ISWAP-JAS
27 Jan
Rivalry between the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) has escalated, culminating in a clash that reportedly resulted in the death of over 50 JAS fighters.
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