Riccardo Valle
@vallericcardo.bsky.social
Research analyst & security consultant focused on jihadism & security in Afghanistan, Pakistan and South & Central Asia.
Glad to share this new piece for GNET with my friend and amazing colleague Mona Thakkar, one of the leading experts on the subject.
The piece delves into IS(KP) Central Asian fundraising ecosystem surrounding IS family members in Syria and Iraq 1/2
gnet-research.org/2025/03/13/f...
The piece delves into IS(KP) Central Asian fundraising ecosystem surrounding IS family members in Syria and Iraq 1/2
gnet-research.org/2025/03/13/f...
Free the Captives: Islamic State Central Asian Fundraising Networks in Support of IS Families in Syria and Iraq - GNET
gnet-research.org
March 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Glad to share this new piece for GNET with my friend and amazing colleague Mona Thakkar, one of the leading experts on the subject.
The piece delves into IS(KP) Central Asian fundraising ecosystem surrounding IS family members in Syria and Iraq 1/2
gnet-research.org/2025/03/13/f...
The piece delves into IS(KP) Central Asian fundraising ecosystem surrounding IS family members in Syria and Iraq 1/2
gnet-research.org/2025/03/13/f...
New analysis on a sub-faction of HGB led by young and charismatic leaders popular among younger fighters.
militancychowk.substack.com/p/a-profile-...
militancychowk.substack.com/p/a-profile-...
A Profile of Jaish-ul-Usrah
A sub-faction of Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, this small outfit has displayed cohesiveness and ability to work together with both HGB and the TTP.
militancychowk.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
New analysis on a sub-faction of HGB led by young and charismatic leaders popular among younger fighters.
militancychowk.substack.com/p/a-profile-...
militancychowk.substack.com/p/a-profile-...
A brief summary of today’s publication issued by the TIP deputy leader urging the international community to support their struggle and accusing the Chinese government of fuelling global instability.
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
Turkistan Islamic Party Criticises Chinese Imperialism, Calls for Cooperation
New booklet from the deputy leader of the group seeks alliances with other nations to counter Chinese's global influence
militancychowk.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A brief summary of today’s publication issued by the TIP deputy leader urging the international community to support their struggle and accusing the Chinese government of fuelling global instability.
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
Finally out my report for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) on militant activities connected to Central Asia for the year 2024. The report addresses the main trends and developments witnessed during 2024.
Key note: the report was written 1/2
www.rsis.edu.sg/ctta-newsart...
Key note: the report was written 1/2
www.rsis.edu.sg/ctta-newsart...
www.rsis.edu.sg
January 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Finally out my report for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) on militant activities connected to Central Asia for the year 2024. The report addresses the main trends and developments witnessed during 2024.
Key note: the report was written 1/2
www.rsis.edu.sg/ctta-newsart...
Key note: the report was written 1/2
www.rsis.edu.sg/ctta-newsart...
TTP Umar Media team has issued a message featuring one of the alleged targets of yesterday’s strike, Chaudry Muneebul Rehman Jatt, head of Umar Media, and his deputy, Naveedul Hassan Yousufzai. The TTP members claim the media cell is intact and they are still active.
December 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM
TTP Umar Media team has issued a message featuring one of the alleged targets of yesterday’s strike, Chaudry Muneebul Rehman Jatt, head of Umar Media, and his deputy, Naveedul Hassan Yousufzai. The TTP members claim the media cell is intact and they are still active.
AQIS has published a collection of articles written by Abu Anwar al-Hindi on the status of Bangladesh. While the articles had been originally published in Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind as a series, the revised version gives a historical account of AQIS perspective on the status of 1/2
December 15, 2024 at 11:35 AM
AQIS has published a collection of articles written by Abu Anwar al-Hindi on the status of Bangladesh. While the articles had been originally published in Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind as a series, the revised version gives a historical account of AQIS perspective on the status of 1/2
Quoted in this piece for @newsweek.com on the role of TIP in Syria and future prospects of the group between Syria and Afghanistan and what it means for China.
www.newsweek.com/china-urges-...
www.newsweek.com/china-urges-...
December 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Quoted in this piece for @newsweek.com on the role of TIP in Syria and future prospects of the group between Syria and Afghanistan and what it means for China.
www.newsweek.com/china-urges-...
www.newsweek.com/china-urges-...
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A bit over two weeks ago I wrote on the latest issues, including ISGS reaching Nigeria, that may be a good suplement for this report, here for free on my blog.
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Sahel events - a summary of recent jihadi developments
Al-Qaeda and IS at the gates of Niamey, Kouffa declares expansion plans into the Gulf of Guinea
open.substack.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:25 PM
A bit over two weeks ago I wrote on the latest issues, including ISGS reaching Nigeria, that may be a good suplement for this report, here for free on my blog.
open.substack.com/pub/saladina...
open.substack.com/pub/saladina...
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Here it is.
The War for the Sahel, a report by me and AleksanderOlech, which includes main topics we have envisioned would be the most important.
-factions
-terrorism
-resources
-NATO
-Russia
-Turkey
-migration crisis
And a few others. Enjoy the reading
defence24.com/geopolitics/...
The War for the Sahel, a report by me and AleksanderOlech, which includes main topics we have envisioned would be the most important.
-factions
-terrorism
-resources
-NATO
-Russia
-Turkey
-migration crisis
And a few others. Enjoy the reading
defence24.com/geopolitics/...
The War for the Sahel [REPORT]
The Sahel is Africa’s Achilles« heel today. As the region grapples with numerous crises—ranging from the alarming intensification of jihadist insurgencies, ongoing political instability fueled by coup...
defence24.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Here it is.
The War for the Sahel, a report by me and AleksanderOlech, which includes main topics we have envisioned would be the most important.
-factions
-terrorism
-resources
-NATO
-Russia
-Turkey
-migration crisis
And a few others. Enjoy the reading
defence24.com/geopolitics/...
The War for the Sahel, a report by me and AleksanderOlech, which includes main topics we have envisioned would be the most important.
-factions
-terrorism
-resources
-NATO
-Russia
-Turkey
-migration crisis
And a few others. Enjoy the reading
defence24.com/geopolitics/...
New post for Militancy Chowk on the role of TIP during the HTS-led offensive and what the solution of the Syrian conflict could mean for the future of the organisation in Afghanistan and Syria.
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
December 10, 2024 at 11:08 AM
New post for Militancy Chowk on the role of TIP during the HTS-led offensive and what the solution of the Syrian conflict could mean for the future of the organisation in Afghanistan and Syria.
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
militancychowk.substack.com/p/turkistan-...
TIP Deputy commander, Jalaluddin next to Deputy Emir of the Syrian branch Abu Muhammad aka Zahid in the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
December 8, 2024 at 9:20 PM
TIP Deputy commander, Jalaluddin next to Deputy Emir of the Syrian branch Abu Muhammad aka Zahid in the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
The Amir of TIP, Abdul Haq Turkistani has issued a message congratulating HTS-led offensive. He also congratulates TIP militants, arguing that their involvement in Syria and Afghanistan led to the defeat of their enemies & are a training ground for TIP struggle against China 1/2
Pictures of TIP Syrian branch Deputy Amir, Commander Abu Muhammad aka Zahid in Hama city.
December 6, 2024 at 4:06 PM
The Amir of TIP, Abdul Haq Turkistani has issued a message congratulating HTS-led offensive. He also congratulates TIP militants, arguing that their involvement in Syria and Afghanistan led to the defeat of their enemies & are a training ground for TIP struggle against China 1/2
Iranian jihadist group Jaish ul Adl has issued a message congratulating HTS and allied groups over their offensive in Syria. The group stressed the involvement of Iran in the Middle East, Syria and Iraq, arguing that Jaish ul Adl aims at achieving the same result of HTS in Iran
December 5, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Iranian jihadist group Jaish ul Adl has issued a message congratulating HTS and allied groups over their offensive in Syria. The group stressed the involvement of Iran in the Middle East, Syria and Iraq, arguing that Jaish ul Adl aims at achieving the same result of HTS in Iran
Pictures of TIP Syrian branch Deputy Amir, Commander Abu Muhammad aka Zahid in Hama city.
December 5, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Pictures of TIP Syrian branch Deputy Amir, Commander Abu Muhammad aka Zahid in Hama city.
IS/ISKP Uzbek-Tajik contingents allegedly in Syria/CA/elsewhere evidently worried about HTS gainings. While they use harsh language against HTS and CA jihadists/religious scholars supporting HTS, basically accusing them of being Türkiye’s tools, it is evident that 1/2
November 30, 2024 at 2:34 PM
IS/ISKP Uzbek-Tajik contingents allegedly in Syria/CA/elsewhere evidently worried about HTS gainings. While they use harsh language against HTS and CA jihadists/religious scholars supporting HTS, basically accusing them of being Türkiye’s tools, it is evident that 1/2
Ansarullah, or Tajik Taliban, currently providing contacts details for migrating to Afghanistan and join the movement through one of their most active channels. It also warns people to solely rely on the said contact for migrating.
November 24, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Ansarullah, or Tajik Taliban, currently providing contacts details for migrating to Afghanistan and join the movement through one of their most active channels. It also warns people to solely rely on the said contact for migrating.
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It’s a complete blackout in Pakistan today. Social media is accessible, the roads are choked and cellular internet has been blocked, even VPNs without a TOR browser are not working.
November 24, 2024 at 7:51 AM
It’s a complete blackout in Pakistan today. Social media is accessible, the roads are choked and cellular internet has been blocked, even VPNs without a TOR browser are not working.
HGB umbrella faction continues to expand. A new group from Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan tribal district led by Qari Imanullah Mansoor has pledged allegiance to Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM
HGB umbrella faction continues to expand. A new group from Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan tribal district led by Qari Imanullah Mansoor has pledged allegiance to Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
Latest issue of Voice of Khurasan heavily focuses on two recurrent topics of ISKP: Afghan Taliban in Afghanistan and Hamas-Iran-Israel in the Middle East.
However, the core topic of the issue is the claim of rejection of any relationship between IS and the int’l community.
However, the core topic of the issue is the claim of rejection of any relationship between IS and the int’l community.
November 19, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Latest issue of Voice of Khurasan heavily focuses on two recurrent topics of ISKP: Afghan Taliban in Afghanistan and Hamas-Iran-Israel in the Middle East.
However, the core topic of the issue is the claim of rejection of any relationship between IS and the int’l community.
However, the core topic of the issue is the claim of rejection of any relationship between IS and the int’l community.
Reposted by Riccardo Valle
Hundreds have gathered outside a police station in Peshawar’s Khazana area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, demanding the police to hand over a blasphemy accused that has been arrested. A heavy contingent of police has been called in,there have been reports of firing and injuries as well.
November 19, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Hundreds have gathered outside a police station in Peshawar’s Khazana area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, demanding the police to hand over a blasphemy accused that has been arrested. A heavy contingent of police has been called in,there have been reports of firing and injuries as well.
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ALERT:
At least four people, including a local tribal elder, Malik Shodi Khel, have been killed while two women were injured in an attack on his vehicle by unknown militants in Jani Khel, Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: TKD Reporter/District Police
At least four people, including a local tribal elder, Malik Shodi Khel, have been killed while two women were injured in an attack on his vehicle by unknown militants in Jani Khel, Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: TKD Reporter/District Police
November 19, 2024 at 6:08 AM
ALERT:
At least four people, including a local tribal elder, Malik Shodi Khel, have been killed while two women were injured in an attack on his vehicle by unknown militants in Jani Khel, Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: TKD Reporter/District Police
At least four people, including a local tribal elder, Malik Shodi Khel, have been killed while two women were injured in an attack on his vehicle by unknown militants in Jani Khel, Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: TKD Reporter/District Police