ISIS has called on God to increase the coronavirus torment of non-believers (file photo)
Daily Mail: ISIS tells its followers to show no mercy and launch attacks during coronavirus crisis amid fears counter-terror efforts will be weakened by the outbreak
* Islamist extremist groups say coronavirus is punishment for non-Muslims
* The comments were made in a new editorial of the IS al-Naba newsletter
* Crisis groups warn Covid-19 is threatening efforts to stop terrorism
An IS newsletter has urged followers to launch attacks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A new editorial in the latest al-Naba newsletter has called for members to continue their globe-spanning terror, even as the virus spreads, and provides a list of directives to deal with epidemics.
The commentary added that coronavirus was a punishment for non-Muslims and that no mercy should be shown.
While the list included 'stay away from sick people', 'wash your hands before eating' and 'avoid travel to affected areas', it also included directive to 'put your faith in God and seek refuge in him'.
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WNU Editor: Islamic State leaders and fighters are not immune from the coronavirus. they are going to be hit just as hard as everyone else.
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