War

Trump administration struggles to explain US military role in Syria

Recent Pentagon, State Department and White House statements send mixed signals about a future US military presence in Syria, and if it is focused on countering Iran

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More than 20 Tuaregs killed near Mali’s border with Niger

At least 25 Tuareg civilians were killed in Amalaoulaou near Mali’s frontier with Niger in the restive Menaka region in the country's east

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Iran fires ballistic missiles at eastern Syria in retaliation for Ahvaz attack

Iran's IRGC said they launched ballistic missiles attack at a "terrorist" headquarters in Syria in retaliation for a September attack on Ahvaz

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Boko Haram kills commander over plan to release 300 hostages and surrender

Boko Haram commander Ali Gaga was killed by his comrades in Islamic State West Africa Province over an alleged plan to surrender and release hostages to the Nigerian military

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Four killed in north Democratic Republic of Congo rebel attacks

Two soldiers and two women died and others were kidnapped in attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo's war-torn North Kivu province

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Chad troops kill 17 Boko Haram militants after 6 killed in Lake Chad attacks

Six people died in overnight Boko Haram attacks near Lake Chad while Chadian troops killed 17 militants in a counter-offensive

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New G5 Sahel Joint Force commander moves HQ to Mali capital Bamako after June attack

The headquarters of the G5 Sahel joint counter-terrorism force was transferred to Mali's capital Bamako from the central town of Sevare

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UN Human Rights Council extends Yemen war crimes investigation

The UN Human Rights Council voted to extend a probe of alleged war crimes committed in Yemen despite opposition from Saudi Arabia and allies

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UN special envoy says Central African Republic need for weapons is undeniable, but wants transparency

The UN special envoy to Central African Republic called for transparency on the flow of arms as President Touadera reiterated a call for 'total lifting' of the arms embargo

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US F-35 stealth fighters fly first-ever combat mission in Afghanistan

US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighters have become the first American aircraft of the type to be used in combat operations, striking Taliban targets in Kandahar province, Afghanistan

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