Generation Jihad Status update on global jihad
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Feb 14, 2025 In this discussion, Edmund Fitton-Brown, a Senior Advisor at the Counter-Extremism Project and former UN ambassador, sheds light on the latest UN report about global jihadism. He delves into the complexities of terrorist monitoring, revealing insights on al-Qaeda and ISIS dynamics. Topics also include the alarming rise of foreign fighters in East Africa and increasing jihadi threats amid shifting military alliances in the Sahel. Furthermore, he examines the intricate landscape of militant networks in Yemen, detailing their implications for global security.
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UN Reporting Process
- The UN monitoring team creates three reports yearly: one on Afghanistan, and two global reports on ISIS and al-Qaeda.
- These reports are based on intelligence from various agencies and offer an objective view of global terrorist activity.
HTS and Al-Qaeda Links
- Despite publicly disavowing al-Qaeda, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) retains links, with nearly half of its forces aligned with al-Qaeda ideology.
- Jelani, HTS leader, is seen by some as ideologically opportunistic, manipulating narratives to maintain power.
Kabul-Syria Connection
- Abdullah Haq al-Turkistani, head of the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) and al-Qaeda shura member, directs TIP operations in Syria from Kabul.
- This highlights the connection between HTS, TIP, and al-Qaeda despite HTS claims of disassociation.