14 November 2020
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- Christmas Terror Attack: Security Expert Issues A Chilling Warning as Children of the Bali Bombers ‘Regenerate’ Amid Fears Al-Qaeda and Islamic State Could Unite
Christmas Terror Attack: Security Expert Issues A Chilling Warning as Children of the Bali Bombers ‘Regenerate’ Amid Fears Al-Qaeda and Islamic State Could Unite
A leading global security expert has warned a terrorist attack in Australia could happen around Christmas time, as fears grow that major extremist groups are preparing an attack. The chilling prediction comes as authorities fear a re-emergence of extremism, with the coronavirus pandemic allowing terror groups to prosper in recent months, particularly in South East Asia. Professor Dr Rohan Gunaratna, a leading expert on global terrorism from RSIS warned that the Australian government needs to be aware of the rise of radicalisation abroad in recent months. He added the biggest threat to Australia’s safety would be the uniting of al-Qaeda and Islamic State. ASIO’s 2020 annual report concluded Islamic State was plotting opportunistic attacks in South East Asia, with Australia identified as a potential target.
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Last updated on 16/11/2020
