War
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Jun- 2021 -18 June
UN Says Planning for Afghanistan Violence Hike When US Troops Withdraw
The United Nations is planning for a possible increase in violence in Afghanistan when US troops withdraw after two decades, the global body's refugee chief said.
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18 June
‘Sangorians’ Take a Page From Insurgent Playbook in Fight Against Taliban
They name themselves after a Turkish soap opera, count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks, and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.
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17 June
Taiwan Signs $1.75 Billion in Defense Contracts With US
Taiwan has signed contracts worth $1.75 billion for the purchase of two American weapon systems.
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16 June
‘With Masters Defeated, the Slaves Can’t Fight:’ Taliban Eye Victory After US Exit
With Afghan troops in retreat and soon to lose vital American air support, Taliban commanders are voicing exuberance about quickly seizing full control of the country and re-establishing their version of an Islamic state.
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14 June
Bomb-Laden Houthi Drone Falls on Saudi School: State Media
A bomb-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels crashed into a Saudi school on Sunday, state media said, despite growing diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between the warring parties.
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11 June
Macron Announces Sahel Troop Drawdown, Calls for New Force
President Emmanuel Macron announced a major drawdown of France's military presence in the Sahel where forces have been battling jihadist insurgents for nearly a decade.
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10 June
Yemen Raids Halted to Push Peace Efforts: Saudi-Led Coalition
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-linked Houthi rebels in Yemen said Thursday it has stopped carrying out attacks there in order to pave the way for a peaceful settlement.
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10 June
Russian Serviceman Killed, Three Injured in Syria Blast
An improvised explosive device killed one Russian soldier and wounded three more on patrol in northern Syria, Russian news agencies reported.
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10 June
Five Rockets Target Iraq Base Housing US Contractors: Security Source
Five rockets Wednesday evening targeted Iraq's Balad airbase, with two of the projectiles falling near an area used by US contractors without causing casualties.
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9 June
Gunmen Kill 10 Mine-Clearing Workers in Afghanistan
Masked gunmen killed 10 people working for the HALO Trust mine-clearing organization in northern Afghanistan, the interior ministry said Wednesday, blaming the Taliban for the latest attack to rock the violence-wracked country.
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