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Soldiers From Guatemala, El Salvador Deployed in Haiti

More than 80 soldiers from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Haiti as part of the Kenyan-led multinational mission to counter spiraling gang violence.

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More Than 3.5 Million Displaced by Armed Conflict in Myanmar: UN

More than 3.5 million people have been displaced by armed conflict in Myanmar, an increase of 1.5 million from last year.

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M23 Rebels Edge Closer to Key Town in East DR Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels moved closer to a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing a nearby area.

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Ethiopia Backs New Peacekeeping Force in Somalia

Ethiopia announced that it will collaborate with a new African Union force against Islamist Al-Shabaab insurgents in Somalia, which is set to deploy later this month.

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Fresh ADF Rebel Attacks Kill at Least 12 in DR Congo: Local Sources

Fresh raids by fighters with the Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels killed at least 12 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Cameroon Army Equips Special Forces With Turkish MPT-76 Assault Rifles

The Cameroon Army has enhanced the lethality of its special forces with the adoption of Turkish-made MPT-76 assault rifles.

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Nigeria Takes Delivery of Chinese Drones to Combat Insurgency, Armed Banditry

Four Chinese-made Wing Loong II combat drones have reportedly arrived in Nigeria to take part in ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-banditry operations in the country’s restive northwest region. 

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