Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military and legislators plan peace talks with Taliban
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Al Qaeda
Anwar Awlaki took winding path to become ‘Pied Piper of jihadists’
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Awlaqi is first hit for new drone base
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Relief, anger at mosque where al-Awlaki preached
Pakistan
President Obama said the US
Egypt
Egyptians Threaten Ballot Boycott
Afghanistan
The Afghan government plans to suspend peace talks with the Taliban. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kapisa, Khost, Kunduz, and Jawzjan. A CH-47 landed after taking ground fire.
Haqqani Network
US reassures Pakistan amid anti-American protests
Iraq
Insurgents killed 17 people in a car bombing at a funeral in Hillah. Security forces detained 23 wanted men in Basrah and 16 more in Diyala. Iraq may purchase more F-16 fighters.
Haqqani Network
Pakistani Politicians Reject Admiral Mullen’s Charges
Afghanistan
India warns against hurry in troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan Plans To Bring Back Millions Of Refugees
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
US and Yemeni officials said that al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leaders Anwar al Awlaki and Samir Khan, both US citizens, were killed in a Predator strike in Al Jawf province. Five other AQAP operatives are also said to have been killed.
Afghanistan
US finds new friend in Uzbekistan after Pakistan fallout
Al Qaeda
US on Uncharted Ground as Drone Kills 2 Americans
Afghanistan
No Afghanistan solution without Pakistan: Mullen
Somalia
Shabaab forces launched a three-pronged offensive in the town of Dhobley in southern Somalia. Thirteen people, mostly fighters from a pro-government militia, were killed. Kenya has deployed forces to the border.
Yemeni jihadi claims Anwar al Awlaki, Samir Khar killed in airstrike
“We consider him as a martyr and we ask mercy,” the jihadist stated about Awlaki in a post on an al Qaeda-linked forum.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
With al-Awlaki dead, it’s apparent Obama’s covert campaign knows no boundaries
Nigeria
Police claimed to have arrested a “top commander” for Boko Haram and five fighters. A Christian extremist group known as Akhwat Akwop threatened to retaliate against Boko Haram attacks.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen – live coverage
Afghanistan
ISI Should Restrict Activities of Haqqani Network: UK Ambassador
Afghanistan
NATO chief presses Pakistan on ‘terrorist’ safe havens
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Officials: US-born al Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki killed
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
CIA drone kills US-born al Qaeda cleric in Yemen
China
China Pullout Deals Blow to Pakistan
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Top Al Qaeda Figure Anwar al-Awlaki Killed
Al Qaeda
Anwar al-Aulaqi, US-born cleric linked to al-Qaeda, reported killed in Yemen
Syrian uprising: the ‘Free Syrian Army’ enters the picture
The uprising in Syria may be entering a new phase. Several recently published articles put it into perspective.
Yemen claims AQAP cleric Anwar al Awlaki ‘killed’ in airstrike
The Defense Ministry claimed Awlaki and Samir Khan were killed in an airstrike in Al Jawf, but tribal sources claimed he was killed in Marib. President Obama called Awlaki’s death “a major blow to Al Qaeda’s most active operational affiliate.”