Libya
In Libya, the man who would avenge Amb. Stevens
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Ansar al Sharia
U.S. had early indications Libya attack tied to organized militants
2 Islamist militants arrested in Sinai by Egyptian forces
Egyptian authorities have reportedly arrested two Islamist militants in the Sinai, while Britain has reiterated its willingness to provide Egypt with military advice on operations against jihadists in the area.
Switzerland
Authorities brought terror charges against two Iraqi Kurds living as refugees. The brothers are accused of disseminating jihadist propaganda and conveying messages between Mullah Krekar and al Qaeda-linked groups in Iraq. The elder brother is also accused of founding, with Krekar’s help, a new al Qaeda affiliate in Europe aimed at establishing a global Caliphate […]
Al Qaeda
‘Sleep-deprived’ Abu Hamza fights extradition on health grounds
Al Qaeda
US ‘begins drawing up targets in response to Benghazi attack’
Al Qaeda
Egypt’s Copts to return to Sinai homes, says government
Afghanistan
Muslim militants shifting focus to North Africa: Tunisia leader
Iran
Iran may still be years away from any nuclear-armed missile
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed a US soldier in the south. The governor of Paktia requested that ISAF end the “irresponsible” night raids. ISAF denied that the Taliban shot down a helicopter in Zabul.
Libya
Our revolution has been stolen, say Libya’s jihadists
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Al Qaeda in North Africa making millions kidnapping
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White House secret meetings examine al-Qaeda threat in North Africa
Syria
The US State Department said it believed a missing US journalist was being held by the Syrian government. Damascus saw renewed fighting. Iranian, UN, and NATO officials warned Syria not to use its chemical weapons against anti-government rebels.
Hezbollah
A Hezbollah commander and two fighters have been killed fighting in Syria. Ali Hussein Nassif, also known as Abu Abbas, was allegedly killed “while performing his jihadi duties.”
Yemen
Security forces killed three “key” al Qaeda leaders in Aden. Two Yemeni American doctors were killed in Aden. Defense Minister Ahmed dodged an IED attack in Sana’a.
Somalia
Somali and African Union troops have reportedly withdrawn from Kismayo. Shabaab claimed credit for a series of bomb blasts in the southern port city.
Nigeria
“Gunmen” killed 26 people at a university in Mubi. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said the group would begin targeting government officials in the north. Police detained a bomber in Jos.
Lebanon
Assad ordered killing of Muslim cleric to instigate civil war in Lebanon: leaked files
Mali
AFRICOM commander General Ham said the US military would not intervene against Islamist groups in northern Mali and that the crisis could be resolved with political and diplomatic efforts. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned against military intervention in Mali.
Multiple shooters involved in latest green-on-blue attack
The green-on-blue incident at the checkpoint in Sayyidabad on Sept. 29 involved multiple Afghan soldiers shooting at a group of US soldiers.
Al Qaeda ally orchestrated assault on US Embassy in Tunisia
The Sept. 14 assault on the US Embassy in Tunis was orchestrated by Seifallah ben Hassine, a.k.a. Abu Iyad al Tunisi, who has longstanding ties to al Qaeda. Hassine currently heads Ansar al Sharia Tunisia.
Afghanistan
US Scales Back Plans for Afghan Peace
Turkey
Security forces killed 12 militants from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in gunbattles following the militants’ failed attempt to storm a military post in Hakkari province. Suspected PKK fighters attacked a military convoy; no injuries were reported.
ISAF captures another senior IMU leader in Kunduz
Special operations forces have conducted 30 raids agains the al Qaeda-linked Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in Afghanistan so far this year; 12 raids have taken place in Kunduz.
Pakistan
Taliban have taken decision regarding PTI Waziristan rally: Report
Afghanistan
NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan could be speeded up, says Rasmussen
Russia
A Moscow court ruled that a controversial anti-Islam film can be banned in Russia, as the film was deemed extremist and capable of inciting ethinic and religious hatred. A similar decision was handed down last week in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya.
Afghanistan
A Taliban suicide bomber killed 3 ISAF soldiers, four policemen, and seven civilians in an attack on a convoy in Khost. The Taliban killed two civilians in a bombing in Uruzgan.
Afghanistan
On Patrol With Bravo Company in Afghanistan