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Al-Qaeda Status Evaluated 25 Years After September 11 Attacks

morning · · thread: Muslim Communities in New York and the U.S. Reflect on 25 Years Since 9/11

3 sources across 3 countries · France · Israel · Philippines

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

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Twenty five years after the September 11 attacks, observers and reports indicate that al-Qaeda has weakened in its core but remains active through regional branches. A Washington Post report cited by The Times of Israel states that the group has regrouped in Taliban-run Afghanistan, establishing at least eight bases due to a permissive environment. Other analysis suggests the organization has shifted its focus toward areas with weak state structures, such as Yemen and parts of Africa. In the Sahel region, the offshoot Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has emerged as a powerful force, competing with the Islamic State for resources and territory. In Somalia, the closely linked group al-Shabab remains strong. Experts note that the success of these regional branches is often tied to an economy of violence involving smuggling and kidnapping. Additionally, changes in US policy have led to the removal of certain individuals and groups, such as the Nusra Front and preacher Abdullah al-Muhaysini, from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list.

How each side framed it

Centre
Outlets with a center lean framed the situation as a complex evolution where the central organization has been diminished by counterterrorism efforts while regional affiliates have adapted and persisted.

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