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Islamic State claims to still control 4 neighborhoods in Sirte, Libya

Thomas Joscelyn | August 15, 2016

Amaq News Agency claims the Islamic State still controls four neighborhoods inside Sirte, Libya. Amaq says that special forces from four Western countries (US, UK, France and Italy) are involved in the offensive. The jihadists have lost significant ground in and around the city since May.

French special forces target al Qaeda commanders in Mali

Caleb Weiss | March 1, 2016

The raids targeted AQIM field commander Abu al Nour al Andalusi, a Spanish national, and the Saudi spokesman for Al Murabitoon, Abu Dujana al Qasimi. Neither the French nor AQIM have commented on the raids, which are said to have occurred in recent days.

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