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Books and notes of the Islamic State suspects arrested in Bishkek region (Credits: State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan – Instagram Account) Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Volume 43 Issue 5SpecialEurasia OSINT Team Executive Summary Kyrgyzstan faced a significant terrorism risk stemming from the activities of radical groups linked to international terrorist organisations, such as the Islamic State. Recent counter-terrorism operation near Bishkek highlighted both the active recruitment efforts targeting Kyrgyz youth and the nation’s challenges in addressing these threats effectively. This report analyses the current terrorism risk in Kyrgyzstan, considering recent incidents, underlying factors, and the efficacy of the…
GAZA: Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory’s south, but fighting has largely subsided after a day of relative calm and as Muslims marked Eid Al-Adha. In a holiday message late Sunday, US President Joe Biden called for the implementation of a ceasefire plan he outlined last month, saying it was “the best way to end the violence in Gaza” and to help civilians suffering “the horrors of the war between Hamas and Israel.” A daytime “pause” for aid deliveries announced at the weekend by Israel’s military around a southern Gaza route appeared…
Iran’s acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani is seeking an alliance of Islamic countries to “exert pressure” on Israel, the Iranian state media IRNA reported on June 17. The report is part of a larger series of moves by the foreign minister and also the Iranian foreign ministry against Israel. “Bagheri Kani spoke with his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi on the phone on Sunday, with the two discussing relations between Iran and Afghanistan, as well as the situation in war-ravaged Gaza,” the report said.Afghanistan is not that important in terms of any role it might have against Israel.…
WARNING: This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, see the end of this story for resources.The death of a youth on one of the most important religious holidays for Muslims has members of Winnipeg’s Islamic community calling for more mental health supports.Winnipeg police said they responded to a call involving a man in distress with self-inflicted injuries at the Waverley Grand Mosque Saturday afternoon.Hakim Ghulam, a board member at the Manitoba Islamic Association, told CBC News on Sunday that the youth self-immolated sometime after afternoon prayers. He died later that night, Ghulam said.”It’s a…
Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had taken them hostage at a detention centre in the southern city of Rostov on Sunday (16 June), Russian media said. State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March. The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears…
Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had taken them hostage at a detention centre in the southern city of Rostov on Sunday (16 June), Russian media said. State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March. The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears…
Pattani Central Mosque, image courtesy of Thailand Tourism Directory A delegation of ambassadors from eight Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries recently visited Thailand’s southern border provinces, aiming to understand the region’s multicultural society and assess potential areas for trade, investment, tourism, and education. The delegation included ambassadors from Brunei, Egypt, and Iran, along with chargés d’affaires from Malaysia, Nigeria, and the Maldives. Deputy chiefs of mission from Indonesia and Uzbekistan, and Thai ambassadors to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Turkey also joined the visit. The OIC, comprising 57 member states, represents a significant international presence. The…
GAZA: Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory’s south, but fighting has largely subsided after a day of relative calm and as Muslims marked Eid Al-Adha.In a holiday message late Sunday, US President Joe Biden called for the implementation of a ceasefire plan he outlined last month, saying it was “the best way to end the violence in Gaza” and to help civilians suffering “the horrors of the war between Hamas and Israel.”A daytime “pause” for aid deliveries announced at the weekend by Israel’s military around a southern Gaza route appeared to be holding,…
Hordes of pilgrims embarked on a symbolic stoning of the Devil in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the ritual marking the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.The stoning is among the final rites of the Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.It came a day after more than 1.8 million pilgrims congregated at a sacred hill, known as Mount Ararat, outside the holy city of Mecca, which Muslim pilgrims visit to perform the annual five-day rituals of Hajj.Fourteen Jordanian pilgrims have died from…
The prison administration specifies that the agents were not injured during the special operation. Published on 06/16/2024 1:45 p.m. Update on 06/16/2024 3:32 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Two prison officers were taken hostage by members of the jihadist organization Islamic State in a detention center in the Rostov region (Russia), on June 16, 2024. (GOOGLE MAPS) Several members of the Islamic State group were “neutralized” in a Russian prison, according to the authorities, after taking two prison officers hostage, Sunday June 16. “The employees who were taken hostage were released and were not injured”, specified the prison services, in…
Getty Images – STOCK(SOMALIA) — A United States military airstrike in Somalia targeted the top Islamic State leader in late May, but it remains unclear if the leader was killed in the airstrike, according to U.S. officials. Abdulqadir Mumin has been identified by the U.S. as the head of the Islamic State in Somalia, an African affiliate of the terror group once known as ISIS. A statement from U.S. Africa Command disclosed that on May 31 it had conducted an airstrike in a remote area of northeastern Somalia, south of the Gulf of Aden, that killed three militants affiliated with the Islamic State. The statement did…
The event is organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism to promote Halal-certified and Muslim-friendly tourism products and services. Tourism is a major sector in the Philippines, and its government has recently been trying to attract more Muslim visitors by ensuring they have access to halal goods and services. The three-day event, launched in Quezon City, is the first expo hosted entirely by the tourism industry and aims to expand the Philippines’ “halal tourism offerings, ensuring it maintains its reputation for hospitality, inclusiveness and cultural sensitivity. ” said Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco during the introduction. “In conjunction with our National…
MALAYSIANS had the chance to learn about Tatar culture and their Islamic heritage at the Russian Kazan International Muslim Film Festival. Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan in Russia. The three-day event took place at the Raja Tun Uda Library in Shah Alam, Selangor. It was jointly organised by Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) and International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS). The festival, which was free to the public, featured five films, including an animation and two documentaries. It was held to recognise and showcase films that promote human, spiritual and moral values. The festival also aimed to challenge…
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.The stoning is among the final rites of the Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It came a day after more than 1.8 million pilgrims congregated at a sacred hill, known as Mount Arafat, outside the holy city of Mecca, which Muslim pilgrims visit to perform…
MINA, Saudi Arabia — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.The stoning is among the final rites of the Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It came a day after more than 1.8 million pilgrims congregated at a sacred hill, known as Mount Ararat, outside the holy city of Mecca, which Muslim pilgrims visit to perform the…
LAHORE – In an exciting development the government of Punjab has decided to give salaries to public sector employees before Eid-ul-Adha 2024. Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed that government employees receive their salaries in advance before Eid ul Adha – one of two major Islamic events in which Muslims sacrifice animals. The disbursement of advance salaries comes on directives of Punjab Chief Minister’s orders, as Finance Department started preparations to release salaries by June 13, 2024. Punjab Govt June Salary 2024 It has been learnt that process of salary payment to government staff will help people amid inflation. This…
Security forces stormed a detention centre in southern Russia on Sunday, killing inmates accused of links to Islamist terror cells who had taken two staff members hostage, state-funded news channel RT reported.Journalists on the scene reported the sound of gunfire, while multiple ambulances were seen arriving at the prison in footage on social media.The hostages at the pre-trial detention centre in Rostov-on-Don were uninjured, Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service said in an official statement.Russian police, Rosguardia servicemen and medical cars gather near the detention centre in Rostov-on-Don (AP)It said the hostage-takers had been “liquidated”, but did not comment further.A number of…
Two employees of a pre-trial detention center in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don have been rescued after they were held hostage by six detainees in the facility for several hours on Sunday morning, according to Russian state media.The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Rostov region said the detainees were “eliminated” and the employees who were held were released without any injury, state news agency RIA Novosti reported.Earlier, Russian state news agency TASS reported that some of the detainees involved were being held in pre-trial detention for cases of terrorist crimes and have links to the Islamic State,…
Eid al-Adha: Commemoration of Sacrifice Heartiest felicitations to our Muslim brethren on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha. In the rich tapestry of Indian festivals, Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakr-Eid or Eid-ul-Zuha, stands as a significant Islamic event that unites diverse communities across Islamic nations worldwide and in India, home to nearly 200 million Muslims. This festival commemorates the profound act of sacrifice (Qurbani) and emphasizes unity, faith, and shared values, resonating across various cultural traditions, and marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage at the Kaaba in Mecca. In India, Hindus and Sikhs often join in sharing…
Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had taken them hostage at a detention centre in the southern city of Rostov on Sunday, Russian media said.State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March.The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by Islamic State that bears an Arabic inscription, knocked out window bars…
Two employees of a pre-trial detention center in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don have been rescued after they were held hostage by six detainees in the facility for several hours on Sunday morning, according to Russian state media.The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Rostov region said the detainees were “eliminated” and the employees who were held were released without any injury, state news agency RIA Novosti reported.Earlier, Russian state news agency TASS reported that some of the detainees involved were being held in pre-trial detention for cases of terrorist crimes and have links to the Islamic State,…
Islamic State prisoners who took two guards hostage in a Russian jail have been killed and their captives freed, officials said on Sunday.Authorities in the southern Rostov region said they had brought the siege to a swift end, killing the hostage-takers. The prison guards were unharmed, they added.The prison service had earlier reported that the two guards had been taken hostage by an unspecified number of Islamic State detainees at Rostov’s Detention Centre 1 and that negotiations were going on.But a short time later, it issued a statement: “During a special operation … the criminals were liquidated and the employees…
Eid al-Adha: Commemoration of Sacrifice Heartiest felicitations to our Muslim brethren on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha. In the rich tapestry of Indian festivals, Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakr-Eid or Eid-ul-Zuha, stands as a significant Islamic event that unites diverse communities across Islamic nations worldwide and in India, home to nearly 200 million Muslims. This festival commemorates the profound act of sacrifice (Qurbani) and emphasizes unity, faith, and shared values, resonating across various cultural traditions, and marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage at the Kaaba in Mecca. In India, Hindus and Sikhs often join in sharing…
The Imo State Governor, His Excellency Hope Uzodinma CON has called for sustained unity among Islamic groups in the State, emphasizing the need for solidarity, togetherness and cooperation for the peace of the State. Governor Uzodinma stated this at a strategic meeting in a pre Islamic festivity that will commence on Monday through Tuesday in the state. Addressing leaders of various Islamic organizations on Sunday, 16th June 2024 at the Imo State Banquet Hall, the Governor urged them to strengthen their bonds, working collectively towards common goals. The Governor graciously reiterated his administration’s resolve to promoting religious inclusivity, where all…
Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had taken them hostage at a detention centre in the southern city of Rostov on Sunday, Russian media said. State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March. The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears an Arabic…