Full statement of Mullah Mansour accepting al Qaeda’s oath of allegiance
The full text of Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour’s statement, entitled “New Amir of Islamic Emirate thanks and accepts all who pledged allegiance.”
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Mokhtar Belmokhtar now leads ‘Al Qaeda in West Africa’
A statement released online today confirms that Mokhtar Belmokhtar is now the emir of Al Murabitoon, which calls itself “Al Qaeda in West Africa.” Another Al Murabitoon emerged in Egypt last month and it is also loyal to al Qaeda.
Ayman al Zawahiri pledges allegiance to the Taliban’s new emir
In an audio message released today, Ayman al Zawahiri pledges allegiance to the new emir of the Taliban, Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour.
Islamic State claims advances in Baiji
Islamic State forces are pressing an offensive in the central Iraqi city. Iraq’s defense minister claimed that Baiji was liberated just two weeks ago.
Islamic State in the Sinai reports killing Croatian hostage
The Islamic State said that Tomislav Salopek was killed after the deadline given to Egypt to comply with its demands expired.
US drones target AQAP near eastern stronghold in Yemen
The US continues to target al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s network in the eastern city of Mukallah. The city fell to AQAP in April.
New leader of Islamic Caucasus Emirate killed by Russian forces
The Islamic Caucasus Emirate (ICE) has lost its third emir in just over a year and half. Magomed Suleimanov, also known as Abu Usman Gimrinsky, was publicly announced as the group’s leader on July 1. Just over a month later, Russian counterterrorism forces killed him.
Taliban raise flag over captured district in Helmand province
The Taliban took control of Now Zad in Helmand province in late July even though Afghan forces were backed by US air support, video from the fighting shows.
Taliban continues terror attacks in Afghan capital
The attacks in Kabul and elsewhere over the weekend have caused top Afghan officials to accuse the Pakistani government of continuing to back the Taliban even while hosting peace talks.
Al Murabitoon claims Mali hotel siege
The statement is the first claim of responsibility despite reports that another jihadist group was likely behind the siege.
Proposed buffer zone leads al Qaeda to withdraw fighters from northern Aleppo province
The Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, says that it is turning over the territory it controls in the northern Aleppo province to other rebel groups. The move is a response to Turkey’s proposed buffer zone in northern Syria.
Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria takes part in battle for the Al Ghab plain
The jihadist group continues to have a significant role in the Jaysh al Fatah coalition and the wider Idlib offensive.
US drone strike targets Haqqani Network in North Waziristan
Five suspected jihadists were killed in the strike, which took place in the al Qaeda and Taliban haven of Datta Khel.
Suspected jihadists attack hotel in central Mali
No group has yet to claim the assault, though attacking hotels frequented by foreigners is a common tactic of jihadists.
Jaysh al Fateh coalition continues to battle Syrian regime forces in important plain
The Jaysh al Fateh alliance claims to have captured several villages in the Al Ghab plain in recent days.
3 al Qaeda branches issue joint eulogy for Mullah Omar
The Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb commemorate Mullah Omar’s jihadist career in a joint statement. The al Qaeda branches highlight Omar’s decision to harbor Osama bin Laden, even as the international community demanded that the Taliban turn him over.
Islamic State in the Sinai threatens to kill Croatian hostage
The video is just the latest ultimatum given by the Islamic State in which the jihadists threaten to kill a foreign hostage if their demands are not met.
Taliban touts camp in Paktia province
The “Training Camp Shaheed Ustaz Aasim in the Lions Den” is said to be in the Zurmat district in the eastern Afghan province. The district is a known bastion of the Haqqani Network and has hosted al Qaeda fighters in the past.
Jihadists in Syria honor Mullah Omar, praise Taliban’s radical state
On August 1, Ahrar al Sham released a statement honoring Mullah Omar, the Taliban’s first leader. The statement is further evidence that Ahrar al Sham is an extremist organization.
AQIM claims killing Malian soldiers near Timbuktu
The ambush near Timbuktu is just the latest al Qaeda attack near the city. Additionally, other attacks by jihadists have occurred further south in the country.
Islamic State claims camp in Pakistan’s tribal areas
If the images released by the Islamic State supporter are legitimate, then Khorasan province now has a foothold in Waziristan, the epicenter of al Qaeda’s base of support in Pakistan.
Jalaluddin Haqqani supports new Taliban emir, calls for unity
The influential veteran jihadist leader has endorsed Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour as the new emir of the Taliban, and urged others to pledge to him, according to the Taliban.
Turkistan Islamic Party thanks Shabaab for damaging Chinese embassy in Somalia
The Uighur jihadist group based in South Asia sent a message to the “honorable Mujahideen in Somalia” thanking them for the recent attack on the Jazeera hotel in Mogadishu.
Former Guantanamo detainee Mullah Zakir supports new Taliban emir
According to a letter attributed to Mullah Adbul Qayoum Zakir, the former Quantanamo Bay detainee denied reports that he is at odds with new Taliban emir Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour.
Taliban deny reports of Jalaluddin Haqqani’s death
Reports surfaced that veteran jihadist leader Jalaluddin Haqqani died in 2014, but the Afghan Taliban have gone on the record stating that the patriarch of the Haqqani Network is alive.
Al Qaeda’s branch in Syria says it captured US-backed rebels
The Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, has released a statement claiming to have captured US-trained rebels belonging to a group called “Division 30.” The Pentagon denied reports earlier this week that US-backed fighters had been captured by al Qaeda’s jihadists.
The Taliban’s new leadership is allied with al Qaeda
The Taliban’s new emir is Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour. His top two deputies are Moulavi Haibatullah Akhunzada and Siraj Haqqani. Both Mansour and Haqqani are allied with al Qaeda.
The Taliban confirms Mullah Omar is dead
The Taliban’s spokesman has confirmed that Mullah Omar, the so-called “Emir of the Faithful,” is dead.
Taliban seize district in Helmand province
The fall of Now Zad is the latest in a string of defeats for Afghan security forces in the southern Afghan province.
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi emir killed in shootout with Pakistani police
Malik Ishaq has been in and out of Pakistani custody over the years, despite the fact that he was the head of one of the most violent jihadist groups in Pakistan and directed numerous terror attacks.