A sign that reads “Fear causes racism” is seen on a boarded-up shopfront in Seattle, Washington, in March. Photo: Reuters
Opinion
Opinion
Abdul Basit
How terrorist and extremist groups are exploiting coronavirus cracks in society
Al-Qaeda and Isis are using Covid-19 to forge legitimacy and draw more people to their violent causes, while right-wing extremists and white supremacists step up racist violence. Governments need to start preparing their defence