Pdf after incurring significant losses during frances 20 operation serval in mali, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is back. In september 2006, gspc merged with alqaeda, formally rebranding itself as. Leading jihadist groups such as al qaeda and the islamic state dominate through cooperation in the form of knowledge sharing, resource sharing. Jan 18, 20 alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, in mali in algeria france has now gone into mali, or rather over it edit. Aqim then carried out several large attacks against algerian state. 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, 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. Using crime to advance salafist goals, secure safe havens, and acquire international reach leaders. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb mapping militant organizations. The former pages history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted so long as the latter page exists. Al qaida in the lands of the islamic maghreb aqlim last update. It allows a small number of covert and dispersed individuals to inflict disproportionate damage on a much stronger adversary.
The narrative landscape of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, considered alqaedas wealthiest branch in 2012,4 may make tens of millions of dollars per year, and likely has enough funding to sustain itself and its sahel affiliates. 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. Foreignbased jihadist groups such as al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and boko haram will continue to threaten nigers domestic stability. To that end, it is currently engaged in an antigovernment campaign. The magazine is published by the media arm of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula, but it covers al qaeda operations worldwide. Abstractafter incurring significant losses during frances 20 operation serval in mali, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is back. Gia, an islamic militant group that participated in algerias. 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 the other. His abduction was claimed by the emirate of the sahara, a branch of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim. Terrorist learning in context the case of al qaeda in the islamic.
The libyan islamic fighting group merged directly into alqaeda central. 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. Analysis of the spread of al qaeda into west africa. Evolution and prospects terrorism monitor, jamestown foundation. By 2012 al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim had become the primary source of income for the al qaeda network tobacco many groups engage in legitimate business activities to raise and distribute money navias, 2002. Al qaeda has issued its latest edition of inspire magazine, inspire 17. In march 2017, aqims sahara branch merged with al mourabitoun, ansar.
Al qaedas branch in west africa, jamaat nusrat alislam walmuslimin, has released a statement saying it is willing to meet with the malian government but only after french and allied forces withdraw from the area. Pdf the narrative landscape of alqaeda in the islamic. Al qaedas branch in africa makes a lethal comeback the new. 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. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim counter extremism. Aqims leader reportedly remains in algeria, but the groups center of gravity has. Fault lines in global jihad pdf ebook download free. 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.
This article takes a long view on aqim, looking at its objectives and ideology, organizational structure. Not the same as in 2001 not necessarily connected by formal networks defined by common purpose and common experiences al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim leaders are part of al qaeda core leadership, with decades worth of common history and experiences. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb or aqim, is an islamist militant organization of alqaeda. Pdf alqaeda in the islamic maghreb ruthless idiots or. Its over 1,000 days now since an australian doctor, ken elliott, was kidnapped in djibo, burkina faso, on 15 january, 2016. However, these groups are unlikely to make further inroads into nigerien territory. Mokhtar belmokhtar first came to international attention with his january 20 attack on the tiguentourine gas facility in southeastern algeria where his group, al mulathamun battalion amb, took 800 people hostage, ultimately killing 39 of them. During the last decade, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim managed to survive despite suffering four major fragmentations. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups overview aqim, a u. It has 300400 members and is one of the best organized terrorist groups in the world.
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 branches of alqaeda in the arab world. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. The group is also known for its extensive history of kidnapping and extortion. Jan 24, 20 by jonathan masters, online writereditor for the council on foreign relations introduction alqaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. An al qaeda affiliate case study alexander thurston with contributions from pamela g. With a concrete assessment of the recent violence in algeria, this article demonstrates that gspcal qaeda in islamic maghreb is a good example of this dual nature, mixing local and global e. In particular, inspire 17 features the emir of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, abu musab abdel al wadoud. In recent years various salafi jihadist networks have found refuge there. The gspc formally merged with alqaeda in 2006 and adopted the name aqim in.
The alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim arabic language. The alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb is an islamic organisation which has its roots in algeria. Arabian peninsula and al qaeda in the islamic maghreb is a new and important development and is also a troubling development. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb al qaedas west african branch seeks french withdrawal, then negotiations thomas joscelyn march 10, 2020. Islamic state is is only the most recent terrorist group to have found a place in libya and the maghreb. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb terror trends bulletin. Mar 19, 2020 al qaeda in the islamic maghreb and boko haram are both renewing attacks in the region. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb carnegie endowment for. 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.
Pages in category alqaeda in the islamic maghreb the following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb fdds long war journal. Again, this method of operation is common to al qaeda operations elsewhere, especially in areas like. The institutionalization of alqaeda in the islamic. Alqaeda in the islamic maghrib militant group britannica. Mar 16, 2016 al qaedas branch in africa makes a lethal comeback. Terrorism profile al qaida in the islamic maghreb aqim.
It has been linked with al qaeda organization in the islamic maghreb aqim because its leader iyad ag ghaly is the cousin of aqim commander hamada ag hama. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The former pages talk page can be accessed at talk. They are armed, and were called salafist group for preaching and combat french. Through the case study of aqim, the goal of this paper is to contribute theoretically and empirically to the literature on terrorism by explaining the fragmentation of resilient jihadist groups. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups. Al qaeda s north african branch, aqim, operates in algeria, mali, niger, libya, mauritania, and tunisia. Archived pdf from the original on 24 september 2015. Former hostage held by al qaeda describes 6year ordeal in the sahara. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb ruthless idiots or clever opportunists. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb the new york times.
Al qaeda terrorism in the islamic maghreb and the sahel. In january 2007 the gspc renamed itself to al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim. Hammam is said to have been named the leader of islamist forces in timbuktu. Library of congress federal research division al qaeda in libya. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb military wiki fandom. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about al qaeda in the islamic maghreb from nigeria and the world on today. Isis could merge with alqaeda to wage allout war on west. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim counter extremism project. Abnaa ul calipha south sudan sudan ethiopia eritrea central african republic chad cameroon niger mauritania m or c ghana. The organization was founded as the gspc in 1998 by a former member of the armed islamic group groupe islamique arme.
Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, considered al qaeda s wealthiest branch in 2012,4 may make tens of millions of dollars per year, and likely has enough funding to sustain itself and its sahel affiliates. On june 2, 2008, al qaeda claimed responsibility for the bombing of the danish embassy in pakistan. Alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb simple english. Introduction cyber warfare is a natural arena for al qaeda. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups aqim, a u. In midapril, three senior al qaeda in the islamic maghreb leaders were spotted in northern mali after the government lost control of the region. Mokhtar belmokhtar has rejoined the group, violent attacks are on the increase, and southern libya offers elements of the group a new safehaven.
The social media experience of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb article pdf available in studies in conflict and terrorism march 2016 with 324 reads. Three burkina faso attackers at large, says french pm. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb and boko haram are both renewing attacks in the region. The narrative landscape of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb. Alqaeda in the land of the islamic maghreb aqim salafist. Using crime to advance salafist goals, secure safe havens, and acquire international reach and at times xenophobic society. Site intelligence group, aqim announces joining al muribatoon.
This article describes the genesis and development of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, or aqim. The group has executed numerous violent attacks in north and west africa. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb signs and symbols of cults. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a jihadist terrorist group based in north africa. What is the abbreviation for al qaida in the islamic maghreb. 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. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant. A number of observers have expressed serious concerns that al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqmi, as it expands in the sahel, may become strong enough to be a threat to europe and carry on the global mission of al qaeda as conceived by bin laden. The narrative landscape of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb valentina bartolucci steven r. Its operations seem to be part of localized fighting, and its. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim somalia al shabaab islamic state in somalia iss a. To that end, it is currently engaged in an insurgent campaign.
The al qaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a terrorist organization and part of al qaeda. Pdf, while enabling al qaeda to burnish its international credentials and, potentially, access a region. Implications for algerias regional and international relations by dario cristiani and riccardo fabiani. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb center for international security. Al qaeda affiliate and turaeg rebels merge, create. Johan gustafsson, a swede kidnapped at gunpoint in timbuktu, mali, by al qaeda in the islamic maghreb in 2011 and recently. In early 2017, aqims sahelbased emirate and al murabitoun announced a merger with ansar al dine and another malianled islamist. Al qaedas affiliate there, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, is developing capabilities that threaten american interests in west africa in a way that does not raise red flags in washington. On 2 march 2017, the sahara branch of aqim merged with macina liberation front. 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. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb archives world watch monitor. The al qaeda organization in the islamic maghreb again claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating that it was another successful conquest, carried out by the knights of the faith with their blood in defense of the wounded nation of islam.
Ansar dine has its main base among the ifora tribe from the southern part of the tuaregs homeland. Aqim also failed in its attempt to transform itself into a north africa wide organization. Previously, aqim was known as the salafist group for preaching and combat gspc. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb council on foreign relations.
Abu zeid, mukhtar belmukhtar, and yahya abu al hammam reportedly met with tuareg leader iyad ag ghaly in timbuktu. Remember that al qaeda in the islamic maghreb controls swathes of territory in southern algeria and northern mali. The sahel is the transitional zone between northern africa and subsaharan africa. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim emerged from a decadeslong militant islamist tradition in algeria.
The account was part of a drive set in motion in october 2009, when aqim created the al andalus. A profile i preface this report attempts to assess al qaeda s presence in libya. With a concrete assessment of the recent violence in algeria, this article demonstrates that gspc al qaeda in islamic maghreb is a good example of. Two al qaeda affiliates, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, and al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, quickly issued a joint statement eulogizing al masri. Alqaedas north african branch, aqim, operates in algeria, mali, niger, libya, mauritania, and tunisia.
Al qaeda senior leadership aqsl and al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim have sought to take advantage of the. Aqap and aqim eulogize zawahiri deputy abu al khayr al masri, site intelligence group, march 2, 2017. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is an algerian salafijihadist militant organization operating in the african sahel region. Bibliography alqaeda and its affiliated organizations universiteit. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb signs and symbols of. Related articles suspected terrorist ordered jihadis to go to syria or kill in.
Aqim abbreviation stands for al qaida in the islamic maghreb. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb center for strategic and. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb has had international ambitions since the central leadership of al qaeda bestowed member status on it in. The group was founded by hassan hattab, who was a member of the armed islamic group of algeria. Al qaeda in the islamic maghrib, algeriabased islamic militant group, active in north africa and the sahel region. Text andor other creative content from this version of edwin dyer was copied or moved into al qaeda organization in the islamic maghreb with this edit on 20120103. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, in mali in algeria the. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. It discusses aqims strategic objectives, leadership, tactical operations, and financing as well as the destabilizing effects of libyas new civil war in the region.
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