Terrorism
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Dec- 2023 -19 December
Clash Kills Philippine Soldier, Six Rebels Ahead of Talks
Six communist guerrillas and a soldier were killed in a clash, officials said, as the Philippine government prepared to restart peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies.
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19 December
US Announces 10-Nation Coalition to Combat Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
The US announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain, and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."
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15 December
Yemen Houthi Rebels Hit Cargo Ship in Latest Red Sea Attack
Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a cargo ship in the Red Sea, causing a fire on deck in the latest of a near-daily series of attacks in the commercially vital waterway.
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15 December
11 Iran Police Killed in Jihadist-Claimed Attack: State TV
At least 11 Iranian police officers were killed in a jihadist-claimed attack on a police station in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, an official told state television.
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14 December
Pakistan Minister Proposes Drone Bases to US for Counterterrorism
A Pakistani provincial minister has proposed drone bases to the US for counter-terrorism operations in the country.
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14 December
Dozens Killed in Jihadist Attack in Central Mali: Local Sources
An attack in central Mali this week, blamed on jihadists, left dozens of soldiers and civilians dead, local sources said.
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13 December
Niger Says All French Troops Will Have Left by December 22
The ongoing withdrawal of French troops participating in an anti-jihadist mission in Niger will be complete by December 22, the Sahel country's army said.
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12 December
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim Attack on Norway-Flagged Tanker
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Norwegian-flagged tanker, an attack the Iran-backed group said was part of its military campaign against Israel.
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12 December
Suicide Attack on Pakistan Army Base Kills 23 Soldiers: Military
At least 23 soldiers were killed when militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistan military base in an attack claimed by Pakistani Taliban affiliates.
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11 December
UN Mission in Mali Officially Ends After 10 Years
The UN mission in Mali has officially ended a 10-year deployment in the country, its spokesperson said, in a pullout ordered by Mali's military leaders.
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