Taliban
Brutal Haqqani Clan Bedevils US in Afghanistan
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Al Qaeda
It takes more than drones
United States
An appellate court ruled that US authorities had improperly seized the assets of an Islamic charity, the Al Haramain Islamic Foundation Oregon, even though the organization financed terror activity in Albania and Chechnya and one of its board members was a Treasury Department-designated terrorist.
Haqqani Network
Pakistani PM Gilani hits back at US accusations
The Arab Spring: Iran vs. Saudi Arabia
A recent CNN article looks at how the two countries perceive their roles in the region, as well as their views on each other and the current “Arab Spring” unrest.
Pakistan
The US said “the lines of communication with our Pakistani counterparts remain open” despite the ISI’s support of the Haqqani Network. Security forces killed 10 Taliban fighters in Arakzai and detained a commander in Karachi.
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed seven civilians in an IED attack in Kandahar, a civilian in a suicide attack in Logar, and an ISAF soldier in an attack in the south. “Gunmen” killed a German citizen in Ghor. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban fighters in Paktia and Balkh.
Israel
Abbas rejects peace blueprint proposed by mediators
United Kingdom
Muslims gather in London to rally against extremism
Iraq
Insurgents killed two policemen in Fallujah and Baqubah, and a Foreign Ministry staffer in Baghdad. American Forces Network Iraq has stopped broadcasting in the country.
Haqqani Network
Communication lines remain open with Pakistan, says US
Somalia
One dead in blast at UN mine service in Somalia
Yemen
Government forces killed 17 people in an assault on a protest camp on the outskirts of the capital of Sana’a. Protesters said elements of the Republican Guard and Central Security forces were responsible for the attack.
Al Qaeda
The Latest Ugly Truth About Pakistan
Turkey
Turkey imposed an arms embargo on Syria and seized a Syrian ship. The United States has agreed in principle to deploy US Predator drones on Turkish soil to aid in the fight against Kurdish separatist rebels.
Russia
Russian spy agency targeting western diplomats
Pakistan
Pakistan – Need to check radicalisation of youth stressed
Bahrain
Bahrain held parliamentary by-elections for seats vacated by Shiites after protests. Police blocked protests ahead of election. King Hamad said Bahrain recognizes the “need for reforms.” The US envoy to Bahrain urged dialogue.
Iraq
US to provide drones to Turkey: Erdogan
Syria
Turkey seizes Syrian ship with weapons – PM Erdogan
Syria
The EU banned investment in Syria’s oil sector. Syria banned imports except raw materials in a move to preserve foreign currency reserves. Turkey and the US have been exploring how to deal with a possible civil war among Syria’s Alawite, Druze, Christian, and Sunni sects. Syrian children have joined the protests.
Pakistan
Pakistan warns US against hot pursuit on its soil
Iran
President Ahmadinejad said Iran would stop producing enriched uranium if it is guaranteed fuel for a medical research reactor. At the same time, Tehran is holding talks with Russia about building another nuclear power plant. Iran’s nuclear efforts are hit by sabotage. The Revolutionary Guards have stolen dozens of Russian-made surface-to-air missiles from Libya and […]
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Urgent efforts underway to recover stolen Libyan weapons from al-Qaeda
Afghanistan
For new commanders in Afghanistan, a fine balance
Haqqani Network
Pakistan Shows No Sign of Heeding US Scolding on Terrorism
Afghanistan
Official: “Top” Pakistani intel officials support for terror network
Afghanistan
US targeting Haqqani network in Pakistan
US Predators kill 6 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan strike
Four “militants of central Asian origin” were said to have been killed in the strike in the Mir Ali area.
Al Qaeda
High Court Rules Port Authority Isn’t Liable in ’93 Bombing