Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a posthumous video of its former leader Abu Baseer al-Wuhayshi sitting with Anwar al-Awlaki and Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri) and giving a talk on jihad continuing despite the death of leaders.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the second installment in a video biography on Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), and in it, noted the role of the former deputy leader in attacks on the United States.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released the first part in a video biography of Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), the group’s former deputy leader who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2013.

The Brigades of Abdullah Azzam released a speech from one of its scholars, Sirajuddin Zurayqat, giving a eulogy for the former deputy leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).

The General Command of the Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement gave a eulogy for the deputy leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Abu Sufyan al-Azdi, and vowed that fighters will take revenge for his death and the death of other fighters and leaders.

The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the al-Qaeda-affiliate formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), offered its condolences to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) for the death of its deputy leader, Abu Sufyan al-Azdi.

Ansar al-Shariah in Tunisia released an archive disc containing all the articles and speeches given by Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), the former deputy leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).

After al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) announced the death of its deputy leader, Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), as a result of a US drone strike in Yemen, jihadists expressed their grief as well as their anger towards America and Saudi Arabia, and threatened both countries.

The Mujahideen Shura Council (MSC) in the Environs of Jerusalem offered its condolences to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) for the death of its deputy leader, Abu Sufyan al-Azdi.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) announced the death of its deputy leader, Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), in a eulogy delivered by senior official Ibrahim al-Rubeish.

Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), the deputy leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), released a speech inciting Saudi Muslims to oust their leaders for allegedly corrupting the minds of the people, and allowing America to establish bases on its land from which Yemeni Muslims are attacked.

Jihadists claimed that Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), the deputy leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), survived the drone strike that was earlier believed to have killed him.

{Image: AQAP Deputy Leader Abu Sufyan al-Azdi}

Through his Twitter account, prominent jihadist Abdullah bin Muhammad reported that Abu Sufyan al-Azdi (AKA Saeed al-Shahri), the deputy leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) had been killed.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video vilifying the United States for aggressive political and social policies against Islam, and inciting Yemeni Muslims to participate in jihad against the alleged American occupation of their country.

{Image: AQAP Deputy Leader Abu Sufyan al-Azdi}

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released an audio speech from its deputy leader, Abu Sufyan al-Azdi AKA Saeed al-Shahri, remarking on recent events in Yemen and the region, including reports that he was killed in a drone strike.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released an audio speech from its deputy leader, Abu Sufyan al-Azdi AKA Saeed al-Shahri, praising the leaders of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and the Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement.

{Image: AQAP Deputy Leader Abu Sufyan al-Azdi}

A jihadist drew conclusions from a recent speech by Abu Sufyan al-Azdi, the deputy leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), as it regards Saudi male prisoners supporting female prisoners.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) released a video focusing on its suicide bombings against Houthi targets in al-Jawf and Sa’ada provinces of Yemen in November 2010. 

{Image: Abu Sufyan al-Azdi from video released February 2010}

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) deputy leader Abu Sufyan al-Azdi warned Sunnis in Yemen about dangers posed to them by Shi’ite Houthis and urged they take up arms in defense in an audio speech released on jihadist forums on January 28, 2011.

{Image: AQAP military commander Abu Hureira al-Sana’ani}

In light of the discovery of packages originating from Yemen containing explosive materials, and those packages being attributed to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, SITE Intelligence Group has prepared a brief on examples of AQAP’s recent threats to the US and its interests.