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Jul- 2019 -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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10 July
EU pledges €138 million more to support G5 Sahel Joint Force
The EU is to give €138 million more to support the G5 Sahel Joint Force, including its police component, a joint statement said
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10 July
Sri Lanka negotiating military cooperation deal with US, prime minister says
Sri Lanka is negotiating a military cooperation deal with the US, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe announced as President Sirisena vowed to veto it
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10 July
France denies supplying Javelin missiles found at Libya rebel base
The French defense ministry said its missiles had been found on a base used by forces loyal to Libya's Khalifa Haftar, but it denied supplying them to the rebels
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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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9 July
US approves $2.2 billion sale to Taiwan of Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles
The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles at an estimated cost of over $2.23 billion
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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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