Shabaab Claims Assassination Attempt on Somali MP in Capital Among 6 Attacks in Somalia
The Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement, al-Qaeda's (AQ) branch in Somalia, claimed an assassination attempt on a parliamentarian among six attacks throughout the country on the same day.
On November 20, 2018, the group's Shahada News Agency published six reports, among which is a claim for bombing a vehicle belonging to Somali MP Dahir Amin Jesow in downtown Mogadishu.
IS' West Africa Province Publishes Photos of Storming Nigerian Army Base in Kareto
The Nigeria-based West Africa Province of the Islamic State (ISWAP) published a photo report on the November 15, 2018, raid on a Nigerian army base in Kareto, in Borno State.
IS-aligned Group Claims Hacking Surveillance Cameras, Threatens Paris
An Islamic State (IS)-aligned group claimed hacking seven surveillance cameras, four of them in Israel, and separately threatened Paris, France.
The "Ansar Cyber Army" (Jaysh al-Ansar al-Elektroni) published a poster of its own design and that of a subsidiary, al-Irhab (Terror) Media Foundation, on Telegram on November 20, 2018.
In the poster regarding CCTV cameras, the group warned "we are watching you in your homes" and identified the locations and numbers of cameras:
4 inside the Jewish statelet
1 inside the home of the Crusaders
1 American forest
1 Greek cafe
The second poster shows an individual looking over Paris, with most of the cityscape covered by an obtrusive warning in Arabic and French stating: "Soon in Paris".
IJU Shows Training of Special Forces in Afghanistan in Video, Regular Fighters in Photos
The Islamic Jihad Union (IJU), a group active in Afghanistan alongside the Afghan Taliban, highlighted the training of its special forces in a video, and showed military exercises and studies of its regular fighters in photos.
‘Amaq Video Shows IS Fighters Destroying Religious Symbols, Burning Church in Marawi
The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency released a video showing IS fighters destroyed religious symbols inside a church in the battle-stricken city of Marawi in the Philippines and setting fire to the building.
Pro-IS Group Portrays IS as Savior for People of Aleppo, Urges Muslims to Fight
The pro-Islamic State (IS) Nashir Media Foundation portrayed the IS as the only savior for the people of Aleppo after God, and urged Muslims to fight in their defense.
Video by IS Media Affiliate Highlights Past Lone Wolf Attacks, Incites Further Actions
The Islamic State (IS)-affiliated Furat Media released a video highlighting the actions of past Lone Wolf attackers, suggesting the incitement of further actions.
IS’ Raqqah Province Releases Video Advising Lone Wolves on Close-Quarter Combat, Bomb-making
The Islamic State’s (IS) Raqqah Province released a video featuring fighters giving instruction to potential lone wolf attackers in both hand-to-hand combat, as well as the construction of home-made bombs.
Fighter Alleges Extorting $5000+ from Rwandan Intelligence, C.I.A. in Shabaab Video
The Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement, al-Qaeda's (AQ) branch in Somalia, released a video featuring a fighter who claimed to have extorted money from Rwandan Intelligence and C.I.A. agents by supplying them with intentionally vague information and false promises.
Jabhat Fateh al-Sham Video Focuses on Success in Battle of Aleppo
Jabhat Fateh al-Sham released a video documenting the battles against the Syrian regime under the campaign, “Lifting the Siege of Aleppo.”
IS' 'Amaq Releases Video of Downing Russian Assault Helicopter in Tadmur
'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS) released a video of fighters shooting down a Russian assault helicopter east of Tadmur (Palmyra) in Syria's Homs governorate.
IS Divisions in Ninawa and Raqqah Show Kids Enjoying Eid al-Fitr Activities
In two of the largest territories under its control, ar-Raqqah in Syria and Mosul in Iraq, the Islamic State (IS) held celebratory events for Eid al-Fitr, and released videos showing children enjoying them.
IS' 'Amaq Releases Video of Suicide Bombing in Rukban (Jordan)
Shortly after reporting on the involvement of the Islamic State (IS) in the suicide bombing at an army post in Rukban, Jordan, the group's 'Amaq News Agency released a video of the attack.
AQ-aligned Coalition in Syria Claims Raid, Rocket and Weaponized UAV Strikes in Aleppo, Hama, and Latakia
IS-aligned Group Gives Biography of Alleged French Fighter who Voiced IS Chant
Al-Qaeda Supporters Distribute Posters Portraying California Wildfires as Divine Punishment
Shabaab Claims Defensive and Offensive Operations on Galmudug Forces in Galguduud, 17 Attacks in 9 Days
Kashmiri Fighters Discuss Faith and Jihad, Question Actions by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in 3rd and 4th Issues of Risalah
Afghan Taliban Acknowledges 3-Day "Preliminary Talks" with U.S. Delegation in Qatar
Pro-IS Channels Warn of Migrant Fighters Being Killed in Idlib, Claim Fleeing to IS “Best Option”
Pro-IS Telegram Channel Calls Western Muslims to Kashmir, Characterizing Westerners as Having Intense “Love for Jihad”
IS Supporters Disseminate Message Prioritizing “Physical Jihad” over Media Work
Pro-AQ Media Group Claims it “Urgently” Needs Help with Media Work
IS-Praising Rap Lyrics Posted on Telegram Tout Group’s Expansion “From the East to the West”
French-Writing Jihadi Says European Non-Muslims “Want another Attack”
American Suicide Bomber Active On Social Networking Site
British Jihadis in Syria Use Kik Messenger For Recruitment, Transport of Foreign Fighters
Bomber in Embassy Attack in Beirut Discussed Martyrdom, Promoted al-Qaeda Propaganda on Facebook
Syrian Faction Uses Facebook, Skype to Recruit Fighters
Facebook Page Reports on Death of Alleged Bulgarian Jihadist In Pakistan
Social Network Jihad: Madad News Agency on Facebook
