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UN says IS behind 393 attacks during Ramadhan
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This image made from undated video posted during the weekend of June 28, 2014 on a social media account frequently used for communications by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, shows Omar al-Shishani standing next to the group's spokesman among a group of fighters as they declare the elimination of the border between Iraq and Syria. (AP/militant social media account via AP video/-)
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he United Nations counter-terrorism chief says the Islamic State group committed or indirectly inspired at least 393 attacks in 16 countries during the month of Ramadhan.
Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate Jean-Paul Laborde said Friday that despite having their territorial expansion halted or reversed, such attacks are likely to continue as IS continues to transform itself from military organization into a "real terrorist organization."
He said the majority of the attacks, between June 6 and July 5, took place in Iraq and Syria.
"There is no doubt that the threat from terrorism remains persistent and unfortunately credible as demonstrated in many places," Laborde said. "The world is not becoming a safer place anytime soon." (ags)
