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3 detained in operation against DHKP/C in Istanbul

April 6, 2013 16:34
Three people were detained in Istanbul on Wednesday evening in an operation targeting the terrorist Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C).A team from the Istanbul Police Department's counterterrorism unit raided seven locations in the Sultangazi district where suspected members of the terrorist group were believed to be staying. Weapons were seized and three people were detained by the police during the operation. The area where the operation was conducted was temporarily closed off by the police.

Military suspends operations in southwest Colombia

April 6, 2013 15:30
The Colombian army has suspended operations in the country's southwest, a military source told AFP on Saturday, in a move reports said was meant to allow FARC leader Pablo Catatumbo to exit the country to attend peace talks in Cuba. "Yes, military operations have been suspended," said one high-ranking military official, without providing details, other than to confirm that the interruption in fighting had been ordered by top government officials.

Military conducts pursuit operations vs NPAs who killed militiaman, cop in Negros

April 6, 2013 09:06
Pursuit operations are now ongoing against the New People's Army (NPA) band who shot and killed a militiaman and a police officer in Escalante City, Negros Oriental Monday night, the 3rd Infantry Division reported Wednesday.In a belated reports, Major Rey Tiongson, 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson, said the shooting took place around 6 p.m.

Two killed, three hurt in series of NPA attacks in Compostela Valley

April 4, 2013 14:46
A soldier and a militiaman was killed while three other were hurt during a series of attacks by New People's Army (NPA) members at Compostela Valley Wednesday.Capt. Raul Villegas, a spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division, said the first incident took place around 4:30 p.m. as the soldiers were conducting a patrol operation at the vicinity of Sitio Cambaratic, Barangay Libudon, Mabini townHe added that the NPAs, who numbered 15 to 20, first detonated a landmine then fired upon the troops.

Police launch operation against DHKP/C in Istanbul

April 4, 2013 13:03
The Istanbul Police Department launched an operation against the left-wing Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C) terrorist organization in the city’s Sultangazi district on Wednesday.Police raided a house which belongs to the terrorist group and seized explosive devices and weapons.Sources say the investigation is under way and that the police are still searching for further evidence.

Eritrean man gets nine years in prison for aiding Somalia's al Shabaab

March 27, 2013 20:15
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An Eritrean man who admitted to having ties to the al Qaeda-linked militant group al Shabaab was sentenced on Wednesday to 9-1/4 years in prison, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan said. Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed pleaded guilty in June to conspiring to provide material support to al Shabaab, and to conspiring to receive military-type training from the group.

Suspect tied to African, Yemen militants pleads guilty to U.S. charges

March 25, 2013 17:31
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Somali man who was a high-level liaison between al Qaeda affiliates in Somalia and Yemen and later became a U.S. government informant and witness has pleaded guilty to multiple U.S. terrorism-related charges, the Justice Department said on Monday. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan unsealed a guilty plea by Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame to nine U.S. criminal charges. They alleged he once commanded hundreds of fighters for the Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabaab.

Suspect tied to African, Yemen militants pleads guilty to U.S. charges

March 25, 2013 14:31
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Somali man alleged to have served as a high-level liaison between al Qaeda affiliates in Somalia and Yemen who became a U.S. government witness has pleaded guilty to multiple U.S. terrorism-related charges, the Justice Department said on Monday. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan announced they had unsealed a guilty plea by Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame to nine U.S. criminal charges. They alleged he once commanded "hundreds" of fighters for the Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabaab.

Philippine kidnappers fired shots to thwart escape bids

March 24, 2013 03:45
An Australian ex-soldier just freed by Philippine extremists has recounted how his kidnappers fired shots to stop him escaping during his 15-month ordeal, a police officer said Sunday. Even when finally released, Warren Rodwell had to paddle a boat to a distant town and wade ashore through the mud to reach safety, said Inspector Eurem Macasil, the first policeman to meet him.

Australia applauds Philippines after release of captive

March 22, 2013 19:31
Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr Saturday welcomed the release of a man held for 15 months by Islamic militants in the Philippines, congratulating that country on its handling of the case. Carr confirmed that Warren Rodwell, who was kidnapped from his home in the south of the country on December 5, 2011, had been released from captivity in Mindanao overnight. "The Philippines government had the lead role in this case and deserve congratulations for their tireless efforts on Mr Rodwell's behalf," Carr said in a statement.
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