May 2007

Turkey

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

Turkish Court Blocks Islamic Presidential Candidate

Philippines

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

(Philippines) Sulu troops to suspend operations on May 4

Somali jihadist vow to continue the fight. “We have changed the strategy of our struggle against the occupation to hit and run attacks on the enemy positions,” said a jihadi. Ugandan troops are patroling the streets of Mogadishu. Locals accused Somali troops of looting after the Mogadishu battles.

Algeria

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

Algerian security forces captured 5 suspected suicide bombers who were tied to the April 11 attacks in Algiers. The government is refusing to accept the transfer of 24 Algerian detainees currently in custody at Guantanamo Bay.

Palestinian Territories

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

The Eu wants to end the embargo against the PA. More from the sermon of the Acting Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council: “[America and Israel] are cowards, who are eager for life, while we are eager for death for the sake of Allah. That is why America’s nose was rubbed in the mud in […]

United Kingdom

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

UK Bomber transcript

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Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

New Report of Terrorist Camp in South Africa

Iraq

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

The Great Wall of Indifference – On patrol inside Baghdad’s tensest neighborhood.

Al Qaeda

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

al-Masri and the Anbar tribes

Iraq

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

(Iraq/Anbar) Michigan

Pakistan

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

Police are widening the scope of the Chardassa suicide bombing that targeted the interior minister after indications of al Qaeda’s involvement have surfaced. The suspect is now believed to be a man aged 18-20. The Interior Ministry is the “only civilian body fully trusted by Western intelligence” [see our update on April 28].

Afghanistan

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

Afghan and NATO troops killed 75 Taliban in the first day of an assault in the Sangin district of Helamnd province. Afghan police killed 4 Taliban and wounded 7 after beating off a Taliban attack on teh Spera district police center in Khost province.

Iraq

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

Why Congress Should Embrace the Surge

Unconfirmed report: Al Qaeda in Iraq al-Masri killed

Bill Roggio | May 1, 2007

Abu Ayyub al-Masri, from a video found last year. Click to view. Sunni tribes claim Abu Ayyub al-Masri killed in battle near Taji; if true, the Anbar Salvation Council would get the credit: Islamic State of Iraq issues denial Representatives from Iraq’s Interior Ministry are reporting that Abu Ayyub al-Masri, the leader of al Qaeda […]