New Profiles and Articles on TRAC
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Irrespective the SLF's participation in the formation of the USPFJ political party, the SLF's website refers to the use of violence as an acceptable option in achieving its objectives.
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Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawi is an attempted suicide bomber, who reportedly has taken part in the 2005 Amman bombings in Jordan. She survived when her explosive belt failed to detonate.
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“After decades of old men ruling, al-Houthi represents a new face in the Yemeni political scene,” and “His politics are conservative and his campaigns are often violent but he’s a fresh face. A young man matched with power and assertiveness.”
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The Islamic State (ISIS) is demanding $200 million from Japan to free two of its citizens.
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Boko Haram control currently reflects an environment in which "a normal day in the life of the Nigerian community" is made impossible. Boko Haram thus "rules" by its mere presence and not by immediately setting up alternative forms of governance.
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Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claimed responsibility for the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices, saying it was in “vengeance” for the publication of Prophet Mohammed cartoons.
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The Islamic State (ISIS) views control in Samarra as central for several reasons.
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It has been reported that a person telephoned through a ‘credible’ bomb threat at approximately 06:30hrs on 13 January 2015, stating that 12 explosive devices had been placed in various locations of Intel’s Leixlip (Dublin) HQ plant.
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Twitter: 10 January 2015: Hasakah (Syria): ISIS cuts the left hand & right foot of two men accused of setting up fake checkpoint.
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Hayat Boumeddiene is not likely to engage in follow-up attacks on soft targets. Her past radical activities are all closely associated with Coulibaly and contacts to people now killed. She is more than likely focussed on escaping arrest.
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On 8 January 2015 a visual report was posted of the IS executing 3 Spies, a Lawyer and "Isma'ili Apostate" in Wilayat Holms.
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The ISIS (Cyranaica province) executed 2 journalists in east Libya for working at a TV channel "that insults Allah":
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The Islamic State (ISIS) established the Diyala Wilayat in December 2013 and since then has prioritised the area for full control. The following two visual reports show the IS assaults and governance tactics to seek such control.
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Kata'ib al-Imam al-Gha'ib ('The Absent Imam Battalions') is a Shia militia group in Iraq. The group’s logo and symbols show a close association with Hezbollah ideology. The Kata'ib al-Imam al-Gha'ib group is an independent group that is active in Fallujah and Samarra. The leader is referred to as "Abu Dhir al-Fiqar."
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ISIS circulating photos of its "security forces" executing 8 people, alleged to be Iraqi police & "informers".
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Lehava is a far-right Israeli organization whose objective is to oppose any personal or business relationships between Arabs and Jews as well as personal relationships between Jews and any foreigners. Lehava activities range from the distribution of propaganda material, organising of demonstrations, patrols to identify those interacting with Arabs and any foreigners as well as arson attacks.
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The “handbook” focuses on the conduct of females as well as hints on raising children.
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Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas Forces, a Shia militant group in Baghdad, is engaged in an outreach programme to Christians to create a united force against the Islamic State (ISIS).
