The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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Taliban promotes yet another jihad training camp Posted: 07 Oct 2016 07:37 AM PDT The Taliban's "Real Men" video contradicts many of its public statements where the group claims it only seeks to liberate Afghanistan from occupation. Instead, it makes it clear that the Taliban views itself as a defender of Islam and part of the global jihad.

Suspected jihadists attack Nigerien refugee camp Posted: 06 Oct 2016 03:18 PM PDT The attack was reportedly perpetrated by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, but no group has yet to claim the assault.