Somalia
The African Union said four of its soldiers were killed by Shabaab fighters in Mogadishu. Ten people were killed during fighting between Shabaab and a pro-government militia in Gedo.
Yearly Archives: 2011
US Predators kill 4 ‘militants’ in South Waziristan strike
The strike took place on the Afghan border and is the first in Pakistan’s tribal areas since July 12.
Saudi Arabia
A court in Jeddah has begun the trial of Haila Al Qusayyer, who is accused of finacning, recruiting, and fighting for al Qaeda. Qusayyer is known as Madam al Qaeda as she was married two of the terror group’s senior leaders.
Afghanistan
Afghans Recall Sons From Extremist Madrassas
Pakistan
The Taliban killed a pro-government tribal elder who was encouraging refugees to return to Tank. Security forces detained four Taliban fighters in Karachi.
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed 10 policemen and a civilian in a suicide attack in Helmand and an ISAF soldier in the east. Police killed a Taliban leader in Jawzjan. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kandahar, Helmand, Khost, Paktia, Laghman, Faryab, and Takhar.
Afghanistan
US military chief cites progress against Haqqanis
Pakistan
Stop drone strikes, ISI tells US
Pakistan
Another CIA station chief exits Islamabad
Afghanistan
Mullen: Let’s See Whether Taliban Stop Attacks for Ramadan
Egypt
Arab unrest, high food prices cast pall on Ramadan
Iraq
Insurgents assassinated the Director-General of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research and killed his son in Baghdad. The Iraqi military wants to double the number of F-16s purchased from the US.
Somalia
The US added Shabaab leaders Omar Hammami and Hassan Mahat Omar to the list of designated terrorists. Shabaab claimed it killed a US military officer who was training African Union forces in Mogadishu.
US adds American, Kenyan Shabaab leaders to list of designated terrorists
US citizen Omar Hammami is directly linked to al Qaeda, while Hassan Mahat Omar, a Kenyan cleric, is identified as a key ideological leader in Nairobi.
Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan has created a panel to negotiate with Boko Haram, the radical Islamist terror group behind multiple attacks, including suicide bombings. The panel will also ensure that security forces are acting with “professionalism.”
Al Qaeda in Iraq
African Union sources: Al-Shabaab planning push during Ramadan
Jordan
JORDAN: Pro-democracy demonstrators show little sign of letup
Suicide bomber hits police station in Afghan south
The suicide bomber hit a police station in Helmand’s provincial capital of Lashkar Gah, killing 10 policemen and a child.
United States
The Man Behind the Anti-Shariah Movement
Afghanistan
As drawdown approaches, US commanders in Afghanistan reluctant to leave
Libya
Islamists blamed for killing General Abdel Fattah Younes as Libya’s rebels face up to enemy within
Syria
Security forces killed 81 anti-regime protesters during an assault on the city of Hama. The military deployed tanks and artillery against civilians in the city, and have surrounded hospitals.
NDS smashes Haqqani Network plots in Kabul
Afghan intelligence arrested one of its own agents, who was facilitating a plot to attack the Defense Ministry and ISAF headquarters.
Pakistani Taliban want to trade Swiss hostages for Lady al Qaeda
Waliur Rehman follows the Pakistani government and al Qaeda in calling for Aafia Siddiqui’s release from US custody.
Iraq
US Report Finds Security Deteriorating in Iraq
Pakistan
Taliban Thugs Raid Shops, Burns ‘Un-Islamic’ Clothing In Pakistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan – Challenges Hurdle Transition Process: Transition Chief
Afghanistan
Large Portion of Afghan Drug Money Goes to Traffickers: UN
Pakistan
Pakistan – Sabotage bid foiled in Swabi
Egypt
No revolution for Egypt’s women