Violent Jihad
Top Al-Qaeda official killed in US airstrike as Afghani forces struggle to remain intact
The Pentagon announced on Friday morning that a top al-Qaeda operative had been killed in a US airstrike in Afghanistan on July 11. The operative, Abu Khalil al-Sudani, was the head of al-Qaeda’s suicide and logistic operations, and was also a member of the groups Shura council. Al-Sudani, who had previously fought alongside close-friend Osama … Continue reading "Top Al-Qaeda official killed in US airstrike as Afghani forces struggle to remain intact"
Violent Jihad
London Bombings: Ten Years Later
Ten years ago today, at 8:50 BST time three bombs were detonated on trains in London’s Underground subway system. About an hour later, a fourth explosion occurred on a London bus. After investigations, British intelligence identified four young men: Mohammad Sidique Khan, Shehzad Tanweer, Hasib Hussain and Germaine Lindsay as the suicide bombers that executed … Continue reading "London Bombings: Ten Years Later"
Violent Jihad
Egyptian prosecutor killed as Egyptian judiciary continues to sentence Muslim Brothers to death
On the two-year anniversary of the protests that ultimately led to the coup of Egyptian President Morsi, a car bomb targeting Egyptian Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat’s motorcade exploded. The assassination was the first of a senior official in President Abdel Fattah Sisi’s administration, and occurred as Barakat was on his way to work Monday morning. … Continue reading "Egyptian prosecutor killed as Egyptian judiciary continues to sentence Muslim Brothers to death"
Sharia
The contest for strict enforcement of Shariah in Northern Nigeria
Nine individuals have been sentenced to death in Kano, Nigeria by the Kano State Hisbah Board, a part of the city’s police force. The suspects were accused of claiming Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse, the founder of the Tijaniya sect of Islam, was superior in comparison to the Prophet Muhammad. This is the first instance in Nigeria … Continue reading "The contest for strict enforcement of Shariah in Northern Nigeria"
Violent Jihad
Canadian mosque reportedly advising members how to join Jihad
Adil Charkaoui, a Canadian with alleged ties to al-Qaeda, is once again in the spotlight as family members of students that attend his Assahaba mosque are reporting that students are receiving instructions on how to travel abroad to engage in jihad at the mosque. The guidelines reportedly include travel and finance advice, and advice on how to … Continue reading "Canadian mosque reportedly advising members how to join Jihad"
Violent Jihad
Afghanistan-Taliban peace talks not as successful as some make it seem
An exciting concert in a Kabul, Afghanistan hotel turned deadly Wednesday evening when a Taliban gunman opened fire inside the hotel. By the time the Kabul security forces took control of the siege, 14 individuals had lost their lives. This attack was the second carried out by the Taliban in Kabul in the past week. … Continue reading "Afghanistan-Taliban peace talks not as successful as some make it seem"