U.K. Commemorates Bombing Anniversary
Josephine Roque - All Headline News Staff Writer London, England (AHN) - Britain will mark the first anniversary of the London bombings on July 7. Many citizens, however, fear that Islamist militants might attack again. Last year, four young British Muslims killed themselves in suicide attacks on the city's transport system. The assault killed 52 people and wounded 700. A thorough police inquiry on the matter has not led to anyone being charged for the crime. In fact, the government admits it knows scant information surrounding the bombers, their training, or links to al Qaeda. A survey by the Pew Global Attitudes Project released in Washington says that 42 percent of Britons were alarmed about the increase in Islamic extremism in Britain compared to 34 percent last year. Commemorative plaques will be unveiled close to the areas where the bombs detonated on London's "Tube" underground railway system. There will also be a nationwide 2-minute silence at midday. Candles will be lit at St Paul's Cathedral at the exact time the bombs exploded. "The anniversary is going to be an incredibly difficult time for many people, particularly for the families of victims and for survivors," Paulo Pimentel, director of the government's July 7 assistance center, told the BBC.
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