The piece is part of a longer study whose second part will be published soon on the broader IS(KP) crowdfunding activities 2/2
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The piece is part of a longer study whose second part will be published soon on the broader IS(KP) crowdfunding activities 2/2
Glad to share this new piece for GNET with my friend and amazing colleague Mona Thakkar, one of the leading experts on the subject.
The piece delves into IS(KP) Central Asian fundraising ecosystem surrounding IS family members in Syria and Iraq 1/2
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New analysis on a sub-faction of HGB led by young and charismatic leaders popular among younger fighters.
militancychowk.substack.com/p/a-profile-...
A brief summary of today’s publication issued by the TIP deputy leader urging the international community to support their struggle and accusing the Chinese government of fuelling global instability.
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before November 2024, hence the important discussion on the post-Assad Syria and its consequences for Central Asian militant groups is missing.
Still, it provides a useful background. 2/2
Finally out my report for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) on militant activities connected to Central Asia for the year 2024. The report addresses the main trends and developments witnessed during 2024.
Key note: the report was written 1/2
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TTP Umar Media team has issued a message featuring one of the alleged targets of yesterday’s strike, Chaudry Muneebul Rehman Jatt, head of Umar Media, and his deputy, Naveedul Hassan Yousufzai. The TTP members claim the media cell is intact and they are still active.
Bangladesh and Pakistan model of governments. Core message of the text is that people of Bangladesh should not be satisfied with the current system in the post Sheikh Hasina period. 2/2
AQIS has published a collection of articles written by Abu Anwar al-Hindi on the status of Bangladesh. While the articles had been originally published in Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind as a series, the revised version gives a historical account of AQIS perspective on the status of 1/2
Quoted in this piece for @newsweek.com on the role of TIP in Syria and future prospects of the group between Syria and Afghanistan and what it means for China.
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A bit over two weeks ago I wrote on the latest issues, including ISGS reaching Nigeria, that may be a good suplement for this report, here for free on my blog.
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Here it is.
The War for the Sahel, a report by me and AleksanderOlech, which includes main topics we have envisioned would be the most important.
-factions
-terrorism
-resources
-NATO
-Russia
-Turkey
-migration crisis
And a few others. Enjoy the reading
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New post for Militancy Chowk on the role of TIP during the HTS-led offensive and what the solution of the Syrian conflict could mean for the future of the organisation in Afghanistan and Syria.
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TIP Deputy commander, Jalaluddin next to Deputy Emir of the Syrian branch Abu Muhammad aka Zahid in the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
He stressed that unity, discipline and religion contributed to the success of TIP and the victories in Syria and Afghanistan, while arguing that the ultimate goal of TIP is East Turkestan (Xinjiang). 2/2
The Amir of TIP, Abdul Haq Turkistani has issued a message congratulating HTS-led offensive. He also congratulates TIP militants, arguing that their involvement in Syria and Afghanistan led to the defeat of their enemies & are a training ground for TIP struggle against China 1/2
Iranian jihadist group Jaish ul Adl has issued a message congratulating HTS and allied groups over their offensive in Syria. The group stressed the involvement of Iran in the Middle East, Syria and Iraq, arguing that Jaish ul Adl aims at achieving the same result of HTS in Iran
Pictures of TIP Syrian branch Deputy Amir, Commander Abu Muhammad aka Zahid in Hama city.
IS Central Asian supporters with links in the ME are concerned for HTS power’s expansion, while those allegedly in CA argue that HTS statement re Russia echoes Taliban Doha agreement and recent developments re Russian-IEA relations. 2/2
IS/ISKP Uzbek-Tajik contingents allegedly in Syria/CA/elsewhere evidently worried about HTS gainings. While they use harsh language against HTS and CA jihadists/religious scholars supporting HTS, basically accusing them of being Türkiye’s tools, it is evident that 1/2
Ansarullah, or Tajik Taliban, currently providing contacts details for migrating to Afghanistan and join the movement through one of their most active channels. It also warns people to solely rely on the said contact for migrating.
It’s a complete blackout in Pakistan today. Social media is accessible, the roads are choked and cellular internet has been blocked, even VPNs without a TOR browser are not working.
HGB umbrella faction continues to expand. A new group from Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan tribal district led by Qari Imanullah Mansoor has pledged allegiance to Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
Latest issue of Voice of Khurasan heavily focuses on two recurrent topics of ISKP: Afghan Taliban in Afghanistan and Hamas-Iran-Israel in the Middle East.
However, the core topic of the issue is the claim of rejection of any relationship between IS and the int’l community.
Hundreds have gathered outside a police station in Peshawar’s Khazana area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, demanding the police to hand over a blasphemy accused that has been arrested. A heavy contingent of police has been called in,there have been reports of firing and injuries as well.
ALERT:
At least four people, including a local tribal elder, Malik Shodi Khel, have been killed while two women were injured in an attack on his vehicle by unknown militants in Jani Khel, Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: TKD Reporter/District Police
