Ominous: al Qaeda in Libya
The black flag of Al Qaeda is sighted over a Benghazi courthouse.
Yearly Archives: 2011
Al Qaeda IED cell leader denied habeas petition
A DC district court released its opinion denying Guantanamo detainee Bostan Karim’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Karim led an IED cell that targeted Americans, and several other members of his network were detained at Guantanamo.
Al Qaeda
US Sets Sights on al Qaeda Bomb Maker
Al Qaeda
UN Security Council concern over Libya arms stockpile
Afghanistan
Afghanistan urges Pakistan to act on militants
Pakistan
New signs of Syria-Pakistan nuke tie
US adds senior Haqqani Network leader to terrorist list
Haji Mali Khan, who is currently in US custody, is the sixth senior Haqqani Network leader added to the list of specially designated global terrorists.
Afghanistan
British troops to hand over security of former Taliban stronghold Nad-e-Ali
Libya
Libya struggles to create army out of militias
Haqqani Network
Haqqani Militants Act Like Pakistan’s Protected Partners
Jund al Khilafah claims double bombing in Kazakhstan
The Soldiers of the Caliphate denied that the bomber who was killed was on a suicide mission, and said the blasts in Atyrau were merely a warning.
United States
The Secret War: How US hunted AQ in Africa
Afghanistan
A Taliban suicide assault team killed five people, including three UN workers, in an attack on the UNHCR office in Kandahar; four Taliban fighters were killed in the attack. Security forces captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Helmand, Khost, and Paktia.
Afghanistan
US hopes regional talks will stabilize Afghanistan
Shabaab names American suicide bomber
Mogadishu suicide bomber Cabdi Salaam al Muhajir’s real name is Abdisalan Hussein Ali.
Syria
NATO’s chief ruled out intervention in Syria. The Arab League waited for Syria’s response to its plan to end the crisis. President Assad said he was popular because he “lives a normal life”.
Israel
New Israeli-Palestinian violence breaks out in Gaza. An Israeli airstrikes followed a Palestinian rocket attack. Attempts at a cease fire have been made but they have not succeed so far.
Palestinian Territories
The UN voted to grant the Palestinian Authority full membership in UNESCO. In response, the US cut off funding to UNESCO. In East Jerusalem classrooms, the Palestinian Authority’s version of textbooks compete with Israel’s version.
Iraq
Insurgents killed four Iraqi soldiers in Diyala and two soldiers in Mosul. A senior Iraqi general said his country will not be able to defend its borders until 2020 at the earliest.
Iran
Iran FM says US buildup near Iraq lacks ‘prudence’
Somalia
The Kenyan military called reports that its warplanes struck a refugee camp in Jilib “Shabaab propaganda.” The UN said the African Union is now in control of Mogadishu. The Somali military claimed 25 Shabaab fighters have defected.
Kenya
Kenya: Conflicting Claims Over Use of US Drones in Somalia
Afghanistan
Afghans, Pakistan may use talks to ease tensions: Turks
Yemen
Sana’a International Airport reopened after two Yemeni Air Force fighters were blown up yesterday; bombs were placed on 15 jets but only two detonated. Marib tribesmen freed an Uzbek doctor who was kidnapped last week.
US Predator strike kills 4 ‘militants’ in Mir Ali
The US has carried out five strikes in the past six days. Mir Ali is a known haven for al Qaeda and a host of terror groups based in Pakistan’s tribal agency of North Waziristan.
Afghanistan
Combat in Afghanistan has ended, but deadly risks remain
Afghanistan
Pakistan Spy Agency’s Help Sought for Afghan Talks
Iraq
Iraq project not worth the millions spent
Afghanistan
British forces attack Taliban stronghold in central Helmand
Afghanistan
Haqqani network may be linked to Kabul suicide attack: officials