Al-Fajr Media
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| Al-Fajr Media | |
|---|---|
| الفجر وسائط | |
| Founder | Al-Qaeda[1] |
| Dates of operation | 2006–2016 |
| Dissolved | 2016 |
| Status | Defunct |
| Part of | Al-Qaeda |
| Designated as a terrorist group by | United States |
Al-Fajr Media (Arabic: الفجر وسائط, romanized: al-Fajr wasāʼiṭ) or Dawn Media was an Al-Qaeda affiliated media organization that was started in 2006 and was used by multiple Al-Qaeda affiliated organizations on Jihadist forums.[2][3][4]
Early years
Al-Fajr Media started with memorials of dead members/leaders of Al-Qaeda and other Al-Qaeda affiliated groups and distributed the videos on Jihadist forums based in the Middle east and North Africa.[5] The organization also posted videos with Ansar al-Islam that call for Jihad.[6]
Al-Fajr also released an online magazine in 2006 entitled "Technical Mujahid" which focused on online security and technology.[7]
Al-Fajr released posters in 2006 inciting for people to spread them.[8]
Al-Fajr has also shown support for Palestinian Jihadist organizations and incited them to Jihad against Israel.[9]
Al-Fajr also in 2007 starts working with Islamic State in Iraq to report on new control of towns and cities in Iraq, and they also start reporting on "enemy attack".[10]
Al-Fajr also starts releasing books by Ayman al-Zawahiri to show support for Al-Qaeda and Ayman al-Zawahiri in early 2007.[11]
In late 2008, Al-Fajr Media created a Jihadist forum which was taken down abruptly after release, Al-Fajr did make a statement about the forum's shutdown.[12][13]
In December 2008, Al-Fajr recommended for Jihadist to "invade" the YouTube website and to spread Jihadist videos on there.[14]
Mid-years
In 2010, Al-Fajr started a series called "Manufacturing Terrorism" for Jihadists online.[15]
In May 2011, Al-Fajr announced, with the permission of Al-Qaeda, of Osama Bin Ladin's death,[16][17] and incited for Jihadists to take "revenge" for Osama Bin Ladin's death.[18]
In February 2012, Al-Fajr released a women's magazine for Jihadist women.[19]
In September 2012, Al-Fajr releases a Technical Committee which revolves around app and website making for online Jihadists.[20]
Late years
In late 2013, Al-Fajr releases a encryption application to encrypt messages when talking to Jihadists.[21]
In Mid-2014, Al-Fajr releases an encryption application for Android phones for Jihadists on phone messaging services like Telegram.[22][23]
In early 2016, Al-Fajr released a pasting website for Jihadists as an alternative for a pasting website like Pastebin.[24]
Designation as a Terrorist organization
References
- ↑ "Al-Qaeda Affiliated Al-Fajr Media Company Establishes "Technical Committee" To Develop, Improve Jihadis' Technical, Encryption-Related Capabilities". MEMRI. September 19, 2012. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Qaeda Official Urges Patience Amidst Tribulation". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-08-05. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Qaeda Affiliated Al-Fajr Media Company Establishes "Technical Committee" To Develop, Improve Jihadis' Technical, Encryption-Related Capabilities". MEMRI. September 19, 2012. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- 1 2 "Foreign Terrorist Organizations' Official Media Arms and Violent Extremist Web Forums" (PDF). Reference Aid. 4 (4): 1. April 13, 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Homeland security.
- ↑ Whitlock, Craig (June 24, 2008). "Al-Qaeda develops powerful online voice". NBC News. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Information Center Distributes a Video Inciting Jihad in East Turkestan". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-20. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "First Issue of the Technical Mujahid, a New Periodic Magazine Related to Technology and Internet Security Published by al-Fajr Information Center". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-20. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Information Center Distributes Posters Announcing Ansar al-Sunnah's Declaration of the Cessation of the Academic Year at Baghdad Universities". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-20. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Information Center Video Inciting Support for Palestine and Jihad". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-20. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Islamic State of Iraq Provides Updates to Operations in Haifa Street, Claims Control of Access to Diyala, and Announces Standing Up to Enemy Attack". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-20. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ lil_finga (2011-07-20). "Introduction to the Second Edition of "The Bitter Harvest", A Book Written by Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri and Distributed by al-Fajr Information Center". SITE Intelligence Group. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Center Remarks on Forums Closure". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-21. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ Knickmeyer, Ellen (October 18, 2008). "Al-Qaeda Web forums abruptly taken offline". NBC News. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Jihadist Suggests YouTube Invasion". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-21. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Fourth Episode in al-Fajr's "Manufacturing Terrorism" Series". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-07-25. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Qaeda Confirms Death of Usama bin Laden". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-08-05. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "'Al-Qaeda statement' confirms Osama Bin Laden's death". BBC. 2011-05-06. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Media Center Incites for Revenge for bin Laden Killing". SITE Intelligence Group. 2011-08-05. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Releases Second Issue of Magazine for Muslim Women". SITE Intelligence Group. 2012-02-03. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Media Center Launches Technical Committee". SITE Intelligence Group. 2012-09-17. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ Adam (2013-12-10). "Al-Fajr Media Center Releases New Encryption Program, "Amn al-Mujahid"". SITE Intelligence Group. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Technical Committee Releases Android App For Secure Communication, Announces New Website". MEMRI. June 11, 2014. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Al-Fajr Media Center Releases Encryption Program for Android OS". SITE Intelligence Group. June 9, 2014. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ tableau (2016-02-12). "Al-Fajr Media Center Launches Pasting Site as Alternative for Jihadists". SITE Intelligence Group. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "The Role of Social Media in the Evolution of Al-Qaeda-Inspired Terrorism". National Institute of Justice. September 5, 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2022-11-27.