Somalia
Shabaab executed three men for spying for the CIA and MI6. Two of the men were involved in the drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Bilal al Berjawi. Shabaab forces and Kenyan troops clashed in Qogani and Kulbiyow.
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Shabaab executes 3 alleged spies
Two of the men who were executed had allegedly “planted tracking devices” that led to the strike that killed al Qaeda leader Bilal al Berjawi and three other “Muhajireen.”
US drone strike kills 12 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan
The attack took place in the al Qaeda and Taliban-controlled Shawal Valley, and is the first in 16 days.
Iran
Analysis: Iran reformists gird for return to political stage
Syria
Syria admitted it had chemical weapons, and said it would not use them on its own people but would use them to repel an external threat. Israel’s Prime Minister said Israel would “have to act” if chemical weapons were acquired by Hezbollah. Government forces retook control of Damascus as rebel forces reverted to guerrilla tactics.
Taliban release video of Haqqani Network suicide assault on FOB Salerno
The video, released on Voice of Jihad, shows the suicide bombing at the outer wall, and Haqqani Network fighters entering the base.
Afghanistan
Lack of Intelligence Allows Taliban Infiltration of Afghan Forces
Afghanistan
Afghan Forces Not Able to Secure the Country: Analyst
Syria
Syrian Conflict Draws In Christians
Afghanistan
Rockets Fired From Pakistan Pound Afghan Villages
Bulgaria
Bulgaria bomber ‘had female companion’
India
Thousands flee rioting in Indian state of Assam
Syria
Syria says could use chemical arms against foreign intervention
Saudi Arabia
Analysis: Saudi Shi’ite protests show rise of more radical generation
Cyprus
A Lebanese Swede who is suspected of plotting attacks against Israeli interests was detained pending further investigation. Israel believes the suspect’s modus operandi is similar to that of the recent suicide bombing in Bulgaria that has been linked to Hezbollah and Iran.
2 ISAF troops wounded in yet another green-on-blue attack
An Afghan soldier wounded two US troops on a base in Faryab province.
ISAF targets another senior IMU leader in Afghan north
“Numerous suspected insurgents” were detained during the raid that targeted a senior Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in Kunduz province.
Egypt
Officials: Egypt allowing Palestinians to enter without permits, visas, ending Gaza blockade
Afghanistan
Key Afghans Tied to Mass Killings in ’90s Civil War
Afghanistan
The endgame: Afghan opposition says peace hinges on Pakistan
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed five Afghan security guards in Wardak and two ISAF soldiers in the south. A member of the Afghan security forces killed three ISAF civilian trainers in Herat. Two members of the high peace council in Zabul defected to the Taliban.
Afghan security personnel kills 3 ISAF civilian trainers
There have been two other green-on-blue attacks resulting in casualties this month.
Norway
Norwegian Justice Minister to strengthen terror legislation
Iran
Iran said it broke up two assassination cells responsible for killing Iranian nuclear scientists. Iran added a new batch of enriched uranium to a research reactor in Tehran.
Iraq
More than 25 Iraqis were killed in bombings and attacks throughout the country. Islamic State of Iraq leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi said al Qaeda would target Iraqi officials in a wave of assassinations.
Yemen
Several Iranian diplomats were reportedly deported for spying and providing support to al Qaeda. The commander of an air force brigade in Hadramout was wounded in an IED attack near his home.
Syria
Syria rebels’ gains in Damascus surprise even them
Afghanistan
Civilian Deaths in Afghan North Almost Equal Insurgent Deaths: Commander
Afghanistan
Kunar Shelling Puts Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations Under Strain
China
As Syria conflict rages, China hews to ‘non-interference’ principle