North African Security Outlook: Trans-national Islamic Extremism in the Maghreb
- Maghreb terror threat escalated to regional level;
- Fresh round of attacks by Al Qaeda terrorist cells in Algeria;
- Government confidence building measures amidst pre-electoral terror threat;
- Algeria’s predicament: more terror with fewer insurgents;
- High profile terror arrests sweep Morocco;
- Lack of confidence in anti-terrorism measures, despite the crackdowns;
- Terrorism threat exacerbated by Morocco’s social and economic concerns;
- Clashes between militants and the army continue in Mauritania;
- Presence of Al Qaeda in Mauritania likely;
- Al Qaeda suspects jailed in Tunisia;
- Libyan authorities remain vigilant in wake of anticipated attacks;
- Maghreb militants prevented from launching attacks in Europe;
- EGF Editorial |
Published on EGF: 13.03.2010
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