Islamic State Archives

Islamic State group says it’s behind Congo suicide bombing

Jun 30, 2021

An Islamic State group in Africa claimed responsibility Tuesday for two explosions in eastern Congo, including its first suicide bombing, deepening fears that extremists have now laid roots in this corner of the continent long plagued by rebels.

By Al-Hadji Kudra Maliro

Police arrest 11 suspected militants in Indonesia’s Papua

May 31, 2021

Indonesian police said Monday they have arrested 11 suspected Islamic militants accused of plotting attacks at several Christian churches in easternmost Papua province.

By Niniek Karmini

Sri Lanka arrests top Muslim leader over 2019 Easter attacks

Apr 24, 2021

Sri Lankan police on Saturday arrested a prominent Muslim lawmaker and his brother over suspected connections to the Easter Sunday suicide bombings in 2019 that killed 269 people.

By Bharatha Mallawarachi

Mozambique’s bishops speak out against violence in Cabo Delgado

Apr 19, 2021

Catholic bishops in Mozambique expressed concerns about ongoing violence in the country and increasing food insecurity — especially in the midst of the pandemic.

By Catholic News Service

Egypt: 3 militants involved in Christian’s slaying killed

Apr 19, 2021

Egypt police killed three suspected militants allegedly involved in the slaying of a Coptic Christian man kidnapped more than five months ago in a restive part of Sinai Peninsula, the Interior Ministry said Monday.

By Samy Magdy

Who are the rebels in northern Mozambique?

Apr 2, 2021

With more than a week of fierce fighting including beheaded bodies in the streets, the battle for the northern Mozambique town of Palma has highlighted the southern Africa country’s insurgency and threats to its multibillion-dollar investments.

By Andrew Meldrum

A reminder that Holy Week is prime time for anti-Christian violence

Mar 29, 2021

Every year on major Christian feast days, somewhere in the world, Christians will be killed for no reason other than that they chose to attend religious services.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Indonesian police kill 2 suspected militants suspected in cathedral attack

Jan 6, 2021

Members of Indonesia’s anti-terrorism police squad on Wednesday shot and killed two suspected militants who they believe were connected to a deadly suicide attack at a Catholic cathedral in the southern Philippines, and arrested 18 others, officials said.

By Niniek Karmini