Terrorism

How Aafia Siddiqui’s case symbolises 'the lies' of War on Terror

Siddiqui's conviction in 2010 embodied the injustices of the post-9/11 US judicial system, analysts say.

Why have so many hostage-takers demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui?

In a recent Texas hostage-taking incident, the perpetrator demanded US officials release Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman imprisoned for alleged connections with Al Qaeda.

US top court rejects appeal of Daesh bride who wants to return

Hoda Muthana, whose current whereabouts are unknown, left the US to join Daesh in Syria in 2014.

South Africa court charges parliament fire suspect with terrorism

Zandile Christmas Mafe, 49, was arrested around the parliament complex after the fire broke out on January 2.

Terror attack kills three Turkish soldiers near Syrian border

Turkish forces kill at least 12 YPG/PKK members during an anti-terror operation in south east Turkiye following the fatal blast of an improvised explosive device that left Turkish soldiers dead.

Turkiye dismisses 'unfair and biased' US terrorism report

Turkish foreign ministry says the US State Department's report on terrorism, which alleges that Ankara’s counter-terror efforts restricted rights and freedom, undermines Turkiye's fight against terrorist groups.

Three Turkish soldiers killed in northern Iraq terror attack

Three Turkish soldiers have been killed in an attack by PKK terror group in the Operation Claw-Lightning zone in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defence Ministry says, adding six of the terrorists were neutralised.

Turkey’s Red Crescent changes lives in Cizre, a troubled border district

Cizre was a hotspot during Turkey’s security operations against the PKK terror group five years ago. But now the district hosts one of the biggest volunteer centres of the Turkish Red Crescent humanitarian organisation.

No, saying ‘Paki’ is never ‘banter’

The indifference towards racial slurs - and the violence they entail - attests to how deeply ingrained racism is in modern Britain.

Deadly twin explosions rock Uganda capital Kampala

At least three people killed and scores wounded, with more casualties expected after two blasts hit Kampala in what is suspected to be a coordinated attack.

A year later, justice and accountability elude victims of ‘Operation Luxor’

It is vital that the world understands the catalogue of injustices and deception that the Austrian state used — and continues to use — to pressure Muslims.

Will Russia let the US use its Central Asia bases to monitor terrorism?

Washington seems interested in using Russian military bases in Central Asia to oversee terrorist threats, particularly the ones emerging from Afghanistan.