Kenya to revive police reservists in Garissa to fight al-Shabaab

 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Kenyan government is planning to revive the Kenya Police Reserve (KPR), a programme to train and arm a civilian corps, to help fight al-Shabaab militants from within the local community in Garissa.  Garissa has borne the brunt of al-Shabaab's attacks in Kenya after the Kenya Defence Forces sent troops into Somalia in October 2011....

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Ansar al-Sharia chief threatens Tunisia

[AFP/Fethi Belaid] Abou Iyadh urged supporters to stand firm in a recent Facebook post. The head of Ansar al-Sharia in Tunisia on Sunday (May 12th) threatened to wage "war" against the government."To the tyrants who think they are Islamists... know that the stupid things you are doing are dragging you to war," AFP quoted the statement from Abou Iyadh (real name Seif Allah...

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Explosion kill three U.S. soldiers in Kandahar province

According to local authorities in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan, at least three US soldiers were killed following a roadside improvised explosive device explosion in this province.Provincial governor spokesman confirming the report said the incident took place after a convoy of the coalition security forces struck a roadside bomb in Zherai district.The explosion...

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Pirates Free Sailors Kidnapped Off Nigeria

Map of the Gulf of Guinea(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Pirates have released five Russian and Polish nationals kidnapped from a cargo ship last month off the coast of Nigeria.The ship's German operator confirmed Tuesday all five crew members were released on May 11, that they are in good health and have returned to their home countries.The company did not say if a ransom was...

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 11 Armed Taliban Killed (May 14.2013.)

Publish Date: May 14, 2013   Counterterrorism: In past 24 hours, Afghan National Police conducted several joint clearance operations with the cooperation of Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces to clean some of the areas from terrorists and enemies of peace and stability of Afghanistan.  The operations were...

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May 14., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force killed a mid-level Taliban leader, Jalal, during an operation in Khanabad district, Kunduz province, today. Jalal was in charge of a group of fighters responsible for improvised explosive device, rocket-propelled grenade and small-arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was also involved in trafficking ...

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May 14., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and coalition forces killed two insurgents, detained three suspected insurgents and found and safely cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 13. Ghazni province Afghan National Security Forces killed two insurgents during operations in the Gelan...

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South Africa: Hawks Mum On Al-Qaeda Probe Report

Karoo National Park, South Africa (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Johannesburg —    The Hawks have declined to comment on a report that police and the State Security Agency (SSA) monitored training of al-Qaeda "terrorists" in South Africa without taking action."No comment. It's not our policy to talk about works underway," Hawks spokesman Captain Paul Ramaloko...

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Deadly blast rocks Kandahar, 10 killed and 12 injured

The incident took place around 12pm local time after a civilian vehicle struck with a roadside bomb between Maruf and Arghistan districts.Provincial security chief Gen. Abdul Razaq confirming the report said at least 10 civilians including 7 women were killed and 12 others, all women and children were injured.No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility...

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