The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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• Filipino forces kill 42 jihadists with Islamic State ties
• Saudi Arabia targets alleged Hezbollah procurement agents
• Shabaab suicide assault team strikes hotel in Mogadishu

Filipino forces kill 42 jihadists with Islamic State ties Posted: 27 Feb 2016 10:36 AM PST The Philippines continue to face residual threats from jihadist groups, including several who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

Saudi Arabia targets alleged Hezbollah procurement agents Posted: 27 Feb 2016 07:41 AM PST All of the entities targeted by Saudi Arabia also stand accused by the U.S. of bolstering Hezbollah’s military influence, including in areas that could be used against Saudi Arabia or Saudi proxies in places such as Syria or Yemen.

Shabaab suicide assault team strikes hotel in Mogadishu Posted: 26 Feb 2016 06:19 PM PST The suicide assault was likely executed by the Abu Musab al Zarqawi Martyrdom Battalion. Shabaab routinely targets hotels in the Somali capital.