Islamist Rebels
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Taliban Co-Founder Mullah Baradar To Lead New Afghan Government: Report
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group said on Friday, as it battled rebel fighters while striving to ward off economic collapse.
-
Chad Leader Deby, Key Western Ally, Killed In Battle
Chad's President Idriss Deby, who ruled his country for more than 30 years and was an important Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in Africa, has been killed in a battle against rebels in the north.
-
Syrian Rebels Down Russian Warplane, Kill Pilot After He Ejects
A Russian pilot was killed Saturday in fighting with Islamists after his warplane was downed over northwest Syria, Russia's defence ministry and a monitor said.
-
Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo Visits Refugees Fleeing Fighting
The vice president of the Philippines expressed hope today for a swift end to an urban siege by Islamist rebels, and offered support to displaced civilians during a visit normally conducted by a president not seen in public for six days.
-
Three Suspected ISIS Supporters Arrested In Germany
Three dual Syrian-German citizens have been detained over their suspected logistic support of an Islamist rebel group fighting in Syria, Germany's federal prosecutor said on Tuesday.
-
Syrian Warplanes Launch Counter-Attack On Rebels Near Aleppo
Syrian warplanes attacked Islamist militants near the northern city of Aleppo on Sunday, both sides said, as the government tried to push back a major insurgent advance in the area.
-
Islamist Rebels Shoot Down Syrian Warplane, Capture Pilot: Monitor
Islamist rebels shot down a Syrian warplane and captured its pilot on Tuesday in an area south of Aleppo where insurgents are battling the Syrian army and allied militias, a monitoring group said.
-
Philippine Army Kills 42 Islamist Militants In Battles In South
Philippine security forces killed as many as 42 Muslim rebels claiming links with ISIS and captured their stronghold during five days of fighting in the mountains of a southern island, an army spokesman said today.
-
Philippine Troops Clash With Islamist Terrorists, 15 Dead
Philippine troops clashed on Tuesday with Islamist militants on a remote southern island and 15 people were killed as security forces step up an offensive against rebels who beheaded a Malaysian captive, an army spokesman said.
-
Turkey 'Charges 2 Editors' Over Claims Ankara Supplied Arms to Syria Jihadists
A court in Istanbul on Thursday charged two journalists from the opposition Cumhuriyet daily with spying after they alleged Turkey's secret services had sent arms to Islamist rebels in Syria, Turkish media reported.
-
Russian Village Sent 20 Men to Wage Jihad in Syria
In 2013, a quiet 23-year-old from Russia named Ahmed decided to travel to Syria to fight with an Islamist battalion against President Bashar al-Assad's government.
-
Russia kills 4 Dagestan Rebels Linked to Imam Murder: Official
Russian security forces today killed four Islamist militants linked to the murder last month of a moderate imam in the volatile North Caucasus, the national anti-terror committee said.
-
Army Officer, 6 Rebels Killed in Pakistan
Two Pakistani soldiers including a senior officer were killed today in an exchange of fire with Islamist militants in a restive tribal district along the Afghan border, where the army last week began a ground offensive.
-
Al Shabaab Attack on Somali Hotel Kills At Least 13
The Somali militant Islamist group Al Shabaab attacked a Mogadishu hotel today, driving a car packed with explosives through the hotel gate and killing at least 13 people, a first responder and the rebel group said.
-
Islamist Rebel Handed Over to Uganda From Tanzania: Army Spokesman
A Ugandan Islamist rebel leader accused of heading a group that has killed hundreds of people has been handed over to Uganda after being extradited from Tanzania, an army spokesman said.
-
Taliban Co-Founder Mullah Baradar To Lead New Afghan Government: Report
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group said on Friday, as it battled rebel fighters while striving to ward off economic collapse.
-
Chad Leader Deby, Key Western Ally, Killed In Battle
Chad's President Idriss Deby, who ruled his country for more than 30 years and was an important Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in Africa, has been killed in a battle against rebels in the north.
-
Syrian Rebels Down Russian Warplane, Kill Pilot After He Ejects
A Russian pilot was killed Saturday in fighting with Islamists after his warplane was downed over northwest Syria, Russia's defence ministry and a monitor said.
-
Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo Visits Refugees Fleeing Fighting
The vice president of the Philippines expressed hope today for a swift end to an urban siege by Islamist rebels, and offered support to displaced civilians during a visit normally conducted by a president not seen in public for six days.
-
Three Suspected ISIS Supporters Arrested In Germany
Three dual Syrian-German citizens have been detained over their suspected logistic support of an Islamist rebel group fighting in Syria, Germany's federal prosecutor said on Tuesday.
-
Syrian Warplanes Launch Counter-Attack On Rebels Near Aleppo
Syrian warplanes attacked Islamist militants near the northern city of Aleppo on Sunday, both sides said, as the government tried to push back a major insurgent advance in the area.
-
Islamist Rebels Shoot Down Syrian Warplane, Capture Pilot: Monitor
Islamist rebels shot down a Syrian warplane and captured its pilot on Tuesday in an area south of Aleppo where insurgents are battling the Syrian army and allied militias, a monitoring group said.
-
Philippine Army Kills 42 Islamist Militants In Battles In South
Philippine security forces killed as many as 42 Muslim rebels claiming links with ISIS and captured their stronghold during five days of fighting in the mountains of a southern island, an army spokesman said today.
-
Philippine Troops Clash With Islamist Terrorists, 15 Dead
Philippine troops clashed on Tuesday with Islamist militants on a remote southern island and 15 people were killed as security forces step up an offensive against rebels who beheaded a Malaysian captive, an army spokesman said.
-
Turkey 'Charges 2 Editors' Over Claims Ankara Supplied Arms to Syria Jihadists
A court in Istanbul on Thursday charged two journalists from the opposition Cumhuriyet daily with spying after they alleged Turkey's secret services had sent arms to Islamist rebels in Syria, Turkish media reported.
-
Russian Village Sent 20 Men to Wage Jihad in Syria
In 2013, a quiet 23-year-old from Russia named Ahmed decided to travel to Syria to fight with an Islamist battalion against President Bashar al-Assad's government.
-
Russia kills 4 Dagestan Rebels Linked to Imam Murder: Official
Russian security forces today killed four Islamist militants linked to the murder last month of a moderate imam in the volatile North Caucasus, the national anti-terror committee said.
-
Army Officer, 6 Rebels Killed in Pakistan
Two Pakistani soldiers including a senior officer were killed today in an exchange of fire with Islamist militants in a restive tribal district along the Afghan border, where the army last week began a ground offensive.
-
Al Shabaab Attack on Somali Hotel Kills At Least 13
The Somali militant Islamist group Al Shabaab attacked a Mogadishu hotel today, driving a car packed with explosives through the hotel gate and killing at least 13 people, a first responder and the rebel group said.
-
Islamist Rebel Handed Over to Uganda From Tanzania: Army Spokesman
A Ugandan Islamist rebel leader accused of heading a group that has killed hundreds of people has been handed over to Uganda after being extradited from Tanzania, an army spokesman said.
