The Invisible Front of Islamic Terrorism

... biggest resonance. Al-Mourabitoun does not have clearly stated internal political demands. However, judging from its actions, it seeks to wreck Algerian agreements between the government and the Tuaregs, destabilize the already volatile situation in Mali ahead of the elections in the hope of plunging the country into chaos, and organize a Caliphate on the territory under its control. It is still unclear whether the group is affiliated with al-Qaeda or Islamic State. In May 2015, Al-Mourabitoun allegedly pledged allegiance to Islamic State, although the reports were later denied. Perhaps the terrorist attack in Bamako was meant as a reminder of al-Qaeda’s existence, as opposed to Islamic State....