United Kingdom
The government banned a group called Muslims Against Crusades. The group was outlawed in 2006 for “promoting terrorism,” and has used various names, including Al Ghurabaa, The Saved Sect, Al Muhajiroun, and Islam4UK.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Pakistan
Four members of a pro-government militia and two Lashkar-e-Islam fighters were killed in a clash in Khyber. The US said it is confident that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program is secure.
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed three Afghan policemen during a suicide assault on the governor’s compound in Paktia; five Taliban fighters were killed during the attack. The governor was hosting tribal leaders during the attack.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula announced that it will release a video documenting the life of Anwar al Awalki. The video will include a statement from Awlaki called “Message for the American people.”
Somalia
Shabaab fighters paraded in the coastal town of Marka. A member of parliament was gunned down in Mogadishu.
Nigeria
More than 20 suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a police station and a highway safety office in Mainok near Damaturu. Locals claimed four policemen were killed, but the government denied this.
Hamas
Hamas support on the wane amid crackdowns on political dissent
Who’s who in the Syrian rebellion
Recent media coverage of the Syrian rebellion has included an analysis of the major players.
Haqqani Network attacks governor’s office in Paktia
Haqqani Network assaults may achieve strategic goals despite battlefield failure.
Kazakh jihadi leader seeks restoration of Islamic caliphate
Rawil Kusaynuv, the emir of the Zahir Baibars Battalion, a unit in the Jund al Khilafah, said there are several battalions operating in Afghanistan.
Pakistan
US ‘confident’ on Pakistan nuclear weapons safety
Libya
Libyan cleric announces new party on lines of ‘moderate’ Islamic democracy
Egypt
Ahead of Egypt’s Vote, Parties and Skepticism Grow
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Libyan weapons smugglers killed in border clash
Lebanon
Lebanese Fear Syria’s Violence May Spill Over
Al Qaeda
Abd al Rahim al Nashiri, an al Qaeda operative from Saudi Arabia, is being arraigned by a military commission at Guantanamo Bay. Al Nashiri was involved in the suicide boat attack on the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen in 2002, the attack on the MV Limburg in 2002, and the plot to attack the USS […]
Afghanistan
UN boosting cooperation with Afghans
Al Qaeda
Annual cost to house a captive at Guantanamo Bay is $800,000
Pakistan
US commission: Pakistan schools teach Hindu hatred
Syria
Syria: 30 years on, are sanctions finally starting to pinch?
Afghanistan
More than 60 Haqqani Network and foreign fighters were killed during a failed assault on Combat Outpost Margah in Paktika. Amnesty International called for the International Criminal Court to investigate the Taliban’s targeting of civilians. An Afghan soldier wounded three Australian troops in Uruzgan.
Iran
In the aftermath of the IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program, Iran said it will not retreat “one iota” from its nuclear program. France, Britain and Germany called for tougher sanctions. Russia rejected new sanctions. China favored continued negotiations. Israel said it could carry out strikes on Iran with under 500 civilian fatalities. The US […]
India
Jamaat ud Dawa to protest against India’s MFN status
Pakistan
Infamy, hero worship for acquitted Lal Masjid cleric
Afghanistan
Helmand ready for second round of transition: officials
Iraq
Insurgents killed an Awakening leader in Salahadin and attempted to assassinate the mayor of Mosul. The US has turned over the massive airbase at Balad to the Iraqi military.
Afghanistan
Photos from Nangalam, Afghanistan: A Stream of Strategic Shifts
Afghanistan
Property prices plunge after Kabul violence
Afghanistan
Pakistan president vows to ‘eradicate’ Haqqani group
NATO
Interview with Syrian Grand Mufti: ‘Assad Could Step Down After Free Elections’