Al Qaeda in the Maghreb in the Islamic Maghreb leader, Abu Musab Abdal Wadud, has released a new audio-message, urging Sahel’s governments, Mali in particular, to remove French troops from their countries.
Jamaat Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin, al Qaeda’s branch in the Sahel, released a statement declaring the withdrawal of the French army from Mali is the first step in order to sit down for peace talks with the government. Statement’s English translation: Statement’s French translation: Statement’s Turkish translation:
Amadou Koufa, Katiba Macina leader and deputy leader of Jamaat Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin, invites supporters to carry out Jihad in the Sahel and reaffirms the prominent role of al Qaeda in the region, despite the growing influence of the Islamic State’s local branch.
Al Qaeda central leadership praised its branch in the Sahel, Jamaat Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin, calling for major attacks on contractors, economic interests and US forces in Mali.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb – AQIM – aligned media channel, al Ummah Media, released its first video entitled “The Hidden Side of French Domination”.
French anarchists released the 18th issue of “Avis de Tempetes”, with a special focus on the energy industry.
Anarchists in France released the 17th issue of the anarchic magazine Avis de tempêtes, with a focus on the new 5G technology.