Afghanistan: The New Command of Al-Qaeda Under Hamza Bin Laden

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 19:30

Afghanistan remains a hotbed for terrorism as Hamza bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden, is allegedly leading Al-Qaeda's resurgence. Suspicion surrounds his connection with Taliban forces. Reports indicate that he is reviving Al-Qaeda, creating a formidable network of training camps in Afghanistan alongside his brother Abdullah bin Laden.
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Afghanistan: The New Command of Al-Qaeda Under Hamza Bin Laden

Hamza Bin Laden: The New Face of Al-Qaeda

The extremely worst network of terrorism alongside a chilling dynasty of militants, Al-Qaeda founded by Osama bin Laden, is now being headed by his son Hamza bin Laden who was thought to be dead in a U.S airstrike in the year 2019. The Mirror claimed through a report that Hamza bin Laden is reviving and regrouping the terrorist network Al-Qaeda with the help of his brother Abdullah bin Laden and planning for something extremely dangerous.

Training Camps in Afghanistan

  • Al-Qaeda has connected strongly with other major terrorist organizations and developed training camps across several provinces of Afghanistan, including Laghman, Parwan, Helmand, and more.
  • Hamza bin Laden leads these operations from Jalalabad, east of Kabul.

Collaboration with Taliban

According to a report seen by the Mirror, Al-Qaeda and Taliban have built a strong alliance over recent years, making Afghanistan a safe haven for extremism. Fighters and suicide bombers are reportedly being trained here.

Threat to Western Targets

  • Latest intelligence suggests that Hamza bin Laden and his brother are planning attacks on Western targets.
  • Reports state that there are significant marriages occurring between members of Al-Qaeda and ISK, which is ramping up terrorist networking.

Furthermore, the de-facto leader of Al-Qaeda, Saif al-Adel, is said to be hiding in Afghanistan. Reports from the Mirror indicate that Hamza bin Laden, along with his four wives, found refuge in Iran thanks to the support of the Haqqani Network, bolstering Al-Qaeda's operational capabilities.

The Implications of Hamza Bin Laden's Leadership

The killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri highlighted the peril Al-Qaeda poses today, especially as Hamza allegedly survives targeted strikes, strengthening Al-Qaeda's bond with Afghanistan and other terror factions. This leads to a profound threat to global security.

FAQs

  1. Who is the new leader of Al-Qaeda? According to latest intelligence reports, Al-Qaeda is now commanded by Hamza bin Laden with the help of his brother Abdullah bin Laden.
  2. With whom is Al-Qaeda developing stronger ties? Taliban from Afghanistan is assisting Al-Qaeda significantly alongside the Haqqani family and other anti-Western terrorist organizations.

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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