Iraq
Insurgents killed 17 Iraqis in attacks in Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Sadiyah. Security forces captured an al Qaeda leader who escaped from a jail in Mosul.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Philippines
The Philippines and the US discussed expanding the American military presence in the country. In preliminary talks, officials on both sides said they are favorably inclined toward a deal.
Iran
President Ahmadinejad signaled his readiness to renew talks about Iran’s nuclear program. India said it would continue to buy Iranian oil.
Syria
The Arab League asked the UN Security Council to back its peace plan in Syria. Russia said it would promote its own peace plan at the UN.
Egypt
Six Americans who work for organizations promoting democracy in Egypt were barred from leaving the country, prompting an angry response from the US.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
UN warns arms from Libya could reach Boko Haram and al-Qaeda
Pakistan
Pashtuns Lament Pop Star’s Decision To Call It A Day
Al Qaeda
Afghanistan – Taliban’s Momentum Higher than US
Afghanistan
Afghanistan – Nangarhar security under threat: Ghani
Yemen
Twenty-two people were killed during fighting between Salafists and Shia Houthis in Saada. Thousands of Yemenis in Rada’a celebrated the withdrawal of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula from their town.
Libya
Libya: UN alarmed over failure to stop torture of detainees
Somalia
Somali pirates holding another American hostage moved him three times and threatened to kill him if another rescue was attempted. Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a captured 10 Shabaab fighters in Beled-Hawo.
Nigeria
Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram, claimed that Nigerian police and soldiers, and not his fighters, killed the 186 people in Kano last week. President Jonathan Goodluck called for negotiations with Boko Haram.
Al Qaeda
Panetta: al Qaeda is ‘still a real threat’
Lebanon
Militants Set Their Attacks on Alcohol in Lebanon
United States
Pentagon cuts to include trimming troop strength, grounding drones
Al Qaeda
Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti Played Crucial Role in Somalia Rescue
Boko Haram
Nigeria president urges Boko Haram to come out and talk
US adds IMU, IJU operatives to list of global terrorists
Mounir and Yassin Chouka, two Germans who are operatives in the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and Mevlut Kar, an Islamic Jihad Union facilitator, were added to the list of Specially Designated Global terrorists. All three have ties to al Qaeda.
Al Qaeda
The drone war
The cartoon jihad continues
Jihadi “artists” publish the latest cartoon that promotes jihad against the West.
Libya
In Mali, a Tuareg rebellion – without Gadhafi
Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda monthly: Hitteen delivered to your doorstep
Afghanistan
Afghan army’s night raiders ready to take control
Confrontation over Iran’s nuclear program prompts exodus
Some Iranians caught in the escalating confrontation over Iran’s nuclear program are choosing to leave.
ISAF captures senior Taliban commander in Helmand
Mullah Abdul Bari served as the Taliban’s shadow governor for the districts of Nad Ali, Musa Qala, Baghran, and Kajaki in northern Helmand province.
Egypt
Islamists, liberals square off in Egypt’s Tahrir
Pakistan
Prime Minister Gilani has retracted his criticism of Pakistan’s military. The Senate called on the military to shoot down US drones. Six soldiers and 17 Taliban fighters were killed during clashes in Kurram.
Al Qaeda
Bombs in the Sinai Desert Fuel Israel Fence-Building on Border With Egypt
Al Qaeda
Spate of kidnappings in Pakistan triggers unease