counter-terrorism

Egypt Using French Military Aid to ‘Kill Civilians’: Report

Egypt has used intelligence supplied by the French military to target and "kill civilians" suspected of smuggling, investigative website Disclose revealed.

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UK Ran Cyber Op to Cripple ISIS Communications: Services Chiefs

UK intelligence and military chiefs revealed details of a classified cyber operation they ran to weaken ISIS in 2016-17.

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Egypt Army Says Killed Over 70 Jihadists in North Sinai

Egypt's army announced Sunday that more than 70 alleged jihadists have been killed in recent military operations in North Sinai, the location of an insurrection affiliated to the Islamic State group.

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What Does Al-Qaeda Tell Us About The Base?

The rapid growth and vocal intensity of white, racially motivated violent extremist groups that prioritize and engage in domestic terrorism is troubling.

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Burkina Faso security forces accused of executing 31 detainees in Djibo

Burkina Faso's security forces allegedly executed 31 unarmed detainees in the northern town of Djibo, Human Rights Watch said

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Joint Niger-Barkhane operation ‘neutralizes’ 120 terrorists, defense ministry says

A joint operation conducted by Nigerien and French forces "neutralized" 120 "terrorists" and seized bomb-making equipment in western Niger

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French actions ‘neutralize 50 terrorists’ near Mopti in central Mali

The France-led Operation Barkhane targeted ISIS and al-Qaeda affiliated fighters near Mopti in central Mali, 'neutralizing' around 50 militants

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Mali: French actions near Hombori ‘neutralize several terrorist fighters’

A series of actions near Hombori in Mali conducted by the France-led Operation Barkhane 'neutralized' insurgents and destroyed important logistical assets

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German police launch nationwide raids against right-wing terror cell

German police arrested twelve men with alleged ties to an extreme-right group suspected of planning attacks on politicians and asylum-seekers

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AFRICOM shifts strategy from degrading to containing West Africa insurgents, OIG report says

United States Africa Command has shifted its strategy from degrading violent extremist organizations in West Africa to simply containing their spread

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