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international-security1 year ago•2 min saved

Tajikistan detains 9 suspects in Moscow concert hall attack

Nine people have been detained in Tajikistan over suspected connections to the gunmen who attacked a Moscow concert hall, killing 144 people. Russian officials have previously arrested 11 suspects, including four alleged attackers, who appeared in court showing signs of severe beatings. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the massacre, but Russian officials have accused Ukraine and the West without evidence. The death toll from the attack continues to rise, with the number of deaths reaching 144 as of Friday.

via The Associated Press|

#international-security #islamic-state-group #moscow

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"US-Iraq Relations: Evolving Dynamics and the Future of American Troop Presence"

The Biden administration has reportedly indicated to the Iraqi government that it does not oppose announcing an end to the international mission to fight the Islamic State group, potentially reshaping the strategic relationship between Baghdad and Washington. The US military withdrawal from Iraq is contingent on certain conditions, as outlined in a letter delivered by US Ambassador Alina Romanowski to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

via Amwaj.media|

#biden-administration #international-relations #iraq

international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"US and Iraq in Talks to End Coalition Mission Against Islamic State"

The United States and Iraq have initiated formal talks to end the U.S.-led military coalition's mission in Iraq, originally formed to combat the Islamic State group. The talks come amidst ongoing drone attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria by Iran-backed militias, and are not directly related to these attacks. The U.S. has had a continuous presence in Iraq since 2003, and although combat forces left in 2011, troops returned in 2014 to aid in defeating IS. The decision to begin talks has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a response to the attacks, while others see it as a step towards ending the coalition's mission.

via CNBC|

#coalition-mission #international-relations #iraq

terrorism2 years ago•2 min saved

Arrests Made in Colorado for Alleged ISIS Recruitment Attempts

An 18-year-old man from Westminster, Colorado, was arrested at Denver International Airport as he attempted to travel overseas to join the Islamic State group as a fighter. The man, identified as Humzah Mashkoor, had been communicating with undercover FBI employees who posed as Islamic State supporters. Mashkoor expressed his intent to join the group, provide financial support, and recruit others. He also discussed conducting an attack in the United States but ultimately decided to travel overseas. Mashkoor purchased tickets to the United Arab Emirates and planned to continue on to Afghanistan or Syria. Journal entries found at his home revealed his commitment to the cause. He has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.

via The Denver Post|

#denver-international-airport #fbi #islamic-state-group

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Drone Attacks Target US Military Bases in Syria and Iraq

Drones attacked a US military base in southern Syria, where US troops have been training forces as part of the campaign against the Islamic State group. One drone was shot down, while another caused minor injuries. Similar drone strikes have occurred in Iraq recently, and there was also a drone attack on an oil facility in eastern Syria housing American troops. The attacks come amid simmering anger in the region following an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of people.

via The Associated Press|

#al-tanf-garrison #drones #islamic-state-group

terrorism2 years ago•2 min saved

UN Experts Warn of Ongoing Islamic State Threat in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan

According to a report by UN experts, the Islamic State group still maintains between 5,000 and 7,000 members in Syria and Iraq, while also posing a significant terrorist threat in Afghanistan. Despite losses in leadership and reduced activity in Syria and Iraq, the group has adapted its strategy, embedding itself with local populations and rebuilding through recruitment. In northeast Syria, over 11,000 suspected ISIS fighters are being held, while two closed camps house approximately 55,000 people with alleged links to the group. The report also highlights concerns about ISIS affiliates in Africa's Sahel region and the potential exploitation of political violence in Sudan.

via Yahoo News|

#afghanistan #iraq #islamic-state-group

terrorism2 years ago•2 min saved

ISIS Leader Killed by Militants in Syria, Successor Named

The Islamic State group has announced the death of its leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who had been heading the extremist organization since November. The group did not provide details on when he was killed but stated that he died in fighting with an al-Qaida-linked group in northwestern Syria. The Islamic State named Abu Hafs al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi as its new leader. This marks the fourth leader of the group to be killed since its establishment in 2014. Despite its territorial losses, the Islamic State continues to carry out deadly attacks in Iraq, Syria, and other countries.

via ABC News|

#abu-al-hussein-al-husseini-al-qurayshi #al-qaida #islamic-state-group

terrorism2 years ago•4 min saved

Pakistan Mourns as Death Toll Rises in Deadly Suicide Bombing

The death toll from a suicide bombing at an election rally in Pakistan has risen to at least 54, with nearly 200 people wounded. The government has vowed to hunt down those responsible for the attack, which targeted a rally organized by the Jamiat Ulema Islam party. While no one has claimed responsibility, the Islamic State group's regional affiliate is suspected to be behind the bombing. Funerals for the victims were held, and condolences poured in from across the country. The attack is seen as an attempt to destabilize the region ahead of parliamentary elections expected in October or November.

via NPR|

#funerals #islamic-state-group #pakistan

terrorism2 years ago•2 min saved

Deadly Suicide Bombing Rocks Pakistan Political Rally, Leaving Dozens Dead and Injured

At least 55 people were killed and 135 injured in a suspected suicide bombing at a political rally organized by the Jamiat Ulema Islam party in Pakistan's Bajur district. The explosion took place during a workers' convention, and while no one has claimed responsibility, the Islamic State group operates in neighboring Afghanistan. The district, once a safe haven for militants, has seen military operations to eliminate militancy in recent years, but attacks on security forces and civilians still occur.

via CNBC|

#islamic-state-group #jamiat-ulema-islam-party #pakistan

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Sikh community faces third deadly attack in Pakistan

Gunmen shot and killed a member of Pakistan’s minority Sikh community, Manmohan Singh, in an overnight attack in Peshawar. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the killing, saying Singh had been a follower of what it called a “polytheistic” Sikh sect in Peshawar. It's the third killing of a Sikh community member this year in Pakistan. Most Sikhs migrated to neighboring India in 1947, but thousands stayed in Pakistan, where they generally live peacefully.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #islamic-state-group #pakistan