Yearly Archives: 2006



Iraq

Baghdad bombs kill four, wound 35 – police



Al Qaeda

Mujahideen Shura Council in Iraq Blesses the Shootings in Amman, Jordan


Sri Lanka battles a weakened Tamil Tigers


Pakistan

Pakistan Lets Tribal Chiefs Keep Control Along Border


Pakistan

Army vacates four posts in Miramshah, North Waziristan


Canada

The path to terror in Canada, An exclusive report: Training ground


Talibanistan: The Establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Waziristan

Pakistan’s “truce with the Taliban is an abject surrender, and al Qaeda has an untouchable base of operations in Western Pakistan which will only expand if not checked The news of the Pakistani government signing a truce agreement with the Taliban in North Waziristan is far worse than being reported. We raised the alarm early […]


Egypt

Egyptian security forces arrest 93 on suspicion of belonging to an al Qaeda


Pakistan

Bin Laden gets pass from Pakistan, would not be arrested if leading peaceful life


Iran

Ex Iranian leader Khatami says US should stay in Iraq for moment, negotiate over enrichment


Iraq

In one Iraqi neighborhood, security returns


The Long War Dispatches, Part 1 and Part 2 – Notes from The Defense Forum



Philippines

The Philippine military is pressing the fight against Abu Sayyaf on Jolo Island in the southern Sulu Archipelago. After deploying with U.S. troops late last week, and suffering casualties during an engagement with over 200 Abu Sayyaf, the Filipino military killed over 30 terrorists in an air strikes on Abu Sayyaf positions.


Kashmir

Four rebels among six killed in Kashmir, including commander of Hizbul Mujahideen


Lebanon

Lebanon bomb blast kills two, and wounds senior Lebanese intelligence officer


Pakistan

The Taliban and Pakistani government have officially negotiated a truce in North Waziristan [see post from yesterday for background.] There is no agreement preventing the harboring of al Qaeda, or a requirement they leave the region. “Tuesday’s agreement said foreigners could stay in Waziristan, as long as they kept the peace.” Pakistani President Musharraf will […]


Iraq

(Iraq) Ex-hostage Sunni woman lawmaker gives emotional speech in parliament, urges unity


Increasingly targeted Jordan fights terror


Evolving al Qaeda, Still a Threat


Operation Medusa Takes Heavy Toll on Taliban

Coalition forces fighting in Kandahar province continue to inflict massive casualties on Taliban forces in the Panjwai, Zhari and Pashmul regions west of Kandahar City. The latest round of fighting in Operation Medusa has claimed an estimated 50 to 60 Taliban killed during air and artillery strikes. This follows a weekend of fighting that claimed […]


Europe

Europe Confronts Suspected Terrorists Home-Grown and Inspired Abroad




Iraq

Iraqi and Coalition forces captured 30 confirmed insurgents and 38 suspected insurgents in western Al Anbar Province, while 2 Marines and a sailor were killed during operations in the region. Task Force 145 killed five terrorists in Muqdadiyah. The Iraqi Ground Forces Command has assumed command and control over the 8th Army Division. Operation Together […]


Iraq

Iraqi and US forces detained 30 confirmed insurgents and 38 suspected insurgents over the weekend in western Al Anbar Province, Iraq