Terrorism

Islamic terrorism is defined as any terrorist act or campaign which is committed by individuals or terrorist organizations who openly proclaim Islamic motivations behind their acts. Although the highest numbers of incidents occur in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Nigeria, Islamic terrorism has been on the rise all over the world, including the West.

Somali lawmaker to TML: Gov't making gains in battling al-Shabab

Secretary of the Somali Defense Committee Ahmed Abdi Koshin says military offensive has 'successfully dislodged' the al-Qaeda-linked terror organization from many parts of the country.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
26/02/2023

Facebook is inadvertently fostering terrorist activity - US NGO report

Facebook has created 108 pages for Islamic State in addition to dozens of other pages for terrorist groups including Al-Qaeda

Saif al Adel becomes new leader of Al-Qaeda, United Nations reports

Al-Qaeda, the terrorist organization responsible for the infamous September 11 attacks, has a new leader, the UN reports.

By Sam Halpern
16/02/2023

US calls for UN to urge Taliban to reverse bans on women

The US has called a meeting at the UN to adopt a resolution calling on the Taliban to reverse the ban of female aid workers and women attending educational institutes.

By REUTERS
13/01/2023

New Year's Eve attack on New York police linked to Islamist extremism

The attack, which officials say was unprovoked, took place before midnight outside a secure area set up for New Year's Eve celebrations.

By REUTERS
04/01/2023

Britain to designate IRGC as terrorist org

Designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization would put them on par with the US, Canada, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.   

By Sam Halpern
03/01/2023
ISIS

Deadly ISIS attack in strategic Egyptian city shows the group is down but not out

Despite Egyptian counterterrorism success, ISIS sends message of endurance

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
02/01/2023

Group praising Jerusalem bombing banned from Twitter by Elon Musk

"That is not ok," said Elon Musk in response to seeing posts supporting Wednesday's deadly Jerusalem bombings.

'Hatred towards Jews a good thing:' Man arrested after threat to NJ Jews

“Good Jews do not exist unless if [sic] they convert to Islam," said Omar Alkattoul, 18. He faces up to 5 years in prison.

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