Egypt
Group warns of cover-up in Egypt Christian deaths
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Kenya
One Kenyan was killed and eight more were wounded in a grenada attack at a bus terminal. Somalia’s president said Kenya’s invasion of southern Somalia is “inappropriate.” France said it would provide support to Kenyan forces. The official result of the election has not been released.
Thailand
Muslim insurgents killed seven civilians in attacks in the south on Sunday. Five people were killed when two supermarkets were bombed in Narathiwat province. Two more people were killed in shooting.
Afghanistan
Afghan leader’s office says Pakistan remarks misinterpreted
Afghanistan
ISAF said more than 200 Haqqani Network and Taliban commanders and fighters were killed and captured during operations in Kabul and eastern Afghanistan over the past week. The Taliban killed an ISAF solider in the south.
Tunisia
Tunisian Islamist party claims election victory
France
France to help supply Kenyans fighting in Somalia
Iraq
How the Obama administration bungled the Iraq withdrawal negotiations
Turkey
Contradictory image of Turkey is confusing the Arab world
Iraq
Watchdog slams US training of Iraqi cops
Syria
The US ambassador left Syria after “credible threats to his safety.” His contacts with protesters had led to attacks on the US embassy and residence by Assad loyalists. Both the EU and Iran renewed their criticism of the Syrian crackdown.
Jordan
King Abdullah fired his government and appointed a new prime minister. King Abdullah said economic reforms required political change. Jordanians rallied to press for reforms.
Yemen
Two Yemeni fighters and three “Islamist militants” were killed during clashes in the southern port city of Aden. Yemenis have described Aden as being under siege from al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
Egypt
Egypt’s Army is failing to build consensus for democracy
Iran
US Troop Pullout Heightens Concerns Over Iran in Region
United States
At Pentagon, Leon E. Panetta Charts Change of Course
Libya
Libya’s liberation: interim ruler unveils more radical than expected plans for Islamic law
Tunisia
Tunisians voted in the first Arab Spring election; turnout was high. The Islamist share of the vote will be watched as a bellwether for other Middle East elections.
Afghanistan
First photos from the SEALS crash site
Iran
Iraqi speaker warns of meddling after US pullout
Somalia
Kenyan forces have taken control of the towns of Oddo and Kolbio on the Afmadow front, killing eight Shabaab fighters. Shabaab bases in Kismayo have been hit with naval fire and airstrikes.
Kenya
Fourteen people were wounded in a grenade attack at a bar in Nairobi. Shabaab is suspected of carrying out the attack after Kenyan forces invaded southern Somalia.
Sweden
Security authorities said the increasing mention of Sweden on jihadist websites has kept the threat level elevated, despite the detention of a person of concern. The investigation into the 2010 Stockholm suicide bombing continues.
France
Kenya Says Western Nations Have Joined Somalia Fight
Afghanistan
Reluctant to return to North Waziristan
India
India to deploy ‘Bomb Drop Dog’
Iran
Iran influence high as US forces leave Iraq
Pakistan
Taliban threatens to attack Shell Pakistan, Pakistan State Oil
Suicide bomber attempts to assassinate Afghan interior minister
The attack took place in Parwan and is the second in the province in two months. The interior minister was not in the convoy.
Afghanistan
A suicide bomber attempted to assassinate the interior minister in Parwan. The Taliban killed 11 civilians in Wardak, four civilians in Herat, and an ISAF solider in the south. President Karzai said Afghanistan would back Pakistan if attacked, even by the US.