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Gambian Opposition Leader Disputes President’s Re-Election
Yearly Archives: 2006
Thailand
Thailand’s military rulers name interim prime minister
Iran
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
Philippines wants Islamic group included in US, UN terrorist blacklists
Future Surrender and the Expansion of Talibanistan
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
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
UN report says US breaking Qaeda
HVT #8 – Al-Qaeda Shura Leader of Mosul Captured in Mosul
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
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, […]
Thailand
Six injured in bomb blast in south Thailand
Somalia
Somalia: Islamist leader dismisses govt’s al Qaeda accusations
Algeria
Algeria leader vows to crush remaining rebels
Al Qaeda
Global Islamic Media Front Announces the Death of its Public Relations Head, Saif al-Deen al-Kinani
Al Qaeda
IMU Leader Yuldashev Issues Warning to Central Asian Governments
Al Qaeda
There must be linkages between Hekmatyar, Al Qaeda leader: Musharraf
Saudi Arabia
Saudis plan long fence for Iraq border
Jordan
Jordan sentences 5 in alleged plot on US troops
Afghanistan
‘Madrid attackers were trained in Afghanistan™
Hezbollah
Little pressure on Hezbollah to disarm
Pakistan
Musharraf – ISI does not back the Taliban and al Qaeda
Pakistan
In Tribal Pakistan, an Uneasy Quiet – Pact Fails to Deter Backing for Taliban
Iraq
Sadr Said to Lose Reins Over Part of Iraqi Militia
Iraq
US seeks action on Shia death squads
Iraq
Gunmen Open Fire at Baghdad Mosque, Killing 10
Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda gains recruits from Iraq war: U.N. study
India
Pressure cookers gave Mumbai 7/11 bombs their intensity
Al Qaeda
A videotape from Ayman al-Zawahiri will be released shortly. The banner indicates he will discuss “President Bush, the Pope and Vatican, Darfur, and the Crusader War.”
Pakistan
Red on Red: Two “militants” were killed in South Waziristan in a skirmish between pro-Taliban tribals and Uzbek fighters. The Pakistan Observer puts forward the Musharraf position and advocates a deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
Afghanistan
Cause and effect: attacks are up 300% since the signing of the Waziristan Accord. Over 30 Taliban were killed, including 25 in a battle in Garmser, Helmand province. A Canadian convoy in Kandahar was attacked by a suicide bomber, only one civilian was injured. A known IED expert and terrorist cell leader is captured in […]
Taliban Office in North Waziristan Open for Business
Pakistani government abandons North Waziristan as the Taliban opens an office in Miranshah. Miranshah, North Waziristan, when the Pakistani Army patrolled the streets. The Taliban has now taken control. Click image to view. The Pakistani government, led by President Pervez Musharraf, has repeatedly stated the Waziristan Accord does not mean the government has ceded control […]