Counter terrorism expert, researcher, writer,
Managing Director at https://t.co/W7BuHVcqXi
Sep 8, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Thread (1/5)
It's perplexing that Pakistani FM @JalilJilani has termed the #Chitral incursion by TTP a 'stand alone' incident. Yet, the TTP is amassing thousands of fighters along the Pak-Afghan border, with active support from local #Afghan commanders. 🤔 #Terrorism
2/5 📖 In their latest publication 'Mujallah Taliban,' the TTP featured an article about #Taliban's ideologue Shaikh Rahimullah Haqqani (who was killed by DAESH last year). This article underscores Shaikh Haqqani's active support for TTP, revealing their ideological alliance. 📚
Jun 14, 2023 • 15 tweets • 19 min read
TTP's New Chapter: Thread
1/15
Last year, two smaller groups formerly aligned with the Afghan #Taliban joined #TTP. Led by Mullah Aslam Baloch from Noshki and Mazar #Baloch from #Makran. in 2023, two more smaller groups joined TTP. Today it announced new chapter in #Balochistan
2/15
This new 'Wilayah' will encompass the Kalat and Makran divisions of #Balochistan. It signifies the establishment of a proper organizational structure, becoming the second administrative unit of #TTP in Balochistan after Wilayah Zhob