War
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Jul- 2019 -11 July
Why America’s limited conflicts become ‘forever wars’
Interview with Donald Stoker, Naval War College professor and author of "Why America Loses Wars: Limited War and US Strategy from the Korean War to the Present"
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11 July
Libya: Casualties reported after car bomb in Benghazi
At least three people were killed and 15 wounded when a car bomb exploded in a cemetery of the Libyan city of Benghazi during an ex-army commander's funeral
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10 July
Sahel states need more support to fight extremism, UN chief Guterres says
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged international support for the G5 Sahel to help West Africa's fight against violent extremism
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9 July
Afghanistan peace talks end without Taliban ceasefire agreement
Talks between Afghan government representatives and Taliban insurgents – concluded with a "roadmap" for a peace deal but no ceasefire
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8 July
UK extends helicopter deployment to France-led Operation Barkhane in the Sahel
The British military deployment to the France-led counter-terrorism Operation Barkhane in the Sahel region will be extended, UK Prime Minister Theresa May said
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8 July
UAE reducing troop numbers in Yemen, moving from ‘military-first’ strategy
The UAE said that it was redeploying and reducing troops fighting the Houthis in Yemen, moving from a "military-first" strategy to a "peace-first" plan
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8 July
Islamic State claims ISWAP repelled Nigeria military in Damboa LGA
ISIS claimed ISWAP fighters fought off a Nigerian military assault in the Damboa area of Borno state
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8 July
Afghanistan school children increasingly vulnerable in surging conflict
Children in Afghanistan are increasingly the victims of brutal violence even as the government and Taliban sit down for peace talks
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8 July
Nigeria civilians killed in Gajigana airstrike targeting ISWAP
At least 13 civilians were reported killed in an air raid as the Nigerian military repelled an ISWAP assault in Gajigana in Borno state
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8 July
Germany rejects US request to deploy ground troops in Syria
Germany said had no plans to send ground troops to Syria, refusing a US request to ramp up its military involvement in the fight against ISIS
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