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Dokument #2144992
USDOS – US Department of State (Autor)
Aka: al-Qayrawan Media Foundation; Supporters of Islamic Law; Ansar al-Sharia in Tunisia; Ansar al-Shari’ah; Ansar al-Shari’ah in Tunisia; Ansar al-Sharia.
Description: Ansar al-Shari’a in Tunisia (AAS-T) was designated as an FTO on January 13, 2014. Founded in 2011 by Seif Allah Ben Hassine, AAS-T has been implicated in attacks against Tunisian security forces, assassinations of Tunisian political figures, and attempted suicide bombings of popular tourist locations. AAS-T also has recruited Tunisians to fight in Syria.
Activities: AAS-T did not claim responsibility for any attacks in 2024.
Strength: AAS-T’s precise numbers are unknown.
Location/Area of Operation: Libya and Tunisia.
Funding and External Aid: AAS-T’s sources of funding are unknown.
Country Report on Terrorism 2024 - Chapter 1 - Libya (Periodischer Bericht, Englisch)
Country Report on Terrorism 2024 - Chapter 1 - Tunisia (Periodischer Bericht, Englisch)
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