Al Qaeda – Page 2

How a Judge’s Ruling on Torture Imperils a Guantánamo Prosecution Strategy

In dismissing a confession in the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, Col. Lanny J. Acosta Jr. has shaken a foundation of U.S. government cases at the post-9/11 court.

Coup in Niger Upends U.S. Terrorism Fight and Could Open a Door for Russia

The military takeover could force the Pentagon to withdraw hundreds of American troops and close drone bases in the West African country.

Families of 17 USS Cole Sailors Killed by Al Qaeda Await Justice at Guantánamo Bay

Families of the sailors who were killed in the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole and survivors having been making the trek to the war court at Guantánamo Bay for pretrial hearings since 2011.

Longing for Jihad, Former Taliban Fighters Join Militants’ War in Pakistan

The outflow of young Talibs has renewed fears of violent extremism spilling across Afghanistan’s borders since the U.S.-backed government collapsed.

Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power

Newly disclosed documents include Special Operations forces directives for managing counterterrorism and irregular warfare surrogate fighters.