The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day June 5, 2012
Links of the Day

Posted by mgray@isvg.org on 05, June 2012

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 or “Like” us on Facebook to get these links as we find them!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

No. 2 al Qaeda leader targeted in Pakistan, as drone strikes escalate

23 al Qaida militants die in Yemen

Maoists kill three abducted villagers in Bihar

British and US special forces rescue kidnapped aid workers in Afghanistan

Pakistan acquits 4 men in Times Square bomb plot

Taliban denies reports of Haqqani’s death

Detained terrorist is Al-Shabaab boss in Uganda

New group emerges, vows to avenge killing of Muslims