Airbornelawyer
11-10-2005, 09:54
From Various Sources:
Middle East
Terrorist Bombings in Amman - See separate thread for any updates
Security incidents in Iraq, Nov 10 (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L10752807.htm) (Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
Ongoing operations (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/releases.htm) – Miscellaneous releases from Multi-National Force Iraq (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/).
At Least 40 Dead in New Iraq Violence (http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-11-10-voa6.cfm) "It has been a deadly day in Iraq, where two bombings have killed at least 40 people and injured dozens more. The deadliest attack was at a Baghdad restaurant frequented by police and security forces. Officials say a suicide bomber wearing an explosives belt entered the cafe and blew himself up while many patrons were eating breakfast. At least 33 people were killed. Al-Qaida in Iraq, which is led by Jordanian-born terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, claimed responsibility for the blast in an unverifiable Internet posting. …" (Source: Voice of America (http://www.voanews.com))
Wanted militant 'given to Saudis' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4419202.stm) "Saudi Arabia says it has taken into custody a man on its most wanted list of suspected al-Qaeda members. The interior ministry said Adnan bin Abdullah al-Omari was repatriated from another country, which it did not name. He was one of 36 men on a list of most wanted militants published in June. Others on the list have been captured, killed, or have handed themselves in. …" (Source: BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/))
Korean Forces to Guard UN Staff in Iraq After All (http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200511/200511090023.html) "Korean forces stationed in Irbil, northern Iraq, will after all undertake to protect the UN operation and staff in the region starting in December. The government earlier maintained the Zaytun Division could guard the premises but not staff. The Defense Ministry said as much on Wednesday, adding since the deployment of Mongolian forces that were supposed to protect UN workers was behind schedule, the Korean unit would be in charge of protecting staff after all. …" (Source: Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com/))
[Japanese] SDF may stay on in Iraq for 6 months to a year (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20051110TDY01005.htm) "The government is considering extending the mission of the Self-Defense Forces stationed in Samawah, Iraq, for either six months or a year, sources said Wednesday. The government will make its decision on whether to extend the term of the SDF's mission to Iraq, which expires on Dec. 14, based on the security situation on the ground. …" (Source: Yomiuri Shimbun (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp))
Abbas told that PA security to collapse (http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1131367058204&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FPrinter) "The Palestinian Authority security forces are on the verge of collapse because of rampant corruption and growing anarchy, according to a letter sent by a large group of PA security officers to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.The letter, the first of its kind since Abbas was elected earlier this year, reflects growing resentment among the various branches of the PA security forces. It also contradicts claims by Abbas and senior PA leaders that they have taken practical steps to reform the security forces. …" (Source: Jerusalem Post (http://www.jpost.com))
South & Central Asia
Afghan, U.S. Patrol Kills Four Enemy During Ambush Near Deh Rahwod (http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051157.txt) "Afghan National Army and U.S. forces killed four enemy fighters who had ambushed an Afghan National Police patrol yesterday. The police unit reported taking small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire from a nearby ridgeline from approximately 10 enemy fighters. The police unit called for assistance from a nearby Afghan National Army and U.S. patrol. Afghan and U.S. forces maneuvered toward the enemy position killing four individuals and causing the rest to flee. In addition to the four enemy killed, Afghan and U.S. forces seized two motorcycles and two rocket-propelled grenade launchers. There were no Afghan or U.S. forces injured in the attack." (Source: U.S. Central Command (http://www.centcom.mil/))
Taliban kill 7 police, U.S. shoots Afghan soldier (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/ISL132836.htm) "The Taliban killed seven policemen in southern Afghanistan while an Afghan soldier was shot dead after he opened fire on American troops, officials said on Thursday. …" (Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
French Troops Withdraw from Kyrgyz Base (http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2005/11/BF33DAD5-7794-4D1A-ABA4-F9A764B3F9BE.html) "French troops stationed in Kyrgyzstan have been pulled from the country. The press service for the Ganci air base at Manas Airport, located near the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, has said that the 60 troops were pulled out yesterday after completing their mission. The Ganci air base is used by U.S. and international forces for conducting security and humanitarian operations in Afghanistan. Yesterday, six French warplanes and two tanker planes left neighboring Tajikistan. Frederic Peroni, the military attache at the French Embassy in the Tajik capital Dushanbe, said the French troops in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan were stationed in those countries three months ago to provide security in Afghanistan during the 18 September parliamentary elections." (Source: RFE/RL (http://www.rferl.org))
Sri Lanka: Security Situation Report (http://www.army.lk/news/index.html). (Source: Sri Lanka Army (http://www.army.lk))
South Asia Terrorism Update (http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=11/10/2005) (Source: South Asia Terrorism Portal (http://www.satp.org))
East Asia & the Pacific
U.S. tells N.Korea to stop nuclear activities now (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/PEK69192.htm) "North Korea must halt its nuclear weapons programme now to show it is taking negotiations on disarmament seriously, the chief U.S. negotiator said on Thursday on the second day of six-party talks in Beijing. …_"(Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
Two killed as rebel rampage continues (http://www.bangkokpost.net/News/10Nov2005_news04.php) "Two people were killed and two seriously wounded in separate shootings in Narathiwat, as violence in the deep South continued yesterday. Two local administration offices and a home in Pattani were torched, and insurgents robbed a local leader of his shotgun and threw a bomb at teachers under police escort. There were no injuries. …" (Source: Bangkok Post (http://www.bangkokpost.net))
Africa
U.N. patrols curtailed between Ethiopia, Eritrea (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L10738760.htm) "Restrictions on U.N. troops patrolling the potentially volatile border between Ethiopia and Eritrea have increased with more reported movements of soldiers on both sides, a U.N. spokeswoman said on Thursday. Military manoeuvres involving troops, tanks and air defence missiles on both sides of the unmarked 1,000 km (620 mile) frontier in recent weeks have fuelled fears of a repeat of the two nations' 1998-2000 border war that killed 70,000 people. …" (Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
UN Says Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Remains Tense (http://www.voanews.com/english/UN-Says-that-Ethiopia-Eritrea-Border-Remains-Tense.cfm) "U.N. monitors say the disputed border between Ethiopia and Eritrea remains tense and potentially volatile, with continued troop movements on both sides of the frontier. U.N. officials in the region say they continue to be hampered in their border monitoring mission by Eritrean restrictions on helicopter flights and patrols. The chief of the staff of the regional U.N. mission, Colonel Mohammed Iqbal of Bangladesh, says Ethiopia has redeployed two to three divisions to within 15 kilometers of the border, officially on training maneuvers. …" (Source: Voice of America (http://www.voanews.com))
The Americas
USSOUTHCOM Headline News (http://www.southcom.mil/pa/News/AOR%20News/Today's%20News.doc) (Microsoft Word format)
Middle East
Terrorist Bombings in Amman - See separate thread for any updates
Security incidents in Iraq, Nov 10 (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L10752807.htm) (Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
Ongoing operations (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/releases.htm) – Miscellaneous releases from Multi-National Force Iraq (http://www.mnf-iraq.com/).
At Least 40 Dead in New Iraq Violence (http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-11-10-voa6.cfm) "It has been a deadly day in Iraq, where two bombings have killed at least 40 people and injured dozens more. The deadliest attack was at a Baghdad restaurant frequented by police and security forces. Officials say a suicide bomber wearing an explosives belt entered the cafe and blew himself up while many patrons were eating breakfast. At least 33 people were killed. Al-Qaida in Iraq, which is led by Jordanian-born terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, claimed responsibility for the blast in an unverifiable Internet posting. …" (Source: Voice of America (http://www.voanews.com))
Wanted militant 'given to Saudis' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4419202.stm) "Saudi Arabia says it has taken into custody a man on its most wanted list of suspected al-Qaeda members. The interior ministry said Adnan bin Abdullah al-Omari was repatriated from another country, which it did not name. He was one of 36 men on a list of most wanted militants published in June. Others on the list have been captured, killed, or have handed themselves in. …" (Source: BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/))
Korean Forces to Guard UN Staff in Iraq After All (http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200511/200511090023.html) "Korean forces stationed in Irbil, northern Iraq, will after all undertake to protect the UN operation and staff in the region starting in December. The government earlier maintained the Zaytun Division could guard the premises but not staff. The Defense Ministry said as much on Wednesday, adding since the deployment of Mongolian forces that were supposed to protect UN workers was behind schedule, the Korean unit would be in charge of protecting staff after all. …" (Source: Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com/))
[Japanese] SDF may stay on in Iraq for 6 months to a year (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20051110TDY01005.htm) "The government is considering extending the mission of the Self-Defense Forces stationed in Samawah, Iraq, for either six months or a year, sources said Wednesday. The government will make its decision on whether to extend the term of the SDF's mission to Iraq, which expires on Dec. 14, based on the security situation on the ground. …" (Source: Yomiuri Shimbun (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp))
Abbas told that PA security to collapse (http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1131367058204&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FPrinter) "The Palestinian Authority security forces are on the verge of collapse because of rampant corruption and growing anarchy, according to a letter sent by a large group of PA security officers to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.The letter, the first of its kind since Abbas was elected earlier this year, reflects growing resentment among the various branches of the PA security forces. It also contradicts claims by Abbas and senior PA leaders that they have taken practical steps to reform the security forces. …" (Source: Jerusalem Post (http://www.jpost.com))
South & Central Asia
Afghan, U.S. Patrol Kills Four Enemy During Ambush Near Deh Rahwod (http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051157.txt) "Afghan National Army and U.S. forces killed four enemy fighters who had ambushed an Afghan National Police patrol yesterday. The police unit reported taking small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire from a nearby ridgeline from approximately 10 enemy fighters. The police unit called for assistance from a nearby Afghan National Army and U.S. patrol. Afghan and U.S. forces maneuvered toward the enemy position killing four individuals and causing the rest to flee. In addition to the four enemy killed, Afghan and U.S. forces seized two motorcycles and two rocket-propelled grenade launchers. There were no Afghan or U.S. forces injured in the attack." (Source: U.S. Central Command (http://www.centcom.mil/))
Taliban kill 7 police, U.S. shoots Afghan soldier (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/ISL132836.htm) "The Taliban killed seven policemen in southern Afghanistan while an Afghan soldier was shot dead after he opened fire on American troops, officials said on Thursday. …" (Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
French Troops Withdraw from Kyrgyz Base (http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2005/11/BF33DAD5-7794-4D1A-ABA4-F9A764B3F9BE.html) "French troops stationed in Kyrgyzstan have been pulled from the country. The press service for the Ganci air base at Manas Airport, located near the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, has said that the 60 troops were pulled out yesterday after completing their mission. The Ganci air base is used by U.S. and international forces for conducting security and humanitarian operations in Afghanistan. Yesterday, six French warplanes and two tanker planes left neighboring Tajikistan. Frederic Peroni, the military attache at the French Embassy in the Tajik capital Dushanbe, said the French troops in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan were stationed in those countries three months ago to provide security in Afghanistan during the 18 September parliamentary elections." (Source: RFE/RL (http://www.rferl.org))
Sri Lanka: Security Situation Report (http://www.army.lk/news/index.html). (Source: Sri Lanka Army (http://www.army.lk))
South Asia Terrorism Update (http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/detailed_news.asp?date1=11/10/2005) (Source: South Asia Terrorism Portal (http://www.satp.org))
East Asia & the Pacific
U.S. tells N.Korea to stop nuclear activities now (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/PEK69192.htm) "North Korea must halt its nuclear weapons programme now to show it is taking negotiations on disarmament seriously, the chief U.S. negotiator said on Thursday on the second day of six-party talks in Beijing. …_"(Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
Two killed as rebel rampage continues (http://www.bangkokpost.net/News/10Nov2005_news04.php) "Two people were killed and two seriously wounded in separate shootings in Narathiwat, as violence in the deep South continued yesterday. Two local administration offices and a home in Pattani were torched, and insurgents robbed a local leader of his shotgun and threw a bomb at teachers under police escort. There were no injuries. …" (Source: Bangkok Post (http://www.bangkokpost.net))
Africa
U.N. patrols curtailed between Ethiopia, Eritrea (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L10738760.htm) "Restrictions on U.N. troops patrolling the potentially volatile border between Ethiopia and Eritrea have increased with more reported movements of soldiers on both sides, a U.N. spokeswoman said on Thursday. Military manoeuvres involving troops, tanks and air defence missiles on both sides of the unmarked 1,000 km (620 mile) frontier in recent weeks have fuelled fears of a repeat of the two nations' 1998-2000 border war that killed 70,000 people. …" (Source: Reuters Alertnet (http://www.alertnet.org))
UN Says Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Remains Tense (http://www.voanews.com/english/UN-Says-that-Ethiopia-Eritrea-Border-Remains-Tense.cfm) "U.N. monitors say the disputed border between Ethiopia and Eritrea remains tense and potentially volatile, with continued troop movements on both sides of the frontier. U.N. officials in the region say they continue to be hampered in their border monitoring mission by Eritrean restrictions on helicopter flights and patrols. The chief of the staff of the regional U.N. mission, Colonel Mohammed Iqbal of Bangladesh, says Ethiopia has redeployed two to three divisions to within 15 kilometers of the border, officially on training maneuvers. …" (Source: Voice of America (http://www.voanews.com))
The Americas
USSOUTHCOM Headline News (http://www.southcom.mil/pa/News/AOR%20News/Today's%20News.doc) (Microsoft Word format)