The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• Russian special forces train Palestinian militia in Syria
• Pakistan PM’s political party welcomes Harakat-ul-Mujahideen emir into ranks
• Pakistan claims to ‘crack down’ on Jamaat-ud-Dawa. Again.
• Jihadist leader in Mali denies reports of his death
• US adds Iranian-backed Shia militia and its leader to list of global terrorists

Russian special forces train Palestinian militia in Syria Posted: 06 Mar 2019 12:00 PM PST Russian special forces are reported to have held a training event for the pro-regime Palestinian militia, Liwa al Quds.

Pakistan PM’s political party welcomes Harakat-ul-Mujahideen emir into ranks Posted: 06 Mar 2019 09:48 AM PST If Pakistan was sincere about tackling terrorists groups and their leaders and operatives, Khalil would be at the top of the target list. Instead, he has been welcomed with open arms into Imran Khan's political party.

Pakistan claims to ‘crack down’ on Jamaat-ud-Dawa. Again. Posted: 06 Mar 2019 06:45 AM PST If the past is any guide, the efforts are merely eyewash to placate Western governments in the wake of major terror attacks emanating from Pakistani soil. Pakistan has claimed it has shut down JuD offices and detained its top leaders in the past, only to allow the offices to reopen and the leaders free months later.

Jihadist leader in Mali denies reports of his death Posted: 06 Mar 2019 06:25 AM PST Al Qaeda's Group for Support of Islam and Muslims directly refutes France's claiming of killing one of its co-founders and senior leaders, Amadou Kouffa.

US adds Iranian-backed Shia militia and its leader to list of global terrorists Posted: 05 Mar 2019 05:16 PM PST The US Department of State added Harakat al Nujaba, an Iranian-supported Shiite militia which operates in both Iraq and Syria, and its leader, Akram ‘Abbas al Kaabi to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Kaabi has pledged loyalty to Iran's Supreme Leader and has said he would overthrow the Iraqi government if ordered to do so.