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Yearly Archives: 2013
Afghanistan
The Afghan Taliban denounced the US’ killing of Pakistani Taliban emir Hakeemullah Mehsud in a drone strike in North Waziristan. Security forces killed a suicide bomber in Khost.
Japanese reporter befriends jihadists in Syria
A freelance Japanese journalist escorted in Syria by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham, an al Qaeda affiliate, claims to be impartial.
Syria
A rebel media center in Raqqah closed its offices in protest against the torture of an activist by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham. The Shuhada’ Bader battalion clashed with ISIS in Aleppo. Kurdish YPG forces continued to clash with ISIS and allied rebels in Aleppo, and with ISIS, the Al Nusrah Front, […]
Egypt
A radio station in North Sinai was attacked by unidentified gunmen. Authorities uncovered a major fuel-smuggling network near the Gaza border. Foreign Minister Fahmy said the country was prepared to look at countries other than the US for weaponry. Authorities increased security measures near the Suez Canal, while a security source claimed that Sinai-based “takfirist […]
Somalia
Six people were killed as Puntland security forces clashed with a “militia” that included Shabaab fighters and pirates in the village of Godod near Galkayo. Puntland officials accused the Somali government of funding the groups.
Pakistan condemns drone strike that killed Hakeemullah Mehsud
Shocking: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the drone strike that killed the Pakistani Taliban emir responsible for the deaths of thousands is “a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Mali
Four gunmen driving a Toyota kidnapped two French journalists in Kidal who had just interviewed Ambeiry Ag Rhissa, a Kidal cultural official in the separatist Tuareg MNLA. The French government later said the two journalists have been killed. Four Frenchmen held hostage for three years by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb were released in […]
Pakistan
Hakimullah Mehsud, Dreaded Leader of Pakistani Taliban
Somalia
Pirates use millions of dollars in ransom on drugs, prostitutes
Libya
Terrorism escalates in Libya as election approaches
Pakistan
Pakistan Taliban secretly bury leader, vow bombs in revenge
Afghan Taliban denounce ‘cowardly US drone attack’ that killed Hakeemullah Mehsud
“If America believes that by martyring Mujahideen they will somehow create a void and reach their selfish aims then they are greatly mistaken,” the Afghan Taliban also said.
Pakistani Taliban name new emir after Hakeemullah killed in drone strike: report
Khan Said, who is also known as Sajna Mehsud, is said to have been appointed to lead the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan.
United Kingdom
Abdulla Ahmed Ali, who was convicted of plotting with al Qaeda to detonate liquid explosives on at least seven transatlantic airliners bound for the US and Canada, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights for a reversal of his conviction. Prosecution of the conspiracy has already cost UK taxpayers more than £100 million, […]
China
China Says Terror Group Behind Tiananmen Attack
Egypt
Qatar’s influence in Somalia edges out traditional Arab power-house Egypt
Al Qaeda
US businessman demands $25m reward for capture of Osama bin Laden
Iraq
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant killed four Iraqi soldiers in an IED attack in Mosul. Police captured four ISIS operatives, including a wanted commander, during a raid in Fallujah.
Iran
Turkey, Iran seek cooperation to stem sectarian conflict in Mideast
Yemen
At least 24 people were killed after Shia Houthi rebels attacked a Sunni Salafist town in Saada. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters killed two soldiers and a civilian in an attack on a checkpoint in Abyan.
Syria
The sharia council of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham in Aleppo sentenced the former leader of the Ghuraba’ al-Sham battalion to death. A rebel battalion took a stand with the Shuhda’ Bader battalion against the ISIS in Aleppo. The sharia council of Deir Izzour threatened an opposition TV station and prohibited it […]
Pakistani Taliban leader killed by US after 4-year hunt
Hakeemullah Mehsud led the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan for four years before being killed today in a drone strike.
China
How Edward Snowden Escalated Cyber War
United States
LAX shooting: TSA officer killed, suspect in custody
Al Qaeda in Iraq, Syria a ‘transnational threat’
A senior administration official warned earlier this week that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (or Levant) is a “transnational threat” and “an increasing threat to us.” Iraq has exploded in violence since the withdrawal of American troops. The official said 38 suicide bombers have launched attacks in the last month alone.
Ansar al Sharia
Suicide attacks terrorise Tunisians
Afghanistan
Afghanistan probes Taliban execution video of Afghan soldiers
Israel
While operating near a recently uncovered terror tunnel, IDF forces were attacked by Palestinians who set off an explosive device. The IDF responded to the attack and killed at least four Hamas terrorists. The US is expected to expedite the delivery of six V-22 Osprey aircraft to Israel. After reports that Israel again struck sites […]
Egypt
Paramedics operating in North Sinai were targeted by unidentified gunmen. Authorities detained at least 22 female supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood. Clashes between security forces and Muslim Brotherhood supporters were reported in Alexandria. Authorities closed off key Cairo squares to limit protests.