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Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
Slow death of Derna, Libya
Ansar al Sharia
Maghreb to tighten noose on Syria-bound jihadists
Ansar al Sharia
Despite Signs of Progress, Security Issues Rise in Tunisia
Ansar al Sharia
Kidnapping sparks Benghazi bloodshed
Okba ibn Nafaa
Tunisia, Libya in AQIM crosshairs
Social Media Jihad: Ayman al Zawahiri addresses infighting in Syria
Ayman al Zawahiri’s message concerning the infighting in Syria has been picked up by various jihadist websites, including a Facebook page operated by Ansar al Sharia Tunisia.
Mali
Sahel military forces train together
Al Qaeda
The real scandal – Why are the Benghazi killers still at large?
Libya
Rewards offered for Maghreb terrorists
Senate report: Terrorists ‘affiliated’ with multiple al Qaeda groups involved in Benghazi attack
A newly released report by the Senate Intelligence Committee notes that terrorists “affiliated” with al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), the Muhammad Jamal Network, and Ansar al Sharia took part in the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya.
State Department designates 3 Ansar al Sharia organizations, leaders
The State Department has designated three Ansar al Sharia organizations. Two of them were involved in the Sept. 11, 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya and the third was involved in the Sept. 14, 2012 assault on the US Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia. The State Department says Ansar al Sharia Tunisia is “tied” to al Qaeda’s affiliates, including al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Ex-Guantanamo detainee remains suspect in Benghazi attack
More than one year after the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, a former Guantanamo detainee remains a key suspect.
Algeria
Threats Push Tunisia, Algeria to Strengthen Ties
Al Qaeda
Congress, in bipartisan tone, disputes report Al Qaeda not involved in deadly Benghazi attack
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Tripoli residents reclaim their city
Suicide bomber strikes security checkpoint near Benghazi, Libya
For the first time since the Libyan revolution, a suicide bomber attacked Libyan security forces. At least several Libyan soldiers were reportedly killed. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Libyan Army has blamed Ansar al Sharia.
Latest Treasury designation targets al Qaeda’s fundraising network
A newly released terrorist designation by the Treasury Department highlights the extent and cohesion of al Qaeda’s global fundraising network. Treasury reports that Ayman al Zawahiri’s main representative in the Levant, Abu Khalid al Suri, has been funneling cash from Gulf donors to al Qaeda.
Ansar al Sharia
Young Tunisians Are Being Recruited to Jihad
Ansar al Sharia
Young Tunisians Are Being Recruited to Jihad
Ansar al Sharia
Tunisia marks revolution amid security threats
Ansar al Sharia
Ansar al-Sharia threatens Benghazi
Ansar al Sharia battles security forces in Benghazi
For the past few days, Ansar al Sharia has been battling Libyan security forces in the city of Benghazi. More than one year after the Sept. 11, 2012 terrorist attack on the US mission, the al Qaeda-linked Ansar al Sharia remains a potent force.
Social Media Jihad: AQIM praises Hakeemullah Mehsud
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has joined other jihadist groups in releasing a statement praising Hakeemullah Mehsud, the Pakistani Taliban commander killed earlier this month. Ansar al Sharia Tunisia posted the message on one of its official Facebook pages.
Tunisian government blames Ansar al Sharia for suicide attacks
The Tunisian government blamed Ansar al Sharia for a failed suicide bombing and an additional planned suicide attack last week.
Ansar al Sharia
Suicide attacks terrorise Tunisians
Social Media Jihad: Ansar al Sharia Libya’s new Twitter feed
Ansar al Sharia Libya has a new Twitter feed. In recent days, the group also showcased its first open event in the city of Derna.
Suicide bomber strikes in Tunisia
A suicide bomber blew himself up in the coastal city of Sousse earlier today. According to Tunisian officials, the bombing was part of a planned wave of attacks. No group has claimed the attack, but it comes after weeks of escalating violence between Ansar al Sharia and the Tunisian government.
Al Qaeda
US commandos were poised for raid to capture Benghazi suspect
Syria
Tunisia’s ‘sexual jihad’ – extremist fatwa or propaganda?