The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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US strike on camp targeted local AQAP fighters, not external network, commander claims Posted: 31 Mar 2016 09:56 AM PDT While the AQAP commander's statement may be technically true, it ignores the fact that jihadist groups' local and foreign operations support each other, and both pose a threat to the West.

Islamic State claims 2 attacks on Russian forces in Dagestan Posted: 31 Mar 2016 07:12 AM PDT The Islamic State's Caucasus Province claimed responsibility for two attacks in Dagestan on Mar. 29 and Mar. 30. Russian officials have confirmed that explosions occurred on those days, but the government's version of events differs from the Islamic State's claims.