Al Qaeda in Iraq launches suicide assault in Baghdad
The suicide attacks in the Iraqi capital highlight the resurgence of the al Qaeda affiliate, and the risk it poses to Iraq’s shaky political structure.
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Afghan president orders US Special Forces to leave Wardak province
Karzai’s directive comes during sensitive negotiations and draft proposals for a residual international force to remain in Afghanistan after 2014.
Taliban release video of planning for Camp Bastion assault
The video clip shows a map on a whiteboard that details the location of the security perimeter, aircraft, hangars, and other buildings. Al Qaeda and the Mullah Dadullah Front were likely involved in the assault that destroyed six USMC Harriers.
Al Qaeda in Iraq video details deadly raid in Haditha
Al Qaeda in Iraq fighters dressed as policemen are seen executing policemen with a silenced pistol during the deadly March 5 raid in Anbar province.
Omani jihadist participated in Haqqani Network raid on FOB Salerno
The Haqqani Network suicide assault on a major US base in Khost was promoted by the Taliban on their propaganda website.
Haqqani Network doctors LWJ page for propaganda on FOB Salerno attack
In a clumsy propaganda attempt, a report that was published at The Long War Journal on June 10 was made to look like a similar Washington Post report that ran six days later.
Taliban release video of Haqqani Network suicide assault on FOB Salerno
The video, released on Voice of Jihad, shows the suicide bombing at the outer wall, and Haqqani Network fighters entering the base.
New details emerge about complex attack on FOB Salerno
Seven civilians were killed inside the wire, while the blast caved in the base’s dining facility and PX.