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Published on August 23, 2016 by Gary Grappo

Why Can’t Islam Unite Against Violent Extremism?

Published first at Fair Observer on July 7, 2016

The war, battle or campaign against Islamic extremism is one that only Muslims can lead. After at least 15 years of violent extremism within its ranks, Islam has still not organized an effective counter campaign toward the proponents of extremist Islam, such as the Islamic State (IS), al-Qaeda and others. One need only look at […]

Filed Under: Extremism, Middle East, Politics, Sectarianism, Terrorism, Transnational Issues, United States

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