Islamist Fighters In Iraq And Syria Keep Tweeting Pictures Of Cats
Twitter and Instagram reveal the mundane side of life as a jihadi.
Thousands of foreign fighters have gone to Iraq and Syria, where civil war is raging. Many have Twitter and Instagram accounts which they use to document a personal view of life on the ground as a jihadi.
Many of these fighters are believed to have travelled from the UK, with others coming from European countries. The location of the following people cannot be confirmed definitely, but all claim to be in Iraq or Syria.
If there's one thing foreign fighters like to post pictures of, it's cats with guns.
"How does this one work?" Huraira needs muaskar
Abu Fulan al-Muhajir@Fulan2weetFollow
"How does this one work?" Huraira needs muaskar
7:08 PM - 12 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Some 9.3 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance; more than 2.8 million have fled to the neighboring countries.
This one was posted to Instagram with the hashtag #CatsOfJihad.
Our lil friend at home here. Little mujahid
Our lil friend at home here. Little mujahid
6:34 PM - 01 Sep 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
Any weapon will do, apparently.
View this photo on Instagram
Sleep well my little child. #catsofjihad #handgrenade #repostFollow
New recruits in training @truthsMaster
Abu Jibril Muhajir@Mujahid_0446Follow
New recruits in training
@truthsMaster
2:48 PM - 14 Apr 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Not everyone is a fan of the cats, however.
I noticed the bros got a thing for cats but I can't really stand them.
عمر @onthatpath3Follow
I noticed the bros got a thing for cats but I can't really stand them.
5:55 PM - 28 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
This Mitsubishi pick-up truck, fitted with a machine gun, has British number plates. It was registered in Birmingham.
Recent ganema from Jaba Islam Miya. What do you recognise about the car? Clear proof they take support4rm the west
Abu Uthman AlBritani@Hamidur1988Follow
Recent ganema from Jaba Islam Miya.
What do you recognise about the car?
Clear proof they take support4rm the west
12:35 PM - 17 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
BuzzFeed checked with the DVLA, and vehicle's MOT expired last October. It is pictured in an unknown location.
Guns get waved around quite casually.
Jammin in internet cafe, nowsdays cnt think of my life without my klash alhamdulilah
Abu Abdullah@Al_Brittani_Follow
Jammin in internet cafe, nowsdays cnt think of my life without my klash alhamdulilah
2:14 PM - 07 Mar 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
There are also reports that American equipment seized from retreating Iraqi forces is being used by ISIS fighters.
My 1st and 2nd wife. :)
Qa'qÄ' al-BiritÄnÄ«@Abu_Qaqa_Follow
My 1st and 2nd wife. :)
9:54 AM - 31 Mar 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Pistols can be as costly as 4000$, but this one I bought is for just 42$, lol cost effeciency!
Life of a Mujahid@LifeofMujahidFollow
Pistols can be as costly as 4000$, but this one I bought is for just 42$, lol cost effeciency!
10:46 AM - 12 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
On jihadi Twitter, trolls tend to get quite direct responses.
Hey tough guy instead of making fake accounts to call me khawarij, why dont you come here & join #Sahwat to kill me?
Hey tough guy instead of making fake accounts to call me khawarij, why dont you come here & join #Sahwat to kill me?
1:25 PM - 12 Apr 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
This fighter writes his own name in bullets, and applies a retro filter to the picture.
Say my name
The bullet writing thing seems to be quite a popular pastime.
Currently training with an #M24, possibly a big fight coming soon. #ISIS #SNIPER
Currently training with an #M24, possibly a big fight coming soon.
#ISIS #SNIPER
1:23 PM - 21 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
This contraption seems to be for charging mobile phones.
Ever wondered how we charge our phones here?
Ever wondered how we charge our phones here?
6:09 PM - 02 Sep 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
Sometimes the fighters reminisce about life back in their home countries.
In the uk u wake up somedays thinkin "ah I cnt be asked to go to work", here u be like "ah man I wna do dogma" .love for the akhira
In the uk u wake up somedays thinkin "ah I cnt be asked to go to work", here u be like "ah man I wna do dogma" .love for the akhira
3:36 PM - 16 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
A party-sized Snickers (apparently rare in the Middle East) delights this jihadi.
I know I should thank Allah a lot for the various blessings that are here. Never imagined would eat snickers here=D
I know I should thank Allah a lot for the various blessings that are here. Never imagined would eat snickers here=D
12:10 PM - 07 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
This guy is more of a Kinder fan.
Best chocolate in Syria by far!
Best chocolate in Syria by far!
11:37 AM - 15 Apr 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
But M&Ms are the gold standard, apparently.
View this photo on Instagram
For those at home nothing but colorful candy. For those in Jihad gold :-))) #mandms #mms #ak47
Pizza is also greeted with extreme joy.
I miss you old frienddd! The closest thing to home food... #IAlwaysTweetAboutFood #NeedHomeCookedMeal
Abu Muhajir@abu_muhajir1Follow
I miss you old frienddd! The closest thing to home food...
#IAlwaysTweetAboutFood
#NeedHomeCookedMeal
5:55 PM - 16 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The use of colour filters on Instagrams from the frontline is sometimes quite odd.
View this photo on Instagram
This one illustrated a tribute to fallen comrades.
#nofilter #jihad
Sunset in Shaam, seen through my #Glock. #NoFilter #NoMakeUp #NaturalBeauty
Sunset in Shaam, seen through my #Glock. #NoFilter #NoMakeUp #NaturalBeauty
3:11 PM - 30 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
In the fog of war, there are some questions only Twitter can answer.
What is better tumblr or blogspot?
What is better tumblr or blogspot?
6:48 PM - 23 Apr 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Time to relax? Alcohol-free beer is the order of the day.
Work hard, rest and enjoy a little
Work hard, rest and enjoy a little
4:36 PM - 07 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
ISIS appears to be generally well-supplied with fizzy drinks.
This is what a office of ISIS looks like masha Allah
This is what a office of ISIS looks like masha Allah
2:47 PM - 07 Feb 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#ItsStillBad4you
"Why?" you might ask... because in the land of Pepsi......Coke is still king! #ItsStillBad4you
"Why?" you might ask...
because in the land of Pepsi......Coke is still king!
#ItsStillBad4you
3:05 PM - 16 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Tea is apparently the "official drink of the mujahideen".
Tea.....the official drink of the mujahideen. lol
Tea.....the official drink of the mujahideen.
lol
6:16 PM - 23 Jan 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Some people are receiving Earl Grey-themed fanmail.
I've started to receive fanmail too... Lol
I've started to receive fanmail too... Lol
6:32 PM - 11 Dec 13ReplyRetweetFavorite
Yep.
I gain the strangest followers.
I gain the strangest followers.
4:57 PM - 04 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite