A major leader of Bangladesh’s largest Islamic group has been convicted on war crimes charges related to the country’s 1971 revolution.
Abdul Kader Mullah, 64, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The tribunal found Mullah guilty on five of six charges including murder. Mullah was found to be a leader of the al-Bahr force which Jamaat-e-Islami created in the final days of the war to kidnap, beat and execute intellectuals. Over 200 people were kidnapped and killed by the group. Continue reading
One of the Islamic groups attempting to take over the Malian government has broken away from the fighting with government troops and is asking for discussions.
The Islamic Movement for Azawad said that it “rejects all forms of extremism and terrorism” that it has completely severed ties with the group fighting the government. Continue reading
Somalian based al-Qaeda terror affiliate, al-Shabab, killed five people and wounded four others in an attack on a restaurant in Garissa, Kenya. Continue reading
A second European nation has joined the battle against Islamic terrorists attempting to overthrow the Malian government as the UK has begun to transport French troops and supplies via C17 aircraft.
The British have called the move “limited logistical support” with support of the nation’s National Security Council. Defense Minister Andrew Robathan said that he expected operations by the Royal Air Force to last about a week. Continue reading
Nigerian military forces captured a major leader of the Islamic terror group Boko Haram during a Sunday raid.
According to a military statement, Mohammed Zangina was detained in the Government Reserved Area of Maiduguri. Zangina was found to be planning a “deadly attack” against civilians and security personnel of the city. Continue reading
Despite statements from French military officials that Islamic extremists are retreating throughout Mali since French intervention, reporters on the ground say that the government has lost a major city.
The Islamists today in a surprise counter-attack on Malian army forces, took Bamako, about 250 miles from the capital. French defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed to BFM television the Malian army was unable to hold their grounds. Continue reading
In a response to the Mali government’s plea for international help in fighting Islamic terrorists trying to take over the country, France has begun a series of air strikes against the extremists. Continue reading
The chairman of the African Union is calling for NATO to send troops to fight Islamic extremists who have taken control of northern Mali.
Thomas Boni Yaya is calling for intervention in the country similar to how NATO placed troops in Afghanistan in the removal of the Taliban. Yaya classified the situation as an “international question” similar to the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan. Continue reading
Malian military troops have begun firing on Islamists in the center part of the country as the extremists attempted to move on government controlled parts of the country according to BBC sources.
The troops used artillery against the extremists who control the village of Gnimignama. Government forces have not reported the total number of casualties. Continue reading
Islamic extremists used knives to kill 15 Christians in the northern Nigerian village of Musari. The Friday attack happened in a town considered a stronghold of the al-Qaeda related group Boko Haram although the government has released few details. Continue reading