Haqqani Network and Jamaat-ud-Dawa: Banned or not?
Dawn calls out the Pakistani state for obscuring its purported ban of the Haqqani Network and Jamaat-ud-Dawa.
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Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Some counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen frozen for now – US officials
Haqqani Network
Haqqani Network and Jamaat-ud-Dawa: Banned or not?
Lebanon
Lebanese army says three more soldiers killed in Friday’s attack
Iraq
Japan condemns apparent Islamic State execution, demands release of remaining hostage
Spain
Spain arrests four in swoop of suspected militant cell in north Africa
Shabaab
Bomb explodes near Turkish delegation in Somalia day before president’s visit
Iraq
In Mosul, Islamic State turns captured city into fortress
Houthis
Houthis welcome Yemeni president’s concessions but gunmen remain
Argentina
Argentina’s Fernandez says death of prosecutor was not suicide
AQAP issues guidelines for suicide operations
Harith al Nadhari, a senior AQAP sharia official, sets forth six recommendations for suicide operations in a newly-released video.
Iranian political and military leaders laud Qods Force general killed in Syria
Political and Military elites of the Islamic Republic weigh-in on the death of Brigadier General Mohammad-Ali Allah-Dadi, the IRGC-QF member killed in Syria by an Israeli helicopter attack.Their commentary indicates a desire to establish deterrence, at least rhetorically, and tout their globalist message pertaining to the Islamic Revolution.
Jihadists tweet photo allegedly showing deceased Ansar al Sharia leader
Jihadists have posted a photo on Twitter that allegedly shows Mohamed al Zahawi, the leader of Ansar al Sharia in Benghazi, after his death. Earlier, Zahawi’s family had told the press that he passed away from wounds he received during fighting last year.
Family members claim leader of Ansar al Sharia in Benghazi has died
Mohamed al Zahawi’s family members have told the press that he has died due to wounds suffered in fighting last year. Zahawi has been the leader of Ansar al Sharia in Benghazi. Unconfirmed rumors of his death have circulated for months.
Analysis: Qatar embraces admitted al Qaeda operative
Qatar continues to celebrate the release of Ali Saleh Kahlah al Marri, an admitted al Qaeda sleeper agent, from a US federal prison last week. The prime minister of Qatar has even reportedly called al Marri to congratulate him.
Syria
A report in a Kuwaiti newspaper alleges that despite claims by an Israeli security source to the contrary, Israel was aware of the presence of an Iranian general in a convoy targeted in southern Syria on Jan. 18. UN aid shipments to Syria have provided food to about 600,000 people since July. The US provided […]
Somalia
A car bomb targeting a Turkish government convoy killed five policeman and one bystander in Mogadishu just prior to a planned visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; Erdogan postponed his Jan. 23 arrival to attend the funeral of Saudi King Abdullah. The UN, IGAD, AMISOM and the UK issued a joint statement voicing “concern […]
Cameroon strikes back after Boko Haram kidnaps 80 villagers
Cameroonian armed forces launched a counterstrike against Boko Haram on January 19 after an estimated 80 villagers were abducted the day before. Cameroonian forces have so far rescued 24 of the hostages.
Pakistan falsely claims it takes ‘immediate action’ against terror groups listed by the UN
Although numerous news outlets have reported that the Haqqani Network and Jamaat-ud-Dawa have been banned in Pakistan, no official announcement of the group’s status from the government or Ministry of Interior has been released.
Libya
The rival Islamist parliament based in Tripoli has suspended participation in UN peace talks, claiming new offensives by forces aligned with the internationally recognized government. Both sides claimed that the other initiated hostilities near the key oil port of Es Sider. The US State Department warned “U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya and recommends […]
Algeria
Algeria has strengthened border security in anticipation of the anniversary of the Tiguentourine gas plant siege, and last week announced the disruption of a terrorist cel that had plans to attack oil and gas facilities. The army also arrested “twelve smugglers of different nationalities,” seizing “vehicles, trucks and foodstuffs” on Jan. 19 and 20 in […]
Mali
Tuareg separatists protesting UN airstrikes claimed to have driven UN forces from an airfield in Kidal in northern Mali. A dutch helicopter fired on a car near the town of Gao, killing four rebels. UN forces repelled rebels who attacked them with a heavy machine gun near Tabankort.
Nigeria
In a new video release, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau claimed responsibility for a recent massacre in Baga that killed hundreds of people, saying God “commanded” the group to do it. A Guardian analysis stated that “Army corruption, troop mutinies, alienated citizens and a lack of political will” are reasons Nigeria’s strategy against the terrorist […]
Analysis: Freed former al Qaeda operative was part of intelligence dispute
The story of how Ali Saleh Kahlah al Marri was first identified and arrested became a key part of the dispute between Democrats on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the CIA. Al Marri, who was recently released from a US prison, admitted that he was an al Qaeda sleeper agent.
France
France reinforces security, spy agencies after attacks
Argentina
Argentina says dead prosecutor tricked into accusing Fernandez
Islamic State
Local Islamic State commander arrested in Lahore, Pakistan
Haqqani Network
Pakistani government tight-lipped about ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Haqqani Network
Syria
Airstrikes reported to have been conducted by the Syrian regime killed at least 39 people in the village of Khansaa, and the town of Saraqeb and the village of Sheikh Mustafa in Idlib province; some reports speculated that the strike in Khansaa might have been executed by the US-led coalition. An Israeli airstrike on Jan. […]
Somalia
The US is sending 20 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored vehicles to African Union forces combatting terrorism in Somalia. Turkish special forces arrived in Mogadishu prior to a visit by President Raccip Tayyip Erdogan.