Sudan
Sudan Accepts U.N. Peace Deal For Darfur
Monthly Archives: December 2006
Iran
U.N. members near vote on Iran nuke sanctions
Turkmenistan
The death of Turkmenistan’s President Saparmurat Niyazov has led to a leadership vacuum as he has not outlined a path to succession. The speaker of parliament has been arrested “amid accusations of abuse of authority and immoral conduct” in the wake of Niyazov’s death.
Iraq
[UPDATE 2] al Qaeda’s “Islamic State of Iraq” offers the US a one month truce to withdraw its forces, but demands the US leave its heavy weapons. British troops have captured members of the police responsible for death squad activities in Basra. Iraqi Army Special Forces conducted a raid in Sadr City, and detained 1 […]
Pakistan
Girls schools are being targeted by Islamists in the NWFP, and some blame the MMA. “The Taliban own the night and part of the day” in Waziristan, said Prime Minister Durrani. Seven Afghans are being held in a Quetta bicycle bombing.
An Interview with Captain Eric Coulson
Video shot by Captain Coulson of an IED detonation. See This post brought to you by Force Protection & Ultra Machine & Fabrication for a larger view. FALLUJAH, IRAQ: One of the best sources of news on the situation in Iraq is from the officers and enlisted serving in the theater who maintain military blogs. […]
Somalia
Afghanistan Again: Somalia Falling to Al Qaeda
Somalia
Fighting continued around Baidoa in Idale, Dinsor and Daynunay Friday. Local reports indicate an Ethiopian convoy is on its way to Baidoa, which appears to be nearing its final stand.
India
Indian authorities on alert for suspected al Qaeda assassination plot that targets Congress President Sonia Gandhi, whose security has been tightened. Indian press reports indicate the cell is led by a Pakistani named Sajjad (alias Ashique), operations chief of United Jehad Council, which Indian intel sources claim was set up by al Qaeda and Pakistan’s […]
Iraq
Sadr has agreed to end the boycott, as a block of Shiite, Kurdish and a Sunni politial party continue to attempt to form a coalition without Sadr. Shiite leaders are pressing PM Maliki to deal with the militias, and are pressuring Sadr to halt the sectarian killings.
United Kingdom
Western intelligence agencies concerned over rise of global Jihadist chatter that exceeds pre-9/11 levels. British authorities convinced London the target of a major Christmas suicide bomb attack and are tracking 6 suspected cells believed to track back to Pakistan. Threat level in UK raised to “severe,” which is the highest level and points to an […]
Anbar Province and the Iraq Study Group Report
Iraqi Politicians and Tribal Sheihks are concerned about the implications of the Iraq Study Group report The Anbar mayors meeting in Fallujah. Click image to view. FALLUJAH, IRAQ: The release of the Iraq Study Group report, a 79 point plan to address Iraq, created by a blue ribbon panel lead by former Secretary of State […]
Indonesia
The U.S. and Australia issue travel warnings on Indonesia, where Christmas and New Year’s attacks are feared. Indo intel chief Syamsir Siregar discounts the advisories. JI head Abu Bakar Bashir calls on Muslims to not disturb Christians during the holiday. Indonesian Supreme Court overturns Bashir’s conviction for his involvement in the 2002 Bali attacks.
Somalia
ICU and al Qaeda forces under the command of Abu Talha al-Sudani launch attack on Baidoa on 3 sides – Burhakabo, Idaale and Dinsor. Both claim victory but heavy fighting continues. The ICU claims to be in control of Idaale now. Independent reports that 70 ICU and jihadists killed.
Somalia
Somalia: Islamists suffered heavy casualties, says Puntland president
Somalia Panel Discussion
Global Crisis Watch December 20, 2006 | Episode #39 Midweek NatSec Panel – Somalia Dahir Mirreh Jibril, Permanent Secretary in Charge of International Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, and Niagara University’s Dr. Abdiweli Ali join Nick Grace to dissect the situation on the […]
Somalia
Fighting has been reported in the town of Idaale. The ICU is prepared to take Bardhere, and has deployed more troops on the Ethiopian border. Dozens of TFG troops have defected to the ICU. Kenya has sent a delegation to Somaliland, possibly to recognize the region as a state. Displaced families have demonstrated against the […]
Iraq
(Iraq) Top Iraqi Shiite Cleric Is Inching Toward a Coalition
Hezbollah
Are US Taxpayers Paying for a Network Infiltrated by Hezbollah?
Lebanon
(Lebanon) Moussa resumes bid to broker compromise in Beirut
Chad
Chad clashes leave dozens dead
Lebanon
Qatari troops first Arab nation to deploy in Lebanon
Pakistan
3 Lashkar-e-Tabia men held in New Delhi
Iraq
Suicide Car Bombing in Baghdad Kills 11
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UN: Kofi Annan Exits The World Stage, But Only Officially
Al Qaeda
Islamist Web site warns US over ailing jailed cleric, Abdel-Rahman, the Blind Sheikh
Palestinian Territories
In his latest tape, Ayman al-Zawahri criticizes Palestinian elections: “Any way other than holy war will lead us only to loss and defeat.” Hamas’s exiled leader Khaled Mashaal said PA leader Abbas ‘counts for nothing.’ Hamas killed 2 PA policemen loyal to Fatah right after the latest ceasefire took hold. A judge with ties to […]
Iran
President Ahmadinejad says Israel, US, Britain will vanish: “this is a divine promise.” PM Blair calls for an “alliance of moderation” with Moderate Muslim states counter Iran. Israel says Iran is trainings dozens, if not hundreds of Hamas operatives inside Iran. Ahmadinejad’s allies took a beating in the latest round of elections.
France
French counterterror forces on high alert
Afghanistan
Over fifty Taliban were killed during an operation in Kandahar’s Panjwai district since the weekend. Mullah Ubaidullah Akhund is leading the Taliban in southern Afghanistan. A Taliban command said the truce in Helmand is proof KArzai and the Coalition are weak. Kabul has been free of suicide attack for 2 months due to intensive operations […]