Al-Fajr Media Explained

Al-Fajr Media
Native Name:الفجر وسائط
Native Name Lang:ar
Founder:Al-Qaeda[1]
Active:2006–2016
Dissolved:2016
Status:Defunct
Partof:Al-Qaeda
Designated As Terror Group By:United States

Al-Fajr Media or Dawn Media is 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]

History

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

In 2016, when Al-Fajr Media became defunct, the United States officially called Al-Fajr Media a media center of Al-Qaeda and designated it as a terrorist organization.[25]

References

  1. Web site: September 19, 2012 . Al-Qaeda Affiliated Al-Fajr Media Company Establishes "Technical Committee" To Develop, Improve Jihadis' Technical, Encryption-Related Capabilities . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127045310/https://www.memri.org/jttm/al-qaeda-affiliated-al-fajr-media-company-establishes-technical-committee-develop-improve . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en.
  2. Web site: 2011-08-05 . Al-Qaeda Official Urges Patience Amidst Tribulation . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127053403/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-intel-group-3-23-11-fajr-libi-booklet-patience-divine.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  3. Web site: September 19, 2012 . Al-Qaeda Affiliated Al-Fajr Media Company Establishes "Technical Committee" To Develop, Improve Jihadis' Technical, Encryption-Related Capabilities . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127045310/https://www.memri.org/jttm/al-qaeda-affiliated-al-fajr-media-company-establishes-technical-committee-develop-improve . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en.
  4. April 13, 2016 . Foreign Terrorist Organizations' Official Media Arms and Violent Extremist Web Forums . Reference Aid . 4 . 4 . 1 . . November 27, 2022 . December 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221225064435/https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/15-271-IA%20-%20Media%20Arms%20-%20Maniglia_update_v11_accessible.pdf . live .
  5. Web site: Whitlock . Craig . June 24, 2008 . Al-Qaeda develops powerful online voice . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127054425/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna25341477 . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en.
  6. Web site: 2011-07-20 . Al-Fajr Information Center Distributes a Video Inciting Jihad in East Turkestan . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127055558/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-institute-11-9-06-fajr-turkestan-jihad-video.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  7. Web site: 2011-07-20 . First Issue of the Technical Mujahid, a New Periodic Magazine Related to Technology and Internet Security Published by al-Fajr Information Center . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127060233/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-11-28-06-first-issue-of-technical-mujahid-by-al-fajr.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  8. Web site: 2011-07-20 . Al-Fajr Information Center Distributes Posters Announcing Ansar al-Sunnah's Declaration of the Cessation of the Academic Year at Baghdad Universities . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127060528/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-12-5-06-al-fajr-posters-of-aas-message-of-school-closing.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  9. Web site: 2011-07-20 . Al-Fajr Information Center Video Inciting Support for Palestine and Jihad . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127061627/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Multimedia/site-institute-1-2-07-fajr-video-palestine-incitement.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  10. Web site: 2011-07-20 . Islamic State of Iraq Provides Updates to Operations in Haifa Street, Claims Control of Access to Diyala, and Announces Standing Up to Enemy Attack . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127062022/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-institute-1-10-07-isoi-update-haifa-street-diyal-control-and-confrontations.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  11. Web site: 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 . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127062606/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-institute-2-15-07-intro-to-second-edition-zawahiri-bitter-harvest.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  12. Web site: 2011-07-21 . Al-Fajr Center Remarks on Forums Closure . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127064521/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/9-30-08-fajr-three-forums-closure.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  13. Web site: Knickmeyer . Ellen . October 18, 2008 . Al-Qaeda Web forums abruptly taken offline . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127063159/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna27246890 . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en.
  14. Web site: 2011-07-21 . Jihadist Suggests YouTube Invasion . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127070222/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-intel-group-12-2-08-jfm-youtube-invasion.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  15. Web site: 2011-07-25 . Fourth Episode in al-Fajr's "Manufacturing Terrorism" Series . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127072145/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/10-13-10-fajr-mt-ep-4.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  16. Web site: 2011-08-05 . Al-Qaeda Confirms Death of Usama bin Laden . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127072508/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-intel-group-5-6-11-qaj-confirms-ubl-death.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  17. News: 2011-05-06 . 'Al-Qaeda statement' confirms Osama Bin Laden's death . en-GB . 1 . . live . 2022-11-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127072752/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-13313201 . 2022-11-27.
  18. Web site: 2011-08-05 . Al-Fajr Media Center Incites for Revenge for bin Laden Killing . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127073023/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/site-intel-group-5-10-11-fajr-eulogy-ubl.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  19. Web site: 2012-02-03 . Al-Fajr Releases Second Issue of Magazine for Muslim Women . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127073417/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Periodicals/site-intel-group-2-3-12-fajr-shamikha-issue-2.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . SITE Intelligence Group.
  20. Web site: 2012-09-17 . Al-Fajr Media Center Launches Technical Committee . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127074113/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/al-fajr-media-center-launches-technical-committee.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb.
  21. News: 2013-12-10 . Al-Fajr Media Center Releases New Encryption Program, "Amn al-Mujahid" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127074913/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Software-and-Technical-Materials/al-fajr-media-center-releases-new-encryption-program-amn-al-mujahid.html . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . SITE Intelligence Group. Adam .
  22. Web site: June 11, 2014 . Al-Fajr Technical Committee Releases Android App For Secure Communication, Announces New Website . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127075206/https://www.memri.org/cjlab/al-fajr-technical-committee-releases-android-app-for-secure-communication-announces-new-website . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en.
  23. Web site: June 9, 2014 . Al-Fajr Media Center Releases Encryption Program for Android OS . subscription . 2022-11-27 . . 2021-06-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210618220105/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Software-and-Technical-Materials/al-fajr-media-center-releases-encryption-program-for-android-os.html . live .
  24. Web site: tableau . 2016-02-12 . Al-Fajr Media Center Launches Pasting Site as Alternative for Jihadists . 2022-11-27 . . en-gb . 2022-11-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127080555/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Jihadist-News/al-fajr-media-center-launches-pasting-site-as-alternative-for-jihadists.html . live .
  25. Web site: September 5, 2017 . The Role of Social Media in the Evolution of Al-Qaeda-Inspired Terrorism . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221127061142/https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/role-social-media-evolution-al-qaeda-inspired-terrorism . 2022-11-27 . 2022-11-27 . . en.

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