Tag: ISIS
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US Strikes al-Shabaab in Somalia After Christmas ISIS Ops
US Expands Kinetic Operations in Africa The United States has stepped up its military activity across Africa as part of a broader campaign against extremist groups operating on the continent. In the first weeks of the year, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed precision airstrikes against positions linked to Islamic State and al-Shabaab in Somalia. The…
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US Conducts Strikes Against al-Shabaab in Somalia Following Christmas Day ISIS-Nigeria Operation
Expanded US Military Actions in Africa Mark New Year The start of the year has seen the United States expand its kinetic operations across Africa, with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirming precision airstrikes against terrorist targets in Somalia. The strikes, carried out in the first weeks of January, targeted positions associated with the al-Shabaab militant…
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Two Weeks After: What We Know and Don’t About the US Strikes in Nigeria
Two Weeks On: The Known Details Two weeks after Christmas Day airstrikes in north-west Nigeria, the U.S. government has provided limited public detail about the operation. Officials described the strikes as targeting Islamic State fighters in the region, but questions remain about exactly which faction was hit, the rationale for the choice of targets, and…
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UK and France Strike ISIS Target in Syria in Joint RAF and French Air Action
A Coordinated International Strike Targets ISIS in Syria In a notable display of alliance cooperation, the United Kingdom and France carried out a joint airstrike against an Islamic State (ISIS) target in Syria on Saturday evening. The operation involved Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons joining French aircraft in a coordinated attack, underscoring continued Western efforts…
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UK and France Strike Isis Target in Syria in Joint Airstrike
A Coordinated Strike Against an Isis Underground Facility In a show of sustained cooperation against Isis (IS) in Syria, Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons teamed up with French aircraft in a joint strike on a key underground facility. The target, located in Syria, had been occupied by Isis and is believed to have been used…
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UK and France Launch Joint Strikes on ISIS Target in Syria
Coalition Forces Hit an ISIS Underground Facility in Syria In a coordinated operation, aircraft from the United Kingdom and France conducted a targeted strike against an underground facility in Syria believed to be controlled by ISIS. The attack, which took place on Saturday evening, involved RAF Typhoons joining French aircraft as part of a broader…
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FBI Halts North Carolina New Year’s Eve Terror Plot, Arrests 18-Year-Old Suspect
Federal authorities disrupt a New Year’s Eve terror plot in North Carolina The FBI announced on Friday that it had thwarted a planned New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who allegedly pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. The suspect was detained in connection with a plot that involved targeting…
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FBI Disrupts New Year’s Eve Plot in North Carolina, Arrests 18-Year-Old Suspect Tied to ISIS
FBI disrupts planned New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it disrupted a planned attack targeting a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. The case underscores ongoing concerns about homegrown extremism and…
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FBI arrests man over New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina
FBI Disrupts New Year’s Eve Attack Plot in North Carolina The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it disrupted a planned New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina and arrested an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. The case underscores ongoing concerns about domestic extremist threats and the FBI’s…
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Facebook Under Fire Over Posts Celebrating Bondi Beach Massacre, Anti-Hate Group Claims Inaction
Overview: Allegations Against Facebook An anti-hate nonprofit has accused Facebook of failing to act quickly enough on posts that celebrated a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and praised ISIS. The Community Security Trust (CST), an organization focused on safeguarding Jewish communities in the UK, claims the platform allowed extremist content to remain visible, contributing to…