Author Archives

• A “Who Said What” about al-Amriki’s Death (or Life)

  By Tres Thomas on April 20, 2012 • ( 1 )

  

  **UPDATED APRIL 20, 2012** Interestingly, the number of separate unconfirmed reports alleging al-Amriki is alive currently outnumber those indicating his death. But since all these reports are unconfirmed, they are all equally speculative until audio or video evidence–or at least… Read More ›

• Al-Shabaab and the Politics of Mogadishu: Part 1

  By Tres Thomas on April 19, 2012 • ( 2 )

  

  Al-Shabaab has decreased its public presence in Mogadishu in recent months, but still operates just outside the city. Nevertheless, many commentators see al-Shabaab’s capacity to carry out attacks in the capital as a result of inside help in the Transitional… Read More ›

• Reports still unclear about al-Amriki’s fate

  By Tres Thomas on April 15, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  On March 16, 2012, Abu Mansur al-Amriki (aka Omar Hammami) released a video expressing fear for his life within al-Shabaab due to ideological and strategic differences–an event that caused a stir among Somalia news followers. Adding more drama, Gedo Online… Read More ›