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24 January

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Haqqani militant killed by drone strike in Pakistan: officials

A mid-level Afghan commander of the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was killed in a drone strike in Pakistan, officials said

23 January

Anna Varfolomeeva

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After Efrin, Turkey will target all of northern Syria, envoy says

Turkey's Operation Olive Branch could bring about a war that will engulf all of Syria, Democratic Federation of Northern Syria representative Sinam Mohamed said

23 January

Joanne Stocker

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US sends A-10 Warthogs back to Afghanistan

The US deployed a squadron of A-10C Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft to Afghanistan, where it will soon launch strikes against the Taliban

23 January

Turkish tank advances toward Afrin, Syria

Fergus Kelly

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Coalition says it does not support Turkey’s “unilateral” action in Efrin

The U.S.-led Coalition said it does not support Turkey's action in Syria and is committed to supporting the SDF in the fight against ISIS

23 January

Staff Writer With AFP

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Qatar backs Turkey’s military action against Kurds in northern Syria

Qatar has backed Operation Olive Branch, Turkey's offensive against Kurdish-held Efrin in Syria, defending one of its closest allies

22 January

Staff Writer With AFP

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Houthi rebel fire kills 9, including journalist, in Yemen’s Taiz

Houthi rebel rocket fire killed nine people, including a journalist and a child, in Yemen's southwest province of Taiz, an official said

22 January

Staff Writer With AFP

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Russia invites Syrian Kurds to Sochi peace congress

Russia has invited Kurds to take part in an upcoming Syrian peace congress in Sochi despite a Turkish offensive against Kurdish militia in northern Syria

22 January