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Show me a terrorist attack which has ever benefitted the alleged perpetrators. In truth, every single act of barbarism has benefitted only their foes, always ready to spring into action in defence of their own strategic interests.

Ask the millions dead, their societies smashed to pieces by these wars without end, justified as a response to the diabolic crimes of lone outlaws, rampaging without remorse. Who benefitted from any atrocity in living memory, except those who seek to pillage the resources of other nations?

And so it unfolds once more. The mighty trample on the poor, their brutality justified before all the world by the ruthlessness of terrorists, cutting down civilians in cold blood. In response, they will now act with impunity, crushing not just men at arms, but all who stand in their way.

And the world will look away, disinterested, unmoved by earth shattering explosions, entire neighbourhoods erased, or the sight of maimed infants and their mothers. For all of these have been dehumanised by association with the inhumane brigands raining down destruction, while men delivering 1,000 kg payloads to their targets are hailed as heroes.

We denounce the barbarism of terrorism in all its forms absolutely. It brings nothing but suffering upon mankind. Fight those who fight you, yes, but do not transgress the limits. Those who transgress the limits will certainly be held to account. Certainly, all who were wronged by them will be compensated in full.