Afghanistan
Pakistan suspends NATO supply route over security
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Egypt
In shift by Egypt, president meets Hamas leader
Syria
Asharq Al-Awsat talks to [senior Syrian defector] General Manaf Tlass Asharq
Syria
Turkey a hub for Syria revolution as illegal border crossing points abound
Afghanistan
In Pakistan, stalled military operation means refugees can’t go home
Al Qaeda
Canada – MacKay’s wife slams newspaper for ‘distorted’ Khadr comments
Lebanon
Christians Flee from Radical Rebels in Syria
ECOWAS
Wave of Violent Repression Plagues Capital of Mali
Iraq
Six Kurdish security personnel were killed in a motorcycle bomb blast in Kirkuk. Security forces captured two al Qaeda in Iraq fighters in Wasit.
Afghanistan
NATO slams cross-border shelling
Afghanistan
Afghanistan – Wardak Security Transition was Irresponsible: Governor
Afghanistan
Afghanistan – ICRC Warning of Worsening Security Dismissed by Government
Afghanistan
Taliban’s Grip Broken in Southern Afghanistan: Officials
Pakistan
Pakistan to sue The Sun over Olympics visa allegations
Belgium
United Kingdom – Theresa May should relax border checks, says Keith Vaz
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb plays puppet master in Mali occupation:.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
A Sahel War On the Horizon
Syria
Fighting intensified in Aleppo as both the rebels and the government massed their forces around the city. A senior defector from the Assad regime offered to unite opposition factions and provide a road map for the transfer of power. Iran said it would stand by its ally.
Turkey
Turkey said it would not tolerate an autonomous Kurdish region in northern Syria. The statement came after Kurdish groups began to take control of towns from retreating Syrian government forces.
Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula attacked local militias in Jaar; two AQAP fighters were reported killed during the attack. President Hadi ordered the military to send reinforcements to Abyan province.
Kenya
Three policemen and three civilians were wounded in an IED attack inside of the Dadaab refugee camp near the Somali border. The attackers targeted a police vehicle guarding aid workers.
Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram fighters in Maiduguri attacked a government office, a police station, and a factory. Two Indians at the factory were killed, and one more was wounded. Another civilian and at least two policemen were also killed in the attacks.
Sweden
A court freed an Uzbek couple suspected of aiding in the attempted murder of an Uzbek imam who is wanted by Uzbekistan on terrorism charges. The court found the evidence insufficient and the investigation faulty.
Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda in Iraq threatens attacks in US
Jordan
Jordan Is Anxious as Syrian Refugees Flood In
Syria
Turkey Seals Border With Syria to All but Refugees
Afghanistan
Revealed: Dr Afridi sought asylum in US, says investigators
Afghanistan
NATO supply trucks surge at Pakistan border
Afghanistan
Pakistan – Non-starter: Panel to oversee peace talks with Taliban dismantled
Taliban
‘New generation’ of tech-savvy Taliban fighters