Are Russian ‘mercenaries’ in Venezuela? What we know
Reuters published an article on Russian private military contractors being flown to Venezuela, but the sources they used deserve close…
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SDF’s ‘special status’ should be preserved in Syria political settlement, commander says
Mazloum Kobane, commander of the SDF spearheading the battle against ISIS, said the force's "special status" should be preserved in…
Nigeria’s military struggles with Islamic State: Part 2 – Systemic issues hamper the fight
Robert Postings looks at endemic issues crippling the Nigerian military’s fight against the resurgent Islamic State West Africa in northeastern…
Coalition investigates possible civilian casualties in Syria’s Middle Euphrates River Valley
The US-led Coalition against Islamic State said it was investigating possible civilian casualties in Syria's Middle Euphrates River Valley
Afghanistan investigates reports of 16 civilians killed in Helmand airstrike
Afghanistan is investigating reports that at least 16 civilians including women and children were killed in an airstrike in southern…
UN peacekeepers in Mali killed by mine near Douentza
Two UN peacekeepers died and several were wounded in central Mali after their vehicle hit a mine, the UN Mission…
Central African Republic peace talks open in Khartoum
Peace talks between representatives of the government and 14 armed groups aimed at ending violence in Central African Republic began…
SDF closes on last ISIS redoubt in Syria as YPG set for Damascus talks “within days”
The US-led Coalition-backed SDF closes in on the last pocket of ISIS territory in eastern Syria, as the YPG commander…
Nigeria: Islamic State claims attack on Geidam military base
Islamic State claimed fighters from its West Africa province affiliate attacked a military base in Geidam in northeast Nigeria's Yobe…
Russia calls on Israel to stop ‘arbitrary’ Syria airstrikes
Russia's foreign ministry called for an end to Israeli airstrikes in Syria, saying they were "arbitrary" and must be "ruled…