Nigerian Muslims Favoring Suicide Bombing
A substantial minority of Muslims in Nigeria say that violence against civilians in defense of Islam can sometimes or often be justified.
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A substantial minority of Muslims in Nigeria say that violence against civilians in defense of Islam can sometimes or often be justified.
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That’s the percentage of Pakistanis who say that relations between the U.S. and Pakistan have improved in recent years.
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