Emerging Threats Timeline

Jun 06 2013
Turkey: Entrepreneurs Reportedly Demanding State Loans
Private entrepreneurs are demanding interest-free loans from the state, saying business has suffered as a result of protests in Istanbul, Trend reported June 6, citing CNN Turk TV.
Jun 06 2013
Turkey: Soldier Injured In Clash Near Syrian Border
A Turkish sergeant was injured in the knee June 5 in the southern province of Hatay during a clash at the Ogulpinar border post, Dogan News Agency reported June 6, citing a statement by the Turkish military.
Jun 06 2013
Turkey: 11 Foreign Nationals Detained
Jun 05 2013
In Mali, the Government Resumes Its Struggle With Tuaregs
In Mali, the Government Resumes Its Struggle With Tuaregs
The French intervention was never meant to resolve the longstanding conflict between the two groups.
Jun 05 2013
Syria: Rebels Could Start Fighting In Lebanon, Ambassador Warns
Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdel Karim Ali has warned that some Syrian rebels could start fighting in Lebanon, NOW reported June 5.
Jun 05 2013
Mali: Military Clashes With Tuareg Rebels
The Malian army clashed with National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad rebels near Anefis, a village some 113 kilometers (70 miles) from Kidal, AP reported June 5, citing local officials.
Jun 05 2013
Malaysia: Several Recent Killings May Be Related To Myanmar Violence, Police Say
Four recent killings being investigated by authorities in Malaysia are believed to be linked to ethnic violence in Myanmar, police said June 5, Reuters reported.
Jun 04 2013
Mali: Troops Headed To Rebel-Controlled Kidal
Malian soldiers are en route to Kidal, a rebel-held city in the north, an army spokesman said June 4, AFP reported.
Jun 04 2013
Turkey: Deputy Prime Minister To Meet With Protesters
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc has agreed to meet with the organizers of the protests in Gezi Park in Istanbul, Hurriyet reported June 4, citing a report from CNNTurk.
Jun 04 2013
Analytical Guidance: Turkey Protests
Analytic Guidance: Turkey Protests
The following guidelines will inform our evaluations of the strength and sustainability of the Turkish protest movement.
Jun 04 2013
Turkey: Unions Declare Strikes Amid Unrest
Turkey's Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions will join an ongoing public sector labor strike June 5, Hurriyet reported June 4.
Jun 04 2013
Syria: Hezbollah Fighters Stationed In Aleppo, Rebel Source Says
More than 4,000 Hezbollah members have entered the Syrian city of Aleppo, a spokesman for the rebel Free Syrian Army said June 4, The Daily Star reported, citing Ash-Sharq al-Awsat.