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Abdul Rehman al Zaman Yemeni, a mid-level leader, is reported to have been killed in today's attack. Sheikh Abdul Bari, another mid-level al Qaeda commander, is thought to have been killed in another strike in the same town on Nov. 29.
Abubakar Shekau said he and his fighters support jihad in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir, Chechnya, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia, Algeria, Libya, and Mali.
Mullah Nazir was wounded in a blast at a market in Wana that killed six people and wounded 12 more. No group has claimed credit for the attack.
Additionally the Al Nusrah Front claimed credit for a suicide attack outside of Damascus two days ago.
During an interview with a Cairo-based publication in late October, Ahmed Ashush repeatedly praised and defended al Qaeda. Ashush also said, "We are at war with the United States and Israel."
Ansar al Sharia Egypt has released a statement outlining its 16 goals. In addition to working toward the implementation of sharia law, the group says it will support the mujahideen opposed to the "Zionist-Crusader" coalition. The group is headed by Ahmed Ashush, a jihadist with longstanding ties to al Qaeda.
In a statement released online, al Qaeda's emir provides several goals for Muslims to strive toward. While ignoring the toll that al Qaeda's violence has taken inside the Muslim world, Zawahiri says that Muslims must resist the "Crusader" alliance and implement sharia law.
The Tunisian government arrested Bilel Chaouachi in connection with the Sept. 14 storming of the US Embassy in Tunis. Chaouachi has been identified as a member of Ansar al Sharia Tunisia, which orchestrated the embassy assault, and has openly praised al Qaeda's leaders.
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ISAF kills IMU/Taliban district commander in Afghan north
Shukrullah "was the senior IMU/Taliban leader in the Almar district of Faryab province" and the "other two individuals killed with him were known Taliban insurgents."Taliban suicide assault team attacks US airbase in Jalalabad
Nine Taliban fighters, three Afghan security guards, and four civilians were killed as the Taliban attempted to storm Forward Operating Base Fenty in Nangarhar province.Al Qaeda commander thought killed in South Waziristan drone strike
Abdul Rehman al Zaman Yemeni, a mid-level leader, is reported to have been killed in today's attack. Sheikh Abdul Bari, another mid-level al Qaeda commander, is thought to have been killed in another strike in the same town on Nov. 29.
Boko Haram emir praises al Qaeda
Abubakar Shekau said he and his fighters support jihad in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir, Chechnya, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia, Algeria, Libya, and Mali.
Al Qaeda-linked South Waziristan Taliban commander wounded in suicide attack
Mullah Nazir was wounded in a blast at a market in Wana that killed six people and wounded 12 more. No group has claimed credit for the attack.
US drones kill 3 'militants' in 1st strike in Pakistan in more than a month
The strike ends a 36-day-long pause in attacks in Pakistan's tribal areas. The pause is the second longest since the program was ramped up in 2008.Suicide bombers kill more than 30 in Syrian capital
Additionally the Al Nusrah Front claimed credit for a suicide attack outside of Damascus two days ago.
Ansar al Sharia Egypt founder 'honored to be an extension of al Qaeda'
During an interview with a Cairo-based publication in late October, Ahmed Ashush repeatedly praised and defended al Qaeda. Ashush also said, "We are at war with the United States and Israel."
Another IMU 'weapons facilitator' captured in northern Afghanistan
Reports of raids against al Qaeda and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan have decreased over the past two months, but "that does not indicate there were no missions executed, just that there was not a release issued," ISAF told LWJ.Boko Haram suicide bombs kill 11 at Nigerian military church
The al Qaeda-linked Nigerian terror group has carried out at least 19 suicide attacks this year. Boko Haram's targets have included churches, mosques, newspapers, government officials, and security forces.Al Nusrah Front claims suicide attack at hospital, joint operation with Chechen fighters
The suicide attack targeted a military headquarters at a French hospital in Aleppo. In Handarat, Al Nusrah launched an assault on an air defense brigade base with a "battalion of Chechen emigrants."US adds Pakistani hawala, 2 Taliban financiers to terrorism list
Rahat Ltd., a Pakistan-based hawala, its owner, and the owner of the Quetta branch, were added to the terrorism list for supporting the Taliban, including Mullah Barich, the shadow governor of Helmand province.From al Qaeda in Italy to Ansar al Sharia Tunisia
Two convicted members of an al Qaeda-affiliated terror network in Italy are now senior members of Ansar al Sharia Tunisia. One of them, Sami Ben Khemais Essid, was the head of al Qaeda's operations in Italy and plotted to attack the US Embassy in Rome in early 2001.Ansar al Sharia Egypt releases founding statement
Ansar al Sharia Egypt has released a statement outlining its 16 goals. In addition to working toward the implementation of sharia law, the group says it will support the mujahideen opposed to the "Zionist-Crusader" coalition. The group is headed by Ahmed Ashush, a jihadist with longstanding ties to al Qaeda.
Pakistan 'frees' dangerous Taliban commander as part of Afghan reconciliation process
Anwar ul Haq Mujahid is the commander of the Tora Bora Military Front, a Taliban subgroup based in Nangarhar province that has been behind numerous attacks on Afghan and Coalition forces as well as civilians. His father was close to Osama bin Laden.Zawahiri calls on Muslims to implement sharia
In a statement released online, al Qaeda's emir provides several goals for Muslims to strive toward. While ignoring the toll that al Qaeda's violence has taken inside the Muslim world, Zawahiri says that Muslims must resist the "Crusader" alliance and implement sharia law.
Moroccan government dismantled 'Ansar al Sharia' terrorist cell
The Moroccan Interior Ministry announced earlier this month that it had disrupted planned terrorist attacks by an organization calling itself Ansar al Sharia in the Islamic Maghreb. The group allegedly sought the support of al Qaeda's allies in northern Mali, and reportedly partnered with an unnamed Egyptian from the Sinai.Suicide bombers kills 20 Syrian troops
There have been two suicide attacks against the Syrian military in the past six days, and 40 such attacks in less than a year.More al Qaeda links to Cairo terror cell reportedly found
Egyptian authorities continue to investigate the Nasr City terrorist cell, which they say has ties to al Qaeda and the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya.Tunisia arrests Ansar al Sharia member in connection with US Embassy assault
The Tunisian government arrested Bilel Chaouachi in connection with the Sept. 14 storming of the US Embassy in Tunis. Chaouachi has been identified as a member of Ansar al Sharia Tunisia, which orchestrated the embassy assault, and has openly praised al Qaeda's leaders.
