Maruf, Harun
Inside Al-Shabaab
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253037497
- author:
- Maruf, Harun
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 324
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.93 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Africa, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Inside Al-Shabaab: The Secret History of Al-Qaeda's Most Powerful Ally is a detailed account of one of Africa's most powerful Islamic militant groups. The book explores the rise, fall, and resurgence of Al-Shabaab, revealing its connections with Al-Qaeda and the motivations of those who commit to the group.
The authors draw on a range of sources, including interviews with former Al-Shabaab militants, US diplomatic cables, letters from Osama bin Laden's hideout, and Al-Shabaab's own statements. This investigation provides an intimate understanding of the group's violent jihadist agenda and its connections to the United States' campaign against it.
The book sheds light on how the 2006 US-backed Ethiopian invasion of Somalia gave Al-Shabaab popular support, allowing it to radicalize ordinary citizens and become a powerful movement. This nuanced analysis offers a unique perspective on one of Africa's most complex and feared terrorist organizations.
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