Archive for March, 2018
Middle east events and news
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Comments Off on Middle east events and newsAl-Qaeda Fighters In Syria Call To Establish Al-Qaeda Branch In Russia And Call On Muslims To Attack Targets There On March 6, 2018, in a message posted on a Telegram channel, Al-Qaeda fighters in Syria addressed Muslims in Russia and called on Al-Qaeda leader Dr. Ayman Al-Zawahiri to support the creation of an Al-Qaeda group […]
Middle east events and news
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Comments Off on Middle east events and newsSaudi Court Begins Trial Of Six ISIS Members Accused Of Planning To Kill Foreigners From U.S., Denmark, And France On March 15, 2018, the Saudi daily newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported that a court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, had begun hearing the case of six Saudi members of the Islamic State (ISIS) accused of shooting at […]
Middle east events and news
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Comments Off on Middle east events and newsTerrorists Have Been Using Bitcoin For Four Years, So What’s The Surprise? As the value of Bitcoin has reached new highs, there has been a major increase in attention to it, including news articles and TV specials – along with concern from governments worldwide that terrorist groups are using digital wallets to send and receive […]
SAUDI ARABIA: BEYOND THE INSTITUTIONAL REFORM
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Comments Off on SAUDI ARABIA: BEYOND THE INSTITUTIONAL REFORMThe recent visit in the United Kingdom and the USA of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman brought to the attention the complex recent evolution of Saudi Arabia, especially the economic and social reforms that are bound to influence not only the country itself, but also the region and the world. Mohammed bin Salman […]
U.S. delegation to visit Erbil, Baghdad to agree redeploying Kurdish troops in disputed regions
Friday, March 23, 2018 Comments Off on U.S. delegation to visit Erbil, Baghdad to agree redeploying Kurdish troops in disputed regionsThe spokesperson for the Arab tribes in Nineveh has disclosed news about a visit by a delegation from U.S. to each of Baghdad and Erbil to agree on the redeployment of the Kurdish troops in disputed regions. “U.S. delegation will visit Baghdad and Erbil next week to discuss redeploying of Peshmerga troops, along with federal […]
Iraq denounces Turkish strikes on Kurdistan
Friday, March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Iraq denounces Turkish strikes on KurdistanIraq on Thursday denounced Turkish airstrikes on anti-Ankara, Kurdish fighters’ locations in the north of the country that left a number of civilians dead. In a statement, the foreign ministry spokesperson, Ahmed Mahgoub, said “The Iraqi foreign ministry denounces the continuation of aggressions and transgressions upon Iraqi borders by the Turkish
EU President expresses concern over Turkey arirstrikes in Kurdistan
Friday, March 23, 2018 Comments Off on EU President expresses concern over Turkey arirstrikes in KurdistanPresident of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani on Thursday called on Turkey to abide by international law following news of Turkish airstrikes killing four civilians in the Kurdistan Region’s border areas. According to residents and local activists, overnight Turkish airstrikes killed four civilians camping in rural areas as part of Newroz celebrations in the Choman […]
Turkish warplane crashes in Central Anatolia
Friday, March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Turkish warplane crashes in Central AnatoliaTurkish F-16 warplane on Thursday night crashed in the Central Anatolian province of Nevsehir, some 260 kilometers (161 miles) southeast of capital Ankara. The Turkish army’s General Staff said in a statement that the aircraft went down due to unknown reasons during a training flight.
Canada to send peacekeepers to Mali
Friday, March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Canada to send peacekeepers to MaliCanada will be dispatching an aviation task force to the troubled West African nation of Mali as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, a senior government official said Friday. The government source said the task force will be in Mali for up to 12 months and an official announcement on the deployment will be […]
Egypt FM visits India
Friday, March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Egypt FM visits IndiaEgyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed for India on Wednesday to lead Egypt’s delegation in the seventh round of the joint committee between the two countries. In an official statement, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said the joint committee will commence its meetings on Thursday, followed by ministerial level meetings on Friday.
UN presses on with bid to restart Western Sahara talks
Friday, March 23, 2018 Comments Off on UN presses on with bid to restart Western Sahara talksThe UN Security Council on Wednesday told the peace envoy for Western Sahara to press on with talks on relaunching negotiations to settle the dispute over the North African territory. Horst Koehler met with the council behind closed doors to report on his meetings with representatives from Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania as well as the Polisario […]
Bucharest hosts NATO eastern-flank defence ministers meeting
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Bucharest hosts NATO eastern-flank defence ministers meetingDefence Ministers of Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia held a meeting in Bucharest. These nine NATO eastern-flank countries form a group known as the Bucharest Nine, or B9. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg recently told public broadcaster Polish Radio that there is no time limit for the presence of […]
Romania, Bulgaria, Greece FMs discuss regional cooperation
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Romania, Bulgaria, Greece FMs discuss regional cooperationThe meeting of foreign ministers of the Romania-Bulgaria-Greece trilateral cooperation format represented an opportunity to strengthen the European project, Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Melescanu said on Monday. “Our meeting was an opportunity to reconfirm the shared will of the three countries regarding the boosting of political dialogue in this trilateral format and assuming the commitment […]
Libyan military officials discuss unity and sovereignty
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Libyan military officials discuss unity and sovereigntyLibyan military officers representing the army of Libyan General Khalifa Haftar and the Al-Sirraj government agreed on Tuesday during meetings in Cairo on the importance of preserving the unity and sovereignty of the Libyan state, Al-Ahram Arabic news website reported. The meetings, which started on Friday, were hosted by the Egyptian committee on Libyan affairs, […]
Sarkozy taken in French police custody over 2007 financing from Libya
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Sarkozy taken in French police custody over 2007 financing from LibyaFormer French president Nicolas Sarkozy was taken into police custody on Tuesday for questioning over suspected Libyan financing of his 2007 election campaign, a source close to the inquiry said. Sarkozy, 63, had until now refused to respond to a summons for questioning in the case, which drew heightened scrutiny last November when a businessman […]
AU ready to propose solutions for Western Sahara conflict
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on AU ready to propose solutions for Western Sahara conflictThe President of the African Union (AU) and Chadian Commission, Moussa Faki, has announced that the AU is ready to draft a proposal for the resolution of the conflict in Western Sahara. The announcement follows a three-day visit to Algeria, against which Morocco spoke out, where the AU is looking to lead a more active […]
NATO’s Alvargonzález visits Algeria to increase cooperation
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on NATO’s Alvargonzález visits Algeria to increase cooperationNATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Alejandro Alvargonzález, paid an official visit to Algeria on 19 and 20 March 2018 in the framework of the Alliance’s Mediterranean Dialogue.
Egypt: At least 36 Islamic militants killed in Sinai battle
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Egypt: At least 36 Islamic militants killed in Sinai battleEgypt’s military says four troops and 36 Islamic militants have died in the past five days of fighting in the restive Sinai Peninsula. Monday’s statement says one officer was among the four killed army personnel. It also says that eight soldiers were wounded, including two officers.
Egypt, Sudan presidents agree to patch up differences
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Egypt, Sudan presidents agree to patch up differencesEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir for talks in Cairo on Monday, with the pair pledging to boost cooperation after tensions between their neighbouring countries. Bashir’s visit comes two weeks after the reinstatement of Sudan’s ambassador to Cairo following his recall to Khartoum in January.
Russia, Iran, Turkey agree to support Syria in fight against terrorism
Friday, March 16, 2018 Comments Off on Russia, Iran, Turkey agree to support Syria in fight against terrorismRussian Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov stressed that Russia, Iran and Turkey have agreed to continue supporting Syria in the fight against terrorism and the political settlement of the crisis in the country. Lavrov made his remarks during a press conference of the foreign ministers of the guarantor states of the cessation of hostilities in Astana […]
Iran warns U.S. about intervention in Syria
Friday, March 16, 2018 Comments Off on Iran warns U.S. about intervention in SyriaThe Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday slammed the United States for its hostile policies towards the Middle East, saying Washington is not entitled to intervene in Syria.
Middle east events and news
Friday, March 16, 2018 Comments Off on Middle east events and newsEXCLUSIVE: Pro-ISIS Telegram Channels Recommend Methods Of Lone Wolf Attacks: Arson, Poisoning Food, Derailing Trains On March 4, 2018, several pro-Islamic State (ISIS) Telegram channels published advice in Arabic and English for lone-wolf attackers. EXCLUSIVE: Iraqi Official: ISIS Commanders Hiding In Tunnels West Of Mosul The London based daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi reports, citing a member […]
Middle east events and news
Friday, March 16, 2018 Comments Off on Middle east events and newsFirst Issue Of New Al-Qaeda Bulletin Dedicated To Hamas Terrorist Ahmad Jarrar On March 14, 2018, Al-Malahem, the media outlet of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), launched a new bulletin named Madad. The first issue of this bulletin is dedicated to Ahmad Nasr Jarrar, a Hamas terrorist who murdered an Israeli in January 2018 […]
Macron, Trump discuss Syria, N. Korea
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Macron, Trump discuss Syria, N. KoreaFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Friday discussed with his US counterpart Donald Trump by phone the situations in Syria and North Korea, and the looming trade dispute over US steel and aluminium tariffs. On the ongoing Syrian conflict, the French leader highlighted “the necessity of clear action to avoid the pursuit of a humanitarian disaster” […]
Libyan PM urges army unification for national security
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Libyan PM urges army unification for national securityLibya’s UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez Serraj said on Saturday that the unification of the army is crucial for the security of the country. Serraj made the remarks during his meeting with the government’s military dialogue committee on the unification of the army. “The unification of the military institution is absolutely necessary to secure the borders […]
Libyan gov’t to form military force to secure southern Libya
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Libyan gov’t to form military force to secure southern LibyaLibya’s UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez Serraj on Sunday announced formation of a military force to secure southern Libya, which is witnessing tribal clashes for days. Serraj made his announcement during a meeting with military officials to discuss the situation in southern Libya.
Mogherini, Grandi discuss Syria, Rohingya in Brussels meeting
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Mogherini, Grandi discuss Syria, Rohingya in Brussels meetingEU High Representative Federica Mogherini met in Brussels Monday with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and discussed the situation in Syria, including Ghouta, Libya and of the Rohingya refugees. A press release by Mogherini’s office said she discussed in the meeting the second Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and […]
Egyptian army says 105 terrorists killed in major anti-terror operation
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Egyptian army says 105 terrorists killed in major anti-terror operationThe Egyptian military announced on Thursday that 16 army personnel and 105 terrorists were killed since the country’s anti-terror military operation began a month ago in Sinai Peninsula. The military spokesman Tamer al-Refaay told reporters that 19 army men have been injured and receiving medical treatment during the comprehensive military operation.
Sudan proposes joint-military force with Egypt to protect borders
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Sudan proposes joint-military force with Egypt to protect bordersSudan’s ambassador to Egypt, Abdel Mahmoud Abdel Halim, revealed on Thursday that Sudan has various agreements to be implemented with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, pointing out that his country proposed to Egypt to establish a joint force to protect the border between the two countries. The Sudanese ambassador’s statements came during a press conference at […]
Algeria calls for combined Arab action to defeat terrorism
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Algeria calls for combined Arab action to defeat terrorismAlgerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Wednesday urged Arab countries to combine their efforts to eradicate terrorism amid critical circumstances that the region is going through. “The challenges are obvious, and Arab security cooperation must be strengthened,” he said in a message at the opening ceremony of the 35th Arab Interior Ministers Council (AIMC) in Algiers, […]
Arab states discuss security threats in Algeria
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Arab states discuss security threats in AlgeriaThe 35th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of the Interior kicked off in Algiers on Wednesday, as participants are tackling security threats and the fight against crimes, in addition to illegal migration. Arab interior ministers are focusing on cooperation to deal with challenges threatening the region, including terrorism, trans-border criminality, violent extremism, illegal […]
US pushes UN to consider arms embargo on South Sudan
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on US pushes UN to consider arms embargo on South SudanThe United States on Wednesday circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution that threatens to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan and to take “all appropriate measures” against those blocking peace efforts. The draft text obtained by AFP demands an end to four years of fighting in South Sudan and urges the warring sides […]
Egypt says 16 troops killed in month-old offensive
Friday, March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Egypt says 16 troops killed in month-old offensiveEgypt’s military says 16 troops have been killed and 19 wounded since a wide-scale operation against Islamic militants was launched a month ago. Army spokesperson Colonel Tamer al-Rifai said on Thursday that 105 militants have been killed and that more than 2 800 people have been arrested, with many later released.
Iraq militia turns to reconstruction post-Daesh
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Comments Off on Iraq militia turns to reconstruction post-DaeshThree months ago, Ibrahim Ali was using his digger to smash down defensive embankments built by Daesh group militants in northern Iraq. But after years of digging for victory, he and his comrades have now turned their skills to civilian use: gouging out irrigation channels for farmers in the southern province of Basra. “What I’m […]
Tillerson says China ‘encourages dependency’ in Africa
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Comments Off on Tillerson says China ‘encourages dependency’ in AfricaUS Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says China’s approach to development in Africa “encourages dependency” that undermines its sovereignty and risks its stability. Tillerson is speaking about US -Africa relations at George Mason University before departing on his first official trip to the continent. He says Chinese investment can help Africa solve