Iraq
Three US soldiers were killed during a mortar and rocket attack on a base in Basrah. Security forced detained nine terrorists in Diyala and five wanted men and two “Iranian infiltrators” in Basrah.
Monthly Archives: July 2009
United Kingdom
UK: Countering the IED threat in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed 11 civilians, including five children, during a bombing in Spin Boldak in Kandahar province, and a British soldier during an IED attack on Thursday. Afghan and US forces killed “several” Haqqani Network fighters during a raid on a base n Paktia and detained three more in Logar.
Iran
The real losers in Iran
Pakistan
UN not to name culprits in Bhutto assassination
United Kingdom
2 Pakistani students held in UK terror raids to be freed
In Pictures: Jemaah Islamiyah
A photo presentation of Jemaah Islamiyah’s leaders and the organization.
Bangladesh
Police detained Mufty Obaidullah, a senior operative in the India-based Asif Reza Commando Force. The group is a criminal-terrorist organization with close ties to Harkat-ul-Jihadi-e-Islami, the Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence agency. Obaidullah was attempting to expand the network in Bangladesh.
US, Afghan forces overrun Haqqani Network ‘encampment’ in Paktia
US and Afghan forces raided a large base run by the Haqqanis in a remote mountainous region that straddles the Khost-Gardez Pass.
In Pictures: The Haqqani Network
The Haqqani Network is a dangerous Taliban group that operates in both Afghanistan and Pakistan and maintains with close ties to al Qaeda.
Pakistan
Pakistan wields a double-edged sword
US Predator strikes in North Waziristan, kills 5
Today’s strike killed five Taliban fighters. The attack is the first to take place outside South Waziristan since May 16.
Iran
Police fired tear gas to break up a riot outside a mosque during Friday prayers in Tehran; 15 people were arrested. President Ahmadinejad vowed to “bring down Western foes,” and “strike them in their face.” Ali Akbar Salehi was named as new head of the Atomic Energy Organization. Mohsen Delaviz said the Bushehr nuclear power […]
Mullah Sangeen Zadran
The Haqqani Network commander has been a major target of US forces. The US has launched attacks against him in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Mustafa Hamid
The senior al Qaeda leader serves as the terror group’s emir of and ambassador to Iran.
Indonesia
Bombs explode outside hotels in Jakarta
Qari Hussain Mehsud
The notorious Taliban commander trains children to serve as suicide bombers at his camps in South Waziristan.
Indonesia
Twin bombings at the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels in Jakarta killed at least 11 people, including foreigners, and wounded dozens more. The bombings are the first such attacks since the second Bali bombing in October 2005. Jemaah Islamiyah and the Tanzim Qaedat al-Jihad are the primary suspects.
Hakeemullah Mehsud
Hakeemullah is one of the Pakistani Taliban’s most able and effective commanders and is a rising star in movement.
Sheikh Abu Mukhtar Robow
The senior Shabaab military commander has close links to al Qaeda.
Twin blasts rock two hotels in Indonesian capital
Eleven people have been reported killed. The bombings at the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels in Jakarta are the first terror attacks inside the country in years. Two other bombings have been reported in Jakarta.
Afghanistan
Surge in attacks alarms Afghan candidates
Israel
First Gaza rocket for a month hits Israel: Army
Pakistan
Pakistan madrassa reforms in tatters
Pakistan
The Taliban killed a UN worker and a guard during a kidnapping attempt at a refugee camp in Peshawar and fired rockets at the homes of tribal leaders in Bajaur. Security forces killed seven Taliban fighters and a commander in Swat and Malakand. Three civilians were killed in a landmine incident in North Waziristan.
Somalia
Shabaab and Hizbul Islam split the custody of the two French security officials kidnapped at a hotel in Mogadishu just two days ago. Shabaab and Hizbul Islam split up the French officials to prevent a clash between the groups. Both have demanded a ransom for the release of the hostages.
Philippines
In southern Basilan province, Marines and security forces rescued two fishermen who were captured by Abu Sayyaf terrorists and held for over three months. Red Cross worker Eugenio Vagni flew home to Italy after six months of captivity by Abu Sayyaf.
Thailand
A villager and a security volunteer, both Muslims, were killed in separate drive-by shootings in Pattani province on Tuesday. In Narathiwat province on Wednesday, a roadside bomb injured a Thai soldier performing security duty for local teachers.
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Gates considers temporary increase of soldiers, spokesman says
Iran
Iran will strike enemies ‘in the face™: Ahmadinejad