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Iran’s militias are taking over Iraq’s army
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Hundreds killed as Chadian military overruns Boko Haram strongholds
Chadian forces crossed the border and stormed several towns held by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. Fierce fighting has reportedly killed hundreds of insurgents over the past week. Battles continue in several strategic towns in the Lake Chad area.
Algeria
The presidents of Algeria and Benin announced that they would ramp up cooperation in counterterrorism operations. Despite political tensions, the Moroccan and Algerian intelligence services are also reported to have remained cooperative.
Mali
French forces killed about a dozen jihadists “in the region of the Adrar des Ifoghas mountains” in northern Mali. The UN’s peacekeeping mission is struggling with persistent insecurity and tensions with the civilian populace.
Nigeria
Chadian troops crossed the border into Nigeria and ejected Boko Haram from the town of Gamboru, which the group has held for several months. The Nigerian military claimed the country’s sovereignty remains intact. Nigerian and Chadian warplanes have bombed the jihadist group “out of a slew of northeastern Nigerian towns.” Boko Haram’s pressure on Maiduguri […]
Afghanistan
Insider attack targets Afghan police officers
Iraq
United Arab Emirates, key US ally in Islamic State effort, disengaged in December
Pakistan
Obama’s Pentagon nominee interested in counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan
Iraq
Jordan hangs two Iraqi militants in response to pilot’s death
Islamic State
Islamic State kills 50 captives in Syria this year
Ajnad Misr
How Cairo is taking the fight to Sinai militants
Analysis: DIA head warns al Qaeda in Syria may gain ground in 2015
Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, the director of the DIA, testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday. Stewart warned that al Qaeda in Syria may gain ground in 2015, the Islamic State remains capable of launching offensive operations despite the coalition’s air campaign, and the Taliban-led insurgency has fought its opposition to a stalemate in Afghanistan.
Iraq
Jordan to execute jailed would-be bomber, jihadists
Iraq
Iraq reconciliation would help counter Islamic State – US military
US drone strike targets Shabaab’s external operations chief
Yusuf Dheeq, the head of Shabaab’s Amniyat, which directs the group’s intelligence and external operations activities, was the target of the strike. His fate is unknown.
Canada
Canadian police arrest man, charge him with aiding Islamic State
Argentina
Argentina prosecutor Nisman ‘planned warrant’ for President Fernandez
France
Three French soldiers attacked outside Jewish centre
Islamic State launched attack near Amiriyat al Fallujah
The Islamic State has published photos from fighting in Zawbaa near Amiriyat al Fallujah. Recent press reports suggest the jihadist group has launched a renewed offensive on the town.
Islamic State burns captured Jordanian pilot alive
First Lieutenant Mu’adh Yusuf al Kasasibah was burned alive in a cage by Islamic State fighters.
Ansar al Sharia photos focus on governance efforts near Benghazi
Ansar al Sharia Libya released a set of propaganda photos in late January that are intended to demonstrate the group’s authority over areas in and around Benghazi. The photos purportedly show a police station and a convoy of security vehicles under the group’s control. However, forces loyal to General Haftar also claim to control much of the city.
Pakistani Taliban emir for Bajaur joins Islamic State
Maulana Abu Bakr, the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan’s emir for Bajaur, swore allegiance to Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, the “caliph” of the Islamic State.
Iraq
US, allies plan tough battle to retake Iraqi city from Islamic State
Syria
The Al Nusrah Front claimed responsibility for bombing a bus of Lebanese Shiite pilgrims visiting a Syrian shrine in Damascus on Feb. 1, killing six people. The Western-backed rebel Hazzm movement has reportedly joined the Levantine Front, a coalition of other Syrian rebel groups, in a bid to strengthen itself against Al Nusrah. The Islamic […]
Somalia
Several people were killed in an airstrike targeting Shabaab militants in Dinsoor; the attack is believed to have been a US drone strike and “a top leader” of the jihadist organization is reported to have been killed. “At least three missile strikes from unmanned aircraft” struck a Shabaab training facility in Toratorow village, killing “dozens,” […]
Egypt
President al-Sisi has asked France for modern military equipment. Recent jihadist attacks on the Sinai, including a complex suicide and indirect fire attack that killed 32 security personnel on Jan. 29, have stoked nationalist sentiment in Egypt. A court has banned Hamas’ armed wing, labeling it a terrorist organization. An Egyptian policeman was arrested after […]
Libya
The Libyan representative to OPEC was released after his kidnapping on Jan. 15 in Tripoli. The internationally recognized prime minister visited the battleground of Benghazi to show support for pro-government troops fighting there. The UN has still not found an appropriate site for planned peace talks within Libya.
Islamic State
Pilot held by Islamic State puts Jordan’s king in a tough spot
Yemen
Yemen’s Houthis give parties three days to solve crisis
Al Nusrah Front
Deadly bus bombing hits central Damascus