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2020-11-15 Terror Networks

Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, the emir of the Islamic State’s Saharan branch, heavily critiques Al Qaeda’s operations in the Sahel

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Posted by Fred 2020-11-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top
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#1 Explains much that has puzzled me about the various groups we’ve encountered in that part of the world.

Posted by trailing wife 2020-11-15 01:27|| 2020-11-15 01:27|| Front Page Top

#2 From the article: "Sahrawi links much of the events during these periods, as well as the emergence of the Islamic State in the region, to the creation of the current Sahelian al Qaeda wing, the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims(JNIM)." It's hard to keep track of AQ because of the various name changes over the last twenty years. Suffice to say, the Islamists have their own internal struggle playing out.

Posted by b 2020-11-15 09:10|| 2020-11-15 09:10|| Front Page Top

#3 /\ Suffice to say, the Islamists have their own internal struggle playing out.

Something akin to Kudzu. Easier just to view at a distance or walk around it.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-11-15 09:15|| 2020-11-15 09:15|| Front Page Top

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