Insurgents carried out dozens of coordinated arson and bomb attacks across more than 70 locations in Thailand's restive southern provinces, leaving three people wounded. The widespread attacks caused panic and prompted authorities to investigate the incidents.
Somali national forces successfully repelled an assault by troops loyal to an ousted regional leader and Islamist insurgents on Monday, who were attempting to gain control of the key city of Baidoa.
Religious leaders in Abuja, Nigeria, signed an interfaith peace accord to launch a national harmony initiative, aiming to counter the havoc wrought by Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram.
A discussion has emerged regarding whether Bąkiewicz should be the public face of the Warsaw Uprising anniversary, with calls for current actions that reflect the values of the insurgents.
Polish Senate Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska stressed the need for agreement on security matters, stating that insurgents today also call for such unity, during a ceremony at the monument to the Polish Underground State and Home Army.
Government forces conducted a joint operation in Cabuyao City, Laguna, leading to the arrest of an alleged communist rebel and a Filipino-American woman linked to armed insurgents.
Militants linked to al Qaeda and a Tuareg-led separatist group ambushed a military convoy in northern Mali, with sources close to the rebels claiming over 50 soldiers and allied Russian fighters were killed and others taken hostage.
Far-left insurgents are reportedly preparing to challenge the Democratic establishment in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. These groups aim to wage a political war against the party's mainstream.
The Nigerian Senate urged the Federal Government to halt the rehabilitation of former insurgents and instead bring Boko Haram members to justice. This directive aims to address insecurity by ensuring terrorists face trials.
Insurgents have launched attacks targeting army positions in several cities and towns across northern Mali, including Anefis, Aguelhoc, and Gao, though the army states the situation is under control.
The Nigerian Army has declared 104 soldiers missing, labeling them as 'absconders' or 'deserters,' following an overnight attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents on their base on June 5.
The dispute between Poland and Ukraine continues, with Reuters reporting that Poland should not be surprised by its exclusion from certain events. This follows President Karol Nawrocki's decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honor due to a disagreement over naming a unit after UPA insurgents, who committed massacres of Poles during WWII.
Nigerian troops successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Borno, inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgents. The army launched a counter-offensive following the attempted assault.
A Naga villager was killed in an attack by suspected insurgents in Manipur, prompting condemnation from Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and ongoing security operations.
The new issue of Figaro Histoire magazine features an exceptional dossier on the birth of the American nation on July 4, 1776, highlighting France's decisive aid to the Insurgents.
A massive explosion in a rebel-held village in Myanmar, close to the Chinese border, has killed dozens of people, with insurgents claiming it was caused by explosives used for mining.
The ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria is significantly reshaping spending habits for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This economic pressure is affecting how Nigerians observe the holiday.
Two suspected American communist insurgents, Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, were among 19 killed in a firefight with the Philippine army, tied to the New People’s Army.
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents in Mali have called on citizens to rise up and establish Sharia law, with reports indicating they have set up checkpoints around the capital.
The Kremlin has announced that Russian forces will remain in Mali to assist in combating extremism and insurgent attacks. This statement comes as security challenges persist in the West African nation.
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air assets identified and destroyed multiple structures used by insurgents for logistics and coordination in the Mandara mountains through a coordinated operation.
Articles profile Iyad Ag Ghali, identified as Mali's most wanted man and a significant insurgent leader. They discuss the growing influence of insurgents, who are capable of challenging the country's weakened regime.
Al-Qaeda-linked militants launched complex terrorist attacks targeting military bases in Mali. These attacks prompted condemnation from international bodies like ECOWAS and countries including Saudi Arabia and Senegal, who also called for regional unity.
Nigerian Army troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully foiled a coordinated terror attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons.
Insurgents launched a fatal attack on a military base in Borno, Nigeria, resulting in the death of Army General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers. President Tinubu has expressed condolences for the fallen heroes.
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters announced that 197 insurgents surrendered and 813 hostages were rescued during the month of March, continuing a trend of reporting operational gains.
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) reported that more than 190,150 Nigerians have been killed by bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and armed herdsmen between July 2006 and the present.
Nigerian troops successfully repelled an assault on a military base, resulting in the deaths of at least 80 insurgents, according to military statements.
The Nigerian Air Force conducted strikes that destroyed terrorist hideouts in Borno, resulting in the deaths of scores of insurgents who were observed moving around concealed structures under dense vegetation.
Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack in Yobe, neutralizing over 20 insurgents and a senior commander.
Independent veterinary practices in the UK are preparing to challenge large corporate chains, adopting an 'Aldi-style' approach amidst rising prices and growing complaints from pet owners, aiming to disrupt the vets market.
Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to intensify and sustain high-impact operations aimed at decisively defeating terrorists and insurgents across the country.
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For a region that has been plagued by terror groups ranging from the Mai Taisine riotous sect in the 1980s to Boko Haram insurgents in the 2000s, the emergence of a new Islamist group in the Muslim north of Nigeria has become one too many. Given the name “Lakurawa” by the locals, this new terror […]
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Military reckoned ‘good’ Afghan insurgents were separate from ‘bad’ Pakistani insurgents but distinction has blurred
Days after the Taliban swept to power in 2021, Pakistan’s then spymaster appeared in Kabul on what looked to many like a victory lap. Sipping tea in the lobby of the Afghan capital’s fanciest hotel, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed told reporters: “Don’t worry, everything will be OK.”
This week it became clear just how badly Pakistan had miscalculated how it could rely on the Taliban, as Isl...
Tensions are rising between the two countries and the rebel region of Tigray. Addis Ababa has mobilized troops and artillery along the border of its northern province, while Asmara has drawn closer to the Tigrayan insurgents – a dramatic reversal of alliances.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gaya community in Adamawa State, killing a police inspector and seven civilians, according to the chairman of Hong council.
Malaysia has requested evidence from Thailand to substantiate reports that armed insurgents are fleeing across the border and finding refuge in Malaysia after attacks on security forces in Thailand's far South.
Nigerian soldiers killed 102 suspected terrorists and other criminals in July, while also rescuing 393 hostages. The Defense Headquarters reported that 57 insurgents also surrendered during the period.
The U.N. human rights office has called for an investigation into reports of torture and killing of Malian soldiers by insurgents and separatists during a convoy ambush, stating such actions would constitute war crimes.
A high-stakes showdown is unfolding between far-left socialist insurgents and the center-left Democratic establishment in crucial battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to cease rehabilitating and reintegrating former insurgents into society, advocating for perpetrators of deadly acts to face the full wrath of the law.
Air dominance and intelligence surveillance played a crucial role in disrupting terrorist movements, enabling ground troops to engage insurgents and rescue abducted students in Borno.
The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its operations in the North-West, successfully destroying identified terrorist strongholds and neutralizing several insurgents through intelligence-led airstrikes.
Sexual violence is reportedly surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are caught between insurgents and soldiers in a conflict that has lasted nearly a decade. The region is rich in natural resources like gas, precious stones, and lithium.
The Gombe State Police Command debunked a viral video showing youths mobilizing to fight insurgents, clarifying that the video depicted a traditional celebration.
Nigerian troops from Operation Hadin Kai have intensified operations in the North-East, neutralizing over 50 terrorists, including a top ISWAP commander, and arresting multiple collaborators across Borno. Sustained air offensives have forced insurgents to abandon island enclaves and move towards the mainland.
A Naga village body in Manipur alleges that a man was injured in an ambush carried out by Kuki insurgents, urging the government to ensure safety and restore services.
The Headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Nigeria's North-east, has issued a security advisory warning residents of potential suicide bombing and IED attack plots by insurgents during Eid-l-Kabir. Troops have been deployed to counter these threats.
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents in Mali have issued a call for citizens to rise up and establish Sharia law, with reports indicating they have set up checkpoints around the capital.
The insurgency in Mali reflects shifting power balances across the Sahel, with Tuareg groups seeking autonomy and jihadists aiming to establish a caliphate. This complex situation is reshaping the region.
Russian mercenaries have confirmed their withdrawal from the strategic northern Mali city of Kidal following intense attacks by Tuareg rebels. This retreat marks a significant setback for Mali's junta and its Russian allies, with rebels now controlling the key stronghold.
Nigerian troops neutralized 24 insurgents while repelling Boko Haram attacks in Yobe, though suspected terrorists also killed 19 farmers in Borno State.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur — An encounter between government and communist rebels, labeled as members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), left two insurgents dead and another surrendering in…
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has commented on a Nigerian Air Force airstrike on a market in the North-east, cautioning residents against providing support to Boko Haram insurgents.
A Maoist was killed in a gun battle in a forested area of Chhattisgarh during an anti-Maoist operation, days after the government declared the state free of armed insurgents.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted several individuals for supplying goats, food, and Indian hemp to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Nigeria, with one individual sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on a Forward Operating Base in Borno, killing 38 insurgents.
The United States has reportedly deployed MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support in the ongoing fight against northern insurgents.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a coordinated night attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Mallam Fatori, killing more than 60 insurgents, including key…
Police have confirmed multiple bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, with scores feared dead. Families are now searching for missing relatives after the attacks killed 23 and injured 108.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several terrorists during coordinated attacks launched by suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province…
Rwanda has issued a threat to pull its counterinsurgency troops out of Mozambique, potentially impacting the ongoing fight against insurgents in the region.
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI foiled a major ISWAP attack in Yobe, killing over 20 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons in Goniri.
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At least 169 killed in raid near Sudan border as clashes between government and opposition forces intensify
South Sudan is reeling from an escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces and allied groups that observers say risks returning the country to a full-blown civil war.
Violent confrontations in the world’s youngest country between the military, which is loyal to President Salva Kiir, and insurgents believed to be allied to the suspended vice-president, R...
Nigerian troops successfully dismantle a notorious IPOB/ESN stronghold in Anambra, neutralizing insurgents and recovering weapons in a major operation.
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It should come as no surprise to anyone that American troops are now effectively on the ground in Nigeria to assist the country to fight Boko Haram and Islamic state insurgents and terrorists who have been tormenting the country for about two decades. Yet there are certain Nigerians at home and abroad who are indulging […]
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Five years after retaking power in Afghanistan, the Taliban are facing challenges from armed factions, which strains their central claim of providing security.
In Michigan, the Democratic Secretary of State won the primary for governor, while the Democratic Senate primary saw a contest between old-guard and rising coalition candidates. In Kansas, Cindy Holscher won the Democratic primary for governor, setting up a showdown with a Trump-backed Republican.
A woman asserting she is the daughter of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has ignited an unprecedented crisis in Yemen. Her seeking protection from a powerful tribe has reportedly reignited a tribal rebellion against Houthi insurgents.
Commemorations for the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising began with a field mass and a roll call of remembrance at Krasiński Square, attended by state authorities, surviving insurgents, and residents.
Forty-six insurgents from a banned outfit have surrendered in Manipur, India, handing over 28 weapons to the government under a rehabilitation scheme that offers financial assistance.
A record-breaking heatwave that swept across Europe in late June is estimated to have caused more than 10,000 excess deaths, according to official data. The extreme temperatures led to a significant increase in mortality, particularly among the elderly.
An al-Qaeda affiliate in West Africa has claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks on army positions across Mali. These insurgent actions highlight ongoing security challenges in the region.
Rebel groups, including jihadists and Tuareg insurgents, launched a new wave of coordinated attacks on multiple towns and army bases across northern and central Mali. The Malian army claims the situation is under control, despite reports of rebels entering cities where Russian and government forces are present.
Nigerians are expressing skepticism about the genuine repentance of terrorists, raising concerns about the effectiveness and implications of the government's Operation Safe Corridor program for rehabilitating ex-insurgents.
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one person and burning a school block.
Boko Haram insurgents reportedly overran a military base in Borno, killing eight soldiers and vigilantes, and beheading some victims. The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region.
A paramilitary ranger was killed during a siege on a house in Chanae district, Narathiwat province, aimed at arresting suspected southern insurgents, with the hunt continuing for hours.
Peter Obi has chosen Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, setting up a three-way contest. This announcement comes amidst other political developments and public reactions in Nigeria.
Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have reportedly established checkpoints around Mali's capital and are calling on Malians to rise up, indicating escalating instability.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that Pakistani forces thwarted "malicious insurgents" with timely action and "decently" responded to aggression, implying strikes on Taliban hideouts.
Mali's Defense Minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during a series of coordinated attacks by Islamist insurgents, including a car bomb targeting his residence. The attacks also saw rebels seize several towns and military bases, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a midnight attack in Kukareta, Yobe State, neutralizing 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons.
India continues to grapple with the dangerous and deadly legacy of landmines planted by Maoist insurgents. These remnants pose an ongoing threat to communities in affected regions.
The Nigerian government has graduated 744 former insurgents under a deradicalisation program, an initiative combining military pressure with rehabilitation efforts to curb extremist ideologies and stabilize communities.
Senator Ali Ndume has called upon President Tinubu to take urgent government action to rescue over 400 residents abducted by insurgents in Borno, also advocating for reconstruction efforts in the region.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has issued a stern warning to residents, cautioning them against aiding, harboring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.
Wanda Traczyk-Stawska, a psychologist, teacher, and hero of the Warsaw Uprising, is celebrating her 99th birthday. She has dedicated her life to helping the vulnerable and preserving the memory of fallen insurgents, emphasizing its paramount importance.
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied allegations of recruiting terrorists or killers into the military, clarifying that Operation Safe Corridor is a program designed to manage surrendered insurgents, not a recruitment drive.
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed concern that the Nigerian military is outgunned by Boko Haram insurgents due to inadequate equipment. He called on the President to address the issue.
Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a major Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno, killing over 60 insurgents and notorious commanders.
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Borno state, vowing to intensify security operations and crush insurgents in the region.
A midnight terror attack in Maiduguri, Borno State, was foiled around 12:30 am, with concurrent assaults also reported in Baga and Bururai, areas frequently targeted by insurgents.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on military positions in Banki and Azir in Borno State.
According to the source, despite having no air support, the Nigerian troops repelled the attack and killed many of the Insurgents.
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Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
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Authorities of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have dismissed what they described as a renewed propaganda campaign by remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), accusing the insurgents of circulating old photographs and recycled media reports to mislead the public about the security situation in the North East.
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The Nigerian Army's Operation HADIN KAI has countered terrorists' propaganda by dismissing false ambush claims and highlighting recent successes, including neutralizing insurgents.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a heavy blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and seizing a range of weapons,…
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launch another attack on Madagali, Adamawa, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, reportedly claiming dozens of lives.
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