Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Al Murabitoun CRS In Focus

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foreign relations.

International relations.

Terrorism.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2015

Summary:

Provides overview of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Al Murabitoun, both of which are violent extremist groups that have leveraged instability in North and West Africa to expand their scope of operations. Discusses AQIM and Al Murabitoun objectives; leadership; areas of operation; attacks against U.S. interests; estimated size, financing, and capabilities; and relationship with Al Qaeda and other terrorist affiliates

Notes:

CRS Report

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Al Murabitoun,

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-FDT-0837

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