The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• Nine pages from Ahmad Khan Rahami’s journal
• FBI seeking information on 2 ‘unknown individuals’ in NY bombing case
• Islamic State holds alleged Russian intelligence officer hostage
• Bomb suspect praised Osama bin Laden, Anwar al Awlaki in notebook
• Shabaab captures town in central Somalia

Nine pages from Ahmad Khan Rahami’s journal Posted: 21 Sep 2016 11:04 AM PDT Catherine Herridge of Fox News has shared nine pages from Ahmad Khan Rahami's journal with The Long War Journal. Rahami is accused of placing bombs in New York City and New Jersey on Sept. 17. His notebook contains multiple references to jihadi figures.

FBI seeking information on 2 ‘unknown individuals’ in NY bombing case Posted: 21 Sep 2016 08:17 AM PDT The FBI is seeking information on two "unknown individuals" to question them about luggage that contained an improvised explosive device on 27th street in Manhattan on Sept. 17. The two men allegedly "removed an improvised explosive device from the luggage, and then left the vicinity leaving the device behind but taking the luggage."

Islamic State holds alleged Russian intelligence officer hostage Posted: 21 Sep 2016 01:27 AM PDT The Islamic State's Furat Media Establishment has released a short video allegedly showing a captured Russian intelligence agent. The man is made to address Russian President Vladimir Putin directly and plead for his life.

Bomb suspect praised Osama bin Laden, Anwar al Awlaki in notebook Posted: 20 Sep 2016 05:07 PM PDT Authorities recovered a handwritten journal from Ahmad Khan Rahami, who is charged with carrying out bombings in New York and New Jersey on Sept. 17. The notebook allegedly contains praise for Osama bin Laden and Anwar al Awlaki.

Shabaab captures town in central Somalia Posted: 20 Sep 2016 05:02 PM PDT Shabaab claims to have captured two towns in central Somalia after Ethiopian troops reportedly withdrew from their nearby bases.