ISIL calls for attacks on Egyptian forces in Sinai: ‘Cut off their heads’

ISIL calls for attacks on Egyptian forces in Sinai: ‘Cut off their heads’

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has called for an intensified revolt in Egypt. In a rare statement, ISIL urged its followers to attack the Egyptian military and security forces in the Sinai Peninsula. ISIL also called on Islamic groups to behead their enemies. “Cut off their heads,” ISIL […]

Tunisia captures Al Qaida-linked terror cell with large weapons stockpile

Tunisia captures Al Qaida-linked terror cell with large weapons stockpile

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia has foiled a military cell linked to Al Qaida. The Interior Ministry said security forces nabbed 12 suspected insurgents believed linked to Al Qaida-aligned Ansar Al Sharia in Libya. The ministry said Ansar amassed a stockpile that included rocket-propelled grenades, ammunition and a 4.4 vehicle. “All security units are […]

ISIL recruitment drive ‘very worrisome’ to North African governments

ISIL recruitment drive ‘very worrisome’ to North African governments

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, with control over large parts of Iraq and Syria, has set its sights on North Africa. Islamist sources said ISIL has intensified recruiting in several countries in North Africa. They said the recruitment was now meant to help establish sleeper and operational cells in […]

Thanks but no thanks: ISIL declines invite to Gaza War

Thanks but no thanks: ISIL declines invite to Gaza War

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has decided not to intervene in the Hamas war against Israel. Islamist sources said ISIL rejected several appeals by Al Qaida-aligned militias in the Gaza Strip to send money and weapons to fight Israel. They said ISIL responded that its priority was the […]

Out of Benghazi: Libyan-backed militia operation aims to ‘flush’ terror groups

Out of Benghazi: Libyan-backed militia operation aims to ‘flush’ terror groups

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Libya has waged an unofficial military offensive against rebel strongholds in the east. Officials said the Libyan military launched a campaign against Islamist militias around the eastern city of Benghazi. The officials said the offensive included ground troops, armored fighting vehicles, fighter-jets and attack helicopters. “This is a large-scale operation […]

Al Qaida militias in Benghazi renew attacks on Libyan government

Al Qaida militias  in Benghazi renew attacks on Libyan government

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Islamist militias have again stepped up attacks on the Libyan Army. Officials said militias linked to Al Qaida were increasingly targeting Libyan Army and security forces. The officials said the militias were focusing attacks on the government presence in the eastern city of Benghazi. “The terrorists want to drive the […]

Al Qaida in Tunisia recruiting young Muslims in urban shantytowns

Al Qaida in Tunisia recruiting young Muslims in urban shantytowns

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia has reported the capture of Al Qaida fighters. The Interior Ministry said counter-insurgency units captured nine suspected Al Qaida fighters west of Tunis. The ministry said the detainees were members of the so-called Takfiri movement, a term often used by Arab regimes for Al Qaida. “Authorities received intelligence information […]

Tunisia says captured terror cell planned attacks on economic capital Sfax

Tunisia says captured terror cell planned attacks on economic capital Sfax

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia has captured an Al Qaida-aligned cell. The Tunisian Interior Ministry has reported the capture of a cell aligned with Al Qaida’s Ansar Al Sharia. The ministry said eight suspected members of the cell were arrested and charged with plotting attacks in Sfax, deemed the economic capital of Tunisia. “Suspected […]