Counterterrorism
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 11:08
Dozens of militants died in two days of fighting with counter-terrorism forces in a city west of Iraq’s capital, a security spokesman said, while violence elsewhere Monday killed at least 10 people.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 09:55
The parties discussed water and energy issues in Central Asia, prospects for the development of the political situation in Afghanistan, as well as general issues of regional security including strengthening of state borders, combating terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:22
Bahrain moved Wednesday (February 26th) to deter citizens from joining Islamist fighters abroad following similar action by other Gulf countries aimed at stemming the flow of jihadists to Syria, AFP reported.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:19
These groups are believed to run weapons from Sudan through routes running along the Red Sea, before passing through the Suez towns or across the Gulf of Suez in small boats.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:36
Nigeria on Tuesday issued an appeal to France and Abuja's Francophone neighbours, especially Cameroon, to help it in the battle against Islamists, two days before a planned visit from French President Francois Hollande.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 12:25
Egypt's prime minister-designate said on Tuesday his government would work to "crush terrorism" and that he hoped to form his new cabinet quickly.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 06:41
Around 400 Tunisian jihadists have returned from fighting in the Syrian war, the interior minister said, sparking fears that the battle-hardened militants could fuel Islamist violence back home.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 06:05
According to a statement released by the ministry, the talks will focus primarily on NATO cooperation in the fight against terrorism and organised crime.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 06:01
“The military works with the interior ministry and the intelligence service to get its information [about militants], then confirms it with civilians [in Sinai],” the military spokesman’s office said.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 11:08
Investigators say the man had been trained in a terrorist camp in Pakistan and had lived for some time in Turkey.