Islamic State photographs feature foreign suicide bombers in Ramadi
The Islamic State has released pictures from recent fighting in the Albu Fahd area east of Ramadi. In the images, suicide bombers from Tunisia and Saudi Arabia are showcased.
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Tunisian jihadist group posts pictures of spoils, claims attacks on Tunisian military
The Tunisian Uqba Ibn Nafi Battalion, which is linked to Ansar al Sharia Tunisia and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, released pictures on Twitter showing weapons taken after clashes with the Tunisian military. The group also claimed two recent attacks in the North African country.
Al Nusrah Front uses American-made anti-tank missile in Idlib
The Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, has used a BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missile in the recent assault on Wadi al Daif in the Idlib countryside.
Islamic State releases pictures from recent fighting near Samarra
The Islamic State continues to showcase the recent fighting near Samarra. Photos show the group’s capture of the Mutassim sub-district southeast of Samarra and fighters overrunning Badr Organization positions between Samarra and Tikrit.
Islamic State advances on Deir al Zour airport
The jihadist group is advancing on the Deir al Zour airport, one of the last regime strongholds in the Syrian province.
Al Nusrah Front claims use of UN vehicle in suicide bombing
The Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, released photos purporting to show its use of a United Nations vehicle in a suicide bombing against regime positions in southern Syria.
Ansar al Islam coordinating with the Al Nusrah Front, Jaish al Muhajireen wal Ansar in Aleppo
Ansar al Islam, an al Qaeda-affiliated group that operates in Iraq and Syria, has been cooperating with the Al Nusrah Front and the Chechen-led Jaish al Muhajireen wal Ansar in the fighting for two Shiite villages in northern Aleppo.
Harakat Sham al Islam operates training camp in northwest Syria
Harakat Sham al Islam, a Moroccan-founded group allied to al Qaeda and the Chechen-led Jaish al Muhajireen wal Ansar, is now known to operate a training camp in Latakia province in Syria.
Sinai jihadists take credit for killing American
Wilayat Sinai (formerly known as Ansar Bayt al Maqdis) has taken credit for killing an American in August. The statement was released on Twitter with an accompanying picture of the American’s identification cards.
Islamic State releases images from recent fighting in Ramadi
Photos from the recent fighting in Ramadi detail the group’s activities against the Iraqi Security Forces and Sunni tribal militiamen in the city.
Islamic State attacks Iraqi border crossing with Jordan
The Islamic State has launched a suicide attack on an Iraqi military checkpoint near the Karameh boder crossing with Jordan.
Islamic State launches assault on Ramadi
The Islamic State has launched a multi-pronged coordinated assault on Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province, in a bid to control the entirety of the city.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb video features French, Dutch hostages
In a newly-released video, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb shows French hostage Serge Lazaervic and Dutch captive Sjaak Rijke. The two men claim to be in poor health, appeal to their governments and family for their release, and mention the prisoner exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.
Turkistan Islamic Party members photographed in Syria
A popular jihadist figure in Syria has posted a picture of fighters allegedly from the Turkistan Islamic Party, an al Qaeda-affiliated group that operates in China and in Central and South Asia.
Al Nusrah Front showcases military parade in Idlib
The Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s branch in Syria, has released pictures and a video showcasing a large military parade in the northwestern province of Idlib.
French defector David Drugeon, Ahrar al Sham allegedly targeted in Idlib strikes
Video surfaced late last night showing a destroyed car in Samarda, Idlib. Activists on the scene reported that the car belonged to Al Nusrah Front.
Islamic State propaganda video details battle of Kobane
In a new video released by the Islamic State titled “The Resolve of the Defiant,” the group attempts to justify the battle for Kobane.
Al Nusrah Front, Jund al Aqsa fighters photographed in Syrian Revolutionaries Front stronghold in Idlib
The photos purport to show the Al Nusrah Front and Jund al Aqsa, a group composed primarily of foreign jihadists, in the town formerly used by the western-backed Syrian Revolutionaries Front (SRF) as a base of operations. Also featured is a house that allegedly belonged to the SRF leader, Jamaal Maarouf.
Islamic State captures large swaths of Shaer gas field in Homs
The Islamic State has been battling regime forces for the Shaer gas field in the desert east of the city of Palmyra. While the Syrian regime still controls parts of the field, the jihadist group has been able to seize large portions, including two natural gas plants.
1 French commando and 20 militants killed in Mali, 9 Nigerien troops killed in Niger
The firefights in both Mali and Niger represent a sharp increase in violence since the beginning of this year.
Fighting between jihadists, Haftar’s forces escalates in Benghazi
The fighting in Benghazi has escalated in recent days after the former Libyan general Khalifa Haftar made a renewed push to rid the city of jihadists. The Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council, however, seems to be pushing back.
Islamic State releases pictures from fighting in Jurf al Sahkar
Despite the Iraqi military claiming victory over the Islamic State in Jurf al Sahkar, the terrorist organization has released pictures claiming to show its fighters in combat in the northern Babil town.
US supply drop to Kurds in the hands of the Islamic State
At least one of the 27 dropped US supply bundles has been captured by the Islamic State.
Al Nusrah Front releases video of training camp in Idlib
The Al Nusrah Front has been running training camps in Syria since at least December 2012.
Iranian Basij general killed in Aleppo
The Iranian Basij general is the latest of several Iranian troops to have been killed fighting in Syria.
Islamic State releases video of training camp in Ninewa
The Islamic State has released a video showcasing over 100 new recruits at a training camp in northern Iraq.
Islamic State fighting inside Kobane
Despite increased US and Coalition airstrikes near Kobane, the Islamic State is extending its grasp into the heart of the Syrian city.
US-backed Hazm Movement, Muhajireen Army working together in Aleppo
The Hazm Movement, a US-backed opposition group in Syria, has used TOW anti-tank missiles in support of an operation conducted with a US-designated terrorist group.
Free Syrian Army continues to cooperate with the Al Nusrah Front, Islamic Front in southern Syria
Syrian rebels supplied by the United States continue to conduct joint operations with al Qaeda and their allies in Syria.
9 UN troops killed in Mali ambush
Yesterday’s ambush in Gao is the worst attack on UN forces since they took over security responsibilities in the summer of 2013.