Extremists Archives

Explosive Device Kills Seven Soldiers on Patrol in Chad’s West Near Lake Chad, Suspected to be linked to Boko Haram Extremists

N’DJAMENA, Chad – Seven soldiers in Chad were killed by an explosive device during a patrol near Lake Chad, the government announced. Interim President Mahamat Deby Itno revealed the deaths on social media, attributing the attack to suspected Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria. This incident has reignited concerns about the escalating violence near the border. Boko Haram’s insurgency, which began over a decade ago, aims to oppose Western education and establish Islamic law in Northeast …

Somali Extremists Attack Hotel in Mogadishu, Escalating Security Concerns

Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali extremist group al-Shabab launched an attack on a hotel in the capital, where a loud explosion and gunfire echoed through the night. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the assault on the SYL Hotel, situated near the presidential palace in a typically secure area. This hotel is often frequented by government officials. The extent of casualties from the attack is unknown at this time. Recent weeks had seen a decrease in attacks …

Trump’s Pledge to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters Prompts Fears of Violence from Extremists

WACO, Texas – Three years after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the political landscape continues to be shaped by the repercussions of the riot. With the upcoming presidential election looming, the future of the government’s extensive investigation into the riot, as well as the fate of the rioters themselves, hangs in the balance. In the aftermath of the violent assault on the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, federal …