September 2006

The US House approved sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, and the Senate is expected to follow. The US says time is running out talks between Iran and the European Union.

Philippines

Bill Roggio | September 29, 2006

Philippines wants Islamic group included in US, UN terrorist blacklists

Future Surrender and the Expansion of Talibanistan

Bill Roggio | September 29, 2006

NWFP Governor Ali Jan Orakzai recommends expanding the Waziristan Accord to other tribal agencies, as the Taliban and al Qaeda continue to hit government targets Governor Ali Jan Orakzai in 2004, when he was a general in the Pakistani Army. Click picture to view. As we reported just two days after the signing of the […]

Somalia

Bill Roggio | September 29, 2006

Uganda is prepared to send troops to Somalia. Aweys is looking to destroy the tribal culture. Ahmed dismisses claims al Qaeda and the Islamic Courts are in league. Three suspects in the Baidoa suicide bombing, including a cleric, are arrested. The Islamic Courts demands their release and has shut down HornAfkik radio in Kismayo.

Al Qaeda

Bill Roggio | September 28, 2006

UN report says US breaking Qaeda

HVT #8 – Al-Qaeda Shura Leader of Mosul Captured in Mosul

Bill Roggio | September 28, 2006

Iraqi forces capture Ali Mahmoud Yahya, Emir of the Mujahideen Shura in Mosul al Qaeda in Iraq’s Mujahideen Shura. Iraqi and Coalition forces continue to rack up senior al Qaeda in Iraq and insurgent leaders. The Kuwaiti News Agency reports “Ali Mahmoud Yahya, [also known as] Abu Huthaifa and works as an Amir of a […]

The Mujhajir / al-Masri Audiotape – 4,000 Foreign Fighters Killed

Bill Roggio | September 28, 2006

Al-Qaeda in Iraq’s commander says 4,000 foreign fighters have been killed since 2003, calls for release of the Blind Sheikh, and encourages an influx of bomb makers and nuclear scientists. Banner announcing the release of the al-Mujahir audiotape, from the al-Bouraq Forum Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, the new leader of al Qaeda in Iraq’s Mujahideen Shura, […]