Eyes on Jihadism. Monitoring Jihadist Propaganda #139

From 16 to 22 November

Daniele Garofalo Monitoring is registered with the Italian National ISSN Centre and the Centre for the Registration of Serial Publications (CIEPS) in Paris.

ISSN (International Standard Serial Number): 3103-3520

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Objectives of the analysis: A newsletter that collects the main propaganda of jihadist organisations and groups from 16 to 22 November in a single publication.

Sources and Methodology: monitoring, study and analysis of primary and direct sources of propaganda from Salafi-jihadist organisations and groups (videos, photos, statements, claims). The study utilises OSINT, SOCMINT and Digital HUMINT sources.

Verification and Limitations: This analysis of propaganda does not require verification and has no limitations, as it comprehensively presents only the propaganda published by organisations and groups, highlighting language, structure, type, and objectives.

Structure of the analysis:

Individual organisations will break down the propaganda:

In the case of al-Qaeda (AQ) and the Islamic State (IS), the central leadership, official branches and provinces will be included.

Then, independent jihadist groups, which have alliances and relations with other jihadist groups but which have independent operations and propaganda, will be included.

Finally, there are the jihadist tactical groups.

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This issue contains all the primary propaganda material:

• Al-Qaeda:

(AQAP, JNIM)

• Islamic State (IS):

(1 issue al-Naba, IS official media)

• Independent Jihadist Groups

(Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan)

1. Al-Qaeda (AQ)

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), known locally as Ansar al-Sharia, released 2 statements claiming responsibility for an IED and Sniper attacks against the Security Belt Forces and Shabwa Defence Forces in the governorates of Abyan and Shabwa. Yemen

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), known locally as Ansar al-Sharia, released a 0:40-minute video showing a sniper attack against Shabwa Defence Forces in the Al-Musina’a area of Shabwa governorate, Yemen.

Al-Malahem Media, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), released a two-page statement denying any connection to the cell accused of carrying out the terrorist attack in Marib, calling the accusations “unfair and false” and denying any alliance or collaboration with the Houthis.

AQAP’s statement was issued in response to claims by Yemeni security forces in Marib regarding its connection to a Houthi cell accused of planting explosive devices and attempting attacks against public figures and military commanders in Marib. AQAP categorically denied any connection to this cell, stating that the accusations spread by the special forces and police in Marib are “false accusations without any evidence.” The group emphasised that it has no ties to the Houthis movement, let alone joint operations to carry out explosions within Marib, calling such accusations “injustice and slander.” It added that the Marib forces “ignore the group’s clear position in the fight against the Houthis and the open confrontation that has been going on for many years.” In the statement, AQAP recalls extensive military operations against the Houthis, from the first wars in Kataf, then on the fronts of Amran, Arhab, al-Jawf, Bayda, Aden, and Abyan, to the fronts of Shabwa and Marib itself, “whose plains and mountains testify that we have been and remain an insurmountable barrier to the Houthis.” The group stated that any meeting or coordination with the Houthis is impossible. The group stressed that it maintains a policy of calm and security in Marib and will continue to follow it “except in cases of self-defence.” According to them, this approach aims “to protect the public interests of the inhabitants of Marib, the safety of displaced persons from all provinces of Yemen, and respect for the tribes of the province who have shown generosity and courage.” The group addressed the tribes of Marib, stating that they had suffered numerous attacks, violations, and plots perpetrated against them by government forces in the administrative complex “in collaboration with the US day and night.” It noted that the number of American attacks against its fighters is “high and continuous,” and that these operations, according to them, are controlled by Israeli Mossad and CIA officers, as well as officers from two other Arab coalition member states. The group claims that the command centres for these operations, as well as the intelligence and drone control systems, are located within the administrative complex and in a series of military fortifications in the province of Marib. The group stated that the objective of these operations is “to kill the sons of Yemen and violate the sanctity of their homes,” stressing that “these facts have become known to the tribes of Marib.” Concluding the statement, the group stressed that victory over the Houthis will not come “from the US or those who follow in its orbit,” warning that “the presence of the Americans and those who serve them among us is an evil and a disaster that can lead to divine punishment if it is not rejected and stopped.” AQAP added that silence in the face of American attacks against the group is “an unacceptable betrayal,” pointing out that its fighters sacrifice their lives to protect the Yemeni people, “while no voices of protest are heard against the American bombings.” Yemen.

Az-Zallaqa Media, Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), issued 18 statements and 20 photos, claiming 20 attacks.

The targets of the attacks were the Malian Army, the Dozo militia, the Russian PMC Africa Corps, the Burkinabé Army, the VDP militia, and the Niger Army.

The areas of the attacks were :

1) Kidal region, Sikasso region; in Mali

2) Yatenga province, Mouhoun province, Gourma province, Sanmatenga province, Sissili province; in Burkina Faso

3) Tillaberi region, in Niger.

(For more details on JNIM’s monthly military activity, read here).

Az-Zallaqa Media, Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), published a photo report showing numerous militants in a training camp in Mali.

Al-Fatah Media has released a new video of JNIM spokesman Abu Huzayfa Al-Bambari. In the video, the JNIM spokesman states that the reason for the attack on Luluni is to target the Dozo militias.
Addressing the inhabitants of Bamako, al-Bambari calls on them to repent and warns tanker drivers and companies to stop delivering fuel to the capital, threatening to consider drivers as military targets. Al-Bambari also calls on people not to support President Assimi Goita, stating that all his supporters “have come to a bad end”. Mali

2. Islamic State (IS)

The official media of the Islamic State published 1 issue of the weekly al-Naba this week (522). The main infographic summarises the areas affected by military operations during the week mentioned above: Nigeria, Syria, Mozambique, Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

IS claims to have conducted 36 operations in all the mentioned areas and to have caused 178 deaths and injuries (for more details, read here).

This issue of al-Naba also features an infographic dedicated to the Central African Province (ISCAP) showing data on attacks carried out over the last three months.

ISCAP claims to have carried out 66 attacks and killed 383 people, including 318 Christian civilians, 45 soldiers from the Congolese and Ugandan armies, and 20 soldiers from local militias. The group also claims to have destroyed or burned 209 houses in Christian villages and 10 Congolese army barracks (for more details, read here).

The Amaq news agency, the official media outlet of the Islamic State, published a lengthy statement claiming that militants from the West Africa Province (ISWAP) ambushed a Nigerian army convoy in the Wajiroko area of Borno State. Nigeria

According to the statement, ISWAP killed the commander of the 25th Damboa Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba.

The Islamic State’s official media published an extensive photo report to show the attack by militants from the West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a Nigerian army convoy in the Wajiroko area of Borno state. Nigeria

(For more details on the Islamic State’s monthly military activity in Africa, read here).

3. Independent Jihadist Groups

Mohammad Khorasani, spokesperson for Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), announced in a statement that jihadist groups from the district of Pishin (Balochistan province) have pledged allegiance to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and its emir, Abu Mansoor Asim Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud Hafizullah. Pakistan

(For more details on TTP’s monthly military activity, read here).

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Daniele Garofalo is a researcher and analyst on Jihadist Terrorism, Islamist Insurgents and Armed Groups. He is an expert in Monitoring Jihadist Media Channels, Islamist rebels, and Armed Groups.

Daniele Garofalo Monitoring is registered with the Italian National ISSN Centre and the International Centre for the Registration of Serial Publications (CIEPS) in Paris.

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