Lebanon
The Army killed six members of Fatah al-Islam in Qalamoun, a village south of the port city of Tripoli. Muhammad Khalayla, the brother of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, is believed to be hiding out in the Nahr al-Bared with Fatah al-Islam.
Yearly Archives: 2007
The Iraq Offensive
Baghdad and the Belts. Red bordered units identified as active in offensive operations. Click map to view. A status update on Operation Phantom Thunder Iraqi and Coalition forces maintain the pressure against al Qaeda, Sunni insurgents, and the “rogue,” Iranian backed “secret cells” of the Mahdi Army and the Qazali network. Operation Phantom Thunder is […]
Iran
Qods Force continues to train Iraqi surrogates and plan attacks in Iraq. Gas rationing has set off a series of riots in Tehran.
Pakistan
President Musharraf addressed the tribal jirga and asked tribal leaders to stop sending fighters into Afghanistan. The Taliban agreed to follow tribal customs in Mohmand agency. Suicide bombers have entered Islamabad, according to the Interior Ministry.
Al Qaeda
(Iraq) There’s more than numbers for those who want to understand
Palestinian Territories
Two incursions in Gaza by the IDF resulted in 12 Palestinian fighters killed and 40 wounded. Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades denied that President Abbas ordered them to lay down their weapons.
Palestinian Territories
Jordan, Saudi Arabia: Palestinian infighting may hamper creation of state
Syria
UN report: Lebanon-Syria border completely porous
Iraq
Russia kills ex-Guantanamo inmate
Iraq
Baghdad Walls Key to Baqubah Push?
Thailand
The Army arrested over 160 insurgent suspects in southern Thailand. A Muslim insurgent wounded four in a small arms attack on a tea shop in Pattani. Insurgents burned a school and government office in Yala.
Al Qaeda
New Iraq tribal alliances fighting al Qaeda
Iraq
Bombs from Iran are being used against British troops, says MoD
Iraq
(Iraq) Arrest Warrant Issued for Culture Minister
Somalia
The Minister of Trade escaped an IED attack; five of his guards were wounded. An IED attack at a mosque in Mogadishu’s Bakara market killed five civilians, including women and children.
Operation Fahrad Al Amin: the Anbar Offensive
Baghdad and the Belts. Red bordered units identified as active in offensive operations. Click map to view. An interview with Brigadier General Gurganus on Multinational Forces West’s role in Operation Phantom Thunder As operations north of Baghdad in Baqubah nd south in Babil province have taken center stage, the third theater in eastern Anbar province […]
Pakistan
The government is considering deploying high tech equipment to help stem the Talibanisation of the NWFP. The government in Lakki Marwat is negotiating with the Taliban to curb criminal activity. Police shot a Taliban fighter while he attempted to kidnap a principal at a school in Peshawar.
Iraq
Iraqi tribal leader shot dead in Baghdad: police
Iraq
No Significant Spike in Violence Following Latest Askariya Attack
Iraq
Iranian forces crossed Iraqi border: report
Iraq
Clashes break out in central Iraq
Iraq
‘Anbar model’ under fire
Iraq
Understanding Current Operations in Iraq
Iraq
US: Biased Shiites moved from Iraq force
Afghanistan
Afghan, NATO forces recapture district in volatile south
Indonesia
Abu Dujana, the captured military commander of Jemaah Islamiyah, admitted he is a close associate of Osama bin Laden and Dujana’s terror group shares the same philosophy and tactics as al Qaeda. He stated all Westerners are legitimate targets and attacks will continue.
Pakistan
North Waziristan’s political agent warned a tribe to expel “foreigners” form North Waziristan. Five Tajik “Islamists” were captured crossing the border from Iran into Balochistan. The All Pakistan Minorities Alliance demanded the government ban Jamia Hasfa as it promotes extremism and Talibanisation.
Al Qaeda
Ayman al-Zawahri released an audio message on the Internet. “Al-Qaida’s deputy leader called on Muslims worldwide to back Hamas with weapons, money and attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests on Monday, even as it urged the Palestinian group to unite with al-Qaida after its takeover of Gaza.” Hamas stated its agenda is not al Qaeda’s.
Palestinian Territories
Iran played ‘big role’ in Gaza takeover
Iraq
General: Iraqi forces may be too weak