From Statecraft to Cyber-Jihad: The Historical Evolution of Modern Terrorism and Global Counter-Strategy

From Statecraft to Cyber-Jihad: The Historical Evolution of Modern Terrorism and Global Counter-Strategy I. The Genesis of Modern Terrorism: A Shift to Religious Violence Modern terrorism, defined by the U.S. Department of Defense as "the unlawful use of—or threatened use of—force or violence against individuals or property to coerce or intimidate governments or societies", underwent a fundamental transformation starting in the late 1970s. Earlier prominent groups were predominantly secular, motivated by ethno-nationalist or leftist ideologies, often aiming for material damage and limited, targeted attacks. The profound shift toward religious extremism, particularly fundamentalist Islamism, was driven by major geopolitical events and strategic evolutions. By 1980, only two out of 64 designated terrorist groups had a religious motivation; today, the threat of militant Islamic terrorism—rooted primarily in the Middle East and South Asia—dominates the international security agenda. A. The Soviet-Afghan War and Global Jihad (1979-1989) The Soviet-Afghan War was a formative period in the emergence of militant, fundamentalist Islam. This conflict solidified the concept of global violent jihad and spurred the growth of a pan-Islamic identity movement rooted in the 1970s Arab world, which fueled transnational war volunteering. This period laid the groundwork for organizations like Al-Qaeda. B. The Rise of Indiscriminate Targeting Throughout the 1980s, terrorism evolved toward urban-based attacks, resulting in a subsequent increase in civilian casualties. By the 1990s, this trend accelerated as ethno-nationalist, religious, and religio-nationalist actors filled the void left by the decline of secular leftist organizations following the end of the Cold War. This new breed of extremist ideology explicitly allowed for—or even called for—indiscriminate targeting of civilians. II. The Architecture of Global Jihad: Al-Qaeda (AQ) A. Founding and Ideology (1988) Al-Qaeda (Arabic for "the base") was founded in early 1988 as a transnational support group of Islamist jihadists, initially operating from Jalālābād, Afghanistan, and Peshawar, Pakistan. The organization's ideology, heavily influenced by its founder Osama bin Laden and his eventual successor Ayman al-Zawahiri, emphasized violent action (jihad) against what they viewed as "apostate" regimes in Muslim countries and the "degenerate" Western powers. Al-Qaeda’s strategy was defined by focusing on the "far enemy"—primarily the United States. Bin Laden viewed the U.S. as the central target, believing that attacking the "head of the snake" would force its military withdrawal from Islamic lands, particularly the Arabian Peninsula. Al-Qaeda preferred cooperation with other terrorist organizations to expand its reach. B. Major Attacks and Escalation Al-Qaeda quickly escalated its attacks, marking its emergence as a major force in global jihadism: 1992 Aden Hotel Bombings: The first claimed attack by Al-Qaeda occurred in Aden, Yemen, targeting hotels where U.S. troops were staying en route to Somalia, killing an Austrian tourist and a Yemeni citizen. 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombings: Al-Qaeda carried out truck bombings simultaneously at U.S. embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya, on August 7, 1998. 2000 USS Cole Attack: On October 12, 2000, Al-Qaeda members carried out a suicide bombing attack on the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Cole while it refueled in Aden, Yemen, killing 17 U.S. sailors. The extensive FBI investigation determined that members of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network planned and carried out the bombing. September 11, 2001 Attacks (9/11): The coordinated attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which killed nearly 3,000 people, were the culmination of Al-Qaeda's far enemy strategy. C. Leadership and Decline Following the 9/11 attacks, Al-Qaeda was led by Osama bin Laden until his killing by the United States in 2011. He was succeeded by Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed by the United States in 2022. Since 2021, Al-Qaeda has reportedly suffered from a deterioration of central command over its regional operations. The group currently faces an acute succession crisis, particularly given that the veteran leader next in line, Saif al-Adel, is reportedly based in Iran, complicating centralized command and potentially leading to greater organizational independence among affiliates. III. The New Threat: The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) A. Origins and Schism The Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS or ISIL, emerged from Al-Qaeda’s Iraq branch (AQI), which was formed in 2004 when Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda. 2006: The group declared organizational independence from Al-Qaeda, calling itself the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI). 2010: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi became the leader of ISI. 2013: Baghdadi expanded the group’s operations into Syria, changing the name to the "Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant" (ISIL) and announcing territorial expansion. A schism between Al-Qaeda and ISIL began in February 2014. B. The Caliphate Strategy and Core Differences The Islamic State's priority was the creation of a physical Islamic state in the Muslim world, unlike Al-Qaeda's "far enemy" focus. This goal was realized in 2014 when the group proclaimed itself a worldwide Caliphate, claiming religious and political authority over all Muslims. Key strategic and ideological differences include: Near Enemy Focus: ISIL’s main target was the "near enemy"—Shi'a and other religious minorities, as well as "apostate" Sunnis in the Arab world. ISIL explicitly accepts only Sunnis as true followers of Islam and actively fuels sectarian conflicts, viewing Shi'a followers as enemies. Territorial Control: ISIL focused on conventional warfare to conquer and defend territory, increasing its ability to recruit large numbers of fighters. Al-Qaeda, conversely, was not in a position to declare a caliphate in the short term and preferred to cooperate with other terrorist organizations. Leadership and Decline: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi led ISIL until he was killed in 2019. He was succeeded by Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi (killed 2022) and then Abu al-Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi (killed 2022). Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi currently leads the group as of 2023. ISIL occupied significant territory between 2013 and 2017 but lost most of it by 2019. IV. Other Major Modern Muslim Terrorist Groups and Hybrid Organizations Five Islamic extremist groups—the Taliban, Islamic State, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, and Al-Qaeda—have been responsible for more than 80% of all victims of Islamist terrorist attacks globally since 1979. Hezbollah (Hizballah): A Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and paramilitary group founded in 1982. Hezbollah is a hybrid organization that, like Hamas, provides social services alongside organized violence. It is closely aligned with Iran, acting as a pillar in Iran’s foreign policy to project power and advance its regional interests, sometimes styling itself as part of the "Axis of Resistance". Hamas: A prominent group that is also a hybrid organization, providing social services, education, and organized violence. Hamas's shift toward violent demonstrations and terrorism occurred during the first Palestinian uprising, as secular nationalists threatened to undermine its popular support. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP): A powerful regional affiliate of Al-Qaeda. AQAP proved to be highly "productive" in carrying out high-profile terrorist attacks, including the 2009 attacks in the U.S. and the 2015 attack on Charlie Hebdo in France, as a result of which 11 French citizens were killed. Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab: Major Islamic extremist organizations operating primarily in Nigeria and East Africa, respectively. V. Counter-Terrorism and Lingering Controversies (Post-9/11) A. The Post-9/11 Counter-Terrorism Strategy The September 11, 2001, attacks led to major counter-terrorism reforms in the United States. These efforts included institutional overhauls, enhanced international cooperation, and an expansion in the use of technology and drone warfare. The contemporary domestic strategy focuses on: Lone Offenders: Combating the threat of lone offenders who often radicalize quickly online and mobilize to violence, a trend that makes identification and disruption challenging. Cyberspace: Countering radicalization and recruitment efforts that utilize the internet, social media, and encrypted applications. Domestic Extremism: Addressing the persistent threat of domestic terrorism stemming from influences of a political, religious, or social nature. B. Legal and Moral Controversies: Interrogation Policies The "War on Terror" introduced significant legal and ethical controversies concerning detention and interrogation policies: Coercive Interrogation: The U.S. administration developed and implemented "aggressive interrogation policies," often referred to as "enhanced interrogation techniques," in detention facilities like Afghanistan, Guantánamo Bay, and Iraq. These policies were used on a total of 30 detainees out of 98 in CIA custody. The administration crafted legal justifications for these policies, but critics argued they constituted torture and led to prisoner abuse, particularly after photographs from Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq were released. Lack of Accountability: Only a few low-level troops and staffers were held responsible for abuses, while senior civilian and military leaders escaped responsibility. This lack of accountability raised concerns that the use of torture could be justified, even if it was immoral and likely ineffective. AI GENERATED (always verify)

Prayers 🙏 & Action 🚨"Over 150 Nigerian Christians Kidnapped by Islamic Militants During Sunday Services

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/josephchalfant/2026/01/20/172-nigerian-christians-kidnapped-by-islamic-radicals-n2669776 

"Heavily armed Fulani extremists reportedly stormed multiple churches in the Kaduna region of Nigeria, where congregants were forced out of their churches and were then abducted. Some reports claim that the number of congregants taken hostage could be as high as 177. 11 of the abductees have managed to escape, according to a local official..."

"9 Killed, Several Abducted in Latest ADF Attack - "

https://persecution.org/2026/01/20/9-killed-several-abducted-in-latest-adf-attack/ 

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The territory of Lubero in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, has once again plunged into mourning after two deadly Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacks on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

The assaults, conducted in the villages of Mausa and Byambwe, left at least nine civilians dead, several abducted, and homes burned..."

"Report: 1,500 ISIS Members Escape Syria's Shaddadi Prison | "

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/syrian-defense-forces-prison-islamic-state/2026/01/19/id/1242727/ 

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⁠The Kurdish website Rudaw reported that a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led ‍Syrian Democratic ‍Forces, Farhad Shami, said about ⁠1,500 Islamic State members escaped from Syria's Shaddadi prison..."

"US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Connected to Attack on US Forces in Syria | ''

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/us-kills-al-qaeda-leader/ 

"The target in the strike, Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, was "affiliated with Al-Qaeda who had direct ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for an ambush which killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025," US Central Command said..."

"Since beginning of bloody escalation | 137 civilians killed and wounded in Sheikh Maqsoud and Al-Ashrafiyah neighbourhoods - "

https://www.syriahr.com/en/376177/ 

" | Two staff members of Othman hospital executed in Al-Ashrafiyah neighborhood in Aleppo - "

https://www.syriahr.com/en/376184/ 

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SOHR also received information from the victims' families, accompanied by photos of the incident, confirming the killing of Dr. (A.A.), born in 1989, a pharmacist at the hospital, and his uncle (A.A.), born in 1968, who worked as a technician at the hospital.

During the families' attempts to contact officials in Aleppo city to disclosure their fate, they received confirmations, accompanied by photos, that the two men had been executed inside the hospital..."

"New sectarian-based murder crime | Four Alawite civilians shot dead by masked gunmen in Homs city ''

https://www.syriahr.com/en/376181/

"Homs province: Four Alawite civilians, a doctor, two male nurses and a female engineer, were killed and a fifth was injured by masked gunmen in Homs city yesterday evening..."

"Niger prefect, family killed in deadly attack near Niamey "– Channel Africa

https://www.channelafrica.co.za/channelafrica/news/niger-prefect-family-killed-in-deadly-attack-near-niamey/ 

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The assault took place between Sunday and Monday and left at least seven people dead, according to preliminary reports. The attack has been attributed to fighters linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known by its French acronym JNIM.."

"U.S. launches new strikes against ISIS in Syria''

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/military/2026/01/10/syria-strikes-isis-second-round 

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Saturday's strikes are part of a broader operation that is part of President Donald Trump's response to the deadly ISIS attack that killed Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, and Ayad Mansoor Sakat, the civilian interpreter, in Palmyra last month..."

"Report: Maduro provided terrorists with 10,000 Venezuelan passports! * "

https://www.wnd.com/2026/01/report-maduro-provided-terrorists-10000-venezuelan-passports/ 

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Explained MEMRI, "In April 2025, a Lebanese journalist claimed that 400 families of Hezbollah commanders moved to Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador.."

Some of those passports were used by officers of Syria's Bashar al-Assad to flee that nation, the MEMRI report said.."

No crying, U got exactly what u askd4 NYC "Mamdani Names Lawyer Who Defended al-Qaeda Terrorist As City's Top Attorney "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/mamdani-names-lawyer-who-defended-al-qaeda-terrorist/ 

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Socialist New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of Ramzi Kassem as the city's top attorney.

Kassem gained notoriety for defending al-Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Darbi when he served as lead counsel..."

"ISIS Detention Camps Pose a Dangerous Problem for Syria’s Leaders - "The New York Times

https://archive.is/E5Ffv 

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For years, ISIS ruled large parts of Syria and neighboring Iraq, brutally enforcing its strict interpretation of Islamic law. As Kurdish-led Syrian forces backed by the United States battled to reclaim that land, they detained thousands of ISIS fighters and tens of thousands of their relatives.

U.S. forces entrusted their Syrian Kurdish allies with guarding the ISIS detainees and families. But now, the Pentagon is drawing down its troops in Syria, and there are indications that U.S. officials want Syria's new government to take responsibility for the prisons and detention camps..."

"Watch -- Operation Southern Spear: Five Narco-Terrorists Killed on New Years' Eve"

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/01/01/watch-operation-southern-spear-five-narco-terrorists-killed-on-new-years-eve-three-more-on-dec-30th/ 

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two different military operations against drug-trafficking vessels between December 30-31 killed eight narco-terrorists.

Both strikes were part of Operation Southern Spear..."

"Nigeria Counter Terrorism Operations in 2025 – Necessary, but ISIS Continues to expand"

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/nigeria-counter-terrorism-operations-2025-necessary-isis-continues/ 

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In the northeast alone, security forces arrested more than 1,300 suspects and rescued nearly 500 hostages while destroying terrorist camps and recovering weapons, vehicles, equipment, and cash. In the northwest, operations resulted in 669 arrests and the rescue of 966 kidnapped victims, alongside efforts to restore farming and commerce..."

"Syria mosque bombing kills 8, wounds 18 | " AP News

https://apnews.com/article/syria-mosque-bombing-homs-alawites-fa281c0ccb592658c538e19a4143790a

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IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A bombing at a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others, authorities said, as long-standing sectarian, ethnic and political fault lines continue to destabilize the country, even as large-scale fighting has subsided. ..*

"Three Convicted over Islamist Mass Shooting Plot Against Jews"

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/12/25/three-convicted-over-isis-inspired-mass-shooting-plot-against-jews-in-manchester/ 

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Tunisian migrant Walid Saadaoui, 38, who migrated to the UK after marrying an English woman, and Amar Hussein, 52, were convicted at the Preston Crown Court this week of preparation of an Islamist terrorist act. Though not directly involved in the plot, Saadaoui's son, Bilel Saadaoui, 37, was also convicted of failing to disclose information about an act of terrorism...'

"Protesters clash in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing" | New York Post

https://nypost.com/2025/12/28/world-news/protesters-clash-in-syria-after-deadly-alawite-mosque-bombing/ 

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little-known group calling itself Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for the attack ...Clashes broke out on Syria's coast between protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counter-demonstrators on Sunday, two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 others during prayers..."

"Blast at Nigeria mosque kills 5, injures 35 in apparent suicide attack" - CBS News

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nigeria-mosque-explosion-kills-5-injures-more-apparent-suicide-attack/ 

"Nigeria: U.S. Used 16 GPS-Guided Precision Munitions On Terrorists in Sokoto - Idris, Tuggar - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202512270030.html 

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Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed yesterday that 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed against Islamic State (ISIS) elements attempting to enter Nigeria from the Sahel corridor. The munitions were launched from MQ-9 Reaper drones operating from maritime platforms in the Gulf of Guinea..."

"Nigeria: U.S. Strikes Targeted Terrorists, Not Religion - Presidency - "

https://allafrica.com/stories/202512270033.html 

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He stated that Nigeria played a key role in the operation, particularly in intelligence and coordination.

"Nigeria played a key intelligence role, with coordination before and after the strike," he said.

Bwala stressed that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to end terrorism and should not be interpreted as ethnic or religious targeting..."

"Cops Avert the ‘Deadliest Terrorist Attack in UK History’ — Guess Who the Target Was – "

https://pjmedia.com/robert-spencer/2025/12/23/what-would-have-been-the-deadliest-terrorist-attack-in-uk-history-is-stopped-just-in-time-n4947450 

 "News reported Tuesday that Saadaoui, 38, and Hussein, 52, have just been found guilty of plotting a jihad massacre with the Jews of Manchester, England as its target. The plot had gone well beyond the talking stage: "They had bought assault rifles, handguns and ammunition for the suicide attack they planned on Jewish targets. They saw any Christian victims 'as a bonus.'" The pair was hoping that victim count would be high: "

We invite all terrorists on Christmas Day to repent, accept Christ, & be TRULY SAVED ✝️🙏❤️

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…" — Matthew 28:19

We invite all terrorists on Christmas Day to repent, accept Christ, & be TRULY SAVED ✝️🙏❤️

Arabic (العربية)

ندعو جميع الإرهابيين في يوم عيد الميلاد إلى التوبة وقبول المسيح وأن يخلصوا خلاصًا حقيقيًا ✝️🙏❤️

Spanish (Español)

Invitamos a todos los terroristas en el Día de Navidad a arrepentirse, aceptar a Cristo y ser verdaderamente salvos ✝️🙏❤️

French (Français)

Nous invitons tous les terroristes le jour de Noël à se repentir, à accepter le Christ et à être véritablement sauvés ✝️🙏❤️

Portuguese (Português)

Convidamos todos os terroristas no Dia de Natal a se arrependerem, aceitarem Cristo e serem verdadeiramente salvos ✝️🙏❤️

German (Deutsch)

Wir laden alle Terroristen am Weihnachtstag ein, Buße zu tun, Christus anzunehmen und wahrhaft gerettet zu werden ✝️🙏❤️

Russian (Русский)

Мы приглашаем всех террористов в день Рождества покаяться, принять Христа и быть по-настоящему спасёнными ✝️🙏❤️

Chinese – Simplified (简体中文)

我们邀请所有恐怖分子在圣诞节悔改，接受基督，并真正得救 ✝️🙏❤️

Chinese – Traditional (繁體中文)

我們邀請所有恐怖分子在聖誕節悔改，接受基督，並真正得救 ✝️🙏❤️

Japanese (日本語)

私たちはクリスマスの日に、すべてのテロリストが悔い改め、キリストを受け入れ、本当に救われるよう招きます ✝️🙏❤️

Korean (한국어)

우리는 크리스마스에 모든 테러리스트들이 회개하고 그리스도를 받아들여 참으로 구원받기를 초대합니다 ✝️🙏❤️

Hindi (हिन्दी)

हम क्रिसमस के दिन सभी आतंकवादियों को पश्चाताप करने, मसीह को स्वीकार करने और सच्चे रूप से उद्धार पाने के लिए आमंत्रित करते हैं ✝️🙏❤️

Urdu (اردو)

ہم کرسمس کے دن تمام دہشت گردوں کو توبہ کرنے، مسیح کو قبول کرنے اور حقیقی طور پر نجات پانے کی دعوت دیتے ہیں ✝️🙏❤️

Turkish (Türkçe)

Noel gününde tüm teröristleri tövbe etmeye, Mesih'i kabul etmeye ve gerçekten kurtulmaya davet ediyoruz ✝️🙏❤️

Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)

Kami mengundang semua teroris pada Hari Natal untuk bertobat, menerima Kristus, dan benar-benar diselamatkan ✝️🙏❤️

Malay (Bahasa Melayu)

Kami menjemput semua pengganas pada Hari Krismas untuk bertaubat, menerima Kristus dan benar-benar diselamatkan ✝️🙏❤️

Swahili (Kiswahili)

Tunawaalika magaidi wote siku ya Krismasi watubu, wamkubali Kristo, na waokolewe kweli ✝️🙏❤️

Bengali (বাংলা)

আমরা বড়দিনে সব সন্ত্রাসবাদীদের অনুতপ্ত হতে, খ্রিস্টকে গ্রহণ করতে এবং সত্যিই উদ্ধার পেতে আমন্ত্রণ জানাই ✝️🙏❤️

Merry Xmas ISIS "Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians"

"President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues"
https://share.newsbreak.com/ghfozp9f 

"Islamic Terrorist Gets Life in Jail for '9/11 Style' Plot" to fly into Atlanta skyscraper

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/josephchalfant/2025/12/23/911-style-attack-sentencing-n2668393 

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Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old member of al-Shabaab, spent nearly two years in a Filipino flight school in an attempt to receive the necessary ratings required to operated commercial aircraft, with his training entirely funded by the Islamic terror organization.

While in flight school, he began to craft his plan to hijack an airliner. The aircraft would then be flown into the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta's tallest skyscraper..

"Two Convicted in Plot to Kill Hundreds of Jews in ISIS-Inspired Terror Attack in England"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2025/12/23/two-men-arrested-for-plotting-to-carry-out-the-most-deadly-antisemitic-terror-attack-n2668377 

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Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, planned on acquiring AK-47s and attacking a massive anti-antisemitism march in the Manchester city center, before shifting targets to a predominantly Jewish area in north Manchester. They intended to cause mass fatalities and kill any intervening police..."

🙏✝️"Nigerian Christian Describes What It's Like Living ‘Ready to Die’'

https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/10/31/christian-nigeria-describes-living-ready-die-amid-violence-persecution/

"In October 2021, Zongo's cousin Reuben was shot and killed by Muslim Fulani militants. The Fulani are a predominantly Muslim ethnic group living in Nigeria's North West and North East states. Earlier this year, Zongo's wife lost eight family members during an attack on a local village. ..''

 

"Nine People Killed, 10 Injured in Mass Shooting in South Africa"

"Earlier this month, multiple assailants shot up an unlicensed bar in the South African capital of Johannesburg, leaving 12 people dead and 13 injured. It's unclear if the 2 mass shootings are connected.."

https://share.newsbreak.com/gezhdfuk 

🙏✝️"Suicide Bombing Shakes Nigerian Military Post, 5 Soldiers Reported Dead"

https://voi.id/en/amp/543827 

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At least five soldiers were killed in a suicide bomb blast carried out by a man at a Nigerian military post in the northeast near the border with Cameroon.."

✝️🙏"Six killed, others wounded in Borno bomb explosion - " NG

https://businessday.ng/news/article/six-killed-others-wounded-in-borno-bomb-explosion/ 

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An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion has claimed the lives of six passengers, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries as they were en route from Chibok to the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.."

"After Failing to Engage Bondi Beach Terrorists, Guess Who the Australian Police Did Shoot"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2025/12/16/australian-cops-shot-bondi-beach-hero-n2667954 

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man who rushed in to help disarm one of the terrorists who fired at a crowd celebrating Hanukkah in Australia's famous Bondi Beach was mistakenly shot by police and tackled by bystanders, according to a new report..."

16 killed 🙏✝️ "What We Know About the Australia Terror Attack"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2025/12/14/what-we-know-about-the-australia-shooting-n2667870 

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Social media has identified the suspected shooters as Khaled Al-Nablusi from Sidon and the other, Naveed Akram from Pakistan..."

"Skepticism rises as Syria joins coalition against ISIS - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/skepticism-rises-as-syria-joins-coalition-against-isis/ 

"By their fruits you shall know them." — Matthew

AI GENERATED SUMMARY 

Yes. The group he led carried out terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings, and violence that harmed civilians and religious minorities, including Christians, not just battlefield fighting.

Details, plainly stated

Ahmed al-Sharaa, under his former name Abu Mohammad al-Julani, led Jabhat al-Nusra, which was officially al-Qaeda's branch in Syria. That group did far more than conventional civil-war combat.

• Suicide bombings: Jabhat al-Nusra carried out multiple suicide bombings in Syrian cities (including Damascus and Aleppo), especially in the 2012–2016 period. These attacks killed civilians alongside military and government targets.

• Terror tactics: The group used tactics internationally recognized as terrorism, which is why the U.S., UN, and EU designated it a terrorist organization.

• Targeting minorities: While Christians were not always the primary target, Christians, Druze, Alawites, and other minorities were attacked, intimidated, displaced, or killed in areas under Nusra or allied control. Churches were threatened, Christian villages were overrun, and civilians were kidnapped or executed.

• Command responsibility: There is no public court judgment proving al-Sharaa personally pulled a trigger or strapped on a bomb, but as the leader, he commanded forces that committed these acts, which under international law carries responsibility.

Why this matters now

This is why Syrian Christians are skeptical today. They are not reacting to rumors or Western media spin; they remember who controlled checkpoints, who issued threats, and who enforced Islamist rule on the ground. Public promises of tolerance contrast sharply with lived experience under these groups.

Bottom line

He rose to power from a movement that used terrorism, suicide bombings, and sectarian violence, including harm to innocent civilians and Christian communities. That history is real, documented, and the reason trust remains extremely fragile.

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Applied to Trump and Syria

Realpolitik says:

"Is this man in charge now? Can he help suppress ISIS? Will engagement reduce chaos or limit rivals' influence?"

If the answer is yes, you talk to him—even if his past is ugly.

What realpolitik is NOT:

It is not moral approval

It is not forgiveness

It is not trust

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It's transactional and conditional.

One-line definition

Realpolitik = choosing the least bad option in a messy world to protect your own interests.

🙏✝️❤️"Dozens of kindergarten children massacred in disturbing targeted attack"

"The director-general of the World Health Organization revealed Monday that drone attacks on a kindergarten and additional locations in Sudan's Kordofan state have claimed 114 lives, with 63 of the victims being children.."
https://share.newsbreak.com/g9rdrsk0 

"Afghan who supported ISIS-K terrorist group in home country ARRESTED by ICE – "

https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-12-07-afghan-isis-k-supporter-arrested-by-ice.html 

"

Jaan Shah Safi, admitted to the U.S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, was arrested in Virginia for allegedly supporting ISIS-K and arming his father, a militia commander. This follows two other arrests: Mohammad Dawood Alokozay (Texas, bomb threats) and Rahmanullah Lakanwal (Washington, D.C., fatal ambush on National Guard members)..."

Does USA consider Hezbollah a terrorist group ?

"The LORD is my light & my salvation; whom shall I fear?" — Psalm 27:1

Yes — the United States officially designates Hezbollah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

Here's the quick, clear breakdown:

🇺🇸 Does the U.S. consider Hezbollah a terrorist organization? — YES

The U.S. State Department placed Hezbollah on its Foreign Terrorist Organizations list in 1997, and it remains on that list today.

This designation means:

Hezbollah's financial assets in the U.S. are frozen

Americans cannot legally support Hezbollah

The U.S. can target Hezbollah with sanctions, prosecutions, and military force

The U.S. government views Hezbollah as:

An Iranian-backed militant group

Responsible for attacks against U.S. and Israeli targets

A destabilizing force in Lebanon and the region

🌍 Do other countries also classify Hezbollah as terrorist?

It varies:

Countries that classify ALL of Hezbollah as terrorist

United States

Israel

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Australia (as of 2021)

Many Arab Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE)

Countries that classify ONLY the military wing as terrorist

European Union

New Zealand

Countries that do NOT classify Hezbollah as terrorist

Iraq

Lebanon (Hezbollah is part of the government)

Iran (Hezbollah's main backer)

Russia

China

This explains why Iraq's mistaken listing caused such an uproar — it would have aligned Iraq with the United States against groups Iraq's own factions consider allies.

AI GENERATED 

"Afghan Muslim ‘Refugees’ Have Killed 55 People, Wounded 92 in the U.S."

https://jihadwatch.org/2025/11/afghan-muslim-refugees-have-killed-55-people-wounded-92-in-the-u-s 

Prayers for Afghanistan Muslims to repent, be baptized , and accept Christ as their savior ❤️✝️🙏🕊️

"Afghan commando radicalized in US before DC National Guard attack "| Fox News

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-probes-possible-ties-national-guard-shooter-shadowy-sect-catalyst-jihad 

"

Tablighi is an Arabic word that means to "inform" or "convey" and it refers today to Tablighi Jamaat, a global Islamic missionary movement established in 1926 in British India as a revivalist wing of the strict Deobandi religious school of thought that today fuels the tyrannical interpretation of Islam practiced by the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani militant groups. Much like its sister group, the Muslim Brotherhood, established in 1928, and other Muslim groups preaching the extremist Wahhabi and Salafi interpretations of Islam, counterterrorism experts say it acts like a conveyor belt to extremism..."

"Pakistan: Jaish launches recruitment campaign bringing over 5000 women into Jamaat-ul-Mominat for radical activities"

https://organiser.org/2025/12/05/328895/world/asia/pakistan-jaish-launches-recruitment-campaign-bringing-over-5000-women-into-jamaat-ul-mominat-for-radical-activities/ 

"The LORD is my light & my salvation, whom shall I fear?" — Psalm 27:1

Here is a clear, detailed explanation of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) — who they are, how they operate, and why they remain one of the most dangerous groups in South Asia. I am 98% confident in the accuracy of this overview.

🇵🇰 Who Is Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)?

Jaish-e-Mohammed (meaning "Army of Muhammad") is a Pakistan-based militant Islamist organization founded in 2000 by Masood Azhar, a radical ideologue who was freed from an Indian prison after the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 in 1999.

JeM is officially designated as a terrorist organization by:

United States

United Nations

India

European Union

United Kingdom

Canada

The group's operations and ideology have shaped regional security for 25 years.

⚔️ What JeM Believes (Their Ideology)

JeM is rooted in Deobandi jihadist ideology, similar to the Taliban.

Their core goals:

1. Violent jihad to "liberate" Kashmir from India.

2. Establish an Islamic emirate governed by their interpretation of sharia.

3. Wage global jihad against nations they view as "oppressors of Islam."

They blend militant nationalism (Kashmir) with international jihadism, making them more flexible than older Kashmiri groups.

🧨 Major Attacks JeM Has Been Involved In

These are events publicly linked to JeM by governments or the UN:

2001 Indian Parliament Attack

One of the most serious terror strikes in modern Indian history.

5 militants stormed the parliament complex → 14 killed.

Led to India–Pakistan military standoff.

2016 Pathankot Airbase Attack

A heavily fortified Indian airbase was infiltrated; multiple days of fighting.

2019 Pulwama Suicide Bombing

40 Indian paramilitary troops were killed when a JeM-trained suicide bomber rammed an explosives-filled vehicle into a convoy.

This triggered the Balakot airstrikes by India.

Continuous infiltration & cross-border attacks (2000–present)

JeM has long maintained camps, training centers, and financial networks in Pakistan, especially around Bahawalpur.

👤 Leadership Structure

Masood Azhar — Founder & Ideologue

He built JeM around recruitment, preaching, and training.

Although often reported as "unwell" or "inactive," his writings and sermons continue to guide the organization.

Sadiya Azhar (his sister) — Head of Women's Wing

She now leads Jamaat-ul-Mominat, the newly formed women's brigade that has rapidly recruited thousands.

Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar — Operational Commander

Handles planning, logistics, and cross-border missions.

🏚️ Where JeM Operates

Primary HQ: Markaz Usman-o-Ali, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Other known centers: Multan, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad (PoK), Kotli.

The organization uses:

Madrassas

Online platforms (Telegram, WhatsApp)

Religious networks

Charitable fronts

Women's social circles

for recruitment and funding.

🧕 Why the New Women's Wing Is So Significant

The creation of Jamaat-ul-Mominat is one of JeM's biggest shifts in 20 years.

This effort reportedly includes:

Mass online recruitment

"Jihadi courses" with a fee

Psychological operations

Propaganda creation

Possible preparation for fidayeen (suicide) operations

Mobilizing women for logistics, intel gathering, indoctrination

Women's participation in terrorism is rare in South Asia, so this development alarms analysts.

💵 How JeM Gets Funding

Sources alleged by multiple governments:

Donations from sympathetic religious groups

Madrassa networks

Charity fronts

International donors from the Gulf

Hawala networks (underground money transfers)

Online crowdfunding under religious themes

Land and business fronts around Bahawalpur

💣 JeM's Relationship With Pakistan

It is widely reported (including by UN monitoring groups) that JeM has enjoyed tacit protection within Pakistan, though Pakistan denies this.

Reasons often cited:

JeM is useful as a proxy against India in Kashmir.

Many Deobandi clerics in Pakistan support or sympathize with JeM's ideology.

JeM avoids major conflict inside Pakistan, focusing outward.

🌍 Why JeM Matters Geopolitically

JeM sits at the intersection of:

India-Pakistan rivalry

Taliban influence

Global jihadist networks

Nuclear-armed states' security policies

Their actions have triggered military crises before and could do so again.

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"God is not the author of confusion, but of peace." — 1 Corinthians 14:33

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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is 100% Sunni, not Shia.

🕌 JeM = Sunni Deobandi Extremism

Jaish-e-Mohammed follows the Sunni Deobandi school — the same theological stream that influences:

The Taliban

Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP)

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

The Deobandi movement emphasizes a very literalist, puritanical interpretation of Islam, and JeM applies that ideology in a militant, jihadist form.

❌ Not Shia — In fact, strongly anti-Shia

Like many extremist Sunni groups in the region, JeM's ideology has a strong anti-Shia orientation.

Their writings often condemn Shia theology, and their recruitment propaganda stresses Sunni supremacist themes.

This reflects a long-standing pattern among radical Deobandi groups in Pakistan.

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🧩 Summary

Sect: Sunni

Sub-sect: Deobandi

Orientation: Militantly anti-Shia, pro-jihad, pro-Taliban style ideology

AI GENERATED 

"64 Democratic Republic of the Congo Christians Killed by Islamic State |" Barnabas Aid

https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/64-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-christians-killed-by-islamic-state/ 

"

Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) has claimed the killing of 64 Christians in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the past two weeks....

ISCAP has claimed the killing of at least 780 "infidel Christians" since Christmas 2024..."

Horrific 🙏"43 children among 79 civilians killed in RSF drone attack in South Kordofan, Sudanese authorities say"

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/43-children-among-79-civilians-killed-in-rsf-drone-attack-in-south-kordofan-sudanese-authorities-say/3763365 

"

At least 79 civilians, including 43 children, were killed and 38 others injured in a drone strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in South Kordofan, Sudanese authorities said on Friday.."

Condolences ✝️🙏"Christian Pastor Kamran Salamat (45 Killed in Gujranwala After Relocating for Safety from an Earlier Attack in Islamabad - "

https://www.britishasianchristians.org/baca-news/christian-pastor-killed-in-gujranwala-after-relocating-for-safety-from-an-earlier-attack-in-islamabad/ 

"

On 5th December, Pastor Kamran Salamat (45) was shot by an unidentified assailant outside his residence in Islam Colony, Sialkot Road, Gujranwala. 

"

Two months ago, religious extremists targeted him in Islamabad and shot him, but the bullet struck his right leg, sparing his life. He received treatment at GHQ and Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Following his recovery, Pastor Shahzad urged him to relocate to Gujranwala with his family for safety..."

Imprecatory "64 Democratic Republic of the Congo Christians Killed by Islamic State" | Barnabas Aid

https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/64-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-christians-killed-by-islamic-state/ 

"

ISCAP has claimed the killing of at least 780 "infidel Christians" since Christmas 2024."

"ISIS Prisons and Camps Are Festering in a Fragile Syria as Aid Peters Out - "WSJ

https://archive.is/LZxl9 

🙏❤️✝️"DR Congo: Terrorists kill civilians at Church-run hospital in North Kivu -" Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-11/drc-kivu-massacre-north-kivu-sisters-hospital.html 

"Around 20 people are believed killed in a terrorist attack at a hospital run by religious sisters in the North Kivu village of Byambwe, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with missionaries denouncing the "shameful silence" of the international community...

They attacked a diocesan health center run by the Sisters of the Presentation, massacred patients, and then set the entire facility ablaze, killing several women in the maternity ward. Assailants then rampaged through the village before fleeing into the nearby forest.

.."

"3 Pakistani border police killed in suicide attack on Peshawar HQ | ''

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/3-pakistani-border-police-killed-in-suicide-attack-on-peshawar-hq/amp 

"

At least three Pakistani paramilitary personnel were killed Monday when a suicide bombing struck a security headquarters in Peshawar, local officials said, marking the latest instance of deadly violence in the province bordering Afghanistan..."

✝️❤️🙏" rebel attacks killed 90 civilians in a week in eastern DR Congo"

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/un-peacekeeping-mission-condemns-rebel-attacks-that-killed-90-civilians-in-a-week-in-eastern-dr-congo/3750305 

"

MONUSCO says available information indicates that attacks in Bapere and Baswagha chiefdoms resulted in killing of 89 civilians, including at least 20 women and undetermined number of children.."

Dec 2024 "The Fall of Assad and What Comes Next in Syria "| The Free Press

https://www.thefp.com/p/dexter-filkins-on-the-fall-of-assad-syria-israel 

"

There's a good chance of Syria falling into chaos. It's an artificial country, created by a few ill-considered pen strokes after the First World War. It contains multitudes of sects and tribes, which will now have to figure out how to live together, and they will have no institutions, like a free press or civil society, to help them, as they were long ago destroyed by the Assads. And then there are Syria's neighbors—Israel, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar—competing for dominance. I will hope for the best and fear the worst."

"ISIS Prisons and Camps Are Festering in a Fragile Syria as Aid Peters Out -" WSJ

https://archive.is/LZxl9 

"Blessed is the one who gives counsel wisely, for understanding keeps the people safe." — Proverbs 11:14

 Summary Generated by AI:

"

Location & Context: The article focuses on Al Sina prison and other detention camps in northeastern Syria, which house thousands of Islamic State (ISIS) members and their families.

Population: About 8,400 ISIS fighters and 30,000 supporters, including women and children, are held in these facilities. Many are foreign nationals, with children under 12 making up roughly half of the population.

Security Concerns: The prisons are under tight control, particularly Al Sina, where information is heavily restricted. ISIS uses propaganda to radicalize detainees, recruit youths, and attempt prison breaks.

Humanitarian Issues: Camps like Al Hol and Al Roj face severe overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and increased risks for abuse and radicalization, worsened by U.S. aid cuts in recent years.

Political Dynamics: The fall of Assad's regime and regional instability make Kurdish-led security forces vulnerable. International repatriation of detainees has been slow, further complicating the security situation.

U.S. Role: U.S. forces and Kurdish allies maintain security and conduct raids, but aid reductions and lack of consistent international cooperation exacerbate risks.

Critique:

Strengths: The article provides detailed reporting from inside the prison system, with statistics and firsthand accounts. It highlights both security and humanitarian dimensions, giving a balanced picture of the complexity.

Weaknesses: The article is U.S.-centric, focusing heavily on U.S. aid and security perspectives. It offers limited insight into the perspectives of European governments, NGOs, or the Syrian authorities on the ongoing crisis. Some comments quoted at the end reflect extreme opinions but are not analyzed, which could skew reader perception.

Implication: The situation is depicted as a "ticking time bomb," emphasizing the potential for ISIS resurgence if security or aid lapses continue, which is likely accurate given the conditions described."

"Create in me a clean heart, O Lord, and renew a right spirit within me." — Psalm 51:10

Here's a revised, shorter-verse rhymed prayer-poem explicitly addressing ISIS:

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O fighters of ISIS, walking paths of pain,

Hear now His mercy calling thru the rain,

The blood you've shed, the grief, & cries,

Can meet forgiveness in the Savior's eyes 👀 

Turn from terror, anger, flame, 🔥 

Call on Jesus✝️, speak His name,

The Lamb of God bore every wrong,

He waits to heal, to make you strong💪

O hearts of pride, hearts of might,

Let sorrow rise, embrace the light,

Baptize 🕊️your soul, let sin depart,

Receive His mercy, heal your heart

No deed too dark, no past too deep,

His love can find you, call you from sleep,

Repent, O lost ones, lay down the sword,

Step into the arms of Christ the Lord☝️

Let children live, let villages rise,

Let peace replace your cruel disguise,

O Lord, may grace descend on those

Who've caused such grief, who've wrought such woes

May tears of truth water seeds of right,

May love replace the terror, 

darkness turn to light,

O God, we pray, O Savior, bring

ISIS souls to You, our King ✝️🙏

"وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا" — القرآن 3:103

يا مقاتلي داعش في دروب الظلام & الألم،

اسمعوا رحمة الله تنادي فوق السَماء بسلام & حِكَم،

الدماء التي سفكتموها، الحزن وصرخات الناس،

يمكن أن يغسلها المسيح، ويملأ قلوبكم بالنعاس

توبوا عن الإرهاب، الغضب، والنار،

نادوا باسم المسيح، فهو الشافي لكل جار،

حمل الخروف الأضحية كل خطايانا،

ينتظر ليشفي قلوبكم، ويمحو كل عُتانا

يا قلوب الكبرياء، قلوب القوة والجبروت،

دعوا الندم ينمو، واحتضنوا النور بالسكوت،

اعتمدوا أرواحكم، دعوا الخطايا تذهب بعيداً،

واقبلوا رحمته، ليملأ قلوبكم السعيدة

لا عمل مظلم، ولا ماضٍ عميق،

محبته تجدكم، تدعوكم من الغيب،

توبوا أيها الضائعون، ضعوا السلاح جانباً،

واخطوا نحو المسيح، ربكم وحده الملك العظيم

دعوا الأطفال يعيشون، دعوا القرى تعود للحياة،

دعوا السلام يحل، بدل الأيادي المظلمة والاعتداءات،

يا رب، فلتنزل النعمة على من سببوا الأسى،

وحوّل قلوبهم بالمسيح، يملأها الصفاء

دموع الندم تروي بذور الحق والبر،

المحبة تحل مكان الإرهاب، والظلام إلى نور يُستَشَر،

يا الله، نصلي لك، يا مخلصنا،

اجمع أرواح داعش إليك، ملكاً وفادياً

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"UN peacekeeping mission condemns rebel attacks that killed 90 civilians in a week in eastern DR Congo"

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/un-peacekeeping-mission-condemns-rebel-attacks-that-killed-90-civilians-in-a-week-in-eastern-dr-congo/3750305 

"

The ADF group, which has been active in eastern Congo for several years, pledged allegiance in 2019 to ISIS (Daesh.."

"Three Killed as Islamists Attack Church Service in Kwara State, Nigeria |" Barnabas Aid

https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/three-killed-as-islamists-attack-church-service-in-kwara-state-nigeria/

"

The service at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, was being livestreamed at the time of the attack. In a video seen by Barnabas, the congregation ran for their lives as gunshots were heard outside and before the terrorists entered the building..."

"Rebels tied to Islamic State kill 17 in Congo hospital attack "| PBS News

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/world/rebels-tied-to-islamic-state-kill-17-in-congo-hospital-attack 

"The attack by the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, took place in the village of Byambwe, in the Lubero territory of North Kivu province on Friday night, Col. Alain Kiwewa, the local administrator, told The Associated Press.."

"Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan's interior minister"

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3x6102p3ko 

"..

suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad has killed 12 people and injured at least 27 others, the country's interior minister said..."

"Four Christians Killed by Islamic State in North-Eastern Nigeria | " Barnabas Aid

https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/four-christians-killed-by-islamic-state-in-north-eastern-nigeria/ 

"ISWAP also attacked the Christian community of Dogoba in neighboring Adamawa State, capturing three people as well as burning down 16 houses and two church buildings.

More than 45,000 believers have been killed by Islamists in northern and Middle Belt Nigeria since 2009.."

"How Nigeria Is Reintegrating REPENTANT Former Boko Haram Fighters -" allAfrica.com

https://allafrica.com/stories/202511210468.html 

"

Kachalla joined the Association of the People of the Sunnah for Preaching and Jihad - the official name of Boko Haram, which was the name given to the group by local people in north-eastern Nigeria - in 2014...

In 2016, the Nigerian government launched Operation Safe Corridor to give members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP - a breakaway faction aligned with the Islamic State group) the opportunity to disassociate themselves from these groups and reintegrate into society.."

"Rebels tied to Islamic State kill 17 in Congo hospital attack | "🙏✝️

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/world/rebels-tied-to-islamic-state-kill-17-in-congo-hospital-attack 

"The attack by the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, took place in the village of Byambwe, in the Lubero territory of North Kivu province on Friday night, Col. Alain Kiwewa, the local administrator, told The Associated Press..."

"Four Christians Killed by Islamic State in North-Eastern Nigeria | '' ✝️🙏

https://www.barnabasaid.org/us/news/four-christians-killed-by-islamic-state-in-north-eastern-nigeria/ 

"

ISWAP also attacked the Christian community of Dogoba in neighboring Adamawa State, capturing three people as well as burning down 16 houses and two church buildings..."

"Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan's interior minister"

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3x6102p3ko 

"

suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad has killed 12 people and injured at least 27 others, the country's interior minister said.."

"Meet the Hammerbande, One of the Groups the US Classified As an International Terror Organization"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2025/11/14/international-antifa-org-carries-out-attacks-with-hammers-n2666455 

"

Yesterday, Townhall reported that the State Department was going to classify four international Antifa groups as foreign terrorist organizations. In a fact sheet released by the State Department, they listed the four Antifa groups and some of their acts of terrorism..."

Also see 

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/11/designations-of-antifa-ost-and-three-other-violent-antifa-groups#:~:text=Today%2C%20the%20Department%20of%20State,four%20groups%20as%20Foreign%20Terrorist

Rumor has it we're " going kinetic" In Venezuela in the next 72 to 96 hours 💥

Rumor has it we're 

" going kinetic"

 In Venezuela in the 

next 72 to 96 hours 💥

"Man Who Terrorized Christian Churches With Bomb Threats Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2025/11/09/man-who-planted-fake-bombs-in-christian-churches-sentenced-to-federal-prison-n2666167 

"Jacquelyn Martin

Zimnako Salah, 46, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced in the Eastern District of California to six years in prison for targeting Christian churches.."

🙏✝️"Deadly Islamabad bombing reroutes Gospel work in Pakistan -" Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/deadly-islamabad-bombing-reroutes-gospel-work-in-pakistan/ 

"

Volatility makes ministry work challenging as extra security measures hinder movement. Despite restrictions, Christians continue to bring the hope of Jesus to those in need. Pray for stability in Pakistan so Gospel work can flourish...

An attacker targeted a busy court building in Islamabad yesterday, killing 12 and wounding dozens. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban initially claimed responsibility for the Islamabad bombing, though later denied it.."

✝️❤️🙏"Terrorists tightening their grip on Mali -" Mission Net

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/terrorists-tightening-their-grip-on-mali/ 

"

Ask God to strengthen believers in Mali with resilience and faithfulness to the end. Pray for global support for Mali's leaders, that they may be able to fulfill their responsibility to protect their citizens.

The central Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are some of the poorest in the world, Djadi explains. Though their governments are willing to fight, they have little capacity to oppose well-equipped insurgents. They are also the only countries where both an al-Qaeda-linked group and an Islamic State-affiliated group are active"

"Man Shouted 'Allahu Akhbar' While Driving Into People in Rural France"

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/11/05/man-shouted-allahu-akhbar-while-driving-into-people-in-rural-france/ 

"10 people were injured on Wednesday morning on the Île d'Oléron, an island in the Bay of Biscay near Rochefort by a motorist. Of those injured, four are said to be in "critical condition". A political aide to a Rassemblement National (the National Rally party of Marine Le Pen) politician is reported by Le Figaro to be one of the worst injured, she having been run over while out jogging at the beach, and has been airlifted to hospital in a state of "absolute emergency".

a real terror plot this time in Michigan ''FBI Arrests Third Dearborn Man Accused of Halloween Terror Plot"

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2025/11/05/fbi-arrests-third-dearborn-man-accused-of-halloween-terror-plot-n2666023 

Apparently the FBI busted a REAL terror plot in Michigan this time, unlike the last time in which they concocted a kidnapping plot against Witch-mer & entrapped some local yokels to take the blame . Did Kash Patel BTW fire these previous FBI in MI?

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2025/11/05/fbi-arrests-third-dearborn-man-accused-of-halloween-terror-plot-n2666023

"Antifa-Linked Leftist Arrested for Hockey Stick Attack on University of Colorado TPUSA Chapter Secretary | ''

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/antifa-linked-leftist-arrested-hockey-stick-attack-university/ 

Lock up the cowardly creep 

"Boulder police have arrested 36-year-old Taylor James Rose of Arvada, Colorado, for assaulting the University of Colorado Turning Point USA chapter secretary with a hockey stick .."

"Trump Admin KILLED 393 Leading JIHADISTS, Freed 76 American Hostages | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/trump-admin-killed-393-leading-jihadists-freed-76/ 

"Since his first major counterterrorism operation, 393 leading jihadists across the globe have been eliminated, and 76 American hostages who were wrongfully detained overseas have been brought home safely. .."

If u follow my blogs u know I've been reporting on Nigeria for a long time "Trump Announces CPC Designation for Nigeria - "

I've been reporting and praying for and asking for prayers for Nigeria for many years now and finally it seems like the message is breaking through to the mainstream media,  not just because of me or my news and prayer websites but others as well who persistently broadcast the need for prayers and action for Nigeria. 

https://persecution.org/2025/10/31/trump-announces-cpc-designation-for-nigeria/ 

"The United States cannot stand idly by while believers are slaughtered," Moore stated. "We must acknowledge the religious nature of this scourge of anti-Christian violence from radical Islamic terrorists. It's time for the United States to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ, and designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern will provide the diplomatic tools necessary to do just that. I urge Secretary Rubio to designate Nigeria as a CPC without delay." 

Trump acknowledged the atrocities that Christians in Nigeria face daily, saying that "Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a "COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN." 

A Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation could significantly improve the lives of many Christians in Nigeria by raising awareness of the ongoing persecution and exerting pressure on the Nigerian government to take action. President Joe Biden lifted Nigeria's CPC designation in 2021 for unknown reasons.  ''

Prayers 🙏 for the innocent "Hundreds Killed as ISLAMIST Groups Terrorize SUDAN "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/watch-hundreds-killed-as-islamist-groups-terrorize-sudan/ 

"

Since fighting erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, over 14,000 civilians have been killed, and more than 10 million have been displaced. .."

Pray more 🙏✝️"Trump slams Nigeria for persecution of Christians, labels it 'country of particular concern' "

https://www.wnd.com/2025/10/trump-slams-nigeria-persecution-christians-labels-it-country/ 

"

Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria," Trump posted to Truth Social. "Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a 'COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN' — But that is the least of it."

He called for ACTION against those persecuting people for their faith"

"Nigerian Army in Renewed Clashes With Militants in Borno - "

https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00094515.html 

"

Suspected Islamic State fighters reportedly infiltrated the towns during the daytime and attacked the army at night. The Nigerian Army has not yet stated the latest attack, but it comes barely a week after soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in Borno..."

Horrific 🙏♥️✝️"Terrorism Update Details - ttp-terrorists-burn-six- civilians-alive-in-khyber- pakhtunkhwa-for-refusing-extortion

https://satp.org/terrorism-update/ttp-terrorists-burn-six-civilians-alive-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-for-refusing-extortion 

"

TTP terrorists burn six civilians alive in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for refusing extortion

Six civilians were burned alive inside the car when the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists set ablaze a vehicle carrying local residents in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 22 after the victims reportedly refused to pay extortion money, reports ARY News. The terrorists doused the vehicle with petrol and set it on fire to spread terror in the area. .."

"Insurgents kill at least two policemen in Mozambique attack "| International | Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

https://www.bssnews.net/international/323912 

"

At least two members of Mozambique's security forces were killed Tuesday morning in a jihadist attack in northern Cabo Delgado province, conflict monitoring group ACLED told AFP Wednesday..."

"Al-Qaeda strikes again in Yemen, exposing fragile security in the South ''| | AW

https://thearabweekly.com/al-qaeda-strikes-again-yemen-exposing-fragile-security-south 

"

At least five soldiers affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) were killed and 15 others wounded in a coordinated attack by suspected militants from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) early Tuesday..."

"Seven Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Suicide Attack near Afghan Border "- Hasht-e Subh

https://8am.media/eng/seven-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-suicide-attack-near-afghan-border/ 

"

According to a Reuters report published Friday night, October 17, a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden vehicle into the wall of the military compound, while two other assailants attempting to enter the camp were shot dead by Pakistani forces..."

"Soros Foundations Funneled $80M to Pro-Terror Groups: Best Selling Author Matt Palumbo [WATCH]"

https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/soros-foundations-funneled-80m-to-pro-terror-groups-best-selling-author-matt-palumbo-watch/?utm_source=revolver 

'We suffer together': Violent attacks just one threat facing Nigerian Christians * "

https://www.wnd.com/2025/10/we-suffer-together-violent-attacks-just-one-threat/ 

"Syria: ISIS Still Active Threat to the U.S. and SDF in Rojava | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/reporting-syria-isis-still-active-threat-u-s/ 

"

Following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense reaffirmed that its mission to defeat ISIS in Syria remains ongoing. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated that U.S.

" Obama’s ISIS Blunder, Hundreds of Thousands Still Displaced in Iraq | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/exclusive-obamas-isis-blunder-hundreds-thousands-still-displaced/ 

"In addition to the devastation inflicted on the Yazidis, ISIS also left a permanent scar on Iraq's Christian population. During the group's advance across the Nineveh Plains, Christians fled to the sanctuary towns of Alqosh and Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan, where local Christian communities and churches sheltered them. The Peshmerga (Kurdish forces), along with the Christian Nineveh Plains Protection Units (NPU), defended these areas from ISIS incursions.."

"Alleged Pro-Hamas Oct. 7 Attacker Hiding in Louisiana with Visa From Biden Administration Arrested by FBI | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/10/alleged-pro-hamas-oct-7-attacker-hiding-louisiana/ 

"

The FBI announced the arrest of Mahmoud Amin Ya-qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, who is suspected of allegedly participating in Hamas' terrorist attacks on civilians in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023..."

"Antifa Hardest Hit As Kash Patel Shares Big News About Suspects in Prairieland Detention Center Attack – "

https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2025/10/16/antifa-hardest-hit-as-kash-patel-shares-big-news-about-arrests-in-prairieland-detention-ctr-attack-n2195164 

"

The two men who were indicted, Cameron Arnold and Zachary Evetts, were previously charged in connection with the alleged ambush of federal agents at the ICE facility and attempting to kill two correctional officers and an Alvarado police officer, but the grand jury indictment charges both with an additional count of providing material support to terrorists..."

Imprecatory "Over 30 Mozambique Christians Beheaded by ISIS Group -"

https://harbingersdaily.com/over-30-mozambique-christians-beheaded-by-isis-group/ 

"

ISIS-affiliated militants beheaded over 30 Christians in northern Mozambique and destroyed at least seven churches while displacing over 50,000 people from Chiure district in recent weeks. .."

"Attack in Wadi Al-Nasara raises sectarian violence concerns - Syrian Arab Republic | "

https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/attack-wadi-al-nasara-raises-sectarian-violence-concerns 

"

Wednesday night, unidentified armed individuals riding two motorcycles opened fire on residents of Annaz village, located in Wadi al-Nasara, west of Homs. The attack killed three young men and left several others injured, all belonging to the local Christian community.."

Condolences ✝️♥️🙏 "10 killed, 30 injured in suicide attack in SW Pakistan-Xinhua"

https://english.news.cn/20250930/4323c34b351141b1853441e7fdcc3bb7/c.html 

"

The attack took place in Quetta...at around 11:30 a.m. local time  when a terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an outer wall of the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters, while four of his accomplices wearing FC uniforms managed to slip into the building, ...

Right after infiltrating the premises, the attackers were shot dead by security forces in a swift retaliatory action, ..

the dead included seven civilians and three security personnel, while nine security personnel, including an officer, were among the injured.

He added that a bus and a rickshaw were passing by the site when the explosion occurred, and most of the killed and injured were passengers aboard the vehicles..."

Prayers 🙏 for "Mozambique: Four killed, seven kidnapped in attack on Macomia – local sources" | C

https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-four-killed-seven-kidnapped-in-attack-on-macomia-local-sources-292571/ 

"

According to the sources, the attack occurred at around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, with the victims caught by surprise and shot dead inside their homes in the Nanga neighbourhood — an area that houses displaced people from other parts of Cabo Delgado province."

Following the attack, the extremists kidnapped at least seven people, whose whereabouts remain unknown. "They took people; we don't even know where they went," lamented another source, speaking from Macomia..."

UK "Tragedy in Manchester: Synagogue attack leaves 2 dead, police confirm one victim was struck by an officer’s bullet – "

https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-10-04-manchester-tragedy-synagogue-attack-leaves-two-dead.html 

"The situation escalated rapidly. By 9:37 a.m., authorities declared a major incident, activating "Operation Plato," the code for a marauding terrorist attack.

Just one minute later, at 9:38 a.m., firearms officers confronted and shot the suspected attacker. Paramedics treated four people for stab wounds and injuries sustained from the vehicle impact..."

"Suffering ahead for the Church in the midst of ISIS - "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/suffering-ahead-for-the-church-in-the-midst-of-isis/ 

"

Last week, Iraq's intelligence service announced that it has dismantled an Islamic State financial network. The network supported ISIS terrorism in Europe and abroad. 

That's good news, but for Christians in places like Syria and West Africa, ISIS still presents a daily threat.."

✝️🙏"Terrorists encountering Christ behind bars "- Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/terrorists-encountering-christ-behind-bars/ 

"

Pray for extremists in prison to turn to Christ, and become warriors for God's mercy and truth!

Pray also for believers who lead these prison churches — that God would equip them with wisdom, courage, and perseverance as they disciple new Christians behind bars..."

😡👎"Soros’ Open Society gave $80 MILLION to pro-terror groups " by Gregory Lyakhov

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/soros-open-society-gave-80-million-pro-terror/ 

"

Since 2016, George Soros's Open Society Foundations (OSF), now run byh his son Alexander, has funneled more than $80 million into organizations with direct ties to extremist violence and terrorism according to the Capital Research Center. .."

Beware these Lefty Domestic terrorists 👎"'50501' is a name you might not know right now, but must learn ASAP... -"

https://revolver.news/2025/09/50501-is-a-name-you-might-not-know-right-now-but-must-learn-asap/ 

"If readers wonder how so many on the far left become radicalized, look no further than Reddit and BlueSky, where the 50501 hate and bloodlust flourish. This violent, terror-embracing culture is a real threat to federal officers, judges, and ordinary citizens who refuse to bend the knee to the progressive gods.."

"Dallas Teacher Rearrested on TERRORISM Charge After July 4th Shooting at ICE Facility | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/teacher-arrested-connection-ice-facility-shooting/ 

"The suspect, 32-year-old Dario Sanchez, was first arrested on July 15 ..

On Monday, he was rearrested for the same tampering charge, this time with a $1 million bond and an additional allegation of hindering the prosecution of terrorism. "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/teacher-arrested-connection-ice-facility-shooting/

"Sarah Adams on X: "NCTC Warns of a Credible al-Qa‘ida Threat to the Homeland For the first time in this plot cycle,

https://x.com/TPASarah/status/1969169168856727979?s=19 

"

NCTC Warns of a Credible al-Qa'ida Threat to the Homeland

For the first time in this plot cycle, the government has finally issued a product warning about al-Qa'ida's threat to the homeland. Director 

@NCTCKent

, who leads the National Counterterrorism Center, has released this report to support law enforcement and first responders..."

"Sarah Adams on X: "NCTC Warns of a Credible al-Qa'ida Threat to the Homeland For the first time in this plot cycle, the government has finally issued a product warning about al-Qa'ida's threat to the homeland. Director @NCTCKent, who leads the National Counterterrorism Center, has released this" / X

👍" President Trump Designates ANTIFA as a "Major Terrorist Organization" | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/breaking-president-trump-designates-antifa-as-major-terrorist/ 

"

I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said on Truth Social..."

Copycat syndrome "Watch: Man Arrested for Allegedly Damaging Charlie Kirk Memorial - What He Wore Is Raising Eyebrows – ''

https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/09/14/kirk-memorial-vandalized-n2193943 

"

The suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Ryder Corral, was detained by witnesses until he was taken into custody by responding officers. There were no serious injuries...''

"The Next Question: Did Online Radical Groups Know About Charlie Kirk Assassination in Advance? – "

https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/09/14/the-next-question-did-online-radical-groups-know-about-charlie-kirk-assassination-in-advance-n2193947 

" - 27 soldiers killed in multiple terrorist attacks in Niger’s Tillaberi region"

https://zagazola.org/index.php/breaking-news/27-soldiers-killed-in-multiple-terrorist-attacks-in-niger-s-tillaberi-region 

"

According to preliminary reports, 15 members of the National Guard were killed in an ambush by fighters of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) while pursuing insurgents in the area..."

"Death toll from 2 attacks by Islamic-State-affiliated rebels in Congo climbs to 89''

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/ap-top-news/2025/09/10/death-toll-from-2-attacks-by-islamic-state-affiliated-rebels-in-congo-climbs-to-89 

"At least 60 people were killed in an overnight rebel attack in eastern Congo"

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/ap-top-news/2025/09/09/at-least-60-people-were-killed-in-an-overnight-rebel-attack-in-eastern-congo 

"

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rebels in eastern Congo affiliated with the Islamic State group killed at least 60 people in an attack overnight, an official said Tuesday.

The attack was carried by the Allied Democratic Force , or ADF, in Ntoyo, North Kivu, after residents gathered at a burial.

"There were about 10 of them. I saw machetes. They told people to gather in one place and started cutting them. I listened to people screaming and I fainted," a survivor who was present at the burial told The Associated Press. She requested anonymity out of fear of reprisal..."

"US Bombs al-Shabaab, Marking 58th Airstrike in Somalia of ..".- Jellyfish.NEWS

https://jellyfish.news/us-bombs-al-shabaab-marking-58th-airstrike-in-somalia-of-the-year/ 

"

The US-backed government said its forces conducted an operation in southern Somalia and claimed it killed more than 100 al-Shabaab fighters

By Dave DeCamp

US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a press release on Wednesday that its forces conducted an airstrike to the southwest of Bariire, a town in southern Somalia, on August 17, marking at least the 58th US airstrike in Somalia this year...."

"4 things to do in response to the slaughter of Christians in Africa " WorldNetDaily * by Michael Brown

https://www.wnd.com/2025/08/4-things-do-response-slaughter-christians-africa/ 

As for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Africa, as well as in countries like N. Korea and China and India and elsewhere, first, let us make others aware.

"

First, Share the news when you hear about it. Talk about it with your family and friends and from your pulpits. Do not let these Christians suffer while we remain uninformed or indifferent. Let their pain become our pain. And let us learn more about the suffering church worldwide. We will be inspired and challenged as we do.

Second, pray.

Third, get involved in helping in tangible ways as you feel prompted by the Lord. 

Fourth, deepen your own resolve to follow Jesus, whether by life or by death,.." 

Condolences 🙏 ✝️❤️ "Kaduna Terror Attack Defies Peace Accord, Children Among Seven Dead » " Nigeria

https://financialwatchngr.com/2025/08/25/kaduna-terror-attack-defies-peace-accord-children-among-seven-dead/ 

God damn the Fulani 😡

Condolences 🙏 ✝️❤️

"Heavily armed Fulani attackers struck late Sunday night into Monday, August 24, 2025, targeting the predominantly Christian Irigwe community with precision brutality. The victims, identified by the Irigwe Youth Movement, included Jacob Zakka (12), Magaret Mathias (5), Delight Paul (1), Sati Markus (9), Confidence Yakubu (15), Veronica Paul (25), and Felicia Francis (30).saharareporters+1

Eight others sustained critical gunshot wounds and machete cuts, including six-month-old Divine Paul .."

🙏❤️✝️"Wave of Islamist violence in eastern DRC kills at least 52 Christians"

https://premierchristian.news/us/news/article/islamist-violence-in-eastern-drc-kills-52-christians 

If they knew Jesus Christ as savior, they get an early reward in heaven . Nonetheless, condolences ✝️❤️🙏

"Thu Aug 28 2025by Nayana Mena

At least 52 Christians have been killed in a recent wave of brutal attacks across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the Christian charity Open Doors.

The attacks, which took place between 9th and 17th August, targeted several villages in North Kivu Province. Victims were attacked by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist militant group affiliated with Islamic State in the region."