Canada
Outlook India: Canadian Police Say Probe Into Killing Of Terrorist Nijjar Still 'Active And Ongoing', Gurdwara Probes Leak Of Footage: Report
“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
“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
“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
““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
“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
“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
“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
“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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