Who are Ashab al-Yamin, the group linked to several attacks in Europe?
The group claimed responsibility for terrorist attacks in several European countries, relying in particular on organized crime networks.
by Laure-Maïssa FARJALLAH · L'Orient TodayFive attacks were claimed in London in one week. The British counter-terrorism police are now facing a new threat linked to the war in Iran. It is that of the Islamic Republic-affiliated Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (Arabic for Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right), commonly referred to as Ashab al-Yamin or HAYI. Since last month, it has claimed around ten attacks targeting Jewish and Israeli sites, mainly in London but also in the Netherlands and Belgium. The actions, ranging from small explosions to quickly contained fires, caused no casualties and limited damage so far. Read more Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies Some observers regard the group as an extension of Iranian state influence in Europe. L’Orient-Le Jour reports.What attacks are linked to Ashab al-Yamin?The group first appeared on...
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