The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day August 26, 2011
Links of the Day

Posted by RBoales@isvg.org on 26, August 2011

Welcome to ISVG’s Links of the Day! Each day, ISVG research analysts and collectors gather and read hundreds of open-source news and intelligence articles from around the globe in an effort to bring you the most comprehensive database on violent extremism. These articles provide the details surrounding the events and actors involved in violent extremism and transnational criminal organizations. ISVG’s Links of the Day will highlight the most noteworthy articles collected throughout the course of ISVG’s daily research process. Make sure you check back every morning or evening to get a recap of the most relevant articles of the last twenty-four hours, or follow our @ISVG Twitter handle to get these links as we find them!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Follow our blog and check out the new VKB profile update on Basque Fatherland and Liberty – commonly known as the ETA.

Norwegian custom official claims Breivik was flagged in Global Shield operation four months before the July 22 attack.

At least 16 killed in bombing of U.N. offices in Nigeria’s capital.

South Sudan police beat up U.N. rights activist.

Armed men start fire which kills 52 at a casino in Mexico.

Boko Haram claims responsibility for bombing Nigerian U.N. offices.

Somali Islamist rebels have beheaded at least 11 civilians in the capital in the past two weeks.

Armed groups kill eight Syrian troops.