1 in 5 British Muslims sympathize with jihadists
  • 8 years ago
One in five British Muslims sympathize with British citizens who flee the UK to join Islamic State , a poll revealed Sunday - and that number rises to one in four among British Muslims ages 18-34.
The Survation poll, published by the Sun, polled 1,003 British citizens about ISIS and their views on the UK's approach to terrorism.
38% of respondents agreed that Muslims "should not have to condemn" terror attacks carried out by ISIS; 51% believe that it is the Muslim community's responsibility to condemn attacks.
The overwhelming majority of respondents, some 71%, stated that their Muslim and British identities were "equally important" to them, versus 17% who said their Muslim identity is more important and 6% who say their British identity is more important.
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