Insurgencies in iraq, afghanistan, syria, yemen and elsewherethe majority linked to al qaedaare in the news on an almost daily basis. The alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb is an islamic organisation which has its roots in algeria. The best books on alqaeda five books expert recommendations. Al qaeda, the islamic state, and the global jihadist movement book. Pages in category alqaeda in the islamic maghreb the following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. Alqaeda in the islamic maghrib, algeriabased islamic militant group, active in north africa and the sahel region. In english they were sometimes referred to as group for call and combat. Introduction 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. Book lra, boko haram, alshabaab, aqim, and other sources of. 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. Johan gustafsson, a swede kidnapped at gunpoint in timbuktu, mali, by al qaeda in the islamic maghreb in 2011 and recently. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a branch of the alqaeda terrorist. But very little surfaces about a festering insurgency that has been on the go for six years in west africa under the acronym of aqim, or al qaeda in the islamic maghreb.
Isis and al qaeda continue to recruit extremists in. It has been responsible for many attacks and hostagetakings in north as well as subsaharan africa, and has targeted french and western interests, as well as local governments which are seen as stooges of the west. But very little surfaces about a festering insurgency that has been on the go for six years in west africa under the. Gia, an islamic militant group that participated in algerias. It traces the history of armed jihadi salafi activity in the region, its inception and development, and the factionalism that plagued some jihadi organisations before the major schism divided them into two warring camps. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb signs and symbols of. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb international relations. His most recent book is called the nine lives of alqaeda. Al qaeda, the islamic state, and the global jihadist movement. Alqaeda organization in the islamic maghreb simple. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb and boko haram are both renewing attacks in the region. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and. Former hostage held by al qaeda describes 6year ordeal in the sahara. The group was founded by hassan hattab, who was a member of the armed islamic group of algeria.
Insurgencies in iraq, afghanistan, syria, yemen and elsewherethe majority linked to al qaeda are in the news on an almost daily basis. Undergoverned spaces in west africa and the maghreb created an environment in which aqim established safe havens. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim counter extremism. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is al qaedas premier affiliate in northern and western africa. As a formal al qaeda 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. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. 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. Alqaida in the islamic maghreb claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the three attackers as members of almourabitoun and sahara units. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb seize control of a natural gas plant in eastern algeria, tying up dozens of western workers and planting explosives throughout the facility. Legislative hearings history case studies military history classifications.
Insurgencies in iraq, afghanistan, syria, yemen and elsewhere the majority linked to al qaeda are in the news on an almost daily basis. With a concrete assessment of the recent violence in algeria, this article demonstrates that gspcal qaeda in islamic maghreb is a good example of this dual nature, mixing local and global e. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb council on foreign relations. But very little surfaces about a festering insurgency that has read more. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups. Three burkina faso attackers at large, says french pm.
The awardwinning bbc documentary maker tells us what hes learned in 10 years investigating alqaeda, and suggests what we should read to understand where the group came from, and what its still trying to do. Taking a long view of aqims origins and actions, this article uses a. It originally formed from the algerian salafist group for preaching and combat. Aqims roots can be traced back to the early 1990s armed islamic group, or in. Shadow of terror over the sahel, from 2007 history of terror. Al qaeda in the islamic maghrib, algeriabased islamic militant group, active in north africa and the sahel region.
Inside iran the real history and politics of the islamic republic of iran ebook by. The best books on alqaeda recommended by peter taylor. To that end, it is currently engaged in an antigovernment campaign. Al qaeda, the islamic state, and the global jihadist movement by daniel byman, 9780190217266, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim and related groups overview aqim, a u. Read the evolving threat of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb. Previously, aqim was known as the salafist group for preaching and combat gspc. In a video broadcast last week, alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim declared its support for the islamic state of iraq and alsham isis, while alqaeda has been criticized for remaining silent on the advances of isis in iraq. After four days of negotiations failed, algerian forces storm the facility, killing and driving out the militant. France, in particular, has a long history as the regions colonial. The idea of creating false flag incidents to justify military intervention is not new in us history. They are armed, and were called salafist group for preaching and combat french. Al venters alqaeda in the islamic maghreb is an important account by a veteran british journalist of this little known but significant aqim insurgency in mali and the french militarys.
The organization was founded as the gspc in 1998 by a former member of the armed islamic group groupe islamique arme. Transl is a malibased islamist militant organization which aims to overthrow the algerian government and institute an islamic state. The competition between alqaeda and the islamic state in the. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. Aqim fighters in the algerian desert, wikimedia commons by sudakshina chattopadhyay, columnist through a sort of jihadistevolution alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is the most recent reincarnation of a salafijihadist militant group operating in the sahara and sahel. The evolving threat of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb. Aqim then carried out several large attacks against algerian state. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb international relations oxford. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb the new york times. Al qaeda in the islamic maghreb center for strategic and. Both the islamic state, also known as isis, and alqaeda in the islamic maghreb, the terrorist networks branch in north and west africa, have affiliates operating along the border. It traces the history of armed jihadi salafi activity in the region. This report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses demonstrated by al qaeda in the islamic maghreb during 2009 compared to the previous few years. The institutionalization of alqaeda in the islamic.
Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb or aqim, is an islamist militant organization of alqaeda which aims to overthrow the algerian government and institute an. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb covert history wiki fandom. The alqaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a terrorist organization and part of alqaeda. It has 300400 members and is one of the best organized terrorist groups in the world. The second part of the book, titled alqaeda in the islamic maghreb. This book explores the jihadi competition between the islamic state is and alqaeda in the sahel and sahara. In his second book, organizational behavior profile. By jonathan masters, online writereditor for the council on foreign relations introduction alqaida in the islamic maghreb aqim is a salafijihadist militant group and u. Alqaeda in the islamic maghrib militant group britannica. Alqaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim is a branch of the alqaeda terrorist movement that is active in the sahel countries. 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.