Didn't they attack in France/Germany/Spain some time ago? Or are they exempt from being the spooky West. The use of the term seems to vary wildly so it's tough to figure what it is used for, maybe the world minus Africa and Asia usually 🤔

[–] freagle@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Spain? No. A Spanish politician said it was indirectly the responsibility of ISIL, but ISIL mouthpieces just said Spain deserved it.

France? Predominantly lone wolf attacks, not a lot of confirmation that they were ISIL, often they were called "suspected ISIL members".

Germany? I can't find anything about ISIL/ISIS attacks on Germany.

[–] tiredturtle@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Thanks for checking. Which countries did you find out then?

Got these examples pulled which does include France still. Don't know about the accuracy

Paris attacks (November 2015): Coordinated attacks across various locations in Paris, France, including the Bataclan theater, resulting in 130 deaths and hundreds injured.

Brussels bombings (March 2016): Bombings at Brussels Airport and a metro station in Brussels, Belgium, resulting in 32 deaths and over 300 injured.

Manchester Arena bombing (May 2017): A suicide bombing at a concert venue in Manchester, UK, resulting in 22 deaths, including children, and dozens injured.

London Bridge attack (June 2017): A vehicle and knife attack on London Bridge and Borough Market in London, UK, resulting in 8 deaths and dozens injured.