Pakistani Army continues to boast of zero civilian casualties in North Waziristan operation
The military’s claim that 302 “terrorists” and zero civilians have been killed in North Waziristan deserves further scrutiny.
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Pakistani military claims 257 ‘terrorists,’ no civilians killed in North Waziristan offensive
The Pakistani military claims it has conducted extensive airstrikes without killing a single civilian.
US drones strike in North Waziristan, kill 6 ‘militants’
The strike is the second in the village of Darga Mandi in the past week, and just the third in Pakistan this year.
Pakistan
The Pakistani military has claimed it killed more than 170 “terrorists” in a series of “precise strikes” in North Waziristan. The military claims no civilians were killed, and said most of those killed were “Uzbeks” or members of the Turkistan Islamic Party.
Pakistan launches ‘comprehensive operation against foreign and local terrorists’ in North Waziristan
Operation Zarb-e-Azb appears to be aimed at the “bad Taliban” and foreign terror groups such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan. It is unlikely the Haqqani Network or the Hafiz Gul Bahadar Group will be targeted.
Pakistani Taliban launch assault on Karachi airport
The movement of the Taliban in Pakistan said the assault on the airport was launched to avenge the death of Hakeemullah Mehsud, its former emir.
Pakistani military strikes anger ‘good Taliban’ commander
Hafiz Gul Bahadar’s “good Taliban” may end its peace deal with the Pakistani military and government after the military launched punitive raids in North Waziristan.
Pakistani Air Force strikes at ‘militants’ in North Waziristan, Khyber
Military officials claimed that more than 60 “militants,” including Uzbeks, Turkmen, and Tajiks, were killed in a series of airstrikes in the Taliban-controlled tribal agencies of North Waziristan and Khyber.
Jihadists create ‘no-go zones’ in northern Afghanistan
“There are already ‘no go’ zones under Taliban control in Faryab and Jawzjan provinces,” according to a report.
Ansarul Muhajideen suicide bomber kills 2 Pakistani troops
The group has claimed three other attacks against Pakistani troops so far this year. A spokesman said today’s attack was executed to avenge Hakeemullah Mehsud, who was killed in a US drone strike.
US drones kill 7 in North Waziristan strike
The strike is the first in nearly three weeks, and targeted a militant compound in Shawal, a known jumpoff point for jihadists heading to Afghanistan.
US drones kill 4 Haqqani Network fighters in North Waziristan strike
Today’s strike is the second in Pakistan in six days. The Haqqani Network continues to operate freely in North Waziristan even though the group is closely allied with al Qaeda.
US has ‘eliminated most of the threat’ in Pakistan, SecState Kerry claims
Kerry told a Pakistani news channel that the US drone strikes could end “very, very soon” as “we have eliminated most of the threat.”
US drones kill Taliban, ‘Arab’ fighters in strike in North Waziristan
Four “Arab fighters” are reported to have been killed by the US in Pakistan’s Shawal Valley. The drone strike is the first reported in Pakistan in two weeks.
2 ‘militants’ killed in US drone strike in Pakistan
Two unidentified militants were killed while riding a motorcycle in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan. The strike is just the second in Pakistan this month.
Armed ‘rioters’ unleash attacks in western China, 27 dead; atmosphere of ‘martial law’ in Shanshan
Armed rioters attacked police stations in China’s restive western Xinjiang province today. Clashes between rioters and police left at least 27 dead, and an atmosphere of martial law is being reported in Shanshan county.
Taliban want release of 5 al Qaeda-linked commanders in exchange for captured US soldier
The Taliban are using their office in Qatar to further their political standing in the international community as well as negotiate the release of al Qaeda-linked leaders.
US drones kill 6 in North Waziristan
The strike is the first in the Shawal Valley, a known terrorist haven, since late 2012. An unidentified “high value target” is reported to have been killed.
Russia
A National Antiterrorist Committee (NAK) special operation arrested Yulai Davletbayev, who was suspected of preparing terrorist attacks in Moscow. The suspect had been working as a taxi driver in the city, which enabled him to conduct surveillance of possible attack sites. He allegedly led a cell of terrorists affiliated with the Turkistan Islamic Party. He […]
Al Qaeda intelligence chief reported killed in drone strike
Unconfirmed reports indicate that Abu Ubaydah Abdullah al Adam, a senior al Qaeda leader who serves as the intelligence chief for the terror group, was killed in a recent US drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal areas.
US drones strike again in Mir Ali
Four senior and midlevel al Qaeda and Taliban leaders are reported to have been killed in the seven strikes since the beginning of the New Year.
US drones launch 2 strikes in North Waziristan
Two compounds were hit in the Mir Ali area. The US has now launched six strikes in Pakistan so far this year.
US drones strike in Pakistan’s Shawal Valley
More than one-fifth of the drone strikes in Pakistan this year have taken place in the remote valley in North Waziristan.
‘Foreigners’ reported killed in US drone strike in Pakistan
The unmanned Predators or Reapers destroyed a compound in the Mir Ali area, which is known to host top al Qaeda and other jihadist leaders and operatives.
US drones kill 3 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan strikes
The drones hit a compound near Mir Ali, an area known to shelter al Qaeda’s military and external operations councils, as well as a host of regional terror groups.
Taliban suicide bomber attacks Rangers HQ in Karachi
Karachi has become a haven for terror groups; 11 areas of the city are considered to be under the control of Pakistani jihadist groups.
5 ‘militants’ killed in US drone strike in Mir Ali
The last three US attacks have occurred in the jihadist hub in Pakistan’s tribal agency of North Waziristan.
US drones kill 3 ‘rebels’ in Mir Ali strike
The strike took place in the same village where al Qaeda leaders Abu Kasha al Iraqi and Fateh al Turki are rumored to have been killed on Sept. 24.
US drone strike kills 5 ‘militants’ in Mir Ali
The strike is the second in three days, and took place in an area known to host a variety of South Asian terror groups.
‘Al Muhajir Jihadi Studio’ releases video of attack on base in Paktika
The jihadist media outlet is likely linked to the Haqqani Network, and may cater to foreign fighters.