"Istanbul Church Attack: Insights into the Rise of Tajikistani Militants and Challenges for Christians in Turkey"
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The recent attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul, claimed by the Islamic State, marks the group's first attack in Turkey since 2017 and is attributed to the ISIS-Khorasan branch. The assailants, identified as a Tajikistani and a Russian national, are believed to be ISIS members. This incident raises concerns about the rise of Tajikistani militants and the expansion of ISIS-K's activities.
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- The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the Istanbul church attack that killed one person ABC News
- Patriarch Bartholomew conveys solidarity to Catholics after attack on church Vatican News - English
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