Al Qaeda
Tunisia’s radical divide over Salafi agenda
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Hezbollah
Internal probe finds US embassy in Beirut insecure, lacks terror training
Al Qaeda
Analysis: Hezbollah’s Syria victory risks wider Sunni-Shi’ite conflict
Bulgaria
Bulgaria wants faster foreign help in bus bomb investigation
Indonesia
Organizers of the “Miss World” contest in Jakarta announced yesterday that contestants would no longer be wearing bikinis and would dress more conservatively. Hardline Islamist groups such as Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia and the Islam Reformist Movement (Garis), which is linked with the Islamic Defenders Front, were not placated, and today warned they may organize protests […]
Australia
Police announced that they have four primary suspects in the 1982 bombing of the Israeli consulate and the attempted bombing at the Hakoah club. Authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. The cold-case was reopened last year following an interview with a terrorist in an American jail.
Turkey
Protests unite Turks across the social spectrum
Pakistan
Window Closes For Pakistani Peace Talks With Taliban
Tunisia
Tunisian Islamists seek to join trial against European feminists who protested topless
Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif, the head of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, has been sworn in as prime minister. Sharif immediately called for the US to end drone strikes in Pakistan’s tribal area. In the past he has called for negotiations with the Taliban.
Afghanistan
Eight Taliban fighters were killed in a premature detonation in Zabul. The Taliban killed six civilians in IED attacks in Helmand. Six Taliban fighters and two children were killed in clashes in Kunduz. The Red Cross has withdrawn some of its personnel after last week’s suicide assault on its office in Jalalabad.
Iraq
Insurgents killed three Awakening members in an IED attack in Madeen. Security forces arrested seven “terrorists” in Maysan, an al Qaeda commander and two fighters in Fallujah, and another al Qaeda fighter in Al Zubair.
Yemen
Government forces launched an offensive against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in the town of Ghayl Bawazir, near Mukallah in Hawdramout province. Seven AQAP fighters, two civlians, and an Army officer are reported to have been killed. The town is one of several in the area under AQAP control.
Palestinian Territories
Hamas denied reports that its military wing seeks to maintain a relationship with Hezbollah and Iran despite opposition from members of the group’s Politburo. Palestinian terrorists reportedly fired three mortars toward Israel. The mortars landed in Gaza. Seven Hamas members were arrested by PA security forces in the West Bank.
Somalia
Shabaab killed five civilians in Johwar; the group claimed it killed seven “apostates” in the town. Shabaab also claimed it killed 10 Sierra Leon troops near Dhobley. Security forces captured Shabaab commander Abdikafi Mohamed Ali in Puntland; one soldier was killed during the raid..
Afghanistan
NATO endorses concept of operation for new mission in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan – Poppy Cultivation To Increase If Farmers’ Issues Not Dealt With: AREU
Algeria
Algeria looks to jump-start tourism
Libya
Protesters from the Cyrenaica separatist movement took over local council offices in Beida, and put up posters in Benghazi calling for rallies against federalism. Cyrenaica National Council chief Ahmed Zubair al-Senussi declared the autonomy of the oil-rich eastern region on June 1, saying that it would start to run its own affairs as “a federal […]
Tunisia
After being denied legal status because the group contradicts democratic values and seeks to establish a caliphate, Tunisia’s Hezbollah has filed an application for a license under a new name, Hezb al-Oumma, and promised to stop promoting a caliphate. Party leader Seifeddine Laajili, a media professional, claimed that the group has “nothing to do with […]
Mali
Malian troops took the town of Anefis from Tuareg MNLA forces yesterday after intense fighting, and are advancing toward the MNLA stronghold of Kidal. The MNLA has refused to surrender weapons or relinquish claims to parts of northern Mali. France’s Foreign Ministry said it supported the Malian government’s attempt to establish control of the entire […]
United Kingdom
Police are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a north London Islamic center; the acronym for the English Defence League was found daubed on the building. A 30-year-old east London man was detained on June 4 for “disseminating terror publications” and is being held in custody. The arrest is linked to the May […]
United States
The US is sending Patriot missiles and F-16 fighter jets to Jordan for an annual military exercise in June but may extend the deployment if needed. Prosecutors in the case of Sabirhan Hasanoff, who admitted to plotting an attack on the New York Stock exchange, are seeking to use testimony by a senior al Qaeda […]
Syria
Rebel forces in Qusayr have been bolstered by reinforcements, including Aleppo’s Tawhid Brigade and the commander of the Aleppo Military Council. East Reef Aleppo rebels stormed the rebel Sharia Court’s prison in al-Sfeira city and freed eight colleagues. Rockets launched from the rebel-held al-Adawi area of Damascus landed near the Russian Embassy. France claimed that […]
Dagestan
Analysis: Putin gambles by taking down Dagestan strongman
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New cyber bug attacking Middle East, but Israel untouched — so far
Hezbollah
Syrian war widens Sunni-Shia schism as foreign jihadis join fight for shrines
Europe
Resistance Seen in EU to Blacklisting Hezbollah
Egypt
A court sentenced 43 people, including 19 Americans, to jail terms ranging from one to five years for working at “unregistered” NGOs. Secretary of State Kerry condemned the sentences and said it was a “politically-motivated trial.” A youth activist was sentenced to six months in jail for insulting President Morsi.
Palestinian Territories
President Abbas said a new government will be formed in the coming days. Secretary of State Kerry reportedly asked Abbas for more time to restart peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian leadership. Seven Hamas members were arrested by PA security forces in the West Bank.