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US drones kill 5 AQAP operatives in Yemen
The US launched a pair of drone strikes against al Qaeda in the
Arabian Peninsula today in a remote area in central Yemen, according to
reports. The strikes are the first recorded in the country since the
end of January.
The remotely piloted Predators or the more deadly Reapers attacked two separate targets in the Oussab al Ali area, which was described by The Associated Press as a mountainous region "located in the middle of three provinces of central Damar, southern Ibb and eastern Hodeida."
The first strike killed four AQAP fighters as they were driving a vehicle in the area, Yemeni intelligence officials told AP.
The second strike killed Hamed Radman, who was described as an "influential al Qaeda member" who "played a role in recruitment." A Yemeni witness in the area said that US drones were deployed over the village where Radman was killed for three days before striking.
The remotely piloted Predators or the more deadly Reapers attacked two separate targets in the Oussab al Ali area, which was described by The Associated Press as a mountainous region "located in the middle of three provinces of central Damar, southern Ibb and eastern Hodeida."
The first strike killed four AQAP fighters as they were driving a vehicle in the area, Yemeni intelligence officials told AP.
The second strike killed Hamed Radman, who was described as an "influential al Qaeda member" who "played a role in recruitment." A Yemeni witness in the area said that US drones were deployed over the village where Radman was killed for three days before striking.
Read more: http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2013/04/us_drones_kill_5_aqa.php#ixzz2QnpmsoKF
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from XINHUA:
2013-04-18 02:56:14
SANAA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. drone strike killed at least five al-Qaida militants in Yemen's central province of Dhamar on Wednesday night, an interior ministry official told Xinhua.
"Five al-Qaida operatives, including its leader in Dhamar province Hamid al-Radami, were confirmed killed by two missiles fired from the unmanned warplane tonight," the official said on condition of anonymity.
"The targeted militants were all in a car driving in Madhlab area in Wisab Alaly district near the house of al-Qaida's local leader al-Radami," the official said, adding that "they were all under surveillance since they left al-Radami's house few minutes before the airstrike."
"It was a joint military operation between Yemeni, U.S. and Saudi intelligence services," he said.
Al-Radami, also known as Abu Osama, had set up several hidden training camps for al-Qaida in Dhamar province, about 100 km south of Yemen's capital Sanaa.
The strike came after a pause of more than two months by the U. S. unmanned warplanes, which Yemeni security officials said take off from a U.S. military base in southern Saudi Arabia.
Nigeria: 15 Killed in Plateau Attacks
The killings is being liked to the killing of six cows and injuring of some others in the area last Sunday.
The gunmen reportedly struck at Dukum village on Monday killing six people while two others were killed around Tanjol village on Tuesday.
Media Officer of the Special Task Force (STF) in the state, Captain Salisu Mustapha confirmed the killings saying they are suspected to be reprisals arising from the killing of the cows.
He said four people have been arrested and were helping with investigations.
Meanwhile hostilities between some communities in Wase Local Government Area of the state has continued despite various peace initiatives by security agencies and the local government council.
Different communities continue to trade accusations of attacks from the other side. For example a group known as Ngwang Isihi Otarok in a statement n Wednesday alleged that Tsamiya village came under attack during which seven people were killed and houses razed.
The statement signed by its Secretary, Nanlir Napbut said the people stood up to the attackers and succeeded in repelling them after they had already done a lot of damage.
He said the situation was worsened by the arrival of military men who stormed the village after the attack opening fire indiscriminately leading to more deaths.
"These series of attacks on the Taroh Nation is nothing less than terrorism. We are calling on the international community to come to the aid of the Taroh man in Wase LGA", it said.
from allAfrica/Vanguard
By Taye Obateru, 17 April 2013
Taliban vows revenge on US troops over Guantanamo shootings
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| DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st class Shane T. McCoy, U.S. Navy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
According to US military officials, guards at the US-run prison in Cuba fired the rounds last Saturday to halt unrest as they relocated inmates into individual cells.
The incident took place after the inmaates started resistance while they were being moved from communal housing to individual cells however the officials said that no detainees were seriously injured.
This comes as dozens of etainees are in the third month of a hunger strike at the prison.
Taliban group spokesman Zabiullah in his statement said, “The Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate… vow to avenge these wronged prisoners by targeting the American invaders in Afghanistan with all might at their disposal, Allah willing.”
Mujahid further added, “such cowardly actions of America and take a firm stance against it based upon evident humane principles.”
He urged the rights activists and groups to condemn the attack.
According to reports several prisoners including former Taliban members captured during the US-led invasion in Afghanistan in 2001, are serving in the jail based in Cuba.
from KHAAMABy Mirwais Adeel - 18 Apr 2013, 11:31 am
Apr. 18., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update
The leader is accused of directing and participating in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Panjwa'i and Kandahar districts.
He is believed to facilitate weapons and military equipment for use in insurgent operations, and has significant experience with the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout
Afghanistan:
North
Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in Darah-ye Suf-e Pa'in district, Samangan province, April 16. The leader is believed to direct the activities of insurgent fighters in the area, and has personally planned high-profile attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, in addition to attacks against civilians.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Waygal district, Nuristan province, April 16. The leader is believed to be the top Taliban official in Waygal district, responsible for leading attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, conducting illegal checkpoints and kidnapping Afghan officials.
South
Afghan Provincial Response Company Uruzgan, enabled by coalition forces, killed two insurgents and seized a cache of IED-making materials during an operation in search of a Taliban weapons facilitator in Shahid-e Hasas district, Uruzgan province, April 16. The combined force destroyed all discovered items on site.
Apr. 18., 2013. - RC-East operational update
Ghazni province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Dehyak district.
Laghman province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Alingar district.
Afghan National Security Forces discovered one weapons cache during operations in the Alishing district. The cache contained two mortars.
Paktika province
Afghan National Security and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Yosef Khel district.
Wardak province
Coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sayyidabad district.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Six killed, 20 wounded in Iraq's violence
A car bomb went off at a garage of a government office in Abu Ghraib area, some 25 km west of Baghdad, leaving three employees dead and seven wounded, the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
In a separate incident, gunmen in two sport utility vehicles opened fire on an Iraqi army checkpoint in Abu Ghraib area, killing two soldiers and wounding four others, the source said.
In the meantime, a second car bomb ripped through Baghdad's southern district of Jihad, killed a civilian and wounding five, the source added.
In addition, Qais al-Shather, a member of parliament from the Sunni-backed Iraqia bloc, survived unharmed a roadside bomb explosion near his convoy in the town of Madain, some 30 km southeast of Baghdad, wounding four people, the source said.
Violence has increased recently in the Iraqi cities as Iraqis are preparing for the provincial polls on Saturday to elect their provincial council members.
from XINHUA
2013-04-17 22:36:11
Ansar al-Sharia leader escapes assassination
Sofian Ben Qumu (aka Abou Fares) was not hurt in the attack near Ras al-Hilal, between al-Bayda and Derna, Ansar al-Sharia spokesperson Youssef al-Jahani said.
Satellite channel Al-Hurra, however, said Qumu had been wounded in his shoulder.
Immediately after the shooting, Ansar al-Sharia militiamen surrounded their leader's home.
A security source speculated to AFP that a tribe that had accused the militia chief of killing one of its members last week was behind the ambush.
Ben Qumu led rebel forces in Derna during the revolution. He fought alongside al-Qaeda in Afghanistan before being detained in 2004 by the Pakistani authorities.
He is suspected of involvement in the September 2012 killing of US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and other Americans in Benghazi.
The failed assassination came five days after Ansar al-Sharia commander Yahya Abdel Sayed was murdered in Sirte.
The assassination attempt "might have been related to revenge or part of the post-revolution repercussions", Benghazi University lecturer Ahmed Youssef, said.
Reasons for the attack could include "personal revenge or political agenda of members of groups or movements described as Islamist".
Former Abu Slim prisoner Jamal Aziz al-Shaari was running Derna, Ansar al-Sharia spokesperson Youssef al-Jahani noted, but denied that there were clashes between Ben Qumu and the family.
"This is part of conflicts among radical groups," blogger Salim al-Ragie said on his Facebook page. "Salafist groups, most of which use takfir as a basis for their political ideology and the establishment of their Islamic emirate, have such a history."
"With the proponents of exclusionist ideology and radicals, everything is possible," government employee Munira Saleh said. "I advise them to benefit from specialised scholars and to learn the true meaning of religion and differences between sects. Our scholars must respond to Ben Qumu and his likes."
from MAGHAREBIA
By Essam Mohamed in Tripoli for Magharebia – 17/04/13
In Several Joint Clearance Operations, 38 Armed Taliban Killed (Apr.17.2013.)
Publish Date: Apr 17, 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 conducted in Kabul, Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman, Baghlan, Kandahar, Zabul, Ghazni, Paktiya and Nimroz provinces, as a result 38 armed Taliban were killed, 20 wounded and three other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.
Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy round ammunitions and IEDs.
Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained two suspects accused of murder and drug trafficking in the Paghman and 10th Districts of Kabul-City.
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 conducted in Kabul, Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman, Baghlan, Kandahar, Zabul, Ghazni, Paktiya and Nimroz provinces, as a result 38 armed Taliban were killed, 20 wounded and three other armed Taliban were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.
Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated some amount of light and heavy round ammunitions and IEDs.
Counter Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained two suspects accused of murder and drug trafficking in the Paghman and 10th Districts of Kabul-City.
Explosion kill 7 Afghan civilians, injures 5 in Herat
The explosion reportedly took place in Shindand district around 9am local time after a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) went off.
A local security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said at least 7 civilians were killed and five others were injured following the blast.
The source further added at least one woman and two children were also among those killed.
No group has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
Local officials blame Taliban militants for the incident as the Taliban fighters frequently use improvised explosive device as the weapon of their choice to target Afghan and coalition security forces which normally leads to civilian casualties.
from KHAAMA
By Sadaf Shinwari - 17 Apr 2013, 9:53 am
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from Ministry of Interior of Affairs Afghanistan
Roadside Mine Blast Leaves Seven Civilians Killed
Publish Date: Apr 17, 2013As a result, seven innocent civilians were killed including children and four other civilians were wounded. The wounded were taken to the hospital by Afghan National Police.
Ministry of Interior of Affairs condemns in the strongest terms this act of the Taliban and prays for a quick recovery of those injured and expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
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