Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the extremist group al-Shabab, was believed responsible for attacks in Kenya on a university town that killed 148 people, and on a U.S. military base that killed three Americans.
Tag: Targeted Killings
U.S. Outlines Steps to Israel to Reduce Civilian Deaths
The measures include using smaller bombs against Hamas, U.S. officials said.
Woman Arrested In Russian Blogger’s Death Attended Opposition Rallies
Russian investigators arrested Daria Trepova, a 26-year-old native of St. Petersburg, on Monday in connection with the killing of the blogger known as Vladlen Tatarsky
Biden Officials Hold Off on More Airstrikes in Syria, for Now
The administration says it is seeking to avoid a wider war with Iran and its proxies while protecting U.S. personnel from attacks.
Senior ISIS Leader in Somalia Killed in U.S. Special Operations Raid
Officials said the man helped facilitate a network of ISIS affiliates around the world.
Somalia Asks US to Step Up Drone Strikes Against Qaeda-Linked Fighters
A new administration in Somalia has launched an offensive against Al Shabab, which are also facing an uprising from local militias.
White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes
A classified new policy requires President Biden’s approval to add suspected terrorists to a kill list. The Trump administration had decentralized control over targeting decisions.
U.S. Forces Kill Senior ISIS Leaders in Syria Strike and Raid, Officials Say
A nighttime raid and a drone strike killed three men whose activities included recruiting fighters and plotting attacks, according to American and Syrian Kurdish officials.
Al-Zawahri’s Death Puts the Focus Back on Al Qaeda
The terrorist network has lost eight of its top leaders in recent years. But it has more total fighters than it did on Sept. 11, 2001.
What We Know About the Killing of Ayman al-Zawahri
The United States said it killed the Qaeda leader, an ally of Osama bin Laden who was considered a mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks. Here’s a guide to the drone strike and its implications.