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Riccardo Valle

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Research analyst & security consultant focused on jihadism & security in Afghanistan, Pakistan & Central Asia. Director of Research @khorasandiary

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Before Boko Haram: Islamic Fundamentalism and Violence in Northern Nigeria - Akali Omeni, Terrorism and Political Violence: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

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RUSSIA OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZES ISLAMIC EMIRATE OF AFGHANISTAN In a significant development, the Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Dmitry Zhirnov, has officially announced that the Russian Federation recognizes the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. According to statements released

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𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Russian Ambassador, in a meeting with Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, officially conveyed Moscow’s decision to recognize the Islamic

𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Russian Ambassador, in a meeting with Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, officially conveyed Moscow’s decision to recognize the Islamic
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Following Russia's recognition of the Taliban-led Afghan government, as claimed by the Taliban, countries within Russia's sphere of influence are likely to follow suit.

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China’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed Russia’s recognition of the interim Afghan government and expressed support for increased engagement between Afghanistan and the international community. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China believes Afghanistan

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Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh, the suspects are accused of sending funds to the Islamic State in Syria and Bangladesh. reuters.com/business/media…

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“Although it has been critical of the presence of transnational jihadist groups in Afghanistan, Moscow has found a willing partner in the Taliban.” Ibraheem Bahiss explains Russia’s move to recognise the Taliban as the rightful Afghan government. crisisgroup.org/asia/south-asi…

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This al-Qaeda military post in Aleppo that the United States struck in September 2014. Under the command of Abu Yusuf at-Turki, this unit trained snipers. CENTCOM called this unit the "Khorasan Group", referring to people came from Afghanistan & Pakistan.

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TKD MONITORING: The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan in a statement said that its affiliates in Southern Punjab, Pakistan were engaged from three directions this morning, the firing remained for a few hours. Adding that four of its affiliates named, Muhammad, Ahmad, Amir Baloch and

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The sources I spoke to told me that Ansar al Sunnah contacted ISIS last month and there was a secret pledge. Ansar al-Sunnah replied to me a few days ago with a message that it is not true that they pledged allegiance to ISIS. However, I believe that Ansar al-Sunnah is affiliated

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In modern warfare, data is power. The ability to detect, identify, and engage targets depends on real-world data – yet this crucial capability is often overlooked, argue Mauro Gilli, Andrea Gilli, and Niccolò Petrelli: bindinghook.com/articles-bindi…

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IMP has published a video featuring the November 19, 2024 attacker who detonated a VBIED against the Malikhel checkpost in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attack was claimed by JAMK. Clips feature the militant, Abdulrahman, and preparations and aftermath of the attack.

IMP has published a video featuring the November 19, 2024 attacker who detonated  a VBIED against the Malikhel checkpost in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The attack was claimed by JAMK.
Clips feature the militant, Abdulrahman, and preparations and aftermath of the attack.
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ALERT: There have been intense clashes reported in at least three areas of Mamund Tehsil, Bajaur district between affiliates of the Pakistani Taliban and Security forces. Local sources reported that gunship helicopters had been hovering over the area since the morning. The area

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police was using “drone-jammers” to protect the Muharram Processions from Qudocopter drones that could be possibly loaded with explosives. How the landscape and architecture of violence and conflict has shaped over the last two decades.

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The new video from IIP "Jihadi Battles" clearly features the legacy of the narratives, language, and style of the organisation behind it, in visible contrast with the rest of the IMP alliance. Even its militants clearly resemble that larger, global jihadist movement.

The new video from IIP "Jihadi Battles" clearly features the legacy of the narratives, language, and style of the organisation behind it, in visible contrast with the rest of the IMP alliance. 
Even its militants clearly resemble that larger, global jihadist movement.
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ALERT: Pakistani Taliban (TTP) have confirmed the death of Maulvi Saifullah, son of the head of TTP's self-proclaimed Province of Swat. He was killed during today's clashes in Bajaur with security forces.

ALERT: 
Pakistani Taliban (TTP) have confirmed the death of Maulvi Saifullah, son of the head of TTP's self-proclaimed Province of Swat. He was killed during today's clashes in Bajaur with security forces.
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ALERT: Clash Between Afghan Forces and ISKP Fighters Reported in Laghman Province, Afghanistan A clash between Afghan Taliban forces and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) militants erupted Tuesday morning in the Nurlam Valley of Alingar district, eastern Laghman province,