The islamic state militant group isis faces total defeat in the middle east, but al qaeda. The alqaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a terrorist organization and part of alqaeda. The group declared its intention to attack european, spanish, french, and american targets but has been more successful in striking north african targets. But very little surfaces about a festering insurgency that has been on the go for six years in west africa under the acronym of aqim, or al qaeda in the islamic maghreb. This document is a standalone version of the al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim case study used in the independent assessment. The 217 video shows a woman her head covered by a black. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is an algerian salafijihadist militant organization operating in the african sahel region. Cna is publishing each of the eight case studies separately for the convenience of analysts and others who may have a regional or functional focus that corresponds to a specific case study. But very little surfaces about a festering insurgency that has been on the go for six years in west africa under the acronym of. They want to overthrow the algerian government and put an islamic.
Bibliography alqaeda and its affiliated organizations universiteit. The attacks, which aqim coordinated alongside its almourabitoun affiliate, garnered alqaedas north africa affiliate international media coverage at a. The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. Pdf boko haram, alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, al. Jan,03,2009, in the name of allah the most merciful your brothers in the media section of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb land are pleased to present you. Media experience of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb manuel r. Pdf, while enabling al qaeda to burnish its international credentials and, potentially, access a region. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqiman algerian jihadi group that pledged allegiance to osama bin laden in 2006garnered worldwide media exposure after simultaneous attacks in december 2007 on the united nations building and the constitutional court in algiers. Peter pham, foreign influences and shifting horizons. In the past six months, alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim have executed two deadly, wellcoordinated attacks in mali and burkina fasos respective capitals of bamako and ouagadougou.
In spain, italy, or france, but also in belgium and in germany in 2005 and 2006, and so on. In 1996, bin laden issued a declaration of jihad against the united states and its allies, the contents of which continue to serve as the three cornerstones of alqaedas doctrine. Johan gustafsson, a swede kidnapped at gunpoint in timbuktu, mali, by al qaeda in the islamic maghreb in 2011 and recently. It has since evolved and expanded across the sahel. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Jul 02, 2014 al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, one of al qaedas official branches, posted a statement on jihadist forums on july 1 praising the islamic states recent military gains in iraq. Al qaeda terrorism in the islamic maghreb and the sahel.
Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, sometimes referred to as al qaeda in the lands of the islamc maghreb aqlim, is an algerian salafijihadist organization that joined al qaeda aq in 2006. Insurgencies in iraq, afghanistan, syria, yemen and elsewhere the majority linked to al qaeda are in the news on an almost daily basis. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. The salafist group for call and combat gspc was designated as a foreign terrorist organization on march 27, 2002. May 30, 2018 insurgencies in iraq, afghanistan, syria, yemen and elsewhere the majority linked to al qaeda are in the news on an almost daily basis. Alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb simple english. What is the abbreviation for al qaida in the islamic maghreb. Al qaeda in islamic maghreb how is al qaeda in islamic.
Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb council on foreign relations. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, launched in january 2007, is the most recently established franchise of osama bin ladens jihadi network, and it is also the only one to have so far escaped the decline and crisis of the other. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, one of al qaedas official branches, posted a statement on jihadist forums on july 1 praising the islamic states recent military gains in iraq. Its over 1,000 days now since an australian doctor, ken elliott, was kidnapped in djibo, burkina faso, on 15 january, 2016. Nov 30, 2009 alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqiman algerian jihadi group that pledged allegiance to osama bin laden in 2006garnered worldwide media exposure after simultaneous attacks in december 2007 on the united nations building and the constitutional court in algiers. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is an amor phous, resilient, and adaptive. People were trapped inside a turkish restaurant as suspected alqaeda affiliated jihadis opened fire. Gspcalqaeda in islamic maghreb, lexpedition du martyr soheib, 26 jumada al akhira 1428, 11 july 2007. In particular, inspire 17 features the emir of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, abu musab abdel al wadoud. Former hostage held by al qaeda describes 6year ordeal in the sahara. The demise of alqaeda in iraq jeopardized this grand design.
Pages in category al qaeda in the islamic maghreb the following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. Terrorism and counterterrorism in the sahel this article describes the genesis and development of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, or aqim. The group was founded by hassan hattab, who was a member of the armed islamic group of algeria. Aug 10, 2010 the formation of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb was officially announced on sept. The current political and security challenges in libya present an opportunity for groups associated with alqaida qde. Pdf boko haram, alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, alshabaab. Boko haram, alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, alshabaab similarities and differences. Apr 24, 20 in his second book, organizational behavior profile. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim counter extremism project. Turning the page, icg middle east report 29, july 30. It has 300400 members and is one of the best organized terrorist groups in the world. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, or aqim, developed from earlier jihadist groups with their roots in algerias brutal civil war of the 1990s. Introduction al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, launched in january 2007, is the most recently established franchise of osama bin ladens jihadi network, and it is also the only one to have so far escaped the decline and crisis of the other. Sergei boeke institute of security and global affairs, eiden l university, the netherlands abstract after incurring significant losses during frances 20 operation serval in mali, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is back.
Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a jihadist terrorist group based in north africa. Jihadist news alqaeda alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim thursday, 02 march 2017 aqap and aqim eulogize the blind sheikh, call fighters to avenge his death in american prison. Foreign designations and listings, community relations, relations with other groups, state sponsors and external influences. Objectivesalqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is an fundamentalist islamic militant organization which aims to overthrow the algerian government and institute an islamic state. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, established in january 2007, is the latest in a long line of. Areas of interest where aqim al qaida in the islamic maghreb is mostly used.
The attacks, which aqim coordinated alongside its almourabitoun affiliate, garnered alqaedas north africa affiliate international media coverage at a time when these stories had mostly belonged to the. This image was posted on one of ansar al sharias twitter feeds on october 28. Implications for algerias regional and international relations by dario cristiani and riccardo fabiani. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups overview aqim, a u. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb mapping militant organizations. Pdf, while enabling alqaeda to burnish its international credentials and, potentially, access a region. As a formal alqaeda affiliate, the group is dedicated to dismantling regional governments and implementing sharia islamic law in areas where it operates, primarily in algeria, mali, mauritania, libya, tunisia, and niger. In announcing the creation of jamaat nusrat al islam wal muslimeen in. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb calls for reconciliation. Alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb simple. Alqaeda in the land of the islamic maghreb aqim after the gspc officially merged with alqaida aq in september 2006 the organization became known as alqaida in the islamic maghreb aqim. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups. The narrative landscape of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb.
Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim was born from the salafist group for preaching and combat gspc, initially formed to establish an islamic state in algeria, but now believed to have more. In english they were sometimes referred to as group for call and combat. In particular, inspire 17 features the emir of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, abu musab abdel alwadoud. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and al murabitoun. A video released by alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim on tuesday 10 jan shows a new proof of life of the swiss missionary beatrice stockly, held captive in mali. Africa have increasingly become the focus of global attention. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb carnegie endowment for. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, also sometimes referred to as al qaeda in the lands of the islamic maghreb aqlim, is an algerianbased salafijihadist organization that became affiliated with osama bin ladens al qaeda aq in 2006.
The magazine is published by the media arm of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula, but it covers al qaeda operations worldwide. The growing influence of alqaeda on the african continent. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim emerged from a decadeslong mili tant islamist. The article concludes that aqim generally follows a strategy of terrorism, while. This blessed union, as zawahiri put it, vowed to be a bone in the throat of the american and french crusaders and.
Aqim then carried out several large attacks against algerian state. After the gspc officially joined with alqaeda aq in september 2006 and became known as alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, the department of state amended the gspc designation on february 20, 2008 to reflect the change. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, a regional branch of al qaedas international organization, has posted a eulogy for mansur al shalali aka harun, the slain military commander of ansar al sharia in libya. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a jihadist terrorist group based in north africa. Jan,03,2009, in the name of allah the most merciful your brothers in the media section of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb land are pleased to present you. Insurgent, nonstate actor, religious, terrorist, transnational, violent. It discusses aqims strategic objectives, leadership, tactical operations, and financing as well as the destabilizing effects of libyas new civil war in the region. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb terror trends bulletin. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb honors ansar al sharias. Al qaeda has issued its latest edition of inspire magazine, inspire 17. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb archives world watch monitor. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim puts security in the whole sahel and sahara regions at. The same year, al murabitouns mokhtar bel mokhtar publicly swore allegiance to zawahiri.
Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. As a formal al qaeda affiliate, the group is dedicated to dismantling regional governments and implementing sharia islamic law in areas where it operates, primarily in algeria, mali, mauritania, libya, tunisia, and niger. May 16, 2020 people were trapped inside a turkish restaurant as suspected al qaeda affiliated jihadis opened fire. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and al murabitoun pdf version also available for download. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, mediterranean politics 12, no. Attacks from alqaeda in the islamic maghreb will likely. The al qaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a terrorist organization and part of al qaeda. The narrative landscape of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb valentina bartolucci steven r.
The alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb is an islamic organisation which has its roots in algeria. The collapse of the qadhafi regime in libya provided a new source of arms and recruits. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb the new york times. Arabian peninsula and al qaeda in the islamic maghreb is a new and important development and is also a troubling development. Objectivesal qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is an fundamentalist islamic militant organization which aims to overthrow the algerian government and institute an islamic state. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb or aqim, is an islamist militant organization of alqaeda which aims to overthrow the algerian government and institute an. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim counter extremism. In 2014, the group reiterated its allegiance to zawahiri, now al qaeda s leader, in the context of the split between zawahiri and the islamic state. Leadership, name changes, size estimates, resources, geographic locations. They are armed, and were called salafist group for preaching and combat french. In his second book, organizational behavior profile. Aqim abbreviation stands for al qaida in the islamic maghreb. Pdf after incurring significant losses during frances 20 operation serval in mali, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is back.
The islamic state militant group isis faces total defeat in the middle east, but alqaeda. Using crime to advance salafist goals, secure safe havens, and acquire international reach leaders. Aqim also calls for reconciliation between the isis and rival jihadist groups in syria. Jan 24, 20 alqaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. Introduction alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, launched in january 2007, is the most recently established franchise of osama bin ladens jihadi network, and it is also the only one to have so far escaped the decline and crisis of. His abduction was claimed by the emirate of the sahara, a branch of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim. In mali in 2012, aqim and allied groups leveraged a. Alqaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. The gspc soon expanded into other parts of algeria and greater north africa. The formation of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb was officially announced on sept. Alqaeda is a jihadist network that seeks to establish a caliphate global muslim state under sharia islamic law. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb cisac stanford university.
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