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See - Sada Elbalad
24-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
54 Soldiers Killed in Terrorist Attack in Benin
Israa Farhan The government of Benin has confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a deadly terrorist attack in the north of the country last week. The official toll, released Wednesday, is lower than the number claimed by a group linked to al-Qaeda, which took responsibility for the assault. This marks one of the deadliest attacks on Benin's military in recent years, highlighting the increasing threat posed by jihadist groups expanding their reach beyond the Sahel region into West Africa. Benin and neighboring Togo have both experienced a surge in extremist violence, as armed groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State intensify operations in the region. In a statement posted on Facebook, presidential spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji described the event as a "devastating loss for the nation," underlining the gravity of the security challenge facing the country. According to SITE Intelligence Group, an organization that monitors extremist activity, the al-Qaeda-affiliated group claimed responsibility on Saturday, stating it had killed 70 soldiers in attacks on two military outposts in northern Benin. While the government did not confirm the higher casualty figure, the incident underscores Benin's growing vulnerability to extremist violence spreading southward from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, where foreign military operations have scaled down in recent years. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
US officials say senior al-Qaeda affiliate leader killed in Syrian strike
A U.S. airstrike killed a senior al-Qaeda-affiliated leader in Northwest Syria last month, according to U.S. officials. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that its forces targeted and killed Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior military leader of the Hurras al-Din (HaD), an Al-Qaeda affiliate that is designated as a terrorist organization by the State Department. The precision airstrike was carried out on Feb. 23, according to CENTCOM. 'As we have said in the past, we will continue to pursue relentlessly these terrorists in order to defend our homeland, and U.S., allied, and partner personnel in the region,' CENTCOM Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla said in a statement. The 12-second video, shared by CENTCOM, shows the airtrike connecting on the left side of the vehicle the U.S. officials believe was driven by Talay. The Feb. 23 strike came just two days after another strike in Northwest Syria killed Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, a senior leadership facilitator of HaD, CENTCOM said. HaD was formed in 2018 after Al-Qaeda and Nusrah Front, a designated terrorist group, broke apart, according to the National Counterterrorism Center (NCC). HaD, which still has access to Al-Qaeda members, primarily operates in the Indlib Province of Northwest Syria. NCC estimates the group has as many as 2,500 members. The latest strike marked the third HaD senior military official being killed in Syria in the last month, NBC News reported on Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
LBCI
01-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
US military says senior leader of al-Qaeda-affiliated group killed in Syria
U.S. Central Command said on Saturday it carried out a precision airstrike in Syria, killing a senior leader of an al-Qaeda-affiliated group. The statement said the strike killed Mohammad Yusuf Diay Talay, a senior military commander of the Hurras al-Din group, which is linked to al-Qaeda. Reuters
The Hill
01-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
US officials say senior al-Qaeda affiliate leader killed in Syrian strike
A U.S. airstrike killed a senior al-Qaeda-affiliated leader in Northwest Syria last month, according to U.S. officials. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that its forces targeted and killed Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior military leader of the Hurras al-Din (HaD), an Al-Qaeda affiliate that is designated as a terrorist organization by the State Department. The precision airstrike was carried out on Feb. 23, according to CENTCOM. 'As we have said in the past, we will continue to pursue relentlessly these terrorists in order to defend our homeland, and U.S., allied, and partner personnel in the region,' CENTCOM Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla said in a statement. The 12-second video, shared by CENTCOM, shows the airtrike connecting on the left side of the vehicle the U.S. officials believe was driven by Talay. The Feb. 23 strike came just two days after another strike in Northwest Syria killed Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, a senior leadership facilitator of HaD, CENTCOM said. HaD was formed in 2018 after Al-Qaeda and Nusrah Front, a designated terrorist group, broke apart, according to the National Counterterrorism Center (NCC). HaD, which still has access to Al-Qaeda members, primarily operates in the Indlib Province of Northwest Syria. NCC estimates the group has as many as 2,500 members.
Al Jazeera
04-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
The Take: How will President Ahmed Al-Sharaa shape Syria's future?
Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa navigates transition, regional alliances and efforts to lift sanctions. Published On 4 Feb 2025 Once an al-Qaeda-affiliated fighter, Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa now governs a nation in flux. He claims to be focused on stability, dissolving rebel groups and rebuilding institutions. His visit to Saudi Arabia signals shifting alliances and efforts to ease sanctions. But can he truly redefine Syria's future – and what will it mean for the region? In this episode: Osama bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), correspondent, Al Jazeera Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Tamara Khandaker, with Sarí el-Khalili, Hagir Saleh, Melanie Marich, Hanah Shokeir and our host, Natasha Del Toro. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us:
