ISIS Preacher Binali Appears in Libya

Lesson Brief Al Arabiya
On February 22, Al Arabiya reported that one of ISIS' 'spiritual' leaders Turki al-Binali was seen in Sirte, Libya delivering sermons, recruiting, and promoting the group's agenda. Binali, whose Bahraini citizenship has been revoked, is considered one of the most prominent figures in ISIS. Since the recent murder of 21 Egyptian Christians in Sirte at the hands of ISIS henchmen and other attacks, concerns over the terrorist group's influence spreading into North Africa have increased. Binali's appearance could be seen as an attempt to strengthen ISIS' ideological infrastructure  in Libya, which already a large number of fighters loyal to the organization. The attached video focuses on ISIS' expansion in Libya.
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