Tag: Terrorism
the Far North, scene of the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks
In recent weeks, through killings, kidnappings and hostage-taking, the terrorist sect, although considered weakened by officials and experts, has been credited with an “operational resurgence” in the northern part of…
Trial of the assassination of French professor Samuel Paty: up to 16 years in prison
After seven weeks of hearing, the Paris Special Assize Court ruled. The eight accused are found guilty in the assassination of history and geography professor Samuel Paty, killed in 2020…
Tass: The suspect in the Moscow bombing is charged with terrorism | News in brief
Russian general Igor Kirillov The person suspected of the deadly attack in Moscow was brought to court on Thursday, reports the Russian state news agency Tass. The news agency reports,…
a former Jnim hostage testifies to raise awareness among the population of the jihadist risk
In Ghana, a former hostage held in Burkina Faso by the Jnim terrorist group linked to al-Qaeda decides, four years after the events, to recount this traumatic experience. The Ghanaian…
An agreement to free the Gaza hostages is closer than ever, the parties say | News in brief
Israeli negotiators are now closer to an agreement to release Gaza hostages than at any time since the ceasefire in November last year, says Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz. According…
at the trial on the assassination of Samuel Paty, the prosecution requests up to 16 years in prison
The judgment in the trial for the assassination of Professor Samuel Paty, in October 2020, continues in Paris. The prosecution on Monday, December 16, requested sentences of up to 16…
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Islamist rebels who took control of Damascus?
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Islamist leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, at the head of the coalition of Islamist rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad from power in less than two weeks,…
rebels entered key town of Hama, regular army conceded defeat
Rebels led by radical Islamists entered the strategic town of Hama, in central Syria, on Thursday, December 5, after bitter battles with the army of President Bashar al-Assad, who admitted…
Islamist activist Abdelhakim Sefrioui denies responsibility
At the trial for the assassination of Samuel Paty, a fourth accused was questioned this Tuesday, December 3 by the special assize court of Paris. Abdelhakim Sefrioui, 65, is accused…
the father of the schoolgirl who lied “regrets” but does not convince
At the trial for the assassination of Samuel Paty, Brahim Chnina was questioned this Monday, December 2 by the special assize court of Paris. He is accused of having broadcast…