The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• US airstrike targets senior leader of Shabaab’s security and intelligence service
• Al Nusrah Front, allies launch offensive south of Aleppo
• Islamic State West Africa reaffirms loyalty to al Baghdadi

US airstrike targets senior leader of Shabaab’s security and intelligence service Posted: 03 Apr 2016 12:07 PM PDT The US military has not confirmed the death of Hassan Ali Dhoore, a dual hatted al Qaeda and Shabaab leader who served in the Amniyat, a key security and intelligence organization within Shabaab.

Al Nusrah Front, allies launch offensive south of Aleppo Posted: 03 Apr 2016 10:00 AM PDT Al Nusrah Front claims to have captured a small village near the Talat al-'Iss hill in the Aleppo province. Three suicide bombers were used to pave the way for the jihadists. The battle is part of Al Nusrah's attempt to regain in the initiative in the war against Bashar al Assad and his allies. A Syrian regime source has told the press that the hill is a strategic location.

Islamic State West Africa reaffirms loyalty to al Baghdadi Posted: 02 Apr 2016 02:30 PM PDT The jihadist group also implies that its leader, Abubakar Shekau, is still alive and leading the Islamic State West Africa after rumors of his demise.