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.
Iraq, Baghdad coordinates with Kurdistan on attacks on the US
On the Erbil episode, the arrest of a leader of Hashd al-Shaabi is requested and the ISF announce the capture of the material perpetrators, but the masterminds is missing. Eyes on Iran.
Terrorism, UNOCT: Beware of ISIS, it has not yet been defeated
Voronkov gives the UN Security Council an overview of the evolution of the Islamic State. Not only in Iraq and Syria, but also in Africa (ISGS) and Asia. Daesh remains a real danger.
Africa: was Abdel Hakim al-Sahrawi, head of ISGS in Mali, killed?
The Isis leader would have died in a raid by the Barkhane’s French special forces, but there is no official confirmation. If true, will the balances in the Sahel with JNMI and AQIM change?
Syria, HTS approaches Turkey and tries not to lose strength in Idlib
Former Al-Nusra Front tightens ranks against defections and founding-joining others groups. Common enemy with Ankara: the qaedists. Aim: to maintain the leadership and protect the M4.
Syria, new chapter of the militia war in Idlib: 2 leaders of Horas al-Din killed
A drone would have eliminated the leaders of the Qaedist group, rival of HTS. Meanwhile, Iran seeks to extend its influence to Deir Ezzor with the weapon of "culture".
Syria, the SDF capture an Isis militant internationally wanted
The man, already a member of Al Qaeda, arrested in a raid on Deir Ezzor on the border with Iraq under the anti-Daesh Op “Deterrence of Terrorism". Idlib, is the SAA preparing for a land invasion?
Syria, first problems for the HTS’ takeover in Idlib
Al Qaeda leaders criticize provocations against Allied militias. The former al-Nusra Front, however, wants to become the leader. Meanwhile, the SDF in Deir Ezzor-Hasaka increase pressure on Isis.
Terrorism: al-Baghdadi may be dead, but jihadism is alive and well
Its end does not reduce the global threat of Isis and al Qaeda. The objective for both remains unchanged: the establishment of the Caliphate, to be achieved also thanks to the novelty of social jihad.
Isis, new details on al-Baghdadi’s death. Decisive contributions from Iraq and Kurds
A former Islamic State jihadist provided the information from which the US raid was born. Other elements confirm the Daesh-al Qaeda ties. Meanwhile, the US returns the soldiers to Syria.