Transnational Salafi jihadist militant organization and unrecognized quasi-state that proclaimed a worldwide caliphate in 2014. Originating from al-Qaeda in Iraq, it controlled large territories in Iraq and Syria from 2013 to 2019, enforcing extremist Islamic law. Known for brutal tactics including genocides, beheadings, and terrorist attacks globally. After losing its Middle Eastern territories, it reverted to insurgency and maintains affiliates in Africa and Asia.
CRIMENET has extracted 221 linkages for this organization, including 22 cooperative ties across 11 organizations, 109 conflicts across 43 organizations, 90 other connections and footprints in 20 countries.
Azerbaijan Province
Unorganized cells: Ansar al-Khilafah Brazil (until 2018)
Ninety per cent of the group's weapons ultimately originated in China, Russia or Eastern Europe according to Conflict Armament Research.
13 November 2014 : Claim of territory in Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
the November 2015 Paris attacks
the 2016 Berlin truck attack
the 2024 Kerman bombings in Iran
donations from Saudi Arabia , Kuwait , Qatar and other Gulf states , often disguised as meant for "humanitarian charity"
13 November 2014 : Claim of territory in Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Mozambique Province Al-Shabaab
12 March 2015 : Claim of territory in Nigeria
Philippines Province Ansar Khalifa Philippines (until 2021) , Maute Group , Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters
donations from Saudi Arabia , Kuwait , Qatar and other Gulf states , often disguised as meant for "humanitarian charity"
the 2024 Crocus City Hall attack in Russia
13 November 2014 : Claim of territory in Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
IS occupied a significant amount of territory in Iraq and Syria from 2013 to 2016
Tunisia Province , (until 2022)
the 22 May 2017 bombing in Manchester, and the 3 June 2017 attacks in London
13 November 2014 : Claim of territory in Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen