inSITE on Western Jihadists, March 1 - April 15
The SITE Intelligence Group’s Weekly inSITE reports provide periodical macro-analyses of extremist groups based on official communiques, online chatter, media reports, and existing SITE research.
IS Media Affiliate Releases Video on IS Training Camp in Somalia, Abdul Qadr Mu'min Speaking at Commencement
Furat Media, an affiliate of the Islamic State (IS), released a video on a training camp in Somalia and featuring Shabaab-defector Abdul Qadr Mu'min speaking at the commencement.
AQAP Identifies Australian Fighters Killed in U.S. Airstrikes in Video "Harvest of Spies, 3"
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) identified two Australian fighters as having been killed in U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's Hadramawt governorate in a video documenting confessions of two spies.
Afghan Taliban Online Representative Gives Video of Blowing Up Afghan Helicopter in Kunar
An online representative of the Afghan Taliban released a video showing an Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) helicopter blowing up after it landing atop an explosive device.
Ansar al-Shariah in Libya Military Official Calls on Muslims to Fight, Participate in Jihad
Ansar al-Shariah in Libya released a video from one of its military officials calling on Muslims in general and specifically those in Libya to fight or participate in jihad by other means.
IS Fighter Calls for Migration to Yemen as “Second Option” to Syria
An alleged Islamic State (IS) fighter in Yemen described the country as the “second option” to Syria for prospective jihadi migrants.
IS Claims Car Bombing at Yemeni Foreign Affairs Ministry in Aden
Five hours after 'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS) reported fighters detonating a car bomb in front of the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Aden, Yemen, the IS' Aden-Abyan Province issued a formal communique claiming credit.
IS Claims Killing Nearly 50 Libyan Soldiers in Suicide Bombing in Benghazi
Barqah Province, a division of the Islamic State (IS) in Libya, claimed killing nearly 50 Libyan soldiers in a suicide bombing in Benghazi.
Abu Sayyaf Group Gives Final Deadline for Ransom, Threatens to Behead One Hostage on April 25
The Philippines-based jihadi group Abu Sayyaf Group released a new video with its Canadian, Filipino, and Norwegian hostages, giving a final deadline for their ransoms to be met and threatening to behead one of the four on April 25.
Ahrar al-Sham Video Incites Fighters to Battle West of Aleppo
Ahrar al-Sham Islamic Movement released a video from Khan Tuman front, in the western countryside of Aleppo, inciting the group to battle in the area.
Blog, Twitter User Suggests IS Take Root in Chiapas, Spread throughout Mexico and Central America
A user posted on his blog and Twitter account that the Islamic State (IS) should take root amongst the indigenous peoples of Chiapas, southern Mexico, and from there spread to Central America to “wreck havoc” in the region and the United States.
IS al-Bayan Provincial News Recaps for April 14, 2016
The Islamic State (IS) released the April 14, 2016, English edition of its al-Bayan provincial news bulletin, which includes recaps of attacks in Iraq, Syria, the Philippines, and Egypt.
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