Search the history of over 422 billion web pages on the internet. Article pdf available in small wars and insurgencies 275. Al qaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. The organization was founded as the gspc in 1998 by a former member of the armed islamic group groupe islamique arme. Isis, the cast of characters, the politics involved within the mideast countries, and how the u.
Last week, al qaeda websites and social media channels shared an audio message from khalid batarfi, a u. Former hostage held by al qaeda describes 6year ordeal in the sahara. Taking a long view of aqims origins and actions, this article uses a. Aqim abbreviation stands for al qaida in the islamic maghreb. Insurgencies in iraq, afghanistan, syria, yemen and elsewhere the majority linked to al qaeda are in the news on an almost daily basis.
Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, established in january 2007, is the latest in a long. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim emerged from a decadeslong militant islamist tradition in algeria. The jihadi threat isis, al qaeda, and beyond robin wright united states institute of peace woodrow wilson center. It has 300400 members and is one of the best organized terrorist groups in the world. 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. The teaching of the reformers has been heterodox and revolutionary from the beginning. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb and boko haram are both renewing attacks in the region. Previously, aqim was known as the salafist group for preaching and combat gspc. Al qaeda electronic announced its formation as a new branch of al qaeda focused on cyberwarfare in a brief video on january 20, 2015. Executive monarchy and enlightened authoritarianism. Aqim is deeply rooted in algerias recent history of violence and strife, but. In announcing this union, al zawahiri established the region of the islamic maghreb as a priority for the global islamic jihad. The group traces its provenance to algerias civil war in the 1990s, and has in the past decade become an alqaeda affiliate with regional ambitions.
Johan gustafsson, a swede kidnapped at gunpoint in timbuktu, mali, by al qaeda in the islamic maghreb in 2011 and recently. These developments are significant since, as islamic state is. Fis from winning the first democratic elections in the history of the country. Exiled by the saudi regime, and later stripped of his citizenship in 1994, bin laden left afghanistan and set up operations in sudan, with the united states in his sights as. Together, isis and al qaeda pose complementary threats to global security. Qutb, notably his book milestones 1964, and the concepts of far enemy and. Venter is a specialist military writer and has had 50 books published. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, previously considered a weak part of al qaeda, is now seen as a force in africa. Aqap and aqim eulogize zawahiri deputy abu alkhayr al masri, site intelligence group, march 2, 2017. 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. The sahel is the transitional zone between northern africa and subsaharan africa. Al qaeda in the lands of the islamic maghreb author biography senior master sergeant gregory a.
The group traces its provenance to algerias civil war in the 1990s and has in the past decade become an alqaeda. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. 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. Arabian peninsula, the islamic maghreb, or other parts of the muslim. 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. Al qaeda in the islamic maghrib, algeriabased islamic militant group, active in north africa and the sahel region. Qutb, notably his book milestones 1964, and the concepts of far enemy and near enemy. The jihadi threat united states institute of peace. Department of state designated kouffa as a specially designated global terrorist sdgt under executive order 224. Peninsula aqap, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, and al shabaab. Al qaeda s leading thinkers are steeped in these reformerslong struggle against the establishment.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the alqaeda in the islamic maghreb article. 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. This report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses demonstrated by al qaeda in the islamic maghreb during 2009 compared to the previous few years. Using crime to advance salafist goals, secure safe havens, and acquire international reach leaders. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb council on foreign relations. The group traces its provenance to algerias civil war in the 1990s and has in the past decade become an alqaeda affiliate with regional ambitions.
Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups overview aqim, a u. In his book bitter harvest, zawahiri denounced the egyptian. Al qaeda s 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. The group was founded by hassan hattab, who was a member of the armed islamic group of algeria. The al qaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a terrorist organization and part of al qaeda. They are armed, and were called salafist group for preaching and combat french. Gia, an islamic militant group that participated in algerias. But very little surfaces about a festering insurgency that has been on the go for six years in west afr. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb center for strategic and. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups. Gray and erik stockham, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb.
Pdf, while enabling al qaeda to burnish its international credentials and, potentially, access a region. Jihadist news al qaeda al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap al qaeda 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. The narrative landscape of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb. The evolution from algerian islamism to transnational terror, african journal of political science and international relations 2, no. Political violence in north africa brookings institution. What is the abbreviation for al qaida in the islamic maghreb. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb the new york times. During the last decade, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim managed to survive despite suffering four major fragmentations. The true story of radical islam, london, penguin books. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim counter extremism.
France, in particular, has a long history as the regions colonial. 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. Most of the world thinks it is a takfiri and terrorist organization members of alqaeda have performed many acts of terrorism. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb or aqim, is an islamist militant organization of alqaeda which aims to overthrow the algerian government and institute an. After reading this book, i have a basic understanding about isis and the background. The narrative landscape of alqaeda in the islamic maghreb valentina bartolucci steven r. Media in category al qaeda in the islamic maghreb the following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total.
The al qaeda organization in the islamic maghreb is an islamic organisation which has its roots in algeria. 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. Implications for algerias regional and international relations by dario cristiani and riccardo fabiani. The origins of aqim lie in the crucible of the algerian civil war. Smith is the command aerial gunner functional manager, air. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. Aqim then carried out several large attacks against algerian state.
Alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb simple. Please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. A crosscountry study of the origins and targets of terrorism, national bureau of. The leader of hizbul islam, sheikh hassan aweys, who is on the u. Breaking the bonds between alqaida and its affiliate organizations. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a jihadist terrorist group based in north africa. 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. A cross country study of the origins and targets of terrorism, national bureau of. Three burkina faso attackers at large, says french pm.
This new alliance will be led by iyad ag ghali, the historical leader of ansar aldine. Al qaeda and affiliates congressional research service 25. Two alqaeda affiliates, alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, and alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, quickly issued a joint statement eulogizing almasri. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb signs and symbols of. Main sources of funding see more information in the financial details section g8 countries agree to stop paying ransoms to terrorist groups such as aqim. The institutionalization of alqaeda in the islamic. Al qaeda is setting conditions in the sahel that will threaten us and european interests. Combat gspc, al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is the latest incarnation of. In these audio statements, zawahiri draws on historical and koranic sources to attack the. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and. In his second book, organizational behavior profile. Alqaeda in the islamic maghrib militant group britannica.
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