Southeast Asian jihadist leader and bomb expert is alive, in Philippines
Zulkifli bin Hir, a most-wanted terrorist linked to Jemaah Islamiyah, Abu Sayyaf, and the KMM who was reported killed in 2012, is operating in the southern Philippines.
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Analysis: Blowback from the Syrian jihad has begun
In well over a dozen countries, evidence has emerged that jihadists who trained or fought in Syria are engaging in terrorist activities in their home countries and elsewhere.
Turkish counterterrorism raids target al Islamic charity, net al Qaeda operatives
Arrests and raids in seven Turkish provinces involving suspected al Qaeda leaders as well as the Islamist charity IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation suggest that the Erdogan government is determined to disprove allegations that it tacitly supports al Qaeda in Syria.
The German jihadists’ colony in Syria
A “German Camp” that caters to training and recruitment and serves as a magnet to attract German-speaking jihadists from Europe has been established in Syria.
Hamas and Salafi jihadists reportedly seeking to ‘normalize relations’
Mediation by Kuwaiti and Qatari clerics may result in an agreement normalizing relations between Hamas and Salafi jihadists. Tensions between Hamas and Salafi jihadists have increased sharply over the past year.
Swedish intelligence concerned about Syrian jihadists
Sweden, like much of the West, has been slow to grapple with the realities of the Syrian conflict, including the likelihood that seasoned jihadists will return home from Syria.
Jihadists launch 3 suicide attacks in Mali
Jihadists have launched 12 suicide bombings and assaults in Mali since the beginning of February.
Syrian conflict tests European policy on violent jihad
As Islamist recruiters capitalize on the West’s fumbling and belated response to the Syrian conflict, jihadists from Europe and elsewhere are flocking to Syria, with potentially serious long-term consequences.
Foreign jihadists continue to pour into Mali
“The arrival of hundreds of young mujahideen from different areas across the Islamic world to support us in our war against the infidels and crusaders is not strange or surprising,” Ansar Dine’s spokesman said.
West African jihadists flock to northern Mali
Foreign jihadists from West African countries such as Togo, Benin, Niger, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, and the Ivory Coast are filling out the ranks.
‘Al Muhajir Jihadi Studio’ releases video of attack on base in Paktika
The jihadist media outlet is likely linked to the Haqqani Network, and may cater to foreign fighters.
Omani jihadist participated in Haqqani Network raid on FOB Salerno
The Haqqani Network suicide assault on a major US base in Khost was promoted by the Taliban on their propaganda website.
German jihadist killed by US in March drone strike
Samir H., a known “Islamist” from Aachen, is said to have been killed in the March 9 strike in Makeen in South Waziristan.
Turkish jihadists eulogize commander killed in Waziristan
Sinan Tekin, a Turkish national who was known as Emir Yunis, led a group of foreign fighters along the Afghan-Pakistani border.
Jihadist releases bio of Yemeni al Qaeda operative killed in Somalia
Abu ‘Asim al Tabuki Mansour Nasser al Bihani waged jihad in Bosnia, Dagestan, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Somalia. He trained Omar Hammami, the American military commander in Shabaab. Two of Abu ‘Asim’s brothers are currently being held at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.
Jihadists announce deaths of 21 Turks linked to the Haqqani Network
Another Turkish fighter is said to have been killed in a recent US Predator airstrike in Mir Ali, Pakistan.
Swiss jihadi denounces Tunisian elections as Western ‘trick’
Moezeddine Garsallaoui, a Swiss citizen originally from Tunisia who is now thought to be a senior al Qaeda operative in North Waziristan, said the elections are a Western trick designed to usurp the establishment of a global caliphate.
IMU announces death of German jihadist
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan said that Abu Bakr al Almani, a previously unknown jihadist, was killed during battle.
Turkish jihadist commander executed by the Taliban in Waziristan: report
Abu Zarr fought in the Caucasus for 15 years before traveling to Afghanistan and joining the Taifatul Mansura. The Taliban executed him for ordering the deaths of two “foreign fighters.”
German jihadi killed in Afghanistan, claims Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan spokesman
Miqdad, a German citizen who is also known as “Abdullah the Essen,” was killed while fighting US forces in Baghlan in April 2011. He wanted “to kill Germans.”
Voice of Jihad releases 3-year-old interview with Jalaluddin Haqqani
The Voice of Jihad did not answer queries as to why an old interview with the leader of the Haqqani Network was republished.
Islamic Jihad Group operative captured in Afghan north
The IJG facilitator “is responsible for coordinating the movement of foreign fighters from Iran and Pakistan into Afghanistan,” ISAF stated.
African Union, Somali forces lose ground in Mogadishu
Since the end of the summer, several African Union officials have claimed that Shabaab and Hizbul Islam were being driven back in Mogadishu. These reports coincided with claims that a serious rift had developed between Shabaab’s top two leaders. The claims of a split in Shabaab proved false, and, based on this report from The […]
Islamic Jihad Group commander reported killed in Predator strike
The commander, who is known as Qureshi, is said to have been killed in yesterday’s second strike in the Datta Khel area in North Waziristan.
African Union troops repel Shabaab suicide assault on Mogadishu airport
A five-man assault team penetrated the first layer of security at Mogadishu International Airport. Two African Union soldiers and three civilians were killed.
The African Union’s beleaguered Somalia mission
Last week’s Shabaab bombing attacks in Uganda were designed to undermine that country’s support for the African Union Mission in Somalia. Ugandan support or not, AMISOM is underfunded and there are significant questions about whether peacekeeping is suitable for Somalia.
Shabaab, not the US, responsible for the rise of Islamic terror in Somalia
Shabaab commander Sheikh Abu Mukhtar Robow (left) and former al Qaeda leader Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan (faced covered) in a propaganda video acquired by The Long War Journal. US Special Operations Forces killed Nabhan in a raid in September 2009. Nabhan was one of the top leaders in Shabaab and worked to integrate the group […]
Bin Laden urges jihad against new Somali government
Al Qaeda’s leader praised Shabaab and called for the downfall of the government led by former Islamic Courts leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed. This is the third tape on Somalia released by senior al Qaeda leaders since Feb. 13.
The State of Jihad: 2008
The Long War Journal’s roundup of the major developments in the primary and secondary theaters during the past year.
The State of Jihad: 2007
A year-end roundup of the major developments in the Long War in the primary and secondary theaters across the globe.