Fact:
On August 23, 2017, Boko Haram insurgents attacked several villages in northern Nigeria’s Borno State. The extremists shot at villagers and slit their throats, killing 27 people and wounding at least 6 others.
Afghanistan Content Report
April 13 – April 19, 2024
Please note that all items in this issue are concerning ISIS-K
Table of contents
Main points (Pro-ISIS online chatter)
1. ISIS Al-Naba Newsletter Edition 439 Published April 18, 2024
“Several fuel tanks belonging to the Taliban militia burned this week due to an explosion by the Caliphate soldiers north of Kabul. In the details, by the grace of God Almighty, on Tuesday (30 Ramadan), the Caliphate soldiers detonated an explosive device attached to an oil tank[er] belonging to the apostate Taliban militia in the Qala-e-Murad Beg area north of Kabul, which resulted in its destruction and the ignition of other [fuel] tanks, praise be to God. Local pages circulated video clips of fires burning in the place from long distances.”
“Last week, the soldiers of the Caliphate in Khorasan Province assassinated a leader in one of the apostate political parties, killed a Pakistani police officer, and wounded another with an explosion that targeted them in the Bajaur border area.”
2. Pro-ISIS Online Chatter
“The Taliban declared that Iran’s response to Israel was a legitimate defense.
“#Secular winery.”
“#Pakistan. An advisor to the Taliban emir was killed in Pakistan.
“Mohammad Omar Jan Akhundzada was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Quetta yesterday.”
3. ISIS Amaq Statements
There were no Amaq claims of responsibility for Afghanistan between April 13 and April 19.
4. Pro-ISIS Al-Azaim Pamphlet “Yet Another Eid and the Continuation of Deception,” Released April 13, 2024
Summary:
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
Fact:
On August 23, 2017, Boko Haram insurgents attacked several villages in northern Nigeria’s Borno State. The extremists shot at villagers and slit their throats, killing 27 people and wounding at least 6 others.
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