In ISIS leader’s video appearance, messages to followers, rivals and the West

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Baghdadi’s decision to mention the nations of slain commanders may have been a way to show the group’s reach.

By Souad Mekhennet Souad Mekhennet Reporter covering national security, Middle East, North Africa, terrorism, Europe. Email Bio Follow May 2 at 4:16 PM The appearance of the Islamic State’s leader in a video this week after a five-year absence appeared to be an effort to signal that the group is preparing for a long global war despite its territorial defeat, terrorism experts say.

Baghdadi mentions the names of several ISIS commanders and other members killed in battle, including French brothers Fabien and Jean-Michel Clain, also known as Abu Anas al-Faransi and Abu Uthman. “The emir [Baghdadi] is sending us all a message that each of us is doing something important for the ummah [the Muslim community], no matter if you are in the ranks or military,” said the man, known as Abu Yassim, who spoke on the condition that he not be further identified.

Intelligence officials and experts say the message was also an attempt by Baghdadi to mend the rifts within his own organization. “One has to look at the video from the context of what ISIS told Muslims after the declaration of caliphate. The message back then was come to the caliphate,” said an intelligence official from a Middle Eastern country, speaking on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss security matters publicly. “The message now is, look for a local branch, like in Sri Lanka and you can still be a full part of ISIS and serve the ummah.

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