The Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, which has ties with al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the attack in their latest attempt to strike places visited by government officials.

The revelation that the Edmonton attacks were allegedly caused by a Somali-born refugee sparked angry backlash on social media.

In the wake of the President Donald Trump’s proposed travel ban and immigration crackdown, many people are leaving the states in fear of being sent back to their home country.