Yearly Archives: 2007

Pakistan

| July 24, 2007

US offered air support, supporting fire to Pakistan, says Pace

Pakistan

| July 23, 2007

[UPDATE2] The military said it killed 35 “militants” during clashes near Mirali in North Waziristan after the Taliban fired rockets at a military checkpoint. Up to 54 Taliban are said to have been killed in North Waziristan since Saturday. NWFP Governor Aurakzai rejected the Taliban demand to dismantle checkpoints prior to continuing negotiations.

Al Qaeda

| July 23, 2007

Al Qaeda’s front group the Islamic State of Iraq said U.S. military claims that Abu Omar al Baghdadi is a fictional figurehead figurehead played by an Iraqi actor are lies. This is “a desperate attempt to cover the failure of the crusade on Islam’s land,” according to a statement released on the web. Last week […]

Al Qaeda

| July 23, 2007

Al Qaeda’s Islamic State of Iraq denies “fictitious leader” claim

Iraq

| July 23, 2007

Georgian Peacekeepers to depart for Iraq

Hezbollah

| July 23, 2007

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said the terror group crushed Israel’s plans to create a greater Israel, possesses weapons to attack all of Israel, and planned last summer’s kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers three months in advance. The IDF dismissed Nasrallah’s claims that its weapons can strike northern Tel Aviv.

Somalia

| July 23, 2007

The Youth Islamic Movement claimed responsibility for attacks in Mogadishu. Islamic Courts leader and al Qaeda operative Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys urged Somalis to “resist new colonialism.” Insurgents killed three police officers and four civilians during an attack on Somali police in the Bakara market.

Iran

| July 23, 2007

(UK) Prime Minister Brown won’t rule out action vs. Iran

Algeria

| July 23, 2007

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has threatened to conduct a series of strikes in North Africa. “We call on all our Muslim brothers to stay away from the centers and gathering (points) of infidels and apostates,” according to a statement posted on a jihadi forum. “The mujahideen are set to attack their quarters, centers […]

Lebanon

| July 23, 2007

Struggling Lebanese Force Vows To Beat Al-Qaida Branch

Afghanistan

| July 23, 2007

Afghan forces have surrounded the Taliban kidnappers of 23 South Korean church members, while the Taliban extended the deadline for South Korea’s withdrawal by 24 hours. U.S. troops killed 50 Taliban fighters in Helmand province, while Afghan force killed 14 in Zabul. Police killed a Taliban commander in Logar province.

Iraq

| July 23, 2007

US Army claims Iran is smuggling Chinese weapons into Iraq

Iraq

| July 23, 2007

General seeks troop cut in northern Iraq

Pakistan

| July 23, 2007

The U.S. said Osama bin Laden is in Pakistan, but Pakistan said no foreign forces are allowed to conduct operations in the tribal areas. Twenty Taliban fighters were killed and 10 soldiers wounded during clashes in North Waziristan over the weekend. The Taliban want military check points dismantled before “peace talks” continue. Swat’s ulema declared […]

Algeria

| July 23, 2007

Algerian forces capture two terrorists, forces surrender of five others

Al Qaeda

| July 23, 2007

Homeland Security Adviser Leaves Force on Table to Deal With Al Qaeda in Pakistan

Iraq

| July 23, 2007

Blast near Baghdad kills 5 Sunni leaders: police