War
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Apr- 2018 -12 April
Facing Mali equipment shortfalls, the UN asks Canada to deploy helicopters in June
The United Nations is in talks with Canada for early deployment of six helicopters to its Minusma peacekeeping force in Mali, and its representative pointed to other equipment shortfalls
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12 April
Pompeo says ‘couple of hundred’ Russians killed in February Syria clash
The outgoing head of the CIA appeared to confirm reports that around 200 Russian mercenaries were killed in February during a clash with US Coalition-backed Syrian Democratic Forces near Deir Ezzor in Syria
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12 April
Syrian military takes control over Eastern Ghouta after rebels in Douma lay down arms
The Syrian army is set to control all of Eastern Ghouta in Damascus after entering the rebel enclave of Douma, Russian officials and media reported.
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11 April
At least 7 people killed in fighting and protests in Indian Kashmir
At least seven people, including at least three civilians, were killed in fighting in Indian Kashmir, sparking angry retaliatory protests and violent street clashes across the region
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11 April
At least 18 killed in clashes as joint UN-Central African Republic operation in Bangui continues
At least 18 people were killed in clashes in the mainly Muslim PK5 district of Bangui, capital of Central African Republic, as a joint UN-CAR operation against armed groups continues
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10 April
UN peacekeeper killed, 8 wounded in Central Africa Republic operation
A United Nations peacekeeper was killed and eight others wounded in clashes with armed groups in the mainly Muslim PK5 neighbourhood in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic
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10 April
Libya’s militia problem
The international community’s narrow focus on political harmony will have huge costs for the future of Libya and the region.
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9 April
Former South Sudan military chief Paul Malong launches new rebel group
South Sudan's former army chief of staff Paul Manlong announced the formation of a rebel movement to "arrest the carnage" in the country, saying President Salva Kiir could not be trusted to lead the nation to peace.
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9 April
Gun battle near Central African Republic president’s residence after joint UN operation in Bangui
UN and FACA operation targeted armed groups in the mainly Muslim PK5 district; 2 people were killed and dozens wounded, including 11 peacekeepers
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9 April
Syria and Russia accuse Israel of missile strikes on T4 airbase in Homs
Syria and Russia accused Israel of conducting missile strikes on the T4 airbase in Homs from Lebanese airspace
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