Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'tribal'

Tony Hillerman: A Pioneering Tribal Mystery Writer

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Set on Indian reservations in the Southwest, the author's 18 novels were evocative of a place and culture that had largely been ignored, and helped establish what is now known as the "tribal mystery" genre. Hillerman died Oct. 26 in New Mexico. He was 83 years old.

Saddam Hussein's Tribe: From Powerful To Pariah

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:02:00 EDT

The former Iraqi dictator's tribe, the Albu Nasr, has had assets frozen since 2003. The tribal leader says people can't get jobs or use bank accounts, leaving the 2,800 members in dire straits with no help from the Shiite government in Baghdad.

An Update On U.S. Operations In Afghanistan

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:11:00 EDT

The area of Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan has been a hotbed of insurgent attacks. It has also been the launching point for Americans firing unmanned drones into the tribal areas of northwest Pakistan. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser talks with Renee Montagne about the security situation in eastern Afghanistan. He commands thousands of American soldiers along Afghanistan's border with Pakistan.

Do Raids Signal Shift In U.S.-Pakistan Ties...

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Pakistani officials are expressing outrage at recent U.S. raids on tribal regions of the country. Mark Mazzaetti of The New York Times talks with Alex Chadwick about the impact of the raids on U.S.-Pakistani relations.

U.S. Steps Up Attacks In Pakistan

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

U.S. military officials are apparently stepping up covert military operations against Taliban and al-Qaida targets inside Pakistan's tribal provinces. The U.S. and NATO coalition forces in neighboring Afghanistan say terrorists are operating with relative impunity from Pakistani soil and are launching more sophisticated and deadly attacks in Afghanistan.

Bill Bolsters Tribal Power To Prosecute Rape Cases

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Native American women are far more likely to be raped than other women — and tribal officials say many incidents on reservations across the country go unreported and uninvestigated. Senate legislation introduced Wednesday would make it easier to prosecute those who commit sexual assaults on tribal land.

Tensions Simmer In Anbar As U.S. Handoff Nears

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The U.S. military touts the relative security of Anbar — once one of the most restive areas in Iraq — after working with tribal sheiks to combat al-Qaida. But the rise of the sheiks has set off a new political conflict, and tensions still simmer beneath the surface. Last week, a bomber blew himself up at a sheiks council meeting, highlighting the problems of infiltration in the ranks.

Sheriffs Blame Soboba Tribe Shootings on 'Ambush'

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Days after a deadly shooting on a California Indian reservation, tensions are running high. Riverside County sheriff's deputies killed two members of the Soboba tribe in a shootout. Tribal officials say the deputies overreacted, but the sheriff's department says they were ambushed.

U.S. Worry Grows over Pakistan's Tribal Peace Deal

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

U.S. government is increasingly concerned about Pakistan's decision to negotiate a peace deal with militants in its tribal areas. The Bush administration cites Pakistan's previous agreements with militants that did not work and allowed al-Qaida and the Taliban to regroup.

Northwest Pakistan Peace Deal in the Works

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Pakistani officials are trying to arrange a peace deal with tribal elders in northwest Pakistan. Previous attempts have failed, but there is optimism this time because a Pashtun nationalist party, the ANP, is involved in the negotiations. NPR's Philip Reeves reports from Islamabad.

U.S. Uneasy With Pakistan's New Direction

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:48:00 EDT

Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte visits Pakistan on the day the newly-elected prime minister is sworn in to urge Pakistan to keep military pressure on Islamist militants in tribal areas. The new government wants to negotiate and use force only as a last resort.

Tribe Views Whale Hunters as Heroes, Nuisances

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:53:00 EDT

Five Makah Indians are facing charges of illegally killing a gray whale in the waters off Washington state. The tribe has been waiting years for a government permit to hunt. The tribal government has expressed disapproval, but some see the move as civil disobedience.

Iraqi Pact Against al-Qaida May Soon Crumble

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:22:00 EST

Iraq's hard-won security gains are under threat, according to Sunni tribal leaders who led the so-called "awakening movement" against insurgents. Sheikhs from the volatile Anbar province say they see no reason to keep fighting al-Qaida in Iraq if their people are going to be denied political rewards and economic development.

Arbakai Aim to Protect Their Villages in Afghanistan

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:30:00 EST

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. officials believe the Afghan army and national police force should be responsible for stemming growing insecurity. But in eastern Afghanistan, tribal elders and local leaders claim the groups are not up to the task.

U.S. Tracks Pakistani Tribal Leader's Rise to Power

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:46:00 EST

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday that new attacks in the United States and Europe could be launched from al-Qaida sanctuaries in the mountainous region of Pakistan on the Afghanistan border. A key figure there is Baitullah Mehsud, who emerged from obscurity to become a major Taliban commander and an al-Qaida ally.

Taliban Threat Still Rising in Pakistan

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST

A violent pro-Taliban movement continues to build strength and create chaos in Pakistan -- with help from al-Qaida. The movement is pushing its way from tribal areas to Pakistan's teeming cities.

In Kenya, Unrest Extends Beyond Politics

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:21:00 EST

The Rift Valley, known for its picturesque wildlife, is now the scene of growing ethnic strife. What started as an electorial matter, has now ignited old tribal conflicts. NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton attempts to get to the root of the problem.

Pakistani Military Launches Strikes

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:49:00 EST

The Pakistani military launched a series of strikes against a pro-Taliban stronghold in a tribal region on its border with Afghanistan. One of the key targets is a Taliban leader who the Pakistani government says masterminded last month's assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. This weekend, Pakistani authorities made the first significant arrests for the murder of Bhutto.

Violence, Accusations Soar in Wake of Bhutto Slaying

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:12:00 EST

The death toll from violence following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto rises to more than three dozen. The government accuses a militant tribal leader, but others say this accusation is just to cover up the government's own failure to protect Bhutto.

U.S. Troops Clear Insurgent Haven, Build New Base

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:33:00 EST

U.S. troops recently cleared out a key haven of al-Qaida in Iraq where insurgents are said to have trained recruits and built bombs used in suicide attacks across Iraq. But the fight in northern Babil province is far from over. As a U.S. base is being built, troops are working with tribal leaders to return order to the region.

Kenya Votes; Official Results Expected Friday

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:53:00 EST

About 14 million Kenyans were eligible to vote in Thursday's presidential election. The main contenders are Kenya's current president, Mwai Kibaki, and his one-time ally, Raila Odinga. The race has been too close to call, and some feared it would result in vote-buying and tribal violence.

Navajo Seek Support for Tribal Constitution

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:00:00 EST

Law student Ivan Gamble has been hiking and biking across the vast Navajo Nation reservation in order to win support for a constitution. He wants to hold a constitutional convention to draft a governing document for the nation's largest Indian tribe.

Pakistani Militants Make Inroads

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:00:00 EST

Taliban extremists are making aggressive inroads from tribal areas along the Afghanistan border to towns and villages further inside Pakistan. Though the army says it has the militants on the run there are doubts about whether the Pakistan armed forces can keep them at bay.

Sunni Tribal Leaders Demand Government Support

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:39:00 EST

Sunni tribal leaders from Iraq's Anbar province, who have joined the fight against al-Qaida, are demanding greater recognition and support from the Shiite-dominated government in Baghdad.

Iraqi Tribal Leaders Work to Improve Security

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:00:00 EST

On the outskirts of Baghdad, Sunni and Shiite tribal leaders are working to improve security. Attacks on American forces have dropped in these former insurgent strongholds largely due to U.S. funded efforts to give temporary security jobs to young Iraqis.