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Terrorism, conflicts, jihadi crime networks, IS/AQ, Central and South-East Asia.
Now, also following Islamic State's plans in Africa. Politics in the Sahel.
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Ethniticies suffering are varied though obviously Tuaregs and Fulanis are the most hunted given who are their representatives in the state. By now, everyone got bored from hearing how Russians are monsters because everyone got used to it. But it never should be normalised.
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Wali for Iraq and Syria, deputy Caliph, head of Delegated Comitee, and If I understand correctly an overseer of General Directorate of Provinces.
A massive takedown, not seen since early 2023. Certainly a blow for the group, though as we know, replacement is surely ready. #Iraq
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A Chinese chain of luxurious hotels was also expelled, earlier this month and confirmed today. Allegations are discriminatory practices, massive tax evasion and some abusive bans on natonalities.
Managers mantaining oil pipeline to Benin and Zoras rafinery are leaving today.
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Niger wanted to become a player on oil market with Chinese help- meanwhile the borders with Benin to the vital port are closed. Nigerien cities suffer from fuel shortage despite being an exporter. Chinese loans are to be paid with fuel - that is nowhere to be seen.
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Follows corruption, inept deal making, fuel shortages, widespread arrogance, incompetent management and some intra-Chinese rivalry pocketing money. All amid Niger's turn to China after France was kicked out, with the aim to expand the state's budget amid "French fraudulent and hostile practices".
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One of the things that I think are the cause of Syria upheaval and relocation efforts.
I have repeatedly stated here and Polish YT that in December there was a massive attempt from Islamic State to transfer people in and out of Syria, while exploiting temporary gap in security.
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Ketamine duty, priorities.
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In only six weeks American politics vibes has gone from sneering at how the Europoors can be trampled over by mighty America to hysterical paranoia over European global egg supremacy.
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I see, it must be Sikorski's revenge.
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We all down huh. Just got back from Uni and can’t hate Musk any more than this.
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It's also in my opinion the deciding year on what exactly the landscape in the Sahel will look like. Both Islamic State and al-Qaeda have gained an unbelievable amount of space and conduct operations under close to zero pressure compared to other theaters.
Things are to watch.
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Dynamics head then into unknown territory. JNIM seems to be on the verge of commiting to a final decision on whether to seize some territory permanently. They are testing it in Burkina Faso's Djibo, with 4 assaults in just a month on the city under the 3-years long siege.
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Islamic State seems to have also developed its own routes to procure drone parts and assemble on site, ISWAP is surely working to equip ISGS through Niger.
Already it's difficult for the Russians from AC to make a difference, symbolised by the week of terror in last two weeks.
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Much to talk, but recent UN report kindly provided multiple interesting thinfs. That includes the fact that Somali branch of the Islamic State has deep communications back and forth with the Iraqi one, which is not surprising, but adds more to the IS Iraq survival.
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Also in recent few days:
- Iraqis enabled by the Coalition intelligence hit multiple Islamic State cells in Iraq.
- Kurds from the SDF arrested an Islamic State cell causing trouble in Hasakah, Islamic State claims low-level insurgency actions.
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Last year in March, Islamic State struck in Kandahar with the same purpose, the suicide bomber back then mingled with the Taliban crowd waiting for their salaries.
Two days later, the assault of ISKP in Moscow began.
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I explained my reasoning in this blog post to challenge the Nigerian media "Lakurawa" reports that mislead the public and may cause damage if not adressed. bsky.app/profile/sala...
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I am a bit tired of repeating this but only a retard, cretin, last dumb buffon may think there is anything good coming out of gutting these two, and following suit inevitably many more.
A crisis is coming of unbelievable proportions
Won't be mincing my words to pander to retards.
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RFI says the death toll may be as high as 20 killed (at least) and 20 wounded from the side of the Rapid Intervention Batallion.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
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So far, only the release of the Spanish tourist was confirmed, since the Tuaregs had been able to intercept kidnappers en route to IS.
It seem the Moroccans may have been wrongly stated to have been freed and are in ISGS, there has been some communication problem between Moroccan officials.
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If confirmed, would be the fourth major kidnapping, after the Spanish, Austrian and Moroccan ones.
The suspect is again the same.
Though different branch - Islamic State, this time ISWAP.
Confirmation of perpetrator and event happening would be grim.