Latest HeadlinesShabaab abandons western city as Ethiopian troops advance
February 22, 2012
By Shabaab was in control of Baidoa for three years before abandoning the provincial capital today without a fight.
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Turkish jihadists eulogize commander killed in Waziristan
February 20, 2012
By  Sinan Tekin, a Turkish national who was known as Emir Yunis, led a group of foreign fighters along the Afghan-Pakistani border.
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US announces a 'surge' of military trainers to Afghanistan
February 19, 2012
By The US took another step in implementing its new Afghan strategy. Starting this spring, the Army will send a large contingent of military trainers to Afghanistan.
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Al Qaeda 'operates in Afghanistan under the flag of the Islamic Emirate': Taliban spokesman
February 18, 2012
By Speaking of al Qaeda, Afghan Taliban spokesman Abdullah Wazir said: "They are an example of discipline and accuracy in the execution of missions and operations entrusted to them by the Military Command of the Islamic Emirate."
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Attempted suicide attack on US Capitol thwarted by FBI
February 17, 2012
By Amine El Khalifi believed he was working with two al Qaeda operatives to carry out a suicide assault on the Capitol Building, but was in fact plotting with two undercover FBI agents.
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Treasury: Iranian intelligence supporting al Qaeda
February 16, 2012
By The US Treasury Department designated the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security for its human rights abuses and sponsorship of terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda and its affiliate, al Qaeda in Iraq.
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US Predators kill 19 'militants' in 2 North Waziristan strikes
February 16, 2012
By  Seven terrorists are reported to have been killed in a village near Miramshah, and 12 more, including Uzbeks, were killed near Mir Ali.
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Report: New leader of al Qaeda network in Iran named
February 15, 2012
By  A new leader of al Qaeda's network in Iran has been reportedly named. Muhsin al Fadhli is a longtime al Qaeda operative who was involved in al Qaeda in Iraq's operations as well as al Qaeda's 2002 attack on a French naval vessel.
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Former Taliban defense minister dies in Pakistani custody
February 13, 2012
By  Mullah Obaidullah Akhund was in charge of the Taliban's military and approved the establishment of al Qaeda training camps, some of which were used to train the Sept. 11 hijackers.
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Halt attacks on Pakistani military: Siraj Haqqani
February 12, 2012
By  Siraj confirmed that the various Pakistani Taliban groups have signed a peace agreement with the Pakistani government.
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Wanted IMU leader urges attacks in Germany
February 11, 2012
By  German citizen and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader Mounir Chouka said that "jihad in Germany is only a matter of time."
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'We in MYC are now part of al Qaeda East Africa'
February 10, 2012
By The Muslim Youth Center, Shabaab's affiliate in Kenya, said that the groups would fight "under the banner of AQEA (al Qaeda East Africa)." AQEA has long reported to al Qaeda's most senior leadership.
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Shabaab formally joins al Qaeda
February 9, 2012
By The announcement formalizes the longstanding close working relationship between the two terror groups.
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Commander killed in drone strike 'funneled Pakistani jihadists' to al Qaeda
February 9, 2012
By Badr Mansoor used his links with the Taliban and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen to recruit leaders and fighters into al Qaeda. US intelligence officials said Mansoor is but a part of al Qaeda's "deep bench" in Pakistan.
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US Predators strike again in Miramshah
February 8, 2012
By Four "militants" were killed in the second strike in 24 hours in Pakistan's Taliban-controlled tribal agency of North Waziristan. A senior al Qaeda-linked Taliban commander is reported to have been killed.
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Al Qaeda 'still standing in Khorasan' despite US drone strikes: jihadist
February 8, 2012
By Al Qaeda operative Abu Zubaydah al Lubnani said that despite US airstrikes in Pakistan, "time is in our favor."
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Threat MatrixA blog by The Long War Journal. Taliban seize opportunity in Koran controversy
February 22
"Several Urdu speakers, described as Pakistanis, made speeches" during protests outside of Bagram Air Base.
AQAP notes death of local commander
February 20
Kaid al Dhahab has taken control of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in Baydah province after his brother Tariq was killed last week.
Suicide bomber kills 19 outside Baghdad police academy
February 19
Al Qaeda in Iraq still has the capacity to plan, organize, and execute suicide operations in the war-torn country.
Al Baraa Ibn Malik Martyrdom Brigade forms in Syria
February 18
The group said it would use suicide attacks to kill Syrian security forces.
'Good Taliban' leader Fazal Saeed Haqqani kills 39 civilians in Kurram suicide attack
February 17
Fazal Saeed defected from the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan last year after condemning attacks on civilians. He represents all that is wrong with the Pakistani view of the "good Taliban."
Today In...SomaliaShabaab withdrew from Baidoa after Ethiopian and Somali forces advanced on the city. The terror group also withdrew from Bardale. A Shabaab cleric said that "fathers and mothers must send their unmarried girls to fight alongside the (male) militants." NigeriaSeveral explosions and gunfire were heard in a suburb of Kano, where Boko Haram has been active. The suburb has been cordoned off by security forces, which are thought to be targeting Boko Haram safe houses. ItalyAntiterrorism police broke up a Turkish Hezbollah cell in Terni, arresting nine people. The cell helped Palestinian and Kurdish migrants enter Italy illegally by using fake documents and false allegations of torture in their countries of origin. Turkish Hezbollah seeks to establish a theocracy in Turkey. PhilippinesPolice on Basilan island captured Ismael, a.k.a. Patah Hamjak, an Abu Sayyaf operative linked to beheadings, bombings, and a 2009 jailbreak. In Kidapawan, about 50 gunmen killed three people in a failed attempt to spring an Islamic militant from jail. AfghanistanAfghans protested after Korans were accidentally burned at Bagram; General Allen apologized and issued a directive on the disposal of religious materials. The Taliban beheaded four "spies" in Helmand and killed three ISAF soldiers in the south. IranA military official said Iran would take preemptive action if its national interests were threatened. India and China said they would cut oil imports from Iran. Combined, India and China buy 45% of Iranian oil exports. Japan was also near a deal to cut oil imports. IraqInsurgents killed a tribal leader in Al Amiriyah. Security forces detained two al Qaeda fighters in Wasit. Iraqi officials said al Qaeda fighters are moving into Syria, resulting in a reduction of violence. Saudi Arabia named an ambassador to Iraq. SomaliaHuman Rights Watch said that Shabaab "has increasingly targeted children for recruitment, forced marriage, and rape, and attacked teachers and schools." Puntland security forces detained five suspected Shabaab fighters in Galkayo. NorwayDuring his trial for death threats against Norwegian leaders, Islamic extremist Mullah Krekar condoned the use of suicide bombers in Afghanistan. Norway has not deported him to Iraq as he might have to face the death penalty there. News on the web |
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