Khalifa Hifter, the military ruler of eastern Libya, is trying to take over the entire country. To see what that would look like, we paid a rare visit to the part he already controls.
Tag: Terrorism
31 Reported Dead in Mali, as Attackers Return to Scene of a Massacre
The latest attack highlighted the rising ethnic and jihadi violence in West Africa’s vast Sahel region.
A U.S.-Taliban Deal Hinges on Reducing Violence. It Might Work Like This.
As a start, all sides are supposed to halt attacks for one week — mostly. It’s not a full cease-fire, and even then it may be difficult to do.
Accused Mastermind of Mumbai Attack Convicted of Links to Terrorism
Pakistan faced pressure to act against Hafiz Saeed, who was found guilty of terrorism-related charges. He founded the group that committed the 2008 Mumbai attack, killing more than 160 people.
Dutch Police Hunt for Mail Bomber Who Demanded Bitcoin Payoff
Nobody was wounded in a pair of attacks on Wednesday, but the blasts were the latest in a string directed at businesses across the Netherlands.
Russia Sentences Anti-Fascists on Bogus Terror Charges, Critics Say
The young men received sentences of up to 18 years on the basis of confessions obtained under torture, their lawyers and rights advocates say.
Killing of Terrorist Leader in Yemen Is Latest Blow to Qaeda Affiliate
The death of Qassim al-Rimi is part of a string of setbacks that have damaged the group’s ability to carry out operations against the West.
They Fight Suicide Bombers. But Can Afghan Police Fight Crime?
During a lull in terrorist attacks, Kabul residents are talking about how rampant crime has become. A long-militarized police force is finding it difficult to regear.
Taliban Militant Flees Prison, Claiming Deal With Pakistani Security Forces
His claims of a secret deal come at a sensitive time for the government, which is under international pressure to cut ties with terror groups.
White House Confirms Killing of Terrorist Leader in Yemen
The statement came about a week after initial reports that the United States believed it had killed Qassim al-Rimi, the Qaeda leader in Yemen.