Islamic State

Jihadist Ambush Kills Seven Troops in Northeast Nigeria

Jihadists in Nigeria's restive northeast killed seven troops this week, including an army commander, according to a military intelligence report.

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Syria Bus Blast Kills Five Defense Ministry Personnel: Official

A blast targeting a bus in Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor killed at least five defense ministry personnel, an official from the ministry said.

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IS-Linked Fighters Kill 19 in DR Congo Attack

Rebel fighters linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 19 people in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Mozambique Insurgents Kill Four in Town Near Military Base

Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group in northern Mozambique killed four civilians in an attack on the town of Macomia, a local military official and residents said.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill Soldiers in Niger: Sources

Suspected jihadists have killed at least 20 soldiers in a series of attacks in western Niger this week, sources said.

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IS-Linked Fighters Kill 71 in DR Congo Attack

Fighters linked to the Islamic State group killed 71 people in an overnight attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, local and security sources said Tuesday.

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Jihadists in Deadly Attack on Mozambique Port Near Gas Hub

Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group attacked a key Mozambique port town near a major international gas hub, clashing with troops and beheading at least two civilians, locals reported Monday.

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Militia Attack Kills at Least Nine in Eastern DR Congo

An attack by a group affiliated to Islamic State has killed at least nine people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said.

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More Than 40 Killed in Rebel Attack in Northeast DR Congo

More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, the UN mission and Congolese military said.

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US Forces Kill an Islamic State Group Leader in Syria Raid

American forces killed an Islamic State group leader in a raid in Syria's Aleppo province on Friday, the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

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