several variations around the group’s ideology‚ strategies‚ techniques and linkages have brought challenges to the region. In North Africa Al-Qaida is operating in smaller groups‚ the linking of the two group’s poses a significant challenge in the area. This paper will discuss the ideology‚ strategies and methods links Boko Haram and their affiliation to Al-Qaeda. History and Background of Boko Haram Onuoha (2010) attributes the new space for Islamists extremism in Nigeria with the return
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The Chase in the Middle East Lex Brown 4/5/15 International Law Ward Many know of the infamous terrorist organization Al-Qaeda‚ Saddam Hussein‚ and Osama bin Laden. The masterminds behind the September attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The cause of many years of American turmoil‚ wars‚ and the flight regulations increasing. But the problem was not solely between the United States and the terrorist group. It was wide-spread. How did they catch the steam and momentum they needed to obtain
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Western style. Consequently "bin Laden" has become nearly universal in Western references to him‚ Arabic convention notwithstanding. Bin Laden also has several commonly used aliases and nicknames‚ including the Prince‚ the Sheikh‚ Al-Amir‚ Abu Abdallah‚ Sheikh Al-Mujahid‚ the Lion Sheik‚[1] the Director‚ Imam Mehdi and Samaritan.[2] Childhood‚ education and personal life Main article: Childhood‚ education and personal life of Osama bin Laden See also: Bin Laden family Osama bin Laden was
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Lately‚ I have been hearing a lot of talks from my friends and colleagues that they have enrolled their parents‚ close relatives and loved ones to the Al-Anon group. I was a little bit curious and asked my colleague what was the buzz all about this Al-Anon group‚ and she directly answered me that it was the answered prayer she was praying for her mother. She shared with me that it’s been a while that their family had troubles dealing with their mom who was a chronic alcoholic. As long as she can
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Al Qaeda is an international Sunni Islamic movement founded in 1988. Al Qaeda was formed during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Financed by Bin Laden‚ they have camps based in Afghanistan and Sudan. Their objective is to end foreign influence in Muslim countries and to create a new Islamic caliphate (wikipedia). Initially‚ Al Qaeda targeted the governments of Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The United States became
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contributing to the beginnings of literature and other records. During 813 to 833‚ Caliph al Ma’mun founded a school in Baghdad called the House of Wisdom. Caliph al-Mansur sent an embassy to the Byzantine emperor to request translations of books on mathematics. The Byzantine emperor sent him Euclid’s Elements and other works on physics. Muslim scholars then studied these books and anticipated to obtain more. Al- Ma’mun sent ambassadors and translators to the Byzantine Empire‚ for searching out works
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Recently‚ a secret government document has been obtained by the law firm Judicial watch which reveals that the west has sponsored Islamic extremist like Al Qaeda in an attempt to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. While this document may come as a shock to those who have believed the government’s lies concerning the war on terror‚ the US has aided terrorist for decades. Like General William Odom who served as the director of the National Security Agency under the Reagan administration said‚ “Because
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States largely by surprise. Once the dust had settled‚ and the shock and horror of such an unprecedented event had waned‚ the American public began to ask questions. Names such as Osama bin Laden‚ countries such as Afghanistan‚ and organizations such as Al-Qaeda were brought into the public’s consciousness for the first time. Through newspapers‚ talkback radio and television programs the nation asked why do they hate us so much?’ Others‚ such as those in the government and public service‚ asked what
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Assignment 2. “Prepare a written briefing for a Board (you can choose any company real or imaginary) explaining why they should increase or decrease their security in relation to the threat of terrorism.” BRIEFING ON THE THREAT OF TERRORISM POSED TOWARDS TELECOMS ORGANISATIONS OPERATING IN AFRICA Purpose: The purpose of this briefing note is to present an overview of terrorist threats within Africa‚ spesifically towards the Vodacom organisation operating in the Democtratic Republic of Congo
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Get Capone: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Wanted Gangster Al Capone. Everyone is bound to hear the name at least once in his or her life. The charming‚ broad smile‚ the greenish gray eyes‚ heavy set‚ and five foot ten and a half; a seemingly normal man. Until someone notices the scars. A faded purple‚ still fresh looking‚ Al Capone’s scars marred the normal face‚ they gave a glance into the life of the notorious gangster. But who was Mr. Alphonse “Scarface” Capone? One reporter comments‚
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