Counterterrorism

Counter-Terrorism: Is This the End of the Caucasus Emirate
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 06:25
A major Islamic terror group in southern Russia (the Caucasus Emirate) recently lost its top three leaders after several days of heavy fighting against a large force of police and troops.
Tunisia: Permanent Exchange of Information Between Tunisia and U.S.A. On Terrorism
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:13
Prime Minister Habib Essid received, Tuesday, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson.
Meet the French Troops Hunting Jihadists in Sahel
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 06:38
We take you inside "Operation Barkhane", France's anti-terrorist operation in Africa’s Sahel and Sahara.
How the US Periodically Reveals the Locations of Special Operations Missions
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 06:27
Some very classified, top-secret special forces activity went down in Tunisia last week.
Egypt Turns to Russia to Combat Terrorism
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 06:06
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Wednesday called for a coalition to combat terrorism in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia Said to Arrest Suspect in 1996 Khobar Towers Bombing
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 06:01
Saudi Arabia has arrested the man accused as the mastermind of a 1996 bombing that killed 19 American airmen, a Saudi-owned pan-Arab newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed officials.
Muslim Leaders are Trying to Change the Way Kenya Fights Terrorism
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 06:53
Muslim leaders have called on the Kenyan government to stop victimizing innocent Muslims as part of anti-terror efforts and instead engage with the Muslim community to address extremism.
Attorney General: El Salvador Uncovers Gang Explosives Plot
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 06:34
Salvadoran Attorney General Luis Martinez said Tuesday that authorities had captured a group of gang members who were preparing an attack with explosives on him and other government institutions.
Nigeria launches probe into military purchases
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 06:55
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announced an investigation Monday into the procurement of weapons and equipment for the military over the past eight years, as part of a crackdown on corruption.
Is Egypt’s President Creating More Terrorists Than He’s Stopping?
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 06:42
Sisi maintains a reputation as a man fighting terrorism, whom the U.S. should be backing despite his flaws and errors. The problem with this analysis—perhaps better described as a sentiment—is that Sisi’s approach may be incubating terror, not stopping it. Or it may be doing both things.

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