terrorism

At Least Nine Dead in DR Congo Rebel Attack

Suspected Islamic State group-affiliated ADF rebels have killed at least nine villagers in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Burkina PM Vows No Deal With Jihadists, Boosts Civil Militias

Burkina Faso's prime minister ruled out any negotiations with jihadist insurgents that have taken control of the West African country.

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Niger Says 55 Jihadists Killed in Joint Operation

Niger said 55 jihadists, including several high-ranking combatants affiliated with the IS, had been killed in an operation with Nigeria.

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Al-Shabaab Raid African Union Army Base in Somalia

Islamist Al-Shabaab fighters attacked an African Union military base in Somalia, the AU force said, without specifying if there were any casualties.

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Separatists Kidnap 30 Women in Cameroon: Officials

Separatists in Cameroon's restive anglophone region have kidnapped around 30 women who were protesting against violence.

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Six Killed in Attack on Hungarian Energy Firm in Pakistan

Six Pakistan security personnel were killed in an overnight siege by dozens of militants on a Hungarian-owned oil and gas exploration site.

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Militants Blow up Empty Pakistan Girls’ Schools: Officials

Militants detonated explosives inside two empty girls' schools in Pakistan overnight, destroying nine classrooms but causing no casualties.

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33 Civilians Killed in Burkina Faso ‘Terrorist’ Attack

At least 33 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on vegetable farmers in a jihadist-hit region of Burkina Faso.

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Second Syrian Policeman Dead After Damascus Car Bomb Attack

A second Syrian police officer has died following a car bombing at a Damascus police station, the interior ministry said.

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Taliban Governor of Afghan Province Killed in Suicide Attack

The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province was killed in a blast at his office, police said.

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