The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day November 7, 2011

Posted by RBoales@isvg.org on 08, November 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!

Monday, November 7, 2011

ISVG brings you a new analysis of the Nigerian terror situation “Nigerian Nightmare: Visualizing Terror in Africa’s Most Populous Nation.”

Umar Patek, alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings, to face trial in Jakarta.

A member of the secular Awami National Party and his bodyguard have been killed by a suicide-bomber in Pakistan.

Alfonso Cano, the recently deceased leader of Colombia’s FARC terrorist group, was betrayed by his own bodyguards according to sources within the Colombian military.

Somali refugee living in St. Louis pleads guilty to funding the Al-Shabaab terrorist group.

Texan tells court he didn’t want to help al Qaeda.

Seven indicted in connection with Bhutto assassination.

Colombia’s VP investigated for alleged FARC ties.