Resolute Support claims Nawa district is ‘under government control’
Like in Kunduz, Resolute Support’s claim that Nawa district is under government control does not match press reporting from Afghanistan.
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Islamic State kills 2 senior Iraqi generals in suicide assault near Ramadi
The Islamic State claimed credit for killing Major General Abdel Rahman Abu Raghif, the deputy commander for the Anbar Operations command, and Brigadier Safin Abdel Majid, the commander of the 10th Iraqi Army Division, in a six-man suicide assault on a military headquarters near Ramadi.
Over 100 jihadist training camps identified in Iraq and Syria
The Long War Journal has identified 117 training camps run by jihadist groups in Iraq and Syria. Almost half are operated by the Islamic State, while the other half are administered by the Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, and its allies. Some facilities are no longer operational, while other camps likely exist, but are not publicized by the jihadists.
Boko Haram releases photos showing children in training
A media organization linked to Boko Haram, the jihadist group that controls large portions of northeastern Nigeria, has released images purporting to show children receiving weapons training.
AQAP kills 17 Yemeni troops in southern Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters overran a military checkpoint in Al Milah, and seized two tanks and other weapons from Yemeni troops. Thirteen AQAP fighters were also killed.
Fight Amongst Yourselves
US Marines have encircled the town of Ubaydi and are beginning to root out the insurgents. In the town of Qaim, an interesting development has emerged. The insurgents are preparing for an American assualt on the city by creating checkpoints and fighting positions. It was reported earlier that the leaders of Qaim requested American intervention, […]