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Syrian Rebels Tied to Al Qaeda Play Key Role in War
Islamic State of Iraq denies its emir captured
The al Qaeda political front said that Abu Bakr al Baghdadi al Husseini al Qurshi “is in the best state of being among his family and his brothers.”
Al Nusrah Front claims yet another suicide attack in Syria
The suicide attack is the 50th in Syria in the past 12 months; 41 of them have been claimed by the Al Nusrah Front.
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In Jordanian terror plot, officials see hand of resurgent al-Qaeda in Iraq
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Syrian rebels seize territory north of Golan Heights
Al Qaeda in Iraq suicide bomber kills 31 at Iraqi Army base in Taji
The suicide bomber attacked a group of Army recruits outside of a base just north of Baghdad.
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Syria turmoil stirs Iraqi tribal sympathies, hopes
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Iraq Amnesty Could Set Killers Loose
Islamic State of Iraq offers condolences for top Salafi leaders in Gaza
In a statement released on jihadist forums, the Islamic State of Iraq has offered its condolences for the recent deaths of Abu al Walid al Maqdisi and Ashraf al Sabah in the Gaza Strip.
Al Nusrah Front claims 4 more suicide attacks in Syria
The group has now claimed credit for 31 of the 38 suicide bombings in Syria that the The Long War Journal has tallied since December 2011. Since the end of August, Al Nusrah has claimed credit for launching 13 suicide attacks.
2 Zarqawi cousins detained in Jordan after fighting in Syria
Abu Musab al Zarqawi’s family members and aides continue to fight in the theaters of jihad six years after his death.
Al Nusrah Front seizes Syrian base in joint operation with Free Syrian Army
The al Qaeda-linked group teamed up with the supposedly secular Free Syrian Army to capture an airbase outside Aleppo that houses Scud tactical ballistic missiles and anti-aircraft missiles.
Al Nusrah Front released photos of execution of Syrian soldiers
Al Nusrah’s tactics, operations, and propaganda are nearly identical to those of al Qaeda in Iraq.
Al Nusrah Front claims 2 suicide, 2 car bombings in Aleppo
More than 50 people are said to have been killed in the coordinated attacks, which included a complex suicide assault. The terror group has now claimed credit for 26 of the 33 suicide attacks that have taken place in Syria since December 2011.
Coordinated attacks kill 58 in Iraq
One attack, in Dujail, consisted of a complex suicide assault against a military base and resulted in the deaths of 11 Iraqi soldiers.
Suicide bombings become commonplace in Syria
Relying on translations from the SITE Intelligence Group and other publicly-available information, The Long War Journal has counted 25 reported or suspected suicide bombings in Syria since December 2011. The al Qaeda-linked Al Nusrah Front has claimed responsibility for 18 of these attacks.
Al Qaeda in Iraq video details deadly raid in Haditha
Al Qaeda in Iraq fighters dressed as policemen are seen executing policemen with a silenced pistol during the deadly March 5 raid in Anbar province.
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Concerns About Al Qaeda in Syria Underscore Questions About Rebels
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Al-Qaeda flags fly over rebel-held Syria
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Al Qaeda claims Iraq attacks, Baghdad anti-terrorism HQ assault
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Echoes of Iraq: Yemen’s War Against al-Qaeda Takes a Familiar Turn
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Al-Qaeda Resurgent In Iraq On The Back Of Syrian Turmoil
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As Syrian War Drags On, Jihad Gains Foothold
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Al Qaeda in Iraq threatens attacks in US
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Al Qaeda Insinuating Its Way Into Syria’s Conflict
Al Qaeda in Iraq claims nationwide attacks that killed more than 100 Iraqis
The Islamic State of Iraq said the offensive was launched “in application of the directives of Sheikh Mujahid Abu Bakr al Baghdadi,” the terror group’s emir.
Slain Syrian official supported al Qaeda in Iraq
Assef Shawkat, a top Syrian official killed in a bomb blast last week, was a key ally of al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI). Leaked State Department cables show that General David Petraeus repeatedly warned of the collusion between Syrian officials, including Shawkat, and AQI’s top foreign fighter facilitator.
Al Qaeda launches coordinated attacks across Iraq
More than 40 attacks were launched in 13 cities in six of Iraq’s 18 provinces.
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Al-Qaida: We’re returning to old Iraq strongholds