Khorasan
Family of Dead Afghan Taliban Leader Disputes Legitimacy of New Chief
The family of deceased Taliban head Mullah Omar and some of the group's commanders released a statement saying that they have not endorsed Mullah Akhtar Mansoor to head the Taliban.
French Al Qaeda Bomb Maker Reportedly Killed by US Airstrike in Syria
David Drugeon, a French jihadist and explosives expert, was reportedly hit by a drone attack targeting the Khorasan group, a faction of senior al Qaeda members.
US Airstrikes 'Hit Syrian Rebel Group' Fighting Islamic State
American aircraft bombed the Islamist Ahrar al-Sham brigade, according to activists — a move which could turn members of the Western-backed opposition against the US and even boost support for IS.
Jihadist's Tweet Fuels Speculation About Death of Khorasan Leader
A tweet posted by an alleged al Qaeda member suggests Mohsin al-Fadhli was killed by an airstrike in Syria, but the US is worried the Khorasan chief could be trying to fake his death.
Khorasan Is the Terror Outfit Giving al Qaeda a New Name in Syria
The recent media catch-up on Khorasan, a group that presents as much of a threat as the Islamic State, shows how haphazard public perceptions of al Qaeda remain.