Iyad Ag Ghali
Iyad Ag Ghali is a prominent jihadist leader and the founder of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a coalition of jihadist groups operating in the Sahel region, particularly in Mali. A Tuareg from the northern Malian town of Kidal, he has played a significant role in the spread of jihadist violence since 2012, presenting himself as a defender of marginalized communities while pursuing broader Islamist objectives.
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United Kingdom:
Iyad Ag Ghali is the leader of the al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM).
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France:
Iyad Ag Ghali is the leader of the jihadist group GSIM that claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks.
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France:
Iyad Ag Ghali leads the jihadist group that has increased attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso.
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Hungary:
Iyad ag Ghali became the leader of one of the world's most dangerous al-Qaeda franchises and banned music.
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India:
Iyad ag Ghali transformed from a musician and rebel leader into a jihadist warlord, leading violent campaigns in northern Mali.
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France:
Iyad Ag Ghali is a key figure in the negotiations between the FLA and GSIM.
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Kenya:
Iyad Ag Ghali is the leader of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM).
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