Caleb Weiss
@calebweiss.bsky.social
Defections Program Lead for Uganda at Bridgeway Foundation. Kampala-based. Editor @LongWarJournal. Focused on jihadism and political violence in Africa.
But yet this rumor has persisted for years despite little to no evidence. See a thread on this I've made before on Twitter: x.com/caleb_weiss7...
November 23, 2024 at 6:25 PM
But yet this rumor has persisted for years despite little to no evidence. See a thread on this I've made before on Twitter: x.com/caleb_weiss7...
Also included in the new UN report on Somalia is that there is still no evidence for the rumors of infighting between Shabaab's emir, Ahmed Diriye (Abu Ubaidah), and one of its senior most officials Mahad Karate. In fact, it notes Karate is still a "close confidante" of Diriye.
November 23, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Also included in the new UN report on Somalia is that there is still no evidence for the rumors of infighting between Shabaab's emir, Ahmed Diriye (Abu Ubaidah), and one of its senior most officials Mahad Karate. In fact, it notes Karate is still a "close confidante" of Diriye.
IS claims #Uganda is keeping these attacks secret, but if these ops were really taking place, it would be reported on in local media. For instance, when IS does legitimately attack inside UG, it's very well covered. See Dec. '22 Ntoroko attack, or last year's various attacks.
November 8, 2024 at 9:01 PM
IS claims #Uganda is keeping these attacks secret, but if these ops were really taking place, it would be reported on in local media. For instance, when IS does legitimately attack inside UG, it's very well covered. See Dec. '22 Ntoroko attack, or last year's various attacks.