“We believe [Osama bin Laden] is somewhere between Bajaur, Pakistan, and the province of Kunar in Afghanistan,” said President Musharraf at the United Nations. Zawahiri was the target of U.S. strikes in Damadola, Bajaur, and the agency is believed to be an al Qaeda command hub.
A Philippine marine was killed in fighting against Abu Sayyaf and JI in Sulu. The U.S. is increasing logistical support and training to the Army. The Philippine government is discussing negotiations with MILF.
Afghan police believe they have captured the Kabul al Qaeda cell. My sources in Kabul are skeptical. Eleven Taliban were killed by Afghan police during fighting in the south. ISAF and Afghan troops have launched Operation Wyconda Pincer in Farah province.
Musharraf: “We believe [Osama bin Laden] is somewhere between Bajaur, Pakistan, and the province of Kunar in Afghanistan”
Leaders of Banned Muslim Party Return to Algeria
Afghans say they net al Qaeda plotters in Kabul raid
A large majority of the Anbar tribes vow to fight al Qaeda in Iraq and the insurgency, plus, Losing Anbar? Iraq. Click map to view. While the news from western Iraq has focused on the partial leaking of a Marine intelligence report purportedly focusing on the inaccurate reports of the ‘loss of Anbar province’,’ a […]
Thailand President Thaksin Shinawatra declares state of emergency admid reports General Sondhi has attempted a coup. Tanks are said to be headed to Bangkok. There is no indication this is related to the southern insurgency. Thai news organization are said to have been taken over by the coup members, visit Bangkok Pundit for updates.
Iraqi officials release a letter from Attiyat al-Jaziri to Zarqawi, which highlights al Qaeda’s Command’s differences with Zarwaqi. Jihadi websites are buzzing with rumors that Ansar al-Sunnah will merge with al Qaeda in Iraq. The Iraqi government will assume full control over Dhi Qar province this week.
Anthrax Investigation A ‘Cold Case?’
Money trap of terror industry in Jammu and Kashmir
Russian parliament to vote on bill to pardon Chechen militants
Assailants fire on Chechen parliamentary speaker’s house, wounding son and nephew
(Kuwait) Tribal MP indirectly supports bin Laden
Major Iraqi al Qaeda Merger Rumored in the Works
Iran could have nuke bombs in 3 years -Israeli army
(India) Suspected Laskar-e-Toiba militants arrested
In Gaza, the Rule by the Gun Draws Many Competitors
(Algeria) “Army and security services behind reconciliation”
“Unfortunately, al Qaeda supports the Taliban, which gets help from Pakistan,” says a Dutch Colonel
The Islamic Courts will provide “military training needed to wage jihad” to students from 8th grade and up. Hassan Turki, wanted by the U.S. government, is openly operating in Somalia. The Somali interim government killed 6 and captured 2 suspects in the presidential bombing attack.
Mogadishu’s cleric rulers slowly reveal their agenda
Somalia: Aweys criticizes clan-based Islamic Courts
Azzam the American al Qaeda was spotted in South Waziristan last month. The Taliban violated the truce yet again and attacked a Pakistani Army outpost in South Waziristan. Two soldiers were “seriously wounded.” The Taliban also executed a tribesman.. A car bomb explodes near a police station in Peshawar. A roadside bomb injures 4, including […]
Chirac urges lifting UN sanctions threat on Iran
Chavez greets Iranian ally Ahmadinejad
62 killed in Iraq violence
Some Pakistani forces sympathetic to Taliban, Downer says
U.N. commander: Won’t disarm Hezbollah
al Qaeda has conducted 3 suicide attacks in one day. Four Canadian soldiers were killed by a bicycle bomber in Pashmul. A suicide car bomber detonated at an ANA checkpoint in Kabul. The checkpoint was established to search for the car. Eleven were killed by a suicide bomber outside the main mosque in Heart. The […]