Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb blamed the German government for the death of a hostage who was killed by the terror group during a raid on May 31. AQIM said Germany approved the raid by Nigerian security forces.
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Boko Haram suicide bomber, gunmen attack churches in Nigeria
In Jos, a suicide bomber attempted to ram his explosives-laden car into a church, while in Biu, gunmen opened fire inside another church.
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Analysis: Mali: the world’s next jihadi launchpad?
Malian rebels quit accord signed with al Qaeda affiliate
Less than a week after both parties agreed to establish an independent state in northern Mali and implement sharia law, Tuareg rebels have publicly renounced the accord signed with the al Qaeda-affiliated Ansar Dine group.
Suicide bomber kills 15 at Nigerian church
The Nigerian terror group has lived up to its promise to “eradicate Christians.”
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In Timbuktu, Mali Rebels and Islamists Impose Harsh Rule
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Northern Mali: An Islamic state?
Al Qaeda affiliate and Turaeg rebels merge, create breakaway state in Mali
National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) rebels agreed to merge with the al Qaeda-backed Islamist group Ansar Dine (Defenders of Faith), and declared the creation of an Islamic state in northern Mali.
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Nigeria Islamic group Boko Haram spreads alarm far and wide
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Mali Tuareg and Islamist rebels agree on Islamist state
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Al Qaeda affiliate urges Mali fighters to form Islamist nation
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Air Al Qaeda: Are Latin America’s drug cartels giving Al Qaeda a lift?
Pakistani jihadists reported in northern Mali
The mayor of Timbuktu said Pakistanis have infiltrated the city and are training al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb fighters.
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The Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa, an al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb offshoot, has threatened to kill a Spanish hostage. A Mauritanian court upheld the death sentence of an AQIM fighter who killed an American in 2009.
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Chaos in the Sahel as Situation in Mali Deteriorates
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Al Qaeda’s bomb-makers evolve, adapt and continue to plot
Algeria
Algeria Islamists dream of Arab Spring factor
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Residents: Al-Qaida-linked group attacks tomb classified as UNESCO site in Mali’s Timbuktu
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CERN Scientist Sentenced to 5 Years in Terrorism Case
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Islamists strengthen grip over north Mali
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The Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa, an al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb offshoot, demanded $30 million for the release of two European women aid workers and $20 million for the release of seven Algerian diplomats. The group also wants Algeria to free prisoners.
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Al-Qaeda ‘will free British hostage’ if Abu Qatada can go where he wants
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Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb offered to free a British hostage in exchange for the release of extremist cleric Abu Qatada to a country of his choice or to any of the “states of the Arab Spring.” The terror group also threatened “consequences” for the UK if Qatada is instead deported to Jordan.
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Al-Qaeda is weaker without bin Laden, but its franchise persists
The threat of Boko Haram for Nigeria, Africa, and beyond
Boko Haram’s association with al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has security implications beyond Nigeria.
Afghanistan
Brennan on bin Laden raid, and “dangerous” Yemen
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An Italian woman who was kidnapped by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb in southern Algeria in February 2011 has been freed. No details have been released on the ransom paid by the Italian government.
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US says Boko Haram plans attacks on Nigerian capital
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Ansar al Din is said to be planning to name al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb leader Yahya About al Hammam as the emir of Timbuktu. Hammam was recently spotted in Timbuktu with two other top AQIM leaders.
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Disaster looms for people of Mali as country is split by revolt