Tag: Daesh

  • 7 Suspected Jihadists Arrested, Reportedly Planning Attacks Against Sites Including Casablanca Port and Offshore

    October 28: An Islamic State cell broken up last week planned to attack Casablanca and its port, but a Syrian militant who assisted the group remains at large, the head […]

  • Philippines Raises Alert In Wake of IS Leader Al-Baghdadi’s Death

    October 28: Philippine security forces are on high alert against possible retaliatory attacks by Islamic State-inspired terror groups in the Philippines following IS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’s death, a military […]

  • Charcoal funds terrorism

    Illegal activity rakes in millions. Charcoal Smuggling Finances Somali Terrorist Groups Terrorists are making over $7 million a year by smuggling charcoal illegally out of Somalia, according to estimates by the […]

  • Somali stability concerns

    Jubaland, Puntland, Southwest, Galmudug and Hirshabelle regions accuse the government of interfering with regional issues. UN cautions stand-off in Somalia could ruin stabilization efforts The UN top envoy in Somalia […]

  • Black market oil

    The higher the barrel price, the higher the crime rate. Oil’s $133 Billion Black Market By Yale Global Oil is still the world’s leading energy source, with growing demand, a fluctuating […]

  • Malaysia KFR concerns

    Intelligence sharing and mechanism required. Extra ‘power’ needed to tackle piracy, kidnapping issues: Shafie The State Government will need extra “power” to tackle piracy and kidnapping issues to boost security in […]

  • PH, Malaysia closer ties

    Closer ties to cut down on border issues. PH, Malaysia to sign maritime security pact vs. transnational crimes PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Philippines and Malaysia maritime police forces are […]

  • Sabah curfew extended

    Curfew continues in face of threat from Abu Sayyaf Group. Sabah dusk-to-dawn curfew extended for two more weeks KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s dusk-to-dawn curfew which ends on Sunday (May 27) has […]

  • PCG guards for Moro Gulf

    Additional security boost for transits. PCG sea marshals deployed aboard ships going to Mindanao By Raymund Antonio Sea marshals from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have been deployed aboard shipping […]

  • PH Navy base in Sulu?

    A closer look at a noteworthy development. A New Philippines Naval Station in Sulu? By Prashanth Parameswaran Late last month, the Philippines finalized plans for the construction of a new naval […]