Abu Yasir Hassan
Abu Yasir Hassan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1981 to 1983 Islamic State's Central Africa Province |
| Battles/wars | Insurgency in Cabo Delgado |
Abu Yasir Hassan (born 1981 to 1983), also known as "Yaseer Hassan" or as "Abu Qasim",proto-state after the group captured Mocímboa da Praia and several other areas of Cabo Delgado Province.[2][3][4]
Biography
Abu Yasir Hassan was born in Tanzania at some point between 1981 and 1983. He became the leader of al-Shabaab, an Islamic extremist sect and rebel group in Mozambique, around October 2017.[5] His force joined the Islamic State about 2018/2019.[1]
In March–April 2021, Abu Yasir Hassan co-commanded the rebel rebel attack on the town of Palma.[6]
Designation as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist'
In March 2021, he was designated as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the
References
- ^ a b c "Abu Yasir Hassan". Counter Extremism. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Critical Threats" (PDF).
- ^ "Africa File: The Islamic State comes to Mozambique". Critical Threats.
- ^ "Cabo Ligado Weekly: 8-14 March 2021".
- Upstream Online. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ Allan Olingo (28 August 2021). "Tanzania: Security Agony for Dar, Nairobi As Terror Suspects Sneak Back Home". The East African. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- Blinken, Antony J. (March 11, 2021). "Designation of Abu Yasir Hassan as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist". Federal Register. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 7 November 2022.