70 Iraqis killed in attacks on Shia pilgrims, soldiers
The coordinated bombings were carried out in four major Iraqi cities.
Yearly Archives: 2012
US drone strike kills 9 AQAP fighters in Yemen
The strike took place in Azzan, where al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters have retreated after losing control of Jaar and Zinjibar.
United States
A federal court sentenced Haji Bagcho, an Afghan drug kingpin, to life in prison for conspiring to sell heroin in the US and use the proceeds to fund the Taliban. His heroin transactions in over 20 countries had supported Taliban military activities in eastern Afghanistan as well as the Taliban governor for Nangarhar province.
Afghanistan
Afghan President Calls for an End to Airstrikes
Al Qaeda
Syrian Conflict Takes New Turn for the Worse
Afghanistan
A suicide bomber killed two people in Balkh. Two suicide bombers killed only themselves in Uruzgan. The Taliban killed an ISAF soldier in the south and a civilian in Paktia.
Pakistan
Pakistan – Scheduled caste Hindus demand relief, protection
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Iran nuclear talks are on, but both sides frustrated, say diplomats
Yemeni Army drives AQAP from 2 key strongholds in southern Yemen
Zinjibar and Jaar were under the control of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula for one year. The terror group claimed it abandoned the cities to prevent civilian casualties.
Syria
Syrian government forces appeared to be preparing another massacre, in the town of Haffa. UN observers attempting to reach the town were fired upon. Rebel forces tried to smuggle civilians out of the town. A UN report said the Syrian government was using children as human shields.
Yemen
The Yemeni military said it took control of the cities of Zinjibar, Jaar, and Rahowah; 20 al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters and four soldiers were killed. A Yemeni news outlet claimed AQAP released a statement confirming the withdrawal.
As Sahab releases video of Abu Yahya al Libi
The tape was produced sometime after November 2011 and addresses the Syrian revolution.
Al Qaeda
Pakistan – Al Qaeda battleground
Afghanistan
Taliban Encourage Afghan Kids to Suicide: NDS
Indonesia
Indonesia: 20 churches face demolition
Tunisia
Angered by an art exhibition they say insulted Muslims, Salafi Islamists clashed with Tunisian police. The protests spread to a number of districts in the capital of Tunis; 86 people were arrested.
Somalia
Shabaab forces attacked pro-government militias in Qoqani. Shabaab arrested four people linked to the government and Ethiopian forces in El Bur. A pro-government militia in Dhusamareb beat and arrested two journalists.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb blamed the German government for the death of a hostage who was killed by the terror group during a raid on May 31. AQIM said Germany approved the raid by Nigerian security forces.
Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda in Yemen advertises for Western recruits
Inter-Services Intelligence Agency
Pakistani Inquiry Says Former Envoy Sought Help From US
Syria
Syrian army ‘using children as human shields’
Bangladesh
Burma faces more unrest in Rakhine state
Panetta on Pakistan
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta chastised Pakistan last week for its ongoing support for the Haqqani Network.
Afghanistan
Pakistan should bite the bullet in NATO routes row: US official
South Sudan
Sudan suspends newspaper, confiscates another: editors
NGOs are ‘targets’ in South Waziristan, say Pakistani Taliban
The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan distributed pamphlets in the Mehsud areas of South Waziristan and threatened to punish anyone working with the government.
Afghanistan
Four seconds in Afghanistan: Was it a crime, or combat?
Ennahda
Tensions at Manouba University Mirror Turbulence in Tunisia at Large
Difa-e-Pakistan
Pakistan – Countrywide protests against drone attacks from June 15
Pakistan
TTP issue final warning for S Waziristan residents to evacuate agency