ISIS ‘claim responsibility’ after Brit wounded in bomb attack targeting ex-president of the Maldives
when terrorists inspired by the crazed jihadis launched an attack against foreign workers and tourists.In 2019, a 35-year-old man identified as a leader forby the U.S. authorities was arrested for allegedly leading recruitment in the mainly Sunni Muslim nation.
"Cowardly attacks like these have no place in our society. My thoughts and prayers are with President Nasheed and others injured in this attack, as well as their families."Nasheed became Maldives' first democratically-elected president in 2008 and has remained an influential figure since leaving office in 2012.
The blast came just before a night curfew was due to go into effect in the capital as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus.
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