Counterterrorism
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 13:27
The Yemeni army has launched a major offensive against al-Qaeda militants in the south, security officials say.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 12:02
Some of the most noteworthy counterterrorism developments in 2013.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 09:03
The visit to Turkey builds upon ongoing collaboration between the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and Turkish National Police on assisting Kyrgyzstan in its antiterrorism efforts.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 08:29
The Somali Federal Government troops launched a deadly assault on Al Shabaab-held area in Bakool region of southwestern Somalia, seizing the stronghold from the beleaguered Somali militant group according to witnesses, Garowe Online reports.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 12:40
Egypt’s new draft terrorism laws are “exceedingly vague and overly broad” and must be revised to “to protect the right to life and other rights and freedoms” according to a Sunday statement by watchdog group Human Rights Watch.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:40
Peacekeepers and Somali security forces continue to chase al Shabaab out of towns and villages from central Somalia (west of Mogadishu) south to the Kenyan border.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:30
Some rogue instructors in the Ugandan army have been accused of training a number of Al-Shabaab fighters using African Union Mission on Somalia (AMISOM) facilities in Somalia, a Ugandan newspaper has revealed.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:28
Chairman of Tiv Elders Forum in Benue State, Chief Abu Shuluwa, said yesterday that the Nigeria military cannot effectively tackle insurgents, “because they have compromised their position”.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:21
The Nigerian military is satisfied with the pace of its operations against Boko Haram extremists in Borno State, Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, has said.
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:08
The Somali National Army and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces captured Eyn village from al-Shabaab militants on Wednesday (April 23rd).