terrorism

Iraqi forces enter Al-Qaim, last IS bastion in Iraq

Habbaniyah (Iraq) - Emirates Voice

Iraqi forces on Friday entered the town of Al-Qaim in the Islamic State group's last bastion in the country, military commanders said. Troops from the army and the elite Counter Terrorism Service "have started the assault on the centre of Al-Qaim," Staff Major General Noman Abed al-Zobai, the commander of the 7th Division, told AFP. Iraq's Joint Operations Command (JOC)Read more

US unveils terror charges against NY attack suspect

New york - Emirates Voice

US prosecutors on Wednesday announced federal terrorism charges against 29-year-old Uzbek immigrant Sayfullo Saipov, one day after he was arrested for a New York attack that killed eight people. Prosecutors released a signed charging document that listed two counts: provision of material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, and violence and destruction of motor vehicles. Acting USRead more

Oman condemns terrorist blast

MUSCAT - Emirats Voice

The Sultanate of Oman condemned the terrorist blast that targeted a police bus to the west of Manama last Friday, leaving one policeman dead and eight others injured. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the Sultanate of Oman expressed solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain in combating the scourges of violence and terrorism and the subversion of itsRead more

Kuwait condemns terror blast in Bahrain

kuwait - Emirates Voice

Kuwait condemned today the terrorist attack which targeted a police bus near Jidhafs in Bahrain and resulted in the death of a policeman and the injury of eight others. An official source from the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry underlined Kuwait’s support to Bahrain in all measures taken to preserve its security and stability, stressing that such criminal acts will never affectRead more

Bahrain condemns terror attacks in Afghanistan

Manama - Emirates Voice

Bahrain has strongly condemned the two terrorist attacks that targeted two mosques in the Afghan capital Kabul, which resulted in the death and injury of scores of people. Bahrain affirms its stance with Afghanistan in its efforts to combat terrorism and support security and peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said as it expressed deep condolences to the families ofRead more

Terrorist cell arrested, referred to court

Manama - Emirates Voice

Head of the Military Judiciary Brigadier Dr. Yusuf Rashid Flaifel said the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s anti-terrorism security agencies after gathering information, research, investigation and monitoring, in a preemptive step have arrested members of a terrorist cell who committed several crimes against the BDF. The case was referred to the High Military Court to decide the date for suspects’ trialRead more

UAE reaffirms commitment to combat international terrorism

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to continue implementing relevant strategies and modernising its national laws, with the aim of combatting all forms of international terrorism. The statement was made by the country’s delegation during the recent meetings of the United Nations, UN, General Assembly Sixth Committee (Legal) while discussing an item on preventative measures to eliminate international terrorism. TheRead more

Federal Supreme Court rejects three separate security appeals

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The Federal Supreme Court rejected three separate security appeals filed by three defendants on terrorism-related charges this morning. The court issued its ruling in support of all the verdicts against the defendants, ranging from 18 months' imprisonment to seven years' imprisonment and life imprisonment. In the first case, the court rejected the appeal filed by accused K.S.A, an Emirati national,Read more

UAE strongly condemns terror attack on guard post in Jeddah

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a security outpost of the Saudi Royal Guard in the Province of Jeddah yesterday. Two security men were killed and scores were injured in the attack. In a statement today,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed the UAE's solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inRead more

Police say London crash not related to terrorism

London - Emirates Voice

London police said an incident in which a car apparently ploughed into pedestrians near the Natural History Museum on Saturday, injuring 11 people, was a not related to terrorism. "The incident in #ExhibitionRoad #SouthKensington earlier is not being treated as a terror-related incident. It is a road traffic collision," Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Twitter.Read more