Monday, April 25, 2016

The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)





Posted: 25 Apr 2016 12:42 PM PDT
A Saudi-led Arab coalition has entered the Yemeni port city of Mukalla, which had been a stronghold for al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) since April 2015. AQAP reportedly withdrew most of its forces from the city prior to the alliance's advance. Mukalla is a key part of AQAP's plan to build an Islamic emirate in Yemen.
Posted: 25 Apr 2016 07:45 AM PDT
The Islamic State promoted a training camp and announced its first attack in Somalia. Islamic State followers have been ruthlessly pursued by Shabaab, al Qaeda's official branch in East Africa, as they attempt to gain traction in the country.

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