Iraq
Iraq’s Maliki wins backing for US trainers, but no immunity
Yearly Archives: 2011
Afghanistan
ICRC: Afghan security situation alarming
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed three Afghans in an attack in Kandahar and an ISAF soldier in an IED attack the east. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Zabul, Khost, Wardak, and Laghman.
Abdulmutallab trial starts with a bang
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the failed underwear bomber, shouted “Anwar is alive,” referring to his mentor, Anwar al Awlaki.
Pakistan
“Gunmen” executed 13 Shia travelers at a market on the outskirts of Quetta. Eight Pakistanis working for a US charity who were kidnapped in Baluchistan have been freed. Afghanistan claimed Pakistan refuses to help investigate the assassination of the chief of the High Peace Council.
Afghanistan
Pakistan refuses to help probe Rabbani murder: NDS
Afghanistan
Pakistan Safe Havens Biggest Challenge for US: Allen
More jihadist comics
Radical mujahideen fanboys paint themselves into Hell, Part Two.
‘German Taliban Mujahideen’ leader thought killed in US airstrike
A propaganda outlet for the the Victorious Sect said that Abdul Fettah al Almani was killed. The report is unconfirmed.
Iraq
Insurgents killed a policeman and a civilian in Baqubah, and another civilian in Kirkuk. The chief of police of Baghdadi was among five people killed in yesterday’s attack in the western town.
Syria
A Syrian colonel who has joined the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad took refuge in Turkey. He had been a target of a Syrian military crackdown in the Rastan, but had escaped. Turkey plans to conduct a military exercise near the Syrian border.
Iran
An Iranian graduate student at the University of Texas went on trial in Tehran on charges of having relations with a hostile country and receiving illegitimate funds. Iran has announced the deployment of ship-based missiles that can target American shorelines from international waters. Iran rejected Palestine’s UN statehood bid.
Al Qaeda in Iraq
The US added al Qaeda in Iraq’s emir, Abu Du’a, who is also known as Abu Bakr al Baghdadi al Husseini al Qurshi, to the list of designated terrorists. Abu Du’a is now one of the top three most-wanted terror leaders in the world, with a $10 million bounty for information leading to his capture.
Yemen
The Yemeni government denied reports that Yemeni Air Force fighter-bombers killed 30 soldiers during strikes in Abyan province. “Such news is unfounded,” the official news service of the state claimed.
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After Deadly Attacks in Iraq, Iran Lays Low While US Plans Withdrawal
US adds al Qaeda in Iraq’s emir to list of designated terrorists
Abu Du’a, also known as Abu Bakr al Baghdadi al Husseini al Qurshi, is now one of the top three most-wanted terror leaders in the world. The US has offered a $10 million bounty for information leading to his capture.
Somalia
A Shabaab suicide bomber killed scores of people, including many students and their parents, in an attack at a compound in Mogadishu. Shabaab claimed they were targeting AMISOM and government officials.
Egypt
Pact by Egypt’s Parties Angers Voters, Aids Military
Egypt
Egypt – Coptic group slams govt, military council over Christians’ rights
Kenya
Kenya: New Security Measures Unveiled
Israel
Mosque Set on Fire in Israeli Arab Village, Tuba-Zangariya
Afghanistan
In the Afghan villages where Taliban still rule
Shabaab suicide bomber kills scores in Mogadishu
A suicide bomber detonated a truck packed with explosives outside a compound where students were present. Shabaab claimed it was targeting government ministers and “informers.”
Haqqani Network
Dealing with the Haqqani Network
Haqqani Network
How the Haqqani Network is Expanding From Waziristan
Afghanistan
Afghan Army’s next hurdle: logistics
Al Qaeda
Trial to Start in Attempt to Use Bomb Aboard Jet
Afghanistan
Afghan Leader’s Death Exposes Peace Process in Disarray
Afghanistan
Pakistan rides out US pressure on Haqqanis
Afghanistan
Karzai Will Hold Assembly To Decide New Peace Strategy