Dokku Umarov Claims Responsibility for Moscow Airport Bombing

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 08 February 2011 21:46

On February 7, 2011, kavkazcenter.com, the primary information hub for the Islamic Emirate of the Caucasus, released a video featuring Abu Usman (a.k.a. Dokku Umarov), Emir of the Caucasus Emirate, in which Abu Usman claimed responsibility for the January 24th bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo airport. In the statement, Umarov “said that the Muslims of the Caucasus were at war with the Russian occupation army in the name of Allah to defend Islam and the people's right to dignity, to liberate the land of Caucasus Muslims, and to establish law and justice.”

>> View PDF

Islamic State of Iraq: Statement on the Blessed Operation of Kinaan

Written by Administrator Sunday, 27 March 2011 22:22

On March 20, 2011, the media ministry of the Islamic State of Iraq released a statement on the recent suicide operation in the "Kinaan" region in Diala province in Iraq. The operation, according to the statement, came as "continuation of the Battles of Challenge series that has been targeting the pillars of the Shia government and its positions of power." The communique indicated that the explosion occurred at the "headquarters of the pagan army in the government buildings complex in 'Kinaan' region...and the explosive power resulted in the complete destruction of the structure...and the death and injury of tens of...officers and soldiers."

Evan Kohlmann: "The Antisocial Network: Countering the Use of Online Social Networking Technologies by Foreign Terrorist Organizations"

Written by Administrator Monday, 19 December 2011 12:37

On December 6, 2011, the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence held a hearing entitled "Jihadist Use of Social Media - How to Prevent Terrorism and Preserve Innovation." Flashpoint Senior Partner Evan Kohlmann, an invited witness, was unable to appear before the Subcommittee. Kohlmann's testimony, which was intended to have been submitted for the hearing, is available on the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence website.

>> View PDF

Exclusive Interview with Punjabi Taliban Leader Maulana Asmatullah Muoaviya – Part 1

Written by Administrator Thursday, 19 January 2012 17:26

Flashpoint Global Partners has obtained an exclusive interview with Punjabi Taliban leader Maulana Asmatullah Muoaviya. In the interview, he provides insight on his background, the goals of the Punjabi Taliban, and the Punjabi Taliban’s stance on drone strikes, as well as the ISI and MI. He explained, “After the tragedy of Lal Masjid, I, along with hundreds of our friends, came to the tribal areas and today, our organization has a presence in all four provinces of the country, including in the northern areas and Azad Kashmir. As you know, the PT is active in the entire country and operates as part of the TTP. Our war, our struggle and our sacrifices are for defense of our motherland Pakistan and for the glory of Islam. We aim at ridding this country of feudalism, dictatorship and a cruel system and replacing it with Islamic rule. To achieve this goal, we chose to take up arms.” He continued, “So as much as the US is responsible for the drone attacks, the ISI, MI and other intelligence agencies of Pakistan are equally assisting the US in these attacks.” He further noted, “We believe that RAW is one side of the coin while the other is ISI.”

>> View PDF