Counterterrorism
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 07:59
Dahir Amin Jeesow the deputy chairman of the parliamentary security committee for the Somali Federal Parliament, spoke to Radio Shabelle in Mogadishu and described of the committee’s meeting the National Intelligence & Security Agency.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 07:57
Four years ago, al-Shabab controlled large parts of central and southern Somalia, including most of the capital, Mogadishu. Security forces have since pushed the armed group out of Somalia’s major cities, but al-Shabab continues to launch periodic attacks, including an assault on the presidential palace in Mogadishu last month.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 07:48
The Nigerian Army Monday commenced a major operation to put an end to the activities of all armed men and criminal gangs who have been engaging in the wanton killing and destruction of lives and property in the three North-central states.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 07:18
On Feb 3, Saudi Arabia announced tougher punishments for Saudis seeking to join Islamist militant groups abroad and on March 7 the interior ministry designated a number of groups, including the Brotherhood, as terrorist organisations.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 12:21
The wreckage of similar towns across the North Sinai, many with a far less certain connection to extremism, tells the story of a crackdown so sweeping that even ardent supporters of the military say it risks spreading sympathy for the militants it is hunting.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 11:44
“There is a danger that the withdrawal of coalition troops from Afghanistan will weaken the regime, including counterintelligence. Terrorist groups and terrorists have to penetrate into SCO countries,” Sergei Smirnov said on Friday.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 11:33
He added that Kazakhstan was negotiating with the European Union on a new cooperation agreement that would include clauses on countering radical ideologies.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 11:28
He said China would supply military uniforms and help in the training of military personnel, adding that this would involve “hundreds of millions of dollars”.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 10:35
As the UN-authorized African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) continues its military offensive against al-Shabab insurgents in central Somalia, the rainy season approaches.
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 10:08
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the formation of a quadrilateral front by Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Pakistan to counter terrorism and extremism in the region.