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GSPC Claims Attack on Algerian Naval Vessels
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Written by Evan Kohlmann Sunday, 25 December 2005 19:00
The Algerian Salafist Group for Prayer and Combat (GSPC)--a known Al-Qaida affiliate group active in North Africa--has released a new communique claiming credit for a December 22 twin bombing attack on Algerian naval vessels in the port of Dellys east of the capital Algiers. According to the statement, "despite the heightened security measures that were put in place in the vicinity of the port—the courageous mujahideen succeeded in sneaking into the port using their own special means... [and] proceeded to plant two bombs inside the port. The mujahideen quickly set off the first device against the evil tyrants as soon as the warship approached it. When a second group [of infidels] neared the scene in order to help the wounded and recover the victims, the mujahideen set off their second device."
Interview with Top GSPC Commander in Algeria
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Written by Evan Kohlmann Tuesday, 13 December 2005 19:00
The Algerian Salafist Group for Prayer and Combat (GSPC)--a known Al-Qaida-affiliate group active in North Africa--has released a recent interview with the GSPC's top commander Abu Musab Abdel Wadoud. During the interview, Wadoud declared, "we congratulate all the beloved courageous brothers from Al-Qaida’s Committee in Mesopotamia along with their commander Abu Musab al-Zarqawi… May Allah protect the prodigal mujahideen in Iraq and around the world—especially our commander Abu Abdallah Usama Bin Laden.” Separately, the GSPC has also announced the death of "Abu Ubaidah", a veteran Algerian mujahideen commander who died of natural causes at age 70.
- Interview with GSPC leader Abu Musab Abdel Wadoud
- GSPC biography of former commander "Abu Ubaidah"
"Tawheed wal-Jihad" Menaces King of Morocco
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Written by Evan Kohlmann Saturday, 26 November 2005 19:00
A previously unknown group calling itself the "Tawheed wal-Jihad Islamic Movement" has issued a new communiqué threatening to wage jihad against the King of Morocco and his secular, pro-Western government. According to the statement, "Let the perverted king know that there are many young Moroccan men who are seeking martyrdom and we have no fear of him or his followers. Let the criminals know that, if Allah wills it, we will set the ground underneath their feet ablaze... We inform you that your day has come and soon the first flames of our holy jihad shall burst forth." Prior to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi swearing bayat (an oath of allegiance) to Usama Bin Laden in November 2004, his terrorist affiliate organization in Iraq was likewise known as the "Tawheed wal-Jihad Movement."
GSPC Rejects Amnesty Referendum in Algeria
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Written by Evan Kohlmann Thursday, 06 October 2005 19:00
In a new communique dated Sept. 27, the top commander of the Algerian Salafist Group for Prayer and Combat (GSPC) Abu Musab Abdel Wadoud has addressed an Algerian government amnesty proposal for Islamic militants willing to lay down their arms. Wadoud scoffed at the amnesty proposal, suggesting its only possible meaning was that "after the prolonged ordeal of fighting the soldiers of Allah, the enemies of Allah have realized that this group cannot be eliminated and will never be defeated." Wadoud explained further that--given current world events--there can be no peace in Algeria until "evil America" is defeated. The GSPC commander also dispatched his greetings to, among others, senior Al-Qaida commanders Usama Bin Laden and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
New Terror Threats from the GSPC in Algeria
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Written by Evan Kohlmann Monday, 05 September 2005 19:00
The Algerian Salafist Group for Prayer and Combat (GSPC)--a known Al-Qaida affiliate group active in North Africa and Europe--has issued a flurry of new statements--calling for, among other things, the assassination of Algerian "collaborators" in France and joint attacks on local U.S. military forces by mujahideen from both Algeria and neighboring Morocco. In its latest communiqué, the GSPC specifically called upon its Moroccan brethren "to take revenge for your mujahideen and impotent brothers… these days, America is depositing its Marines in the grand desert and this is your chance to seek revenge for the events of Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, Al-Aqsa [Jerusalem], and Al-Haramain [Saudi Arabia]."
- Aug. 15 message addressed to "our brothers in France"
- Aug. 15 message addressed to Algerian Muslim youths
- Sept. 5 message to the "Monotheists of Islamic Morocco"
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