The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day September 8, 2011
Links of the Day

Posted by RBoales@isvg.org on 09, September 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!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Al Shabaab: Visualizing East Africa’s Most Notorious Terrorist Group – an analysis by ISVG’s Rick Kania.

Video: A founder of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, Abdel Hakim Belhaj, is now a military commander in Libya’s National Transitional Council.

The WSJ reports that a decade after September 11, many Afghans aren’t entirely aware of the attacks that brought American troops to their country.

More troops flood into Rio de Janeiro slum after fellow soldiers attacked by gangs.

Indian Mujahideen claims responsibility for Wednesday’s bombing in New Delhi, a day after HuJI took credit.

Uganda to open bomb suspects trial.

Government forces, Al-Shabaab battle in southern Somalia.

Suspected al Qaeda militants attack government building in south Yemen, two policemen injured.