New Profiles and Articles on TRAC
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No claim for the 11 August 2018, IEDs attacks in Jordan.
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The tactic of "double tapping" IED explosions, where the first bomb draws first responders and journalist to the scene for the second bomb to explode, is common for Islamic State Khurasan (ISK). Today's second explosion killed two Tolo News employees (a journalist and cameraman).
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322 claims last August 2017, compared to 387 in August 2018
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Isulan is in the middle of celebrating a one-week local literary, musical and cultural festival called Hamungaya.
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On 02 September 2018, suspected vehicle bomb targeted Hawlwadag district headquarters, between Bakara market and Sayidka Square, in Mogadishu.
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Irrespective of the actual motives for attacks, capacity and strength, those responsible for brutal attacks have gained a mythical reputation among the local population, a reputation that instils fear.
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A collection of various Atomwaffen posters collected on Gab.
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A joint checkpoint manned by the Iraqi Army's 8th Division and Popular Mobilization Units in the border town of al-Qaim, Anbar province, was the target of an Islamic State suicide bomber.
The militant detonated an explosive device in his car, killing at least 21 soldiers and militia members and wounding 15.
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ISS continues to show its ability to launch major assaults on checkpoints in Arish.
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On 23 August 2018, suspected Ansaroul Islam fighters armed assault on a police station in Solle, (Loroum Province) in Burkina Faso.
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On 25 August 2018, an inghimasi attack targeted a checkpoint located west of al Arish, Sinai.
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The current security situation in the Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique can, at best, be described as precarious. Contacts reported widespread fear and terror amongst the population.
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If true, it mark ISL's fourth attack in August 2018.
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It is unconfirmed that the 2 women killed were the sister and mother of the attacker.
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Coinciding with the celebrations of Eid Al Adha, the message was clearly timed.
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Besides Mortars and RPGs, ISK is also known to use SPG-9s, Grad Rockets and Katyusha rockets.
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Irrespective the actual motives for attacks, capacity and strength, those responsible for brutal attacks have gained a mythical reputation among the local population, a reputation that instill fear.
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Though low-level, the attacks show an ability to plan coordinated, timed assaults in different locations.
