Jihadists Distribute English-Subbed Video Promoting Jihad, Incitement of Anwar al-Awlaki
Jihadists distributed an English-subtitled video of radical ideologues including Anwar al-Awlaki promoting jihad as an “individual duty” upon Muslims.
Al Muhajirun Video Threatens Shiite and Russian Forces in Syria in Address to Islamic Youth
Al Muhajirun, a group promoting itself as the “representative face” of foreign fighters from various jihadi factions in Syria, published a video addressing the youth of the ummah, in which it threatened Shiites and Russians fighting alongside the Syrian regime forces and indicated that the enemy will never succeed to overcome Islam.
Ansar Dine Claims Two Attacks on Malian Forces in Macina
Ansar Dine claimed two attacks on Malian forces in the Macina Region of central Mali, one near the town of Mopti and the other in Konna.
AQAP Official Incites for Revenge for Saudi Execution of Prisoners
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released an audio speech from group official Khalid Batarfi inciting Muslims to avenge the execution of prisoners by the Saudi government, and to attack not only them, but America, as well.
Afghan Taliban Addresses “Impartial Media Outlets” after TOLO attack
The Afghan Taliban followed up on its claim of a suicide attack on TOLO Television employees in Kabul, and described the group’s relationships with “impartial media outlets.”
IS al-Bayan Provincial News Recaps for January 21, 2016
The Islamic State (IS) released the January 21, 2016 English edition of its al-Bayan provincial news bulletin, which included recaps a village captured in IS’ Aleppo Province, raids in IS’ Barqah Province, and an assault on Peshmerga barracks in Iraq.
Nusra Front Reports Seizing Village in Mount al-Akrad, Lattakia
The Nusra Front (NF), al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria, claimed taking control of al-Hour village from the Syrian regime in Mount al-Akrad, Lattakia.
Afghan Taliban Claims Suicide Bombing on TOLO TV Employees in Kabul
The Afghan Taliban claimed credit for the suicide bombing that hit a bus carrying employees of TOLO Television employees in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and threatened that the media organization will be targeted again unless it refrains from “spreading propaganda and wickedness”.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State, Jan 13 - Jan 19, 2016
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’ Algeria Province Releases First Video, Participates in Media Campaign to Recruit in North Africa
Contributing to the Islamic State (IS) media campaign aimed at recruiting fighters in North Africa and particularly those in al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), the IS’ Algeria Province released its first video, featuring three men calling to join the group.
IS Boasts Missiles, Large Quantities of Ammo Taken as Spoils in Captured Areas of Deir al-Zour
Al-Khayr Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) in Deir al-Zour, Syria, released a photo report showing missiles and large quantities of ammunition and other weapons taken as spoils in captured areas.
Shabaab Publishes Additional Aftermath Photos of AMISOM Base Attack in Gedo
The Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement issued a press release containing 134 photos, many of them gruesome, of the deadly attack on the AMISON base in the Gedo Region of Somalia.
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