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Mind Games in Afghanistan
Yearly Archives: 2012
Palestinian Territories
After Doha deal, challenges remain to Hamas – Fatah unity
Al Qaeda releases photos of slain Khorasan commanders
A jihadist media outlet has released previously unseen photographs of slain top al Qaeda leaders Abu Laith al Libi, Abdullah Said al Libi, and Abu Abdullah al Shami.
Iran
Amid deepening political infighting, Iran’s parliament summoned President Ahmadinejad to discuss his handling of the economy. Iran and India reached a deal on oil payments. China reduced its purchases of Iranian oil, turning to Saudi Arabia and Russia instead.
Egypt
The Egyptian military cancelled a meeting with US lawmakers after the US warned that Egypt’s prosecution of nongovernmental groups could threaten $1.3 billion in annual US military aid. The US said it was working “at every level” to resolve the dispute.
Syria
Following similar action by the US, Britain, and Belgium, Italy and France recalled their ambassadors to Syria. Six Gulf nations recalled their ambassadors and asked the Arab League to “take decisive action.” Russia criticized the actions and sent a delegation to Syria. Turkey started a new initiative after the failure of the UN resolution.
Nigeria
Army troops killed four Boko Haram fighters during a raid in Kano. The Army said a suicide attack on a base in Kaduna was thwarted. Boko Haram denied issuing a video that named four representatives to negotiate with the government.
Somalia
A report stated that Somalia is one of several “training grounds” for British jihadists and that 50 of the estimated 200 foreign fighters in Somalia are British citizens. “[I]t is only a question of time before their commitment to the cause, and their newly-acquired expertise, are likely to be seen on British streets,” the report […]
Afghan intelligence captures 3 members of northern assassination cell
The Taliban cell is led by a commander known as Qari Abdul Rahim, who is based in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. The group is linked to the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.
Afghanistan
Pakistan Tries to Take Part in Afghan Negotiations: Afghan Senators
Afghanistan
US Sending General to Repair Ties With Pakistan
Fatah
Unity Deal Brings Risks for Abbas and Israel
Maldives
Police revolt topples Maldives president
Afghanistan
ADF Interrogators deploy to Afghanistan
United States
Raja Lahrasib Khan, 58, a Pakistani cab driver in Chicago and US citizen, admitted to giving funds to Ilyas Kashmiri, a top al Qaeda and Harkut-ul Jihad Islami commander. Khan said he last met Kashmiri in Pakistan in 2008. Under a plea deal, Khan faces a prison term of five to eight years and must […]
Abu Musab al Suri released from Syrian custody: report
A statement at a prominent jihadist forum claimed that al Qaeda strategist, military trainer, and ideologue Abu Musab al Suri has been freed from Syrian custody. The report has not been confirmed.
Boko Haram aims to topple Nigerian government
The international community is on edge as Nigeria reels from terror attacks by Boko Haram that have killed hundreds in the last few weeks.
Al Qaeda
Taliban Considers Victory Inevitable Once ISAF Leaves: Leaked Report
Israel
Subs, silos, UAVs: Rumors cloud Israel’s Iran clout
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Analysis: Iran economy could limp along under sanctions
Russia
Russia may seek controlled exit of Assad in talks
Afghanistan
The Taliban killed a child in an IED attack in Uruzgan. An ISAF helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan; no casualties have been reported.
Syria
China and Russia defended their veto of the UN resolution on Syria. The US, France, Saudi Arabia, and Russia planned their next course of action. The US closed its embassy in Syria due to security concerns. The Syrian army resumed heavy shelling of Homs. Syrian army defectors formed a high-level military council.
Iraq
Security forces captured al Qaeda in Iraq’s finance minister in Mosul. A court sentenced two Islamic Army in Iraq members to death for the kidnapping and murder of two French journalists and an Iranian diplomat.
Libya
President: Tuareg fighters from Libya stoke violence in Mali
Afghanistan
Truth, lies and Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Army Colonel Challenges Pentagon’s Afghanistan Reports
Al Qaeda
US Drone Strikes Are Said to Target Rescuers
Afghanistan
US to elevate Special Operations forces’ role in Afghanistan
Europe
US Sees Europe as Not Pulling Its Weight Militarily