Pakistan
Pakistani government asked to ‘accommodate™ new Taliban proposals
Monthly Archives: July 2007
Pakistan
“Pakistani government killing own people because of US pressure”
Pakistan
The Taliban shelled the location of the “peace jirga,” while the security forces abandoned checkpoints along the North Waziristan-Bannu frontier. Security forces are searching for seven suicide bombers who deployed from North Waziristan. Security forces killed 13 Taliban fighters in two engagements in North Waziristan. Lal Masjid leader Maulana Abdul Aziz called for the enforcement […]
Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed it killed the two German hostages, but the German government said this has not been confirmed. South Korea said it will withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of the year just days after 18 citizens were captured. Twenty-five Taliban were killed in Farah province, while 15 Taliban were killed in clashes with […]
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Bloggers Raise Red Flags Over New Republic’s ‘Baghdad Diarist’
Iran
Iran accused of training Afghans to fight US
Iraq
Anbar Situation Has ‘Turned the Corner,™ US General Says
Iraq
Two more years needed to ready Iraqi forces despite gains: general
United States
Daniel Joseph Maldonado, (a.k.a. Daniel Aljughaifi, Abu Mohammed) was sentenced to 10 years for training in an al Qaeda camp in Somalia. A fired AT-4 light anti-tank weapon was found in a neighborhood in the flight path of Newark Liberty International Airport.
Algeria
Algerian troops killed 18 members of al Qaeda in the Islamic Mahgreb during two engagements to the east and west of the capital of Algiers. Eight were captured and an al Qaeda training camp destroyed. Three members of al Qaeda who were shown on a video were identified.
Al Qaeda
UN: al-Qaida, Taliban sanctions outdated
United States
Bush bars cruel, inhuman treat of terrorism suspects
Pakistan
Court Reinstates Pakistan’s Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
Pakistan
Pakistani judge becomes hero for defying general
Afghanistan
The Taliban kidnapped 18 South Korean Christians in Ghazni province. The Taliban claimed it shot down a U.S. helicopter in Nuristan province, while NATO said the helo made a forced landing and all on board survived. The UAE may be the first Arab country to deploy troops in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
The Night Belongs to the Taleban
Pakistan: Negotiating with the Taliban, again
NWFP/FATA map. Red agencies/ districts openly controlled by the Taliban; purple is defacto control; yellow is under threat. Click map to view. Representatives sent to negotiate with the Taliban in North Waziristan as suicide attacks are ongoing As the attacks against the Pakistani military are ongoing in North Waziristan, the government continues to press for […]
Pakistan
Government officials and tribal leaders are heading to North Waziristan to negotiate with the Taliban. “We are going to Miranshah to discuss the peace accord with Taliban leaders,” said Malik Waris Khan, a member of the jirga. The members will meet with Taliban commander Maulana Gul Bahadar, who signed the Waziristan Accord in September 2006.
Iran
Understand Why Iran Is Arming Iraqi Militias
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Skeptics Urge Caution Over Purported Hekmatyar Cease-Fire
Iraq
US General Cites Progress in Iraq, Warns Against Quick Change
Israel
Israel starts Palestinian release
United Kingdom
British medics in Helmand buy own dressings
Iraq
Deals in Iraq Make Friends of Enemies
Iran
Iran uses activists for propaganda
Iraq
US Generals Request Delay in Judging Iraq
Turkey
Turkey Taking Harder Line on Restive Kurds
United Kingdom
Jordanian doctor charged over foiled U.K. plots
Lebanon
Five Lebanese soldiers were killed during an assault on Fatah al Islam positions in the Nahr al Bared Palestinian refugee camp. A Syrian ship at the port of Sidon has been impounded after explosives were smuggled.
Indonesia
Abu Bakar Bashir. the spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, has demanded the disbandment of Detatchment 88, the counterterrorism squad formed after the Bali bombing. Detachment 88 has conducted several high profile arrests of Jemaah Islamiyah leaders.