Counterterrorism
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 09:07
The Somali National Army killed a senior al-Shabaab leader and wounded another in an attack on a militant base in Moro Gabey, on the outskirts of Hudur in Bakol region, Somalia's Garowe Online reported Wednesday (April 23rd).
Monday, April 28, 2014 - 07:49
Al Jazeera investigation uncovers allegations of beatings and rape in Kenya's ongoing anti-terrorism operation.
Friday, April 25, 2014 - 12:47
CAIRO, April 24 (Aswat Masriya) - The National Security Sector arrested seven Ansar Bait al-Maqdis group members on Thursday while hiding in dens in Cairo and Qaliubiya, security sources said.
Friday, April 25, 2014 - 12:44
Yemen's president on Wednesday (April 23rd) called on army and security forces to continue their efforts to establish security and stability, the official Qatar News Agency reported.
Friday, April 25, 2014 - 12:41
The emir of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was killed alongside 10 other members of the jihadist group in a blast in the northeastern province of al-Hasakah, a rebel news network reported on Thursday.
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 12:06
SINAI, April 24 (Aswat Masriya) At least six militants were killed on Wednesday in an air strike by the army in Northern Sinai's Sheikh Zuwied, including one of the prominent leaders of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis extremist group, army sources said.
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 12:04
CAIRO, April 24 (Reuters) - The Egyptian military said on Thursday it had gained "complete control over the situation" in the Sinai Peninsula, where Islamist insurgents have been carrying out attacks against security forces for several months.
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 11:55
AMMAN: Controversial amendments to Jordan's anti-terrorism law seek to curb the influence of homegrown Al-Qaeda affiliated jihadists fighting the regime of the kingdom's northern neighbour Syria, analysts said.
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 11:54
American Deputy Secretary of State William J Burns is in Tripoli to meet with senior Libyan officials, including acting Prime Minister Abdullah Al-Thinni and First Deputy of the General National Congress (GNC) Ezzidin Al-Awami.
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 11:14
Security forces dealt al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula a punishing blow this week, striking an al-Qaeda training camp in mountainous southern Yemen and arresting 10 al-Qaeda elements in Shabwa province, officials said.