Terrorist threats

Nigeria: Christmas Bombing Sparks Fear of Religious War

Date: December 28th, 2011 |

The Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram, which is suspected of having ties to al-Qaeda, has claimed a series of Christmas day bombings that left more than 30 people dead as Christian leaders warn of escalating violence and the possibility of religious war. Nigeria is divided roughly along religious lines, with the north being predominantly Muslim [read more]

Algeria/Mali: Kidnapped Aid Workers said to be in Mali

Date: November 7th, 2011 |

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A Malian parliament member said that three aid workers kidnapped in Algeria more than a week ago are now in Mali, being held by a faction of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM. Gunmen took the aid workers from a refugee camp. The governments of Algeria, Mauritania, Mali and other countries in the region [read more]

Worldwide: Retaliation Concerns over al-Awlaki Killing

Date: October 8th, 2011 |

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After the killing of U.S.-Yemeni citizen Anwar al-Awlaki, the U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert for American citizens due to fears of retaliation. Al-Awlaki was the external operations leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, and his death, though a major blow to the operations of al-Qaida in the area, could possibly [read more]

World Wide: State Department Issues Supplementary Alert Marking 9/11 Anniversary

Date: September 13th, 2011 |

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The 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 is a stark reminder of national tragedy and vulnerability. Though no specific threats have been identified from al-Qa’ida or its affiliates and allies to attack the United States or its citizens, the U.S. State Department has issued a reminder of the threat that those [read more]

Israel: Concerns over Possible West Bank Violence

Date: July 5th, 2011 |

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Israel’s military is preparing for an outbreak of violence around the West Bank over the U.N. vote in September on Palestinian recognition as a state. Israeli reservists have been mobilized—a rare step that underscores the severity of the issue. The U.S. is expected to veto any resolution granting Palestine full membership in the U.N., which [read more]

Philippines: Hotel Bombed in Turbulent South

Date: November 30th, 2011 |

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Islamic militants are believed to be behind a hotel bomb that killed 3 and left 27 injured in Zamboanga City in the troubled southern region of Mindanao. Many of the victims were guests of a wedding set to be held Nov. 28. The group responsible is believed to be the al-Qaida linked Abu Sayyaff militants [read more]

Mali: Travel Warning in North of Country

Date: October 8th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department is warning citizens about traveling to the small African nation, particularly in the northern parts of the country, because of kidnapping threats made against Westerners. Al-Qaida in the Maghreb, a region in northwest Africa spanning many countries, has stated its intent to attack Western targets. This, coupled with a recent military [read more]

Turkey: Car Bomb Explodes in Ankara

Date: September 21st, 2011 |

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At least three people died and 15 were injured after a car bomb exploded in Ankara Sept. 20. The interior minister said that the blast was more than likely an act of terrorism, partially because the explosion took place in an area known for heavy traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian. While Kurdish rebels fighting for [read more]

Russia: North Caucasus still a Concern

Date: July 25th, 2011 |

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Four policemen were killed and nine others were wounded during two separate blasts in Russia’s North Caucasus July 18. One bomb went off in Chechnya and the other in Dagestan. For years, Russia has been battling Islamist separatist groups in the North Caucasus, with Dagestan bearing much of the brunt of the fighting. Federal Security [read more]

Philippines: State Department Warns Against Travel

Date: June 15th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department reissued its travel warming alerting citizens to possible terrorist activities in the Philippines, particularly in the Sulu Archipelago and on the island of Mindanao. Regional terrorist groups have been engaging in attacks and clashes with the Philippine Armed Forces throughout Mindanao, especially in rural areas. Gangs that use kidnap-for-ransom techniques are [read more]

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