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Key Statictics

18.09.2006

First Attack

Baidoa, Somalia

First Attack Location

Total Attack

Total Death

Total Injury

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Al Shabaab (Harakat Al-Shabaab al-Mujahedeen)

Overview

A young man Ibrahim Jama Me’aad/al-Afghani, motivated by Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, played a central role in introducing Islamic Jihad in Somalia.

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Organizational Structure

Al Shabaab’s concept of governance is derived from at least four sources. They include the Quran, sunna, legacy of traditional Islamic governments and Islamic caliphates such as Rashidun, Umawiyah, Abbassiyah and Uthmaniya.

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Strategy and Doctrine

Al Shabaab combines a number of tactics and strategies including continuous re-branding and adoption of new fighting strategies.

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Violent Activities

Al Shabaab targets both civilian and military targets.

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Association and Impact

Al shabaab was conceived by ideas, mentorship and training by Al Qaeda and they continue to cultivate their relations.

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Identification

Al Shabaab (Harakat Al-Shabaab al-Mujahedeen)

Foundation: 2006

Leader: Ahmed Diriye (Abu Ubaidah)

Operational Area: Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Djibouti, Eritrea

Size: 10000

Designation: United States, United Kingdom, United Nations Security Council, European Union, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Turkey

Last Update: 16/03/2023

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