New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: "Remarks Regarding Calls For a Response to Proposals by Factional Officials"

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On 15th of March during the National Day of Martyrs gathering in Herat, the former governor of this province – Muhammad Ismail Khan – called on the Islamic Emirate to hold talks with the great family of Jihad to find a solution to the tragedy and war in our homeland if they do not wish to respond to the overtures of the Unity Government.
As a principle, the Islamic Emirate welcomes all efforts aimed at finding a true solution to the ongoing problems of our country.
Similarly the leader of the Islamic Emirate – during his messages over the past 17 years – has repeatedly called upon the leaders of former Jihadi factions with great respect and asked them join their people in the sacred ranks of Jihad because the occupiers in general do not have any good intentions towards Afghanistan and the Afghans.
The country is being pushed towards the brink of a crises everyday due to the colonial ambitions of the invaders and today they themselves have understood that the invaders are seeking destruction of Afghanistan in the garb of rehabilitation.
Since Mr. Ismail Khan – as the representative of former Jihadi leaders – has sought a response from the Islamic Emirate to their offer of talks and reaching an understanding, the Islamic Emirate wants to make it clear to everyone seeking an end to the ongoing tragedy (invasion of our country) and who do not support the invaders, be they Jihadi personalities or otherwise, to meet with the Political Office to exchange views about ending foreign occupation, establishing an Islamic system and reconciliation.
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
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Source: Telegram

New video message from al-Qā’idah’s Dr. Ayman al-Ẓawāhirī: "The Islamic Spring #10: East Africa: The Fortified Stronghold of Southern Islām, Part 1"

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For prior parts in this video series see: #9, #8, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, and #1.
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Articles of the Week – 3/10-3/16

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Monday March 12:
Islamic State’s English‐language magazines, 2014‐2017: Trends & implications for CT‐CVE strategic communications – Haroro J. Ingram, The International Centre for Counter‐Terrorism – The Hague: https://bit.ly/2HDkqsO
Does the Awareness of Mortality Shape People’s Openness to Violence and Conflict? An Examination of Terror Management Theory – Matteo Vergani, Kerry S. O’Brien, Peter Lentini, and Greg Barton, Political Psychology:
Extreme Criminals: Reconstructing Ideas of Criminality through Extremist Narratives – Dr Suraj Lakhani, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism: https://bit.ly/2uh1rT8
Tuesday March 13:
Counterterrorism in Africa: an analysis of the civilian joint task force and military partnership in Nigeria – J. T. Omenma and C. M. Hendricks, Security Journal: https://bit.ly/2phRKyc
Wednesday March 14:
After the Fall of the Caliphate: The Islamic State and the Deviant Diaspora – Colin P. Clarke, SAIS Review of International Affairs: https://bit.ly/2pfof0C
“Virtual Planners” in the Arsenal of Islamic State External Operations – R. Kim Cragin and Ari Weil, Orbis:
The Effect of Terrorism on Stock Markets: Evidence from the 21st Century – Stelios Markoulis and Savvas Katsikides, Terrorism and Political Violence: https://bit.ly/2pmwZ4v
The piracy terrorism paradigm: an interlinking relationship – Joshua Regan, Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression: https://bit.ly/2FNYvi5
Cultivating Trust and Perceptions of Source Credibility in Online Counternarratives Intended to Reduce Support for Terrorism – Kurt Braddock and John F. Morrison, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism: https://bit.ly/2phonfY
Charities and terrorism: Lessons from the Syrian crisis – Rodger Shanahan, Lowy Institute: https://bit.ly/2tYih96
Thursday March 15:
How well established is the Jihadist movement on Telegram? – Ali Fisher, Online Jihad: https://bit.ly/2tXkQIq