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ATTACK LAUNCHED AGAINST TOP BAJAUR AGENCY MILITANTS Early Monday morning, the Pakistani army launched an air attack on a madrassa in Bajaur Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. The attack, which destroyed a madrassa compound in the village of Chingai, killed an estimated 80... MORE
Saudi Television Comedy Satirizes Terrorism and Extremism
Throughout the Arab and Muslim worlds, the holy month of Ramadan has come to be known as the most popular television season. Each year, new and returning serials are eagerly awaited by millions of viewers. As a sign of the immense popularity of Ramadan broadcasting,... MORE
Al-Hakaima Positions Himself for Key Role in the Global Salafi-Jihad
As the media spotlight continues to highlight Muhammed Khalil al-Hakaima's "Myth of Delusion," it is important to emphasize that al-Hakaima has authored other detailed works dealing with tactical and operational issues related to intelligence and warfare that warrant closer examination. These documents have been circulating... MORE

Nigerian Security Forces Clash with Niger Delta Militants
A series of recent government clashes with Niger Delta militants has displayed the difficulties in solving the delta crisis through the use of force. After Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo's August 15 order for security services to use "force for force" against the militants, the military... MORE
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SAUDI OFFICIALS CLAIM DECLINE IN BORDER INFILTRATIONS According to the director general of the Saudi Border Guard, Talal Anqawi, the number of infiltrators crossing the Saudi-Iraqi border has declined by 30-40% this year when compared to previous years (Asharq al-Awsat, October 16). Anqawi said that... MORE
Somalia’s ICU Declares Holy War on Ethiopia
After training its veteran fighters and newly-recruited students on jihadi tactics, the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) in Mogadishu has declared a holy war on Ethiopia. On October 9, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmad, the ICU leader who is seen as a moderate, emerged in the international... MORE
Al-Muhajir Calls for Nuclear Scientists to Join the Mujahideen in Iraq
The recent audio statement of al-Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Hamza al-Muhajir contained several points of analysis for looking at the current state of jihad in Iraq through one of its leadership nodes. Among the issues in al-Muhajir's message included his frustration with established religious... MORE
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LeT RECRUITING AFGHAN REFUGEES TO SUPPORT TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN According to an October 5 report on Afghan National Television, members of Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) party have been persuading Afghan refugees to take up arms against the Afghan government. The report cites Bakhar Information Agency stating... MORE
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KURDISTAN FREEDOM FALCONS DAMAGE TURKEY-IRAN GAS PIPELINE According to Copenhagen-based Roj TV on September 29, the Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (TAK) claimed responsibility for an attack on the Turkey-Iran natural gas pipeline. The attack, which occurred on the night of September 28 on the Iranian side... MORE