Algeria
Hasan al-Hattab, the leader of Algerian GIA, is said to have resumed fighting
Monthly Archives: October 2006
Iraq
The death of Umar Farouq has been confirmed. An Iraqi spokesman announced the “prince of princes” of Jamaat Al-Tawhid Wal Jihad (al Qaeda in Iraq) has been arrested in Baghdad, but has not named him. Almost 150 insurgents were detained during operations in Kirkuk. A suicide bomber kills 10 in a Baghdad market. Hundreds of […]
Palestinian Territories
Qatari effort on Palestinian unity government fails
Afghanistan
Canada’s defense minister demands NATO countries remove restriction on troops that prevent their deployment to combat zones. Over 80 Taliban have been killed in several engagements over the weekend. A suicide bomber attacked a bus in Kabul, wounding 16, including 10 policemen. Coalition forces arrested a bomb maker in Farah province.
Pakistan
Police sources report an al Qaeda linked suspected was arrested in the Rawalpindi park bombing. A tape of Mullah Dadullah has aired on Pakistani television. Dadullah is seen beheading captives, counseling suicide bombers and cooking for the Taliban. Pakistan has denied A.Q. Khan’s role in developing North Korea’s nuclear program.
North Korea
Initial reports of a second nuclear test have not been confirmed. Indications are North Korea is preparing a second test. South Korea has placed its troops on alert. China has cancelled leave and recalled troops serving on the North Korean border. Russia has indicated use of force has been excluded from the UN resolution. The […]
Somalia
Somalia: Hopes for the Somali Passport to Function in Emirates After Long Period of Ban
Al Qaeda
The Continued Misunderstanding of the Salafi Jihad Threat
Somalia
Somalia: Aid Agencies Ordered to Vacate Their Food Stockrooms in Mogadishu
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South Korean’s UN selection overshadowed
The Advance of Somalia’s Islamic Courts
Islamic Courts, Ethiopian troops dance in south central Somalia Somalia. Cities in red indicate ICU controlled territory. Click map to view. As the Islamic Courts Union presses forward with consolidating power in southern and central Somalia, the chance of a battle between the army of the Islamic Courts and Ethiopian troops currently in country has […]
Iraq
Iraq PM orders probe into mass poisoning of police
Pakistan
Pakistani military kills tribal leader in Balochistan
Pakistan
Pakistan’s shadowy secret service
Iraq
Iraq: The Consequences of Withdrawal
Philippines
6 soldiers wounded in fresh Sulu clashes
Philippines
‘Some’ Moro rebels linked to 2 terror groups: Bali bomber’s wife
Afghanistan
The Taliban claims responsibility for a remote-controlled mine that killed three district officials today. Violence flares in the Eastern provinces as the terrorists attempt targeted assasinations. General Richards warned yesterday that the situation must improve or the Taliban will gain public support.
Iraq
Iraqi Vice President’s Brother Slain
Pakistan
The Chief Minister of Balochistan denies his province is a hub for the Taliban. Forty-nine Taliban were arrested in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. NATO confronted the Pakistani government over the Taliban, and have provided an address for Mullah Omar in Quetta, as well as evidence of ISI involvement and camps in Pakistan.
North Korea Tests Nuclear Weapon
North Korea joins the nuclear club Red Star indicates location of test, based on USGS seismic reports. Click map to view. North Korea has successfully tested its first nuclear weapon. The Korean Central News Agency, the mouthpiece of the regime, has reported the test took place. “The nuclear test is a historic event that brought […]
North Korea
North Korea reports a successful nuclear test, despite the multi-lateral message that the test “cannot be tolerated.” Some fear that North Korea’s test will serve as an example to harden Iran’s resolve on nuclear development.
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Welsh terror raid Osama link
Afghanistan
NATO chief warns of Afghan tipping point
Pakistan
NATO Officer: Pakistan’s military intelligence service is aiding Taliban fighters
Indonesia
Bomber on the line – hunting the Bali masterminds
Philippines
Bomb materials seized from Abu, JI meant for big targets
Iraq
Hundreds of Iraq police fall ill at meal
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Somalia: Unveilling rifts among the Islamists
Pakistan
Making dissent disappear won™t do in Balochistan