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Ethiopia Arrests 82 ISIS Suspects in Major Crackdown

7/18/2025

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In a bold crackdown, Ethiopian authorities have apprehended 82 suspected ISIS members across 14 cities, including the capital, Addis Ababa. The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) revealed connections to global extremist networks, highlighting a determined effort to thwart ISIS's plans to infiltrate communities and radicalize the vulnerable.

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In a bold crackdown, Ethiopian authorities have apprehended 82 suspected ISIS members across 14 cities, including the capital, Addis Ababa. The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) revealed connections to global extremist networks, highlighting a determined effort to thwart ISIS's plans to infiltrate communities and radicalize the vulnerable.