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Clashes in Idlib: Syrian forces confront French jihadist group amid kidnapping allegations

Syrian security forces have launched a significant operation against Firqat al-Ghuraba, a jihadist group led by French-Senegalese Omar Omsen, in the Idlib province. This marks the first major confrontation between the transitional government and foreign fighters since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's......

Türkiye signals readiness for Gaza multinational task force during NATO meeting

Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and announced the readiness of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) to join a multinational task force to be established in the region. Defense Minister Yaşar Güler highlighted this stance during the NATO defense ministers'......

Morocco and UAE strengthen security ties during Hammouchi’s visit

Abdellatif Hammouchi, the General Director of Morocco’s Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), is leading a high-level delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enhance security cooperation between the two countries. The visit, which began on Tuesday, reflects the strong bilateral......

Six armed Islamists killed in Algerian army operation

Algiers – Six armed Islamists were killed on Tuesday night during a counterterrorism operation carried out by the Algerian army near Tebessa, in the far east of the country, the Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday. According to the official statement, detachments of the People’s National......

France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali amid diplomatic tensions

Relations between France and Mali have taken a new downturn after Paris announced the suspension of its counterterrorism cooperation with Bamako and ordered two Malian diplomats to leave French territory. According to French diplomatic sources, the diplomats, stationed at the Malian embassy and consulate......

Morocco and Mauritania boost military cooperation with joint counterterrorism workshop

The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco and the Mauritanian Army organized a joint workshop this week in Nouakchott focused on counterterrorism and border control. The initiative underscores the growing security partnership between the two neighboring countries at a time when the Sahel remains plagued by instability......

Morocco’s prison authority refutes Spanish media claims about ‘pardoned’ terrorist

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly denied allegations published by the Spanish newspaper La Gaceta regarding a Moroccan national recently arrested in Spain. In a statement issued Thursday, the DGAPR dismissed the claims as “completely unfounded.” Allegations......

Spanish-Moroccan counterterrorism operation leads to arrests in Lleida

Spanish authorities have arrested two men in Vallfogona de Balaguer, Lleida, for alleged links to jihadist terrorism. The joint operation, conducted in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), highlights the ongoing collaboration between the two countries......

Moroccan authorities arrest 18-year-old suspected ISIS supporter

Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) has detained an 18-year-old man in the Douar El Amarna area of Settat province, suspected of planning terrorist attacks inspired by ISIS ideology. The arrest, carried out early Sunday, underscores Morocco's ongoing efforts to counter rising......