CTP News Briefs

Daily data on security, political, and economic trends in Critical Threats' focus areas.

  1. Gulf of Aden Security Review

    Gulf of Aden Security Review - August 17, 2010

    Yemen: Suspected al Qaeda gunmen assassinate intelligence officer in Zinjibar; ten men arrested in Lahij province; al Houthi rebels reportedly attacked government buildings in Jawf province; government and al Houthi rebels to sign agreement in Doha. Horn of Africa: Violence in Mogadishu kills at least nine people and injures over fifty others; fighting breaks out between Ethiopian troops and Somali youths in Somali region of Ethiopia; Guriel district commissioner targeted by explosion; food prices rise during Ramadan due to violence.

  2. Pakistan Security Brief

    Pakistan Security Brief - August 16, 2010

    UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon visits Pakistan, urges world to increase its assistance for flood relief; heavy rains expected to increase flooding in the next week; 6 million people still in need of aid as outbreaks of disease threaten flood survivors; drone strike kills 13 militants in North Waziristan; U.S. has reportedly stopped pressuring Pakistan to launch North Waziristan operation.

  3. Iran News Roundup

    Iran News Roundup August 16, 2010

    Iranian journalist released from jail blasts Supreme Leader; Mohsen Rezai attacked by mob; hardliners intensify criticism of Ahmadinejad’s aide over Islam remark; Venezuela offers Iran gasoline supply of 20,000 barrels per day; Iran announces plans for new nuclear sites; Ahmadinejad introduces new law for nuclear safeguard; Iranian diplomat says adding fuel to Bushehr nuclear plant astonished enemies

  4. Gulf of Aden Security Review

    Gulf of Aden Security Review - August 16, 2010

    Yemen: U.S. to include attack helicopters in massive Saudi arms sale; U.S. military officials claim May airstrike on al Qaeda target in Ma’rib; AQAP leader in Jawf province turns self in; Interior Ministry issues directive urging vigilance against sabotage in six provinces; Eritrean pirates seize Yemeni fishing boats, release crews. Horn of Africa: South Africa set to join AMISOM; Friday clashes between Puntland security forces, militants in Galgala Hills kill seven; Puntland arrests, sentences journalist for broadcasting interview with rebel leader Atom; message from Somali militant published on jihadist forum justifying Kampala attacks; Somaliland Interior Minister calls for security cooperation from Puntland; TFG soldiers fire on civilian vehicle at checkpoint, kill two; AMISOM prepared for Islamist attacks says spokesman; clerics group calls for halt to fighting during Ramadan; Somali PM campaigning for support of government; UN official says Somalia severely short of needed humanitarian aid; Shabelle Media Network resumes syndication of BBC Somali broadcasts.

  5. Iran News Roundup

    Iran News Roundup August 13, 2010

    Supreme Leader’s brother accuses regime of ‘hypocrisy’; hardliners step up criticism of Ahmadinejad’s aide over Islam remark; Iranian foreign minister warns U.S., Israel against conflict with Iran; IRGC commander says ‘We have no religious authorization to use nuclear bomb’; Bushehr nuclear plant to come into operation next week; Afghan analysts warn of Iran’s growing influence in Afghanistan

  6. Pakistan Security Brief

    Pakistan Security Brief - August 13, 2010

    World Bank pledges $900 million for flood relief and reconstruction; around 200,000 people cut off and starving in Upper Swat as flooding threatens new areas of Sindh; military says flood relief efforts will not have an impact on the fight against militants; Secretary of State Clinton reassures Pakistani people as Senator Kerry prepares for Pakistan visit; U.S.S. Peleliu arrives off coast of Karachi.

  7. Gulf of Aden Security Review

    Gulf of Aden Security Review - August 13, 2010

    Yemen: Interior Ministry releases list of eight most wanted al Qaeda terrorists; Saleh meets with UK PM Cameron in London over regional security. Horn of Africa: Four Ugandan bombing suspects confess before reporters, reveal Kampala plot; fighting continues between Puntland security forces and Islamist militants in Galgala Hills; UN envoy to Somalia says Kampala attacks highlight implications of Somalia instability; Botswana FM says country lacks resources to contribute troops to AMISOM; Somali journalist organization condemns Puntland ban on VOA correspondent; Somaliland cabinet sworn in, president appoints regional and municipal governors; France sends destroyer to patrol with EU NAVFOR against Somali pirates.

  8. Iran News Roundup

    Iran News Roundup August 12, 2010

    Ahmadinejad defends aide’s controversial Islam remark; Kayhan slams Clinton’s remarks on human rights abuses in Iran; IRGC chief warns against military attack on Iran; Swiss energy giant EGL says gas deal with Iran still on despite sanctions; Turkey to continue implementation of gas pipeline with Iran

  9. Pakistan Security Brief

    Pakistan Security Brief - August 12, 2010

    Fresh waves of flooding expected to threaten new areas in Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa; World Food Program declares $150 million necessary to feed Pakistani flood victims; President Zardari visits flood-hit areas amid harsh criticism; U.S. Special Envoy Holbrooke says upcoming international conference to focus on Pakistan flood aid and reconstruction; U.S. Defense Secretary Gates announces more helicopters dispatched to assist Pakistan in flood relief efforts; terror suspects with alleged links to TTP and Haqqani network arrested in Lahore; more than 1,000 killed in seven months of Karachi violence.

  10. Gulf of Aden Security Review

    Gulf of Aden Security Review - August 12, 2010

    Yemen: Al Qaeda militants ambush Abyan official, wound him in attack; U.S. embassy issues warning of potential al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula attacks during Ramadan. Horn of Africa: Puntland security forces claim militants driven from Galgala Hills; Ethiopian PM would send troops to Somalia if AMISOM fails; all sides preparing for increased fighting during Ramadan; AMISOM troops launch mortars at IDP camp, kill 5; lawmakers, military officials say TFG mismanaging tax revenue; Puntland police commissioner in Mudug region resigns over poor administration; Christian aid groups reject al Shabaab claims of proselytizing Muslims.