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Mali, Mauritania Forces Embark on Joint Operation Against AQMI
Mali has embarked on a joint operation with the Mauritanian armed and security forces to restore security along the common border of the two countries, where operatives of the al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghrib were said to be active.
Al-Qaida Appoints Egyptian Ayman Al-Zawahri As New Leader
A Jihadist website has announced that Ayman al-Zawahri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy, is the new leader of al-Qaida. The Egyptian-born terrorist was the expected replacement for the slain al-Qaida founder.
Coastal City of Zinjibar, Yemen in Control of Suspected Al-Qaida Militants
Witnesses in Yemen say suspected Al-Qaida militants have taken over the coastal city of Zinjibar. Residents say hundreds of militants gained control of Zinjibar on Friday.
Reports Claim Al-Qaida Has Chosen Saif Al-Adel As Interim Leader
News reports claim Saif al-Adel, a former Egyptian special forces officer has become al-Qaida’s interim operational leader in the wake of Osama bin Laden’s killing earlier this month.
Prison Break Attempt in Baghdad Kills 17
Iraqi officials say the accused mastermind of an attack on a Baghdad church last year triggered a prison uprising Sunday where he and at least 16 others were killed.
Niger, Mali to Hold Sahel-Saharan Stability Consultations
Niger and Mali are planning “consultation sessions” which aim to transform the Sahel-Saharan area into a “zone of stability, cooperation and development,” said Soumeylou Boubèye Maiga, the Malian Minister for International Cooperation, quoted...
Al-Qaida Confirms That Bin Laden is Dead
Al-Qaida has confirmed the death of its leader, Osama bin Laden. The U.S. monitoring group SITE Intelligence quoted on Friday a statement attributed to the terrorist network, which had appeared on militant websites.
Revenge Attacks Feared in Pakistan After Osama Death
The death of al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden after an operation involving US aircraft and ground forces in Pakistan has raised fears of possible revenge attacks by militants against various targets, including civilians.
