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I propose renaming the following pages:

• Islamic State – Algeria Province to Islamic State branch in Algeria
• Islamic State – Pakistan Province to Islamic State branch in Pakistan
• Islamic State – Bengal Province to Islamic State branch in Bangladesh

And other similar pages that was never controlled by Islamic State.

Reason: These are self-proclaimed branches of IS that did not exercise provincial governance. Reliable sources (BBC, Reuters, etc.) generally refer to them as affiliates or branches, not as formal provinces. The current names overstate their legitimacy and creates confusion.

It can be discussed what should we use instead of province (branch, in, activities etc.) A$ianeditorz (talk) 09:57, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose - The reason they are called "provinces" is because the Islamic State calls them "Wilayah" (province in english) JaxsonR (talk) 22:06, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

They call that right? But do they rule? And waliyah is a governing state or body but they don't govern that territories nor it's a WP: COMMONNAME. That is just self proclaimed A$ianeditorz (talk) 07:13, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

They have or had a functioning structure in most of these Provinces making it somewhat of a government despite not controlling territory. JaxsonR (talk) 07:18, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What? In Pakistan? In Bangladesh?!

Bro they never go beyond middle east in terms of governing.

And that way according to you if any org or group calling itself a country that makes them country right? And claiming USA and having some ppl in USA of their own will make USA their province right? Those are factions or branches. A$ianeditorz (talk) 07:29, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Actually that is not true, in ISWAP territory they have a very effective government and still controll territory, same can be said for the Sahel branch, if you want to see more please see the specific territorial claims in the Territory of the Islamic State page JaxsonR (talk) 07:34, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Those are rebel militant faction in pockets of isis who have a very little control there. But what about Pakistan, Bengal, east Asia, Indonesia, hind? A$ianeditorz (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

they claim responsibilty for attacks under there province name, that is the reason. Also the East Asia faction siezed a large city in 2017 JaxsonR (talk) 07:57, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Bro learn what is a province they took those for a short term that doesn't make them fully functional state or provinces. Using terms like "province" (which ISIS itself uses) grants them a degree of legitimacy. A$ianeditorz (talk) 08:17, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Asianeditorz They use the name, and Wikipedia must use the name they give them. I understand it may be confusing but it must be like this. JaxsonR (talk) 08:33, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It should be according to what mostly used because Turkey's name is Türkiye from 2022 but Wikipedia still use turkey because of WP:COMMONNAME. Even the sources given on those pages doesn't call it Province. A$ianeditorz (talk) 08:50, 8 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Support. it really creates confusion.

Crackithm (talk) 09:16, 9 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Why is the DAANES a non-state opponent? De-facto they operate as a state, also Rojava is for some reason in the bullet list despite being the same country and page? JaxsonR (talk) 22:04, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Although the article does occasionally mention where IS affiliates are active, what's missing from the article is a dedicated section that simply lists all the IS affiliates with their area of operation, year of founding, estimated number of fighters, etc. This would provide a succinct overview of IS (affiliate) activites that the article currently does not provide.

Like this:

Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is primarily active in the Chad Basin of Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad. It emerged in 2015 after a split from Boko Haram. As of 2025, ISWAP is estimated to have 8,000-12,000 fighters.

Islamic State – Sahel Province (ISSP), formerly known as Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (IS-GS), operates mainly in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. IS-GS was formed in 2015. From March 2019 to 2022, IS-GS was formally part of the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP); when it was also called "ISWAP-Greater Sahara". As of 2025, ISSP is estimated to have 2,000-3,000 fighters.

And so on... I'd add it myself but the article is locked. Fr8er (talk) 23:00, 14 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with this. I think it would greatly add to the article. Witsako (talk) 16:43, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I also agree! Fr8er, if you make that list, ping me and I'll add it to the article. Or, create a formal edit request. Lova Falk (talk) 09:36, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I don't know how to create a fomal request, so here's my alphabetical list of the currently active affiliates, using the same sources as in the individual articles:

In Africa:

• Islamic State – Central Africa Province (IS-CAP) first appeared in 2018 and operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda since 2020. It emerged out of the Ugandan Islamist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). As of 2024, it is estimated to number 1,500-2,000 fighters[Source 1, Source 2].
• Islamic State – Mozambique Province (ISMP), formerly part of Islamic State – Central Africa Province (IS-CAP), was formed in 2022. It is primarily active in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. It emerged out of the Mozambican Islamist group Al-Shabaab. Its current size is unknown.
• Islamic State – Sahel Province (ISSP), formerly known as Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (IS-GS), operates mainly in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. IS-GS was formed in 2015. From March 2019 to 2022, IS-GS was formally part of the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP); when it was also called "ISWAP-Greater Sahara". As of 2025, ISSP is estimated to have 2,000-3,000 fighters[Source].
• Islamic State – Somalia Province (ISSP) operates primarily in Puntland in northern Somalia. The group first appeared in 2015 when elements within the Somali Islamist group Al-Shabaab defected and pledged allegiance to IS[Source]. Its size is estimated to be 100-200 fighters as of 2025[Source].
• Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is primarily active in the Chad Basin of Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad. It emerged in 2015 after a split from Boko Haram. As of 2025, ISWAP is estimated to have 8,000-12,000 fighters[Source].

In Asia:

• Islamic State – Azerbaijan Province (IS-AP) emerged in 2019 and operates in Azerbaijan. Its adeherents were previously recruited by both the Islamic State – Caucasus Province (IS-CP) and Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS-K)[Source]. Its current size is unknown.
• Islamic State – Bengal Province (IS-BP) is active in Bangladesh. The group is an offshoot of the Al-Qaeda affiliatedJamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB)[Source]. It emerged in 2015 and was claimed by IS in 2016 [Source]. Its current size is unknown.
• Islamic State – Hind Province (ISHP) is the Indian branch of IS and operates in Indian Jammu and Kashmir. Its formation was announced in 2019. Its current size is unknown.
• Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) emerged in 2015 and operates in Central and South Asia, primarily Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. As of 2025, ISIS-K is estimated to have 2,000 fighters [Source 1, Source 2].
• Islamic State – Pakistan Province (ISPP) was formed in 2019 as a split from Islamic State – Khorasan Province( ISIS-K). It is is active in the Pakistani provinces of Punjab, Balochistan and Azad Kashmir, as well as Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province. Its current size is unknown.
• Islamic State – Philippines Province (ISPP) operates in the Philippines, primarily in Mindanao. It emerged in 2016 from local jihadist groups Maute Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and Ansar Khalifa Philippines (AKP)[Source].
• Islamic State – Turkey Province (IS-TP) was formed in 2019 and is active in Turkey. It is less active than other IS affiliates[Source]. Its current size is unknown.

In Europe:

• Islamic State – Caucasus Province (IS-CP) is active in the North Caucasus region of Russia. IS announced the group's formation in 2015[Source 1, Source 2]. Its current size is unknown.

Fr8er (talk) 19:05, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I have added the text. Great job, fantastic! 👍 Lova Falk (talk) 07:43, 6 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! Fr8er (talk) 12:07, 6 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]