Republicans Propose Tougher Sanctions Against Taliban Over Human Rights Concerns
A group of Republican senators on Wednesday introduced a bill that would punish the Taliban for their violations of human rights, and their connection to...
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Targeting Al-Shabaab Terrorists
The United States continues to target the terrorist group al-Shabaab - one of al-Qaida’s most dangerous affiliates, which has killed thousands of people, including Americans,...
US Treasury imposes sanctions on Syrian financial facilitators enabling IRGC access to international financial system
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Syrian financial facilitators who have been instrumental in enabling...
US unveils Caesar sanctions on Syrian money service businesses
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced new sanctions targeting two money service businesses in Syria it said were providing financial support to President Bashar al-Assad’s...
More Women Ready to Help Counter Terrorism in West Africa
As the U.N. calls for more participation of women globally in peace and security efforts, West African women are playing a more prominent role in...
Lebanese Hezbollah Making Preparations to Target US Troops in Syria
Lebanese Hezbollah’s “Golan Unit” is conducting military exercises in preparation to attack American troops operating in Syria, two U.S. intelligence officials confirmed to FDD’s Long...
US Sanctions 5 Al-Shabab Commanders
The United States has targeted mid-level al-Shabab commanders and multiple junior finance officers with new sanctions. The U.S. State Department designated five commanders of the...