmates were making their way through the departures area of the Belgian airport in Zaventem in preparation for a vacation to Italy, an ISIS bomb went off. Watch | Gravitas: This 'Suicide Pod' ensures 'painless death' in a minute The explosion as per Daily Mail claimed 32 lives, additionally, more than 300 people were injured. Though Shanti escaped the explosion physically unscathed, mentally she suffered every day since. The ordeal left her psychologically crippled, suffering through frequent panic attacks and bouts of depressive episodes. The troubled young woman is the terror attack's latest and the 33rd victim. Shanti sought help from a psychiatric facility in her home town of Antwerp and was even put on anti-depressant medications. However, the psychological trauma was too heavy and she attempted suicide twice; once in 2018 and once in 2020. Also read | Spanish court allows euthanasia for paraplegic gunman awaiting trail Finally, in May of this year, she opted to be euthanised. Euthanasia is legal in Belgium for individuals in "a medically futile condition of constant and unbearable physical or mental suffering that cannot be alleviated, resulting from a serious and incurable disorder caused by illness or accident". As per RTBF, two psychiatrists approved Shanti's formal request to be euthanised earlier this year. She died on May 7, 2022, however, her story only recently came to light after her mother Marielle spoke to VRT news. 'That day really cracked her, she never felt safe after that,' said Shanti's mother. Also read | Countries where euthanasia, assisted suicide is legal Before she opted to die, Shanti frequently took to social media and recalled the horrors she witnessed. In one post she shared how at one point she was taking up to 11 antidepressants a day, "I couldn't live without it". "With all the medications I take, I feel like a ghost that can't feel anything anymore. Maybe there were other solutions than medications," she wrote. In a final post, she posted on the day she died, Shanti wrote "I was laughing and crying. Until the last day. I loved and was allowed to feel what true love is. Now I will go away in peace. Know that I miss you already." (With inputs from agencies) If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, 98204 66726, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata), Parivarthan (Bangalore) +91 76766 02602 WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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As the United States of America marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks, the country is still dealing with terrorism - the Guantanamo Bay Prison. The prison is known for its human rights abuses and still today 39 detainees stay here. It is seen as the unresolved legacy of the 9/11.

9/11 Terror Attack: Accused may not get death penalty

The 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks brought back the memories from that fateful day. After so many years, the accused still remain in the detention centre and victims' families demand justice.

9/11 Terror Attack: Victims' families still await justice

Russian Federal Security Service has detained an Islamic State (IS) suicide bomber who was allegedly planning to travel to India to attempt an terror attack.

WION Dispatch: Russia detains Islamic State terrorist planning attack in India

At least 12 people were dead in an attack by al Qaeda-linked militants on a hotel in Somalian capital Mogadishu. The militants have hostages and even after 24 hours, the authorities are battling to free them. Insurgents from al Shabaab have claimed responsibility for the attack. The attackers entered Hayat hotel making use of two car bombs before opening fire.&nbsp;

"So far we have confirmed 12 people, mostly civilians, died," Mohammed, an intelligence officer who only gave one name, told Reuters.

Mohammed said that unknown number of people were held hostage on the second floor of the building. This has prevented authorities from using heavy weapons.

They had also bombed out the stairs to make it harder to access certain floors, he said.

The siege entered its second day on Saturday evening. Authorities have till now secured 95 per cent of the building as reported by Somali National Television. The broadcaster did not give an updated number of casualties.

Those battling the militants inside the hotel include Gaashan, a paramilitary force specialising in counter-insurgency, a senior official told Reuters.

The detonations sent huge plumes of smoke over the busy junction on Friday night, and the sound of gunfire still crackled across the capital on Saturday evening.

Explosions were heard on Friday night as government forces tried to wrest control of the hotel back from the militants, witnesses said.

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At least 12 people were dead in an attack by al Qaeda-linked militants on a hotel in Somalian capital Mogadishu. The militants have hostages and even after 24 hours, the authorities are battling to free them.

At least 12 people were dead in an attack by al Qaeda-linked militants on a hotel in Somalian capital Mogadishu. The militants have hostages and even after 24 hours, the authorities are battling to free them. Insurgents from al Shabaab have claimed responsibility for the attack. The attackers entered Hayat hotel making use of two car bombs before opening fire. "So far we have confirmed 12 people, mostly civilians, died," Mohammed, an intelligence officer who only gave one name, told Reuters. Mohammed said that unknown number of people were held hostage on the second floor of the building. This has prevented authorities from using heavy weapons. They had also bombed out the stairs to make it harder to access certain floors, he said. The siege entered its second day on Saturday evening. Authorities have till now secured 95 per cent of the building as reported by Somali National Television. The broadcaster did not give an updated number of casualties. Those battling the militants inside the hotel include Gaashan, a paramilitary force specialising in counter-insurgency, a senior official told Reuters. The detonations sent huge plumes of smoke over the busy junction on Friday night, and the sound of gunfire still crackled across the capital on Saturday evening. Explosions were heard on Friday night as government forces tried to wrest control of the hotel back from the militants, witnesses said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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