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Analysis: US seeks extradition of Bin Laden loyalist imprisoned in France
The US is seeking the extradition of Christian Ganczarski from France, where he has been imprisoned since 2003. A French court convicted Ganczarski on terror-related charges for his role in the Apr. 11, 2002 suicide bombing at a synagogue in Djerba, Tunisia. The bomber called Ganczarski beforehand to receive his “blessing.” A newly-released indictment focuses on Ganczarski’s other ties to al Qaeda, including a plot targeting American interests in Australia.
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US designates Indonesian-based jihadist group
State’s designation notes that the Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia (MMI), which is responsible for several terrorist attacks in Indonesia, also has ties to al Qaeda’s branch in Syria.
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Philippines-based jihadist groups pledge allegiance to the Islamic State
While jihadist groups in the Philippines were thought to have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State since late 2014, a video released last month by Islamic State supporters in the country confirmed these speculations. In a video released a few days ago by an Islamic State media outlet, the jihadist group officially recognized the pledges.
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Islamic State launches suicide assault in Indonesia’s capital
Indonesian police have linked the attack to a jihadist based in Syria. Two jihadists factions in Indonesia, Jemaah Ansharut Tauhid and Mujahidin Indonesian Timur, have pledged loyalty to the Islamic State.
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The Islamic State’s global reach
A closer look at recent developments in a number of countries should dispel any illusions that the Islamic State’s aspirations and activities are only regional.
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Indonesia
Does Islamic State ideology threaten Indonesia?
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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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Abu Sayyaf operative thought killed in US drone strike spotted in Philippines
Abdul Basit Usman was rumored to have been killed in a US drone strike in North Waziristan, Pakistan in 2010. He has since been spotted in the Philippines.
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Jordan rearrests ex-Gitmo detainee once deemed a ‘high’ risk
A former Guantanamo detainee named Osama Abu Kabir has been arrested in Jordan. The charges have not been made public, but his arrest seems to be connected to Jordanian concerns about the jihad in Syria.
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Al Qaeda
Malaysia Airline MH370: 9/11-style terror allegations resurface in case of lost plane
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Indonesia
Indonesian Militants Join Fight in Syria
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US adds 2 Indonesian jihadists to terrorism list
The two Indonesian jihadists are senior leaders linked to Jemaah Islamiyah, Jemaah Anshorut Tauhid, and Al Qaeda in Aceh.
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Jihadists seek to open new front in Burma
“A brigade of Mujahedeen from Burma, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan” purportedly have launched operations in Burma. Photographs of scores of armed jihadists in military uniforms have appeared on a jihadist website.
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Al Qaeda
10 Years After Bali Bombings, Local Militants Still Pose Threat
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Philippine jihadist says AQAP fighters join ranks
A jihadist known as Abu ‘Atikah al Muhajir attributed the statement to the “Islamic Emirate of Mindanao (Soon).”
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Philippines
US troops see terrorism threat diminish on Philippine island of Mindanao
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Al Qaeda
Indonesia: Bali bomber’s life-term dodge ‘fault of bungling prosecutors’
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Al Qaeda
Indonesia court to deliver verdict on Bali bombmaker
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Indonesia
Indonesia Is No Model for Muslim Democracy
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Al Qaeda
Bali bombmaker Umar Patek regrets attack
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Jemaah Islamiyah
Malaysia landmarks were terror targets: minister
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Al Qaeda
Indonesia: Bali bombing witnesses in court describe pain
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Indonesia
Analysis: Bali attack plot shows Indonesia terror threat evolving
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US adds Indonesian group, 3 leaders to terrorism list
Jemaah Anshorut Tauhid and three of its leaders, including the acting emir, who is linked to Jemaah Islamiyah’s notorious al Ghuraba cell in Pakistan, have been listed as global terrorists.
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Indonesia
Bali attacks mastermind made bombs with home tools
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Al Qaeda
To be abducted in the Philippines
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Al Qaeda
A look at major terror attacks in Southeast Asia
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Philippine military kills wanted Jemaah Islamiyah, Abu Sayyaf operatives in airstrike
Zulkifli bin Hir, Abu Sayyaf commander Umbra Jumdail, and Muhamad Ali are among 15 terrorists killed in an airstrike in Sulu province, according to the military’s Chief of Staff.
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Philippines
Philippine leader warns of possible terror attack
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Indonesia
Indonesian police hunt bomb suspects in East Java
