Al Qaeda, war for the leadership: the favorite is Saif Al-Adel
Zawahiri's death sparked the struggle between "reformists" and "conservatives". The former Egyptian colonel is the latter’s candidate.
Afghanistan, the US equips the ANDF to react to the Taliban
Objective: to allow Kabul to counter the offensive of the Islamic Emirate (IEA), which involves more and more areas in the country. Especially in view of the international exit.
Afghanistan, the Kabul University massacre is the work of Isis
IS claims the attack: part of the Answer the Call campaign. Objective: to make propaganda and gain visibility to regain weight on the Taliban engaged in Doha and in the offensive in half the country.
Afghanistan, complex attack on the University of Kabul underway
Commando bursts into the complex and starts firing on people. It is still barricaded inside where there is also an Iranian delegation. The Taliban deny involvement. Eyes on Isis-Haqqani Network.
Afghanistan: Al Qaeda leader Abu Mohsen al-Masri killed in Ghazni
He was number 2 of the group in the Indian sub-continent and a close confidant of Zawahiri. It is a warning to the Taliban and a response to the IEA complaints on Doha.
Afghanistan, Isis-Khorasan uses Doha to gain weight on the Taliban
ISKP, taking advantage of the alliance with the Haqqani Network, launches attacks against the Islamic Emirate in Nangarhar and Kunar. It also stars recruiting disgrutled jihadists.
Afghanistan, strategic partnership between ISKP and Haqqani Network
Daesh, that relinquishes the leadership to the local group, will provide technology and work force. The latter, relations and logistical support in FATA. Objective: to survive the "new" Taliban.
Terrorism, a new blow to the Isis funding network in Iraq and Syria
Two other Islamic State facilitators on the US blacklist: Faruq Hamud and Adnan al-Rawi. This could be a relative of Fawaz: Daesh’s "Finance minister", killed by Inherent Resolve in Syria.
Terrorism, a serious blow to the Isis international financing network
The TFTC blacklisted 6 entities and individuals, responsible for transferring funds to Daesh in Syria and Afghanistan. Objective: to reduce the Islamic State operational capacity.
Coronavirus, psychosis grows in the Middle East after cases in Iran
Turkey and Pakistan close the borders with Tehran to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while Afghanistan blocks flights and group travels. Iraq fights fake news and jackals.