Threat of terrorism Expands to Africa, revitalizing organizations leading to IS, etc.

The threat of terrorism has spread from the Middle East to Africa, with al-Qaeda and organizations leading to the extremist organization IS = Islamic State activating.

Of these, in Burkina Faso, which is located on the south side of the Sahara Desert, a hotel and restaurant were attacked in the capital Ouagadougou in 2016, killing foreigners, and terrorism has been increasing rapidly since then.

According to the United Nations, more than 1.3 million people have been displaced from their homes by being involved in attacks and battles and evacuated to various parts of the country, creating a humanitarian crisis.

Mohammed Aghamadi, a refugee who fled to Ouagadougou, said (64) last year, about 30 armed militant militants came to a farming village and robbed them of livestock before leaving the village. I was threatened to leave.

Combatants say they forced women to wear veils, and women and husbands who refused were killed.

"I covered my face with a cloth to hide it, and I could only see my eyes. I had a belt with ammunition wrapped around my body," said Aghamadi.

Another refugee, Kiswensida Bamogo (26), testified in January that a large number of inhabitants were killed when fighters suddenly entered the village where they lived, shooting guns.

I ran away with my daughter and mother, but in the turmoil, I was separated from my husband and father, and even eight months later, I still don't know my safety.

"If extremist organizations dominate the whole country, the tragedy will be even greater," Bamogo said.

In an interview with NHK, Burkina Faso's government intelligence minister, Tanpura, expressed concern about this situation, saying, "Initially, I thought terrorism was a problem in distant regions such as the Middle East, but it is gaining momentum."

In Afghanistan and Burkina Faso, he said that the situation could not be simply compared, and said, "The ideas of extremist organizations influence each other. The methods of recruiting young people are the same." It means that they are paying close attention to the situation in the Middle East.

Furthermore, regarding the "war on terrorism" led by the United States, "20 years later, the movement to confront terrorism internationally is becoming smaller, but if left unchecked, the threat of terrorism will increase." He pointed out that such cooperation is becoming more and more important.

Al Qaeda Combatant U.S. Army Surveillance

In Yemen, the Middle East, "Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula" was formed in 2009 by Nasser Uhaishi from Yemen, who was an executive of the international terrorist organization Al Qaeda.

According to a UN report, it is estimated that there are about 7,000 fighters, but the inside of the organization is unclear.

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has been pointed out to be involved in multiple incidents in Europe and the United States, and each country has become more vigilant.

Among them, in Paris, France in 2015, a newspaper company that posted a caricature of a Muslim prophet was attacked, and in the case where 12 people were killed, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula issued a statement alleging the crime. The suspect has also been pointed out to have a connection with the organization.

On the other hand, in Japan, taking advantage of the civil war that has continued since 2015, it has maintained its power mainly in the mountainous areas and desert areas where it is difficult for the government to govern.

The United States, which is advancing the "war on terrorism", killed Uhaishi and other executives one after another in a military operation in Yemen, but depending on the members of the organization, it was chased by civilians and from one base to another. It means that you are escaping from.

In the southern province of Al Qaeda, where al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula remains in power, a combatant man hiding in a rural area told NHK that "We each have a specific role, are trained, and are special. We are in contact with each other in a way, "he said, testifying to the fact that he is working through the surveillance of the US military.

Another combatant man unilaterally cited Islam as saying that the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban seized power, "it's a good thing for Muslims." , Showed as if he wanted to go to the United States and Europe to carry out terrorist activities.

Expert "The relationship between the Taliban and al-Qaeda continues"

Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, who is familiar with the trends of extremist organizations, interviewed Osama bin Laden, who led the international terrorist organization Al Qaeda, three times. I point out that there is.

"Al-Qaeda has been confirmed to exist in 15 states in Afghanistan. It is very difficult for the Taliban to break the relationship with al-Qaeda. For the Taliban who want to eliminate the rising radical organization IS = Islamic State, al-Qaeda is also IS It is also difficult to drive them out of the country because they are fighting against them, "he said, saying that the Taliban need al-Qaeda's support to fight the IS regional organizations.

Mr. Mir also predicts that if the Taliban lose control of the domestic movement of forces such as al-Qaeda, neighboring countries such as Pakistan and Iran, which are wary of the influx of terrorism into their own countries, will take countermeasures by force. He pointed out that the Taliban could be in dire straits.

"In Afghanistan, after the withdrawal of the former Soviet army, the United States withdrew, resulting in a civil war and the Taliban was created. It can also be a country, "he said, saying that not isolating the Taliban by the international community would help prevent the spread of terrorism.