US Predators hit al Qaeda haven in North Waziristan
Four “militants” were killed in the latest attack in Datta Khel. Nine of the last 18 strikes have hit targets in the Datta Khel area.
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‘Lady al Qaeda’ sentenced to 86 years in prison
Aafia Siddiqui, dubbed “Lady al Qaeda” in the press, was sentenced to 86 years in prison on Thursday. Siddiqui was part of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s network and participated in plotting against the US Homeland.
US, Afghan forces defeat Haqqani Network suicide assault on FOB Gardez
Five suicide bombers were killed as they attempted to storm Forward Operating Base Gardez in Paktia province.
Senior Kabul Attack Network commander killed in Coalition airstrike
Qari Mansur, a Haqqani Network commander, was “one of the most prolific attack planners for the Kabul insurgent network” who organized suicide and IED attacks in the capital.
US official explains National Counterterrorism Center’s view of the enemy
NCTC director Michael Leiter testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday. Leiter’s testimony highlights al Qaeda’s close ties to other jihadist organizations.
Al Qaeda-linked IMU claims deadly ambush on Tajik troops
An Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan spokesman named Abdufattoh Ahmadi claimed the attack that killed 25 Tajik soldiers on Sept. 19.
US troops defeat Haqqani Network assault on base in Khost
While trying to mass for an attack on Combat Outpost Spera, 27 Haqqani Network fighters were killed.
Senior German al Qaeda operative thought killed in Predator strike in Pakistan
Unconfirmed reports indicate Bekkay Harrach may have been killed in a strike on a Haqqani Network compound in August. Harrach is on al Qaeda’s external operations committee.
US launches new strike in Pakistan, Taliban commander reported killed
The US carried out two strikes on Sept. 21. Mullah Shamsullah, Mullah Nazir’s second in command, is rumored to be among those killed.
US strike kills 16 in South Waziristan
The strike is the first that hit in an area under the control of “good Taliban” leader Mullah Nazir since July 25. Nazir’s aide is rumored to have been killed in the strike.
Suicide bomber detonates inside Somalia’s presidental compound
A suicide bomber penetrated the first ring of security at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu.
US Predators strike again in North Waziristan
Eight of the last 15 strikes have taken place in Datta Khel. Four “militants” were reported killed.
25 Tajik soldiers killed in Islamist ambush
An Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan commander is said to have led an ambush in the Rasht Valley, a haven for Central Asian terrorists.
Latest US Predator strike kills 5 in al Qaeda hub in North Waziristan
Seven of this month’s 14 strikes have taken place in the Datta Khel region in North Waziristan. The area is a known haven for al Qaeda.
Al Qaeda-linked Taliban leader killed in Kunar
The Taliban’s shadow district governor for Shigal was associated with top al Qaeda leader Qari Zia Rahman, and has been linked to the first female suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
ETIP leader thought killed in February Predator strike
Abdul Haq al Turkistani, the leader of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Party and a member of al Qaeda’s Shura Majlis, was killed in a strike in Mir Ali.
Coalition continues pursuit of IMU commanders in the Afghan north
A Taliban district commander with links to the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan was among eight killed in a strike in Kunduz.
Latest US Predator strike kills 3 in North Waziristan
Three “rebels” were reported killed in the latest strike in the al Qaeda haven of Datta Khel. The strike is the fourth in two days and the 13th this month.
Iran-backed senior IMU commander captured in Afghan north
An Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan foreign fighter facilitator who worked with Iran’s Qods Force was captured during a raid in Kunduz.
US Predators strike again in Pakistan, killing 14 ‘militants’
Strikes were launched on two compounds in the village of Darga Mandi, which is on the outskirts of Miramshah; 12 missiles were fired. The US has launched 12 strikes this month, making it the most active since the campaign began in 2004.
4 killed in second Predator strike in Pakistan today
Predators hit a vehicle as it moved in the outskirts of Miramshah in North Waziristan. Four “militants” were reported killed.
US Predators strike again in North Waziristan, killing 11 ‘militants’
The strike, near Miramshah, is the 10th this month. “Foreigners” are among those reported killed.
Coalition, Afghan forces kill 14 Taliban in Uruzgan
Afghan and Coalition forces called in airstrikes after a patrol was ambushed in Uruzgan. Pakistani and al Qaeda terror groups are known to operate in the southern province.
US Predators kill 6 ‘militants’ in al Qaeda haven in North Waziristan
Predators have struck targets in the Datta Khel area in five of the last eight strikes. The US has hit targets inside Pakistan nine times this month.
Somali troops defeat suicide attack on Mogadishu port
A Shabaab suicide bomber hijacked a fuel truck and entered the seaport, but was stopped before he could detonate his bomb.
Kabul Attack Network commander killed in Coalition airstrike
Nur Mohammed was plotting to carry out attacks during parliamentary elections. He was “involved in improvised explosive device and suicide attacks in Kabul city.”
HIG facilitator properly detained at Gitmo, judge finds
Earlier this month, a DC district judge ruled that a facilitator for the HIG is properly detained at Guantanamo. The detainee, Shawali Khan, allegedly plotted attacks against American forces on behalf of his uncle, a HIG commander based in Quetta, Pakistan.
Islamic Jihad Group commander reported killed in Predator strike
The commander, who is known as Qureshi, is said to have been killed in yesterday’s second strike in the Datta Khel area in North Waziristan.
African Union troops repel Shabaab suicide assault on Mogadishu airport
A five-man assault team penetrated the first layer of security at Mogadishu International Airport. Two African Union soldiers and three civilians were killed.
Suicide bomber kills 16 in southern Russia
A Caucasus Emirate suicide bomber killed 16 people and wounded 98 more in an attack at a market the southern city of Vladikavkaz.