First of all, let's take a look on the following pictures (in relation to the pledges of allegiance that took place in Africa during the past week):
Pictures highlight different areas along MAL-BFA-NGR, as well as the tri-border area.
Next, let's do a quick address regarding Abu Hussein's death, and the new emergence of Abu Hafs.
Abu Hussein was proclaimed dead, while the terrorist spokersperson Umat al-Mujahir was detained by "former-AQ" TS "elite" forces, backed by TSK (Turkish Armed Forces). Not surprising, since most Iraqi senior members aren't only in Iraq, but also in Syria.
After the territorial defeat of the terrorist organization, many of these members were forced to rely on secretive networks to hide from the Coalition against Daesh. Iraq took measures to protect their own borders, although smugglers (sometimes) successfully penetrate the areas along the Anbar desert. The movement of a terrorist leader could go unnoticed, or maybe not (whistleblowers being paid).
Now, there are some credible rumours about Abu Hafs actually hiding in Iraq and not Syria (that could mean a shifting in group's strategy).
But, what about Abu Hussein? There were rumours about the Shura Council revoking their support upon the " amer al-mumeneen " (selected members who ultimately decide the demise or the emergence of a caliph).
Note that anti-IS accounts were right about the death of Abu Hussein MONTHS before they decided to announce it via Al-Furqan (Turkish raid). However, IS denounced HTS for the death of the caliph, and the arrest of al-Mujahir.
The question is, why would the Shura Council (supposedly, since there is no credible proof) stop supporting the terrorist caliph? According to certain sources, Abu Hussein wanted to focus on liberating imprisoned fighters in SDF-controlled prisons, although Shura Council members advisors him not to (a risky tactic that could expose cells, just like what happened in the Battle of Daraa last year).
So, yeah. Just take everything with a pinch of salt.
But, allow me to leave an important reminder: those terrorists aren't finished, and the West is forgetting about the so-called "enduring defeat". Maybe they "died" in the island of Baghouz, but the group is blooming back in unexpected regions (as we've seen in the previous images, and many more).
Pictures highlight different areas along MAL-BFA-NGR, as well as the tri-border area.
Next, let's do a quick address regarding Abu Hussein's death, and the new emergence of Abu Hafs.
Abu Hussein was proclaimed dead, while the terrorist spokersperson Umat al-Mujahir was detained by "former-AQ" TS "elite" forces, backed by TSK (Turkish Armed Forces). Not surprising, since most Iraqi senior members aren't only in Iraq, but also in Syria.
After the territorial defeat of the terrorist organization, many of these members were forced to rely on secretive networks to hide from the Coalition against Daesh. Iraq took measures to protect their own borders, although smugglers (sometimes) successfully penetrate the areas along the Anbar desert. The movement of a terrorist leader could go unnoticed, or maybe not (whistleblowers being paid).
Now, there are some credible rumours about Abu Hafs actually hiding in Iraq and not Syria (that could mean a shifting in group's strategy).
But, what about Abu Hussein? There were rumours about the Shura Council revoking their support upon the " amer al-mumeneen " (selected members who ultimately decide the demise or the emergence of a caliph).
Note that anti-IS accounts were right about the death of Abu Hussein MONTHS before they decided to announce it via Al-Furqan (Turkish raid). However, IS denounced HTS for the death of the caliph, and the arrest of al-Mujahir.
The question is, why would the Shura Council (supposedly, since there is no credible proof) stop supporting the terrorist caliph? According to certain sources, Abu Hussein wanted to focus on liberating imprisoned fighters in SDF-controlled prisons, although Shura Council members advisors him not to (a risky tactic that could expose cells, just like what happened in the Battle of Daraa last year).
So, yeah. Just take everything with a pinch of salt.
But, allow me to leave an important reminder: those terrorists aren't finished, and the West is forgetting about the so-called "enduring defeat". Maybe they "died" in the island of Baghouz, but the group is blooming back in unexpected regions (as we've seen in the previous images, and many more).
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