“At least 42 people were killed and dozens more injured in southwestern
Pakistan Friday when a suspected suicide bomb blast ripped through a religious
procession, police and local media say. The attack near a mosque in Mastung, a
volatile district in Baluchistan province, targeted a rally of Muslim devotees
marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, witnesses said. Pakistani
Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti condemned the deadly violence against
innocent devotees, saying that “terrorists have no faith or religion." No group
immediately claimed responsibility for the violence in a district where
militants linked to a regional affiliate of the Islamic State terrorist group,
Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K, are active.”











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Eye on Extremism



September 29, 2023



Voice Of America: At Least 42 Dead In Bombing Of Pakistan Religious Rally
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“At least 42 people were killed and dozens more injured in southwestern
Pakistan Friday when a suspected suicide bomb blast ripped through a religious
procession, police and local media say. The attack near a mosque in Mastung, a
volatile district in Baluchistan province, targeted a rally of Muslim devotees
marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, witnesses said. Pakistani
Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti condemned the deadly violence against
innocent devotees, saying that “terrorists have no faith or religion." No group
immediately claimed responsibility for the violence in a district where
militants linked to a regional affiliate of the Islamic State terrorist group,
Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K, are active.”



The National: Student Used 3D-Printer To Make Chemical Weapon Delivery Drone
For ISIS
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“Birmingham Crown Court has found a UK PhD student guilty of designing and
building a “kamikaze” drone capable of delivering a bomb or chemical weapon for
ISIS terrorists. Jurors took six hours to deliberate over two days before
unanimously convicting Mohamad Al Bared, who used a 3D printer to make the
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at his Coventry home. Al Bared was found guilty
of a single count of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts to
benefit a proscribed terrorist organisation. The 27-year-old mechanical
engineering graduate was remanded in custody and told he may face a life term
when he is sentenced on November 27.”



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Canada



Outlook India: Canadian Police Say Probe Into Killing Of Terrorist Nijjar
Still 'Active And Ongoing', Gurdwara Probes Leak Of Footage: Report
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“The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has said that the killing of
Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar remains an ongoing investigation.
Nijjar, a designated terrorist, was killed in June in Surrey in Canada's
British Columbia province. He was the chief of the Khalistan Commando Force
(KTF), which is also a designated terrorist organisation. Nijjar's killing is
the central to the worsening of the India-Canada relations. Last week, Canadian
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that there were "credible allegations of
a potential link" between the Indian government and the death of Nijjar. India
has forcefully rejected the allegation.”



Syria



Daily Mail: 'Dangerous' British Terrorist Who Went To Syria Intent On
'Martyrdom On The Battlefield' Is Set To Be Released From UK Jail After Serving
Just 10 Years Of His 12-Year Sentence
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“A British terrorist who travelled to Syria intent on ‘martyrdom’ is set to
be released from jail after serving just 10 years of a 12-year sentence.
Mohammed Nahin Ahmed and his childhood friend Yusuf Zubair Sarwar were both
jailed in 2014 and branded ‘dangerous’ by the trial judge after pleading guilty
of joining a jihadi group in Syria. The men, both 22, pleaded guilty to one
count of engaging in preparation of terrorism acts contrary to Section 5 of the
Terrorism Act. They were both sentenced to 12 years and eight months with an
extended licence period of five years. MailOnline revealed in July that Sarwar,
now aged 31, was released from jail on licence after a Parole Board hearing in
April 2022. He was required to serve two-thirds of his custodial sentence
before being considered for release.”



Turkey



Daily Sabah: Turkish Police Detains Dozens Funding Terrorist Group FETÖ
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“Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Friday that 52 suspects were
captured in an operation against those supplying cash to members of the
Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). “Operation Transfer” was conducted in 11
provinces after an investigation into terror financing in the southern province
of Antalya. Suspects were apprehended in Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye, Şanlıurfa,
Isparta, Denizli, Izmir, Bursa, Kocaeli and Ankara. They are accused of
delivering money to suspects convicted or incarcerated over their FETÖ links
and their families, and collecting donations from other FETÖ members in Türkiye
and abroad.”



Afghanistan



The Express Tribune: Afghan Taliban Arrest 200 Terrorists After Chitral Attack
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““Our delegation recently visited (Kabul) and they were informed about the
arrests,” Jilani told a news conference here when he was asked to confirm
reports that the Afghan Taliban arrested around 200 terrorists of the banned
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He, however, would not say if those arrested
were Pakistani nationals. “We want the Afghan Taliban to proceed against them
according to the law,” he replied to another question about the possible
extradition of the detained terrorists. The Afghan Taliban informed the
Pakistani delegation, which recently visited Kabul, about the arrest of the TTP
terrorists for their involvement in the Chitral attack. However, this was the
first time the top Pakistani diplomat confirmed the development and the first
such instance when the Afghan Taliban took action against the TTP.”



Middle East



Jewish News Syndicate: Israel Reopens Gaza Crossing As Terrorist Groups Agree
To End Border Riots
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“Israeli authorities on Thursday reopened the country’s sole pedestrian
crossing with the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, amid reports that terrorist groups in
the Palestinian enclave have agreed to end weeks of rioting along the border.
The Israeli Defense Ministry body that oversees the coordination of civil
affairs in Palestinian-controlled territories said that the decision was made
“in accordance with security assessments and with [a view to] the preservation
of stable security.” Some 17,000 Gazans have permits to enter Israel through
the Erez Crossing for work.”



Nigeria



Leadership News: MNJTF Troops Kill Terrorist, Recover Weapons In North-East
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“The troops of Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed at
Magumeri in North-East Nigeria have killed one terrorist and recovered arms and
ammunition in a successful raid. The Military Public Information Officer –
MNJTF Ndjamena, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, said the feat was achieved when
troops conducted a proactive fighting patrol aimed at clearing the remnants of
Boko Haram terrorists in the region. He said the successful operation resulted
in the neutralisation of one Boko Haram terrorist and a remarkable step towards
ensuring peace and stability in the area. He said during the operation, the
troops uncovered and engaged a group of Boko Haram terrorists at Dugushewa
Village, relentlessly pursuing them as they attempted to flee, leading to the
elimination of one Boko Haram insurgent.”



India



India Today: Case Against Terrorist Pannun After Audio Clip Of Threats Ahead
Of World Cup
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“A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against US-based 'designated
individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on charges of issuing threats
and promoting enmity ahead of the scheduled India-Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023
match. The development comes after pre-recorded threatening messages were
pushed on various social media handles, Ajit Rajian, Cyber Crime DCP, Ahmedabad
was quoted by news agency ANI as saying. Some locals had also approached the
Ahmedabad Police, complaining of receiving several threat calls. According to
the details, in his pre-recorded threat message, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who
is also the founder of the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) said,
"It will not be the start of the World Cup Cricket but this will be the
beginning of the world terror cup."



Africa



Washington Times: ‘Almost Insurmountable’ Task: Africa Emerges As Unstable Hot
Spot For Terror, Coups
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“The toxic cocktail of terrorism and political instability sweeping across
Africa is reaching a new peak, and hope for the tide to turn is hitting a new
low. Analysts say the U.S. and its partners are rapidly running out of viable
options to stop what has been described as a raging wildfire of Islamic
extremism moving through Africa’s Sahel region and elsewhere. A rash of
military coups that have upended weak central governments, such as the recent
upheaval in Niger, have worsened a dysfunctional situation. Adding to the
powder keg, Western forces are cutting back while Russia’s Wagner Group
mercenary army and other foreign actors are expanding their reach. One of the
Wagner Group’s stated aims is to help government forces contain the terrorist
outfits operating with near impunity in some areas, but its fighters reportedly
have launched raids on civilian noncombatants and, in some cases, used
kidnapping and torture as tools of the trade. Such brutal actions deepen local
resentment toward governments and their hired-gun Russian partners, fueling
more political instability and creating an even bigger power vacuum that
Islamic State and al Qaeda affiliates rush in to exploit.”



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