AQAP storms Yemeni prison, frees jihadist leader
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) launched a coordinated attack in the coastal city of Mukallah, freeing 300 inmates from the city’s central prison, including AQAP leader Khaled al-Batarfi.
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Saudi Arabia begins Operation Decisive Storm in Yemen
Saudi Arabia and other regional allies began an air campaign in Yemen targeting Houthi rebel positions throughout the country.
AQAP posts video of attack at First Military Command Base in Hadramout
On Feb. 17, the media wing of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), al Malahem Media Foundation, released the latest installment of its video series documenting the group’s attacks, called “From The Battlefield.” This most recent episode features footage of a double suicide attack on the Yemeni military’s First Military Command base in Hadramout […]
AQAP releases audio message featuring Ibrahim al-Rubaysh
In a recently released audio message, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula ideologue Ibrahim al-Rubaysh addresses demonstrations against the Charlie Hebdo attack and calls for more attacks against the West.
AQAP releases audio message featuring Ibrahim al-Rubaysh
In a recently released audio message, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula ideologue Ibrahim al-Rubaysh addresses demonstrations against the Charlie Hebdo attack and calls for more attacks against the West.
US drone strike kills 3 suspected AQAP members
The strike is the first reported in Yemen in more than two and a half months, and takes place just days after reports that US counterterrorism efforts in the country have been “paralyzed.”
AQAP releases infographics detailing attacks
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has released a report including two infographics that detail its attacks over the past three months. The group claims credit for 205 operations, including the massacre at Charlie Hebdo’s offices in Paris.
AQAP releases video on avoiding detection by drones
In a new video, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula detailed various methods to prevent drones from detecting fighters and their vehicles.
AQAP claims 149 attacks in Yemen since late September
A map of the 149 attacks claimed by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula since Houthi rebels took Sana’a in late September shows the terror group’s reach across 14 Yemeni provinces.
AQAP blames Obama administration for death of Luke Somers
In the most recent video released by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, one of the terrorist group’s senior leaders blames President Barack Obama for the death of American hostage Luke Somers last week.
AQAP claims shelling of American section of airbase in Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed credit for a rocket attack on the US division of the al Annad airbase in Yemen’s Lahj province.
AQAP claims double suicide attack at military base in Hadramout
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed credit for the double suicide attack today that killed at least five soldiers at the First Military Command base in Hadramout province.
AQAP claims attacks in Taiz, Ibb, Baydah, and Marib
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed a number of attacks that took place late last week, including the killing of an alleged Houthi collaborator in Taiz and the seizure of five million Yemeni rials from a Yemeni military vehicle in Marib.
AQAP threatens to execute American hostage
In its latest video, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula threatened to kill American hostage Luke Somers if the US does not meet AQAP’s demands within three days.
AQAP claims bombing of Iranian ambassador’s residence in Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed credit for a car bombing this morning outside the Sana’a residence of Iran’s new ambassador to Yemen.
AQAP continues escalation throughout Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed credit for 17 attacks throughout Yemen in the past week, including a double IED attack at the US Embassy in Sana’a.
AQAP claims IED attacks on US Embassy in Sanaa
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed that its fighters remotely detonated two IEDs at the northern gate of the US Embassy in Sana’a on the evening of Nov. 27.
AQAP posts video of attack on military barracks in Hadramout, Yemen
In the latest installment of its “From the Battlefield” video series, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula shows footage of a raid on the al Ghabr military barracks in Hadramout province.
AQAP eulogizes fighter killed in US drone strike
A Twitter account linked to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula released a eulogy of a fighter known as Abu Jaber al Houti, who was likely killed in a US drone strike in 2011.
AQAP publishes biography of American jihadist Samir Khan
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula released a biography of American AQAP operative and Inspire Magazine founder Samir Khan, who was killed in a US drone strike on Sept. 30, 2011.
AQAP continues targeting Houthis in central Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed credit for yet another series of attacks targeting the Shiite Houthi rebels, including the assassination of two Houthi activists, between Nov. 20 and Nov. 23.
AQAP military commander rallies Sunnis against alleged US-Houthi alliance
Qassem al Raymi, the military commander of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, makes claims of a US-Houthi alliance and calls on Sunni tribesmen to take up arms against the Shiite rebels in a newly released audio message.
AQAP claims attacks targeting Houthi leaders in Dhamar
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed credit for a series of attacks in central Yemen, including a pair of IED attacks targeting two Houthi leaders in Dhamar.
AQAP claims attacks in eastern and central Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed credit for a series of attacks in eastern and central Yemen that took place between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, including the assassination of a Houthi leader in Dhamar.
AQAP releases interview with Jalal al Marqishi
In a new interview, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninusla commander Jalal al Marqishi comments on recent developments in the group’s war against the Houthis and expounds on the nature of the US-Houthi relationship.
AQAP eulogizes emir of Lahj province killed in Aden, Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula released a statement eulogizing its slain emir of Lahj province, Turki al Asiri, who was killed by Yemeni security forces last week.
AQAP continues escalation of attacks in Yemen, targets US ambassador
Over the weekend, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed credit for a series of high-profile attacks throughout Yemen, including a failed assassination of the US ambassador, Matthew H. Tueller.
AQAP attacks in Abyan, Lahj, and Hodeidah in Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula carried out several attacks in recent days, including a coordinated attack on the Jabal al Ras district of Hodeidah province.
AQAP eulogizes fighter killed in attack on Saudi border crossing
Mousa al Shihri, who came from a family with close links to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, was recently eulogized by a Twitter account affiliated with the terrorist group.
AQAP claims credit for series of attacks in Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed credit for 16 attacks over the past several days as it battles Houthi rebels for control of central Yemen.