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Coalition Forces Kill Nineteen Militants
Coalition forces killed nineteen armed militants and detained three suspected militants during multiple operations to disrupt the Haqqani, Taliban and al-Qaeda improvised explosive device and foreign fighter networks in eastern Afghanistan, Friday [October 31 2008]. In Dara Noor District, Coalition forces targeted a known al-Qaeda leader, believed to facilitate the movement of foreign fighters and weapons into Konar province. The AQ leader is also believed to be in contact with other militants in the region, coordinating attacks against Coalition forces and innocent civilians. As the force began a search of the targeted compound they were immediately engaged by two armed militants inside the first building. The force responded with small-arms fire, killing both armed militants. Following the engagement, the force moved to a second building in the compound. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Al-Qaeda in Iraq’s number two leader killed
A terrorist killed by Coalition forces during an operation in Mosul on Oct. 5 has been positively identified as Abu Qaswarah. Abu Qaswarah, also known as Abu Sara, was the al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader of northern Iraq. A Moroccan native, Abu Qaswarah had historic ties to AQI founder Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and senior al-Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Abu Qaswarah took the role of the senior AQI emir of northern Iraq in June 2007. He was al-Qaeda in Iraq’s second in command and AQI Emir Abu Ayyub al-Masri’s senior operational leader. Significant intelligence collected in the hunt for Abu Qaswarah led Coalition forces to a building in Mosul that served as a key command and control location for AQI. Upon entering the building, forces were immediately fired upon. Coalition forces returned … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Foreign Terrorists Coming to Iraq
Coalition forces detained four suspected terrorists during operations to disrupt the al-Qaeda in Iraq foreign terrorist facilitation network in northern Iraq Wednesday. In Mosul, Coalition forces captured two wanted men and one additional detainee reportedly tied to the AQI network that smuggles materiel and foreigners into Iraq for terrorist attacks. One of the men is also assessed to conspire with AQI senior leaders in Mosul. Another operation targeting the AQI foreign terrorist facilitation network in Bayji, about 160 km south of Mosul, netted one suspect. “Iraqi and Coalition operations are making it clear that foreign terrorists will not have free movement into Iraq,†said Maj. John C. Hall, MNF-I spokesman. MNF-I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
How General Petraeus Saved the U.S. Economy
Here’s a compelling piece by James Pethokoukis at the Capital Commerce blog on the U.S. News & World Report site. With oil prices continuing to plunge—and they may have a lot further to go—I’ve started wondering about this “what if” scenario: Where would oil prices be today had we abandoned Iraq to civil war and al Qaeda? What if President Bush had announced on Jan. 10, 2007, that instead of surging U.S. troops under the command of General Patraeus, he was ordering their withdrawal? Imagine if Iraq had descended in complete chaos and terror and genocide. Somalia or Rwanda on the Tigris and Euphrates, I guess. I agree with Pethokoukis. The prospect of dramatic instability in Iraq and the region would push oil prices well into the stratosphere. Oil is down 20% … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Economy, Iraq, Surge 2007, War on Terror
Federal Complaint Against Aafia Siddiqui
The following is a text version of the NEFA foundation PDF photocopy of the original, from Jawa Report. Aafia Siddiqui is the MIT trained neurobiologist and known associate of several top al Qaeda terrorists. Approved: (Signature of CHRISTOPHER L. LAVIGNE) 08 MAG 1697 CHRISTOPHER L. LAVIGNE Assistant United States Attorney Before: HONORABLE THEODORE H. KATZ United States Magistrate Judge Southern District of New York UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SEALED COMPLAINT - v. – AAFIA SIDDIQUI, Defendant. SEALED COMPLAINT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, ss.: Mehtab Syed, being duly sworn, deposes and states that she is a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”)/ and charges as follows: COUNT ONE 1. On or about July 18, 2008, in an offense begun and committed outside of the jurisdiction of any particular State or District of the United States, AAFIA SIDDIQUI, the defendant, who … Read entire article »
Filed under: War on Terror
Homecoming in al Khwalis
More than 108 internally displaced families returned to their homes in the town of al Khwalis, Iraq, July 20. The event was celebrated by a welcome ceremony and is a significant mark in the reconciliation process. The families left the area when tensions mounted after the Iraqi Army cleared the area of al-Qaeda last year. “Today was a ceremony that represents the reconciling of differences between Sunni and Shi’a families,†said Capt. Roger Miranda, executive officer, 1st Battalion, 19th Brigade, 5th Division, Military Transition Team. “These people have been living in the town of Hib Hib since they were displaced.†There were more than 500 people who returned to Khwalis in the reconciliation process that had been ongoing since January. The reconciliation council met multiple times and decided who is allowed to come … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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Murder – the Crime Is Murder
September 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Seven years have passed since the events of September 11, 2001. Lots of words have been used to describe those events but the one word, the most important word, that ought to be used is MURDER. A group of well-educated men plotted for years to commit murder. Some were wealthy, some were doctors, engineers, college professors. They had but two things in common, an overwhelming desire for power and the willingness to commit murder. Nothing that Americans … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commentary, Original writing, September 11, War on Terror