CLEAN : Algeria kidnap shows increased risk for French targets: expert

Les soldats du Califat, a splinter group from Al-Qaïda in the Islamic Maghreb, is led by Khaled Abou Sleiman, a veteran of the Algerian civil war. Initially part of GIA and GSPC, he recently pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. The group has conducted minor attacks but aims to gain recognition. The Algerian forces are attempting to manage the situation, but the Islamic State's influence is growing, with sympathizers in Muslim and Arab countries. This poses a potential security threat to France, with many French citizens supporting the organization.

Who is the leader of 'Les soldats du Califat'?

• Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

• Osama bin Laden

• Ayman al-Zawahiri

• Khaled Abou Sleiman

What was the primary reason for the group's recent actions?

• To expand their territory

• To negotiate with the government

• To attract attention and establish a name

• To gain international support

What is the current role of Algerian forces in dealing with these militant groups?

• They are negotiating peace treaties

• They are conducting military operations to recover hostages

• They are providing humanitarian aid

• They are withdrawing from the region

In which regions does the Islamic State have more sympathizers compared to France?

• North American countries

• European countries

• South American countries

• Muslim and Arab countries

What potential issue could arise from French sympathizers of the Islamic State?

• A diplomatic crisis

• Economic instability

• A security threat

• A cultural exchange