Monday, October 13, 2014

Where Are The Islamic State Supporters?

Mohammed al-Zahawi, head of the Benghazi brigade of Ansar al-Shariah, is seen on the screen of a camera as he delivers a statement in Benghazi May 27, 2014. Reuters/Esam Omran Al-Fetori

Where To Find ISIS Supporters: A Map Of Militant Groups Aligned With The Islamic State Group -- IBTimes

The Islamic State group’s effective media and jihadist branding campaigns have made them, if not the most dangerous, the most infamous of current active terror groups. Its militants have succeeded in bringing foreigner fighters to their strongholds in Iraq and Syria and have inspired established extremist groups across the map to pledge allegiance or show support. The new allegiances do not always represent territorial gains for the Islamic State group but they do underscore the appeal of the militant group often referred to as ISIS, as groups worldwide shed previous allegiances to umbrella organizations such as al Qaeda and the Taliban.

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My Comment: It also appears that their support is growing.

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