Yearly Archives: 2006

Kashmir

Pakistani infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir has doubled



Thailand

Thia Muslim insurgents burned three schools and killed a teacher; 7 were killed in a spate of shootings. Insurgents also killed five in simultaneous bombings of three karaoke bars. The new Thai government wants to negotiate.


Algeria

8 troops killed in attack by militants in western Algeria



Afghanistan

NATO launched an attack on Taliban positions north of Kabul in Kapisa province. Nine Taliban were arrested during operations in Laghman province, and police posts were attacked in in Maidan Wardak and Logar provinces. Seven Taliban were killed in Helmand province.



Somalia

The Islamic Courts are reported to be advancing north towards the southern part of Galkayo in Puntland. Fighting broke out in the southern town of Bardhere as the ICU attempted to establish control. The TFG claims to have evidence ‘foreign fighters’ are in Somalia, including Americans, Pakistanis, Afghanis and Indonesians. Kenyan Muslims “strongly condemn … […]


Inside Iraq

Saddam to Hang, another raid in Sadr City; Iraq at a critical juncture Saddam on trial. Click image to view. An Iraqi court has sentenced Saddam Hussein to hang for his ordering the massacring of Shiites during his reign as president. The Middle East Times provides an account of the moment Saddam was sentenced: “Judge […]


Six Arab states join rush to go nuclear – Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, UAE and Saudi Arabia seek atom technology




Sudan

U.N. Blames Darfur Deaths On Sudan – Says Jangaweed Militia Forces Killed 50 Civilians, Mostly Young Boys And Old Men, In Attack On Villagers



Iraq

The Iraqi government has increased security in anticipation of violence after Sunday’s expected Saddam trial verdict. A curfew has been imposed in the provinces of Baghdad, Salahuddin, Diyala and Anbar. All leave for the security forces has been canceled. Iraqi special forces conducted a raid in Sadr City, detaining three. Iraqi police kill 53 al […]



Iraq

Interview with Army Military Police in Baghdad


The Taliban Regroups in Bajaur

Executions, rebuilding of madrassa, further anti-government statements issued in wake of Chingai airstrke; more Taliban assassinations in Waziristan NWFP/FATA. Click map to view. Less than a week after the airstrike that destroyed the Chingai madrassa housing Taliban fighters and serving as an al Qaeda training camp, local al Qaeda chieftain Faqir Mohammad continues to openly […]



Somalia

Terrorists look to Somalia as an emerging safe haven



Morocco

Two Terror Suspects from Islamic Combatant Group of Morocco Arrested


Al Qaeda

“Combat, not Surrender”: Video of Abu Yahya al Libi Released


Jordan

Hamas Operatives Charged with Targeting Jordan


Israel

Nineteen Palestinians, including 14 terrorists, were killed in Israeli raids in Gaza and the West Bank. Palestinian Prime Minister Haniyeh called the IDf operation a “massacre.’ Hamas calls for women to act as human shields during fighting.


Iran

U.S. soldiers intercept donkeys from Iran carrying 53 anti-tank landmines and one anti-tank projectile. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps fired three new sea-strike missiles with a range of 106 miles in the Persian Gulf. Russia rejected UNSC draft sanctions aimed at punishing Iran for continuing nuclear enrichment.



Sri Lanka jets bomb Tiger rebels for third day


Al Jazeera Reporter Denounces ‘Evil’ of Western Nations