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The Polisario as seen by Japan

Since 2013, Japan has quietly yet resolutely classified the Polisario Front as a terrorist group in its International Terrorism Index. This decision, made by the Japanese Public Security Intelligence Agency (PSIA), often goes unnoticed by the broader public. Yet, it reflects a deep-seated and firm belief......

French-Algerian suspect charged in Paris over foiled jihadist attack plot

A 20-year-old Franco-Algerian man has been formally charged and placed in pre-trial detention in Paris on suspicion of planning a jihadist terrorist attack, according to judicial sources and information confirmed by French news agency AFP. The man is accused of criminal conspiracy with intent to commit......

US Congress unveils bill to classify Polisario as a terrorist group

The US Congress has officially published the text of a bipartisan bill introduced in June by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson. The proposed legislation builds a case for designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization, citing its links to Hezbollah and Iran, as well as its destabilizing......

EU Parliament confirms Algeria’s inclusion on high-risk terrorism financing list

The European Parliament has officially validated Algeria’s addition to the European Union’s list of high-risk countries for terrorism financing and money laundering. This decision reflects growing international concerns over Algeria’s financial practices and its alleged support for......

Malian army claims 80 al-Qaeda militants killed in retaliation after coordinated attacks

Mali's armed forces have announced the elimination of 80 militants linked to al-Qaeda following a series of coordinated attacks on military posts across the country. The violence, carried out on June 2, targeted seven towns in central and western Mali, including key border areas near Senegal and......

US Congress moves to designate Polisario as a terrorist organization

Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, joined by Democratic Representative Jimmy Panetta, has introduced a bipartisan bill to the US Congress seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization. Titled the “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act,” the legislation aims......

British national detained in Cyprus over espionage and terrorism suspicions

A British citizen was arrested in Cyprus on allegations of espionage and terrorism. Authorities suspect he conducted surveillance of a key Royal Air Force (RAF) base on the island and may have connections with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The RAF base in question is considered the UK’s primary......

Trump administration targets corrupt officials aiding drug cartels in expanded anti-crime strategy

The Trump administration has unveiled a new phase in its crackdown on organized crime, focusing on corrupt foreign officials who collaborate with drug cartels and dismantling their financial networks. This strategy, announced by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche, aims to prioritize investigations......

EU flags Algeria as high-risk over terror financing, Polisario ties questioned

The European Commission has officially added Algeria to its updated list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorist financing, citing the country’s strategic deficiencies in combating these issues. The decision, announced on June 10, follows an evaluation by the Financial Action......