Social Media Jihad: Ansar al Sharia Libya’s new Twitter feed
Ansar al Sharia Libya has a new Twitter feed. In recent days, the group also showcased its first open event in the city of Derna.
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Suicide bomber strikes in Tunisia
A suicide bomber blew himself up in the coastal city of Sousse earlier today. According to Tunisian officials, the bombing was part of a planned wave of attacks. No group has claimed the attack, but it comes after weeks of escalating violence between Ansar al Sharia and the Tunisian government.
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Exclusif : un repenti révèle le vrai visage de Mokhtar Belmokhtar
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Multi-national troops strike back against Mali terrorists
Ansar al Sharia Libya denounces capture of top al Qaeda operative
Ansar al Sharia Libya has issued a statement saying “we must seek to release the captive brother” Abu Anas al Libi, who was seized by US forces on Oct. 5.
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Al Qaeda ‘terror blueprint’ for North Mali revealed
State Department designates longtime Zawahiri subordinate
The State Department designated Muhammad Jamal and the Muhammad Jamal Network (MJN) as terrorists. Jamal established connections to al Qaeda’s senior leadership, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
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Al Qaeda ‘terror blueprint’ for North Mali revealed
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BP faces pressure over Algeria gas plant attack
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AQIM has appointed Algerian national Said Abou Mouqatil as head of Tariq Ibn Ziyad katibat, replacing slain commander Abou Zeid, who was killed while fighting French forces in Mali in March. The group has also appointed a Mauritanian, Abderrahmane a.k.a. Abu Talha Al Mauritani, as head of the Al Farquan brigade, to replace slain commander […]
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The New Terrorist Training Ground
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Al-Zawahiri unveils Maghreb strategy
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AQIM released a video yesterday that appears to show seven Europeans being held hostage by the group, including four Frenchmen kidnapped three years ago. The group also released a video on Sept. 11, in which AQIM emir Abdelmalek Droukdel threatens Morocco and is shown training militants in the mountains of Algeria.
AQIM, Shabaab recall and praise 9/11 attacks
In recent days, both al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Shabaab have issued statements declaring al Qaeda’s attacks on the US on 9/11 a success. Both groups also praised the 19 hijackers.
Ansar al Sharia responds to Tunisian government
In a new statement, Ansar al Sharia claims it is organizationally independent, but confirms its “loyalty” to al Qaeda. The Tunisian government claimed last week that the group is closely linked to al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Tunisian government: Ansar al Sharia is a terrorist organization
The Tunisian government has labeled Ansar al Sharia a terrorist organization. The group’s leaders, including Seifallah ben Hassine, have longstanding ties to al Qaeda and terrorism. Ben Hassine has been identified as the “mastermind” of the Sept. 14, 2012 attack on the US Embassy in Tunis.
US adds MUJAO operative to terrorism list
Mohamed Lahbous, a member of the al Qaeda-linked Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, was listed as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist for his involvement in kidnapping, weapons smuggling, and armed attacks in Algeria.
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Morocco takes down al-Qaeda cell
Wuhayshi imparted lessons of AQAP operations in Yemen to AQIM
The al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula emir was providing guidance to al Qaeda’s affiliate in North Africa on its operation in northern Mali more than one year ago.
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Warlords’ Rivalry Vexes Northern Mali
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Al Qaeda’s widening North African jihad confounds foes
Report: Al Qaeda conference call led to US diplomatic closures
The Daily Beast reports that a conference call involving “more than 20 al Qaeda operatives” is what prompted the closing of more than 20 US diplomatic facilities.
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Al Qaeda Conference Call Intercepted by U.S. Officials Sparked Alerts
AQAP’s emir also serves as al Qaeda’s general manager
Nasir al Wuhayshi, the emir of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, has been appointed the overall general manager of al Qaeda. Osama bin Laden’s letters contain a description of the general manager’s role.
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Terrorism comes to Tunisia
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Jihadis threaten Tunisia’s Arab Spring transition
Social Media Jihad: Ansar al Sharia Tunisia denies involvement in assassinations
In a statement released on its Facebook page and Twitter feed, Ansar al Sharia Tunisia denied any involvement in two high-profile assassinations this year. One day earlier, Tunisia’s interior minister accused Ansar al Sharia members and a longtime jihadist of being involved.
Tunisian government alleges longtime jihadist involved in assassinations
Tunisian officials have accused a longtime jihadist, who fought in Iraq, of being involved in two high-profile assassinations. The Tunisian government also alleged that some of the perpetrators “belong to Ansar al Sharia.”
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US charges Belmokhtar with murder of Americans in Algerian gas plant attack
The Justice Department charged Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the leader of al Qaeda’s al Mua’qi’oon Biddam, or Those Who Sign in Blood Brigade, with eight terrorism-related charges.