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france24.comworld17 days ago
Armed Groups Attack Five Towns Across Mali
Gunmen struck military positions and a prison in five locations on Saturday, including a northern town held by government and Russian forces. The army said fighting began around 5 a.m. local time.
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abcnews.go.comworld17 days ago
Mozambique President Visits Rwandan Forces in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique's president visited Rwandan troops in northern Mozambique on July 2 and praised their role in operations against armed groups. The visit occurred during an official tour of the province.
The Independentpolitics18 days ago
U.N. Experts Say All Sides Violate Congo Peace Deal
A U.N. panel reported that the Congolese army, M23 rebels and Rwandan forces have not withdrawn troops or ended cooperation with other armed groups as required by a December agreement. The experts documented continued mineral smuggling and sexual violence linked to M23-controlled…
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Armed Group Says It Shot U.S. Pilot and Burned Plane in Papua
The West Papua National Liberation Army said it shot down a U.S. pilot and set fire to the civilian aircraft after it landed in Yahukimo. The group alleged the plane had carried Indonesian military personnel. Seven Papuan passengers were also aboard; their condition remains unkno…
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al-monitor.compolitics19 days ago
Iraq Sets September 30 Deadline for Pro-Iran Militias to Disarm
Iraqi officials have ordered pro-Iran armed groups to surrender weapons by September 30 or face legal action. The deadline coincides with the planned end of the U.S.-led coalition mission against ISIS.
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washingtonpost.comworld19 days ago
Viral Video of Detainees in DR Congo Shared With False Enslavement Claims
Posts on X claimed footage showed Muslims enslaving Black Christian Africans. France 24 reported the video instead depicted arrests of civilians in Ituri province on suspicion of armed group ties.
abcnews.go.comworld22 days ago
Lebanon reports 4,247 killed and 12,195 wounded since March fighting resumed
Lebanon's Health Ministry recorded at least 4,247 deaths and 12,195 injuries from Israeli attacks across Lebanon since March 2. A framework agreement signed over the weekend outlines a sequenced process for restoring Lebanese army control and disarming non-state armed groups.
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finance23 days ago
Gulf officials share security concerns with U.S. over Iran-backed groups
Gulf state leaders expressed worries that a recent U.S.-Iran agreement does not address Iranian support for regional militias. U.S. officials said any final deal would require limits on both Iran's nuclear program and its backing of armed groups.
eaworldview.comworld23 days ago
Israel reports strikes on armed groups in southern Syria
Israeli forces conducted operations in southern Syria and expanded control over additional territory, according to statements from Israel and the United Nations. Air activity also continued in Gaza.
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Semaforpolitics28 days agoUpdated
Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party Wins Ethiopia Parliamentary Elections
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured 90 percent of contested seats in the June 1 parliamentary elections. More than 140 polling stations closed in the Amhara and Oromo regions over safety concerns from armed groups.
France 24politics29 days ago
Colombians vote for president on Sunday
Voters will choose between a candidate favoring renewed military action against armed groups and one supporting changes to the existing peace process. The contest follows six decades of conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands.
al-monitor.comworld29 days ago
Iraq government seeks to disarm Iran-linked armed groups
Iraqi officials are working to bring Iran-linked armed groups under state control by disarming factions and integrating them into official forces. Some groups support the plan while others resist amid reported U.S. pressure on Baghdad.
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abcnews.go.compolitics30 days ago
Colombian Runoff Election Set for Sunday
Voters will choose between two candidates in a presidential runoff on Sunday. The contest centers on differing approaches to negotiations with armed groups and security policy.
uctoday.compolitics30 days ago
Colombia Holds Presidential Runoff Between Leftist and Conservative Candidates
@BBCWorld reported that forced displacement rose 300 percent between 2024 and 2025, with illegal armed groups doubling membership in five years ahead of the presidential runoff.
techcentral.co.zaworld31 days ago
Border Area Between Two West African Countries Sees Rising Tensions
A news crew accompanied military forces into a high-risk border zone where armed groups have conducted incursions. Local residents reported fear amid the presence of militants and security operations.
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colombiareports.comworld31 days ago
Colombian armed groups post TikTok recruitment videos; platform cites bans and enforcement steps
Videos from accounts linked to FARC dissidents, ELN and Clan del Golfo show cash, watches and women, with captions inviting recruits. Six of 33 contacted accounts replied to a fake 17-year-old profile.
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axios.compolitics32 days ago
Colombia Presidential Runoff Pits Crime Crackdown Against Peace Talks
Voters will choose between Abelardo de la Espriella, who promises megaprisons and an end to negotiations with armed groups, and Iván Cepeda, who supports continuing current peace efforts. The runoff occurs Sunday amid rising violent crime.
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White House Outlines Terms for Potential Iran Nuclear Agreement
A Fox News anchor reported that a White House official described conditions for any new nuclear deal with Iran. The conditions include destruction of nuclear material, limits on funding for armed groups, and continued access through the Strait of Hormuz.
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theconversation.comworld41 days ago
OCHA: 24.3 Million in Sahel Need Aid as Terrorism Deaths Hit Global Peak and Armed Groups Expand
The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Overview details violence, displacement, and climate shocks across six countries. OCHA and UNICEF cite rising civilian casualties, school closures, and food insecurity.
Abc Newsworld41 days ago
Colombian Candidates Trade Allegations of Voter Pressure as They Head to Presidential Runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella called for an investigation after his rival Iván Cepeda received more than 70 percent of the vote in 109 municipalities with active illegal armed groups. The runoff is set for June 21.
France 24politics50 days ago
Colombians Vote in Presidential Election as Coca Production Hits Record and Guerrilla Violence Surges
Voters went to the polls on Sunday to choose between continued dialogue with armed groups or a shift toward direct confrontation. The outcome will shape national security policy and relations with neighboring states.
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politics51 days ago
Al Jazeera Gains Rare Access to Armed Group in Catatumbo Ahead of Colombia’s Presidential Election
Al Jazeera correspondent Teresa Bo filed exclusive reporting from Catatumbo on armed dissident groups that rejected the peace deal and their positions on Colombia's upcoming election.
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america.cgtn.comworld52 days ago
Colombia to Hold Presidential Election on May 31 Amid Ongoing Armed Group Activity in Caqueta
@AJEnglish reported that an EMC faction banned road and river travel in parts of Caqueta days before Colombia’s presidential election. Candidates are split over whether to continue or abandon former President Gustavo Petro’s Total Peace policy.
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Al Jazeeraworld52 days ago
Colombian candidates debate Petro Total Peace policy ahead of May 31 vote
Presidential candidates are discussing Gustavo Petro's Total Peace plan as Colombia prepares to vote on May 31. The policy aimed to negotiate with armed groups but has not produced lasting peace.
world62 days ago
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Teenagers Weekly in West Bank
Israeli soldiers have killed an average of one Palestinian minor per week in the West Bank since January 2025, according to UNICEF. The deaths follow a military operation against armed groups and often involve stone-throwing incidents.
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theyeshivaworld.comworld64 days ago
Drone Attacks by Armed Groups Rise in Colombia
Drone strikes by armed groups in Colombia increased from one recorded attack in 2023 to 149 in 2025, according to ACLED data. The attacks have struck civilian areas including homes, schools and hospitals, with injuries now in the hundreds.
Al Jazeeraworld66 days ago
Gunmen Kidnap Dozens of School Pupils in Northeast Nigeria
Armed attackers seized students from a school in Borno state on Friday morning, residents and a teacher told Reuters and AFP. No group has claimed responsibility for the raid, which follows a pattern of abductions used by armed groups in rural areas with limited government presen…
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france24.comworld66 days ago
TTP Attacks Pakistani Security Compound in Bajaur, Killing at Least Eight Soldiers
An armed group rammed a vehicle filled with explosives into a security compound gate in northwest Pakistan on May 12, 2026, triggering a huge explosion followed by a gun battle. The Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault that killed eight or nine soldiers, wounde…
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France 24politics69 days agoUpdated
Israeli Report Finds Hamas Systematically Used Sexual Violence on October 7
An independent Israeli commission released a 300-page report documenting systematic sexual violence by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups during the October 7, 2023 attacks and against hostages in Gaza. The report, based on 430 interviews, over 10,000 images and videos, and…
Al Jazeeraworld70 days ago
Attacks by Armed Groups in Northeastern DR Congo Raise Questions About Truce Talks
Lesser-known armed groups carried out attacks in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incidents follow years of conflict involving multiple factions seeking control of mineral resources. The government is engaged in talks with the Rwanda-backed M23 group.
thehindu.comworld72 days ago
Around 1,000 Rally in Bamako Calling for Civilians to Take Up Arms Against Rebels
Supporters of Mali’s ruling military government gathered in the capital after a new wave of attacks claimed by rebels. Demonstrators urged civilians to join the fight against armed groups. The rally drew approximately 1,000 participants.
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thequint.comworld82 days ago
Myanmar Military Conscripts Troops; President Calls for Peace Talks
Myanmar's Tatmadaw has bolstered its forces with tens of thousands of conscripts and reversed some battlefield setbacks in the ongoing civil war. Newly sworn-in President Min Aung Hlaing invited armed groups to peace discussions amid continued fighting. The conflict has caused te…
news.google.comworld86 days ago
Coordinated Attacks by Islamist Militants and Tuareg Rebels Target Military Sites in Multiple Malian Cities
Armed groups, including Islamist militants and Tuareg rebels, carried out simultaneous attacks on military installations in Mali's capital Bamako and other cities. The assaults involved heavy gunfire and explosions, prompting flight cancellations and shelter-in-place advisories.…
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thehindu.comworld86 days ago
Armed Groups Launch Coordinated Attacks on Military Sites in Mali
Gunmen targeted military positions in Mali's capital Bamako and several other cities in an apparently coordinated assault early Saturday. The army reported engaging unidentified terrorist groups, with residents hearing gunfire and explosions near airports and bases. The attacks i…
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France 24world87 days ago
FLA and JNIM Forces Launch Attacks on Malian Military Sites in Bamako and Northern Regions
Militant groups staged simultaneous attacks on military sites in Mali's capital Bamako and several interior locations on April 25, 2026. The Malian army reported ongoing fighting with unidentified armed groups. Witnesses heard explosions and gunfire near key bases, including area…
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france24.comworld88 days ago
Violence Escalates in Nigeria as Elections Approach, Jihadist Groups Expand
Nigeria is experiencing increased violence from armed groups ahead of national elections scheduled for January. Attacks in the northeast have resulted in the deaths of high-ranking military officers, while jihadist groups from the Sahel region are reportedly establishing a presen…
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Armed Group Kills Two Iranian Police Officers in Drive-By Shooting Near Qom
An unidentified armed group carried out a drive-by shooting at a police checkpoint near Qom, Iran, killing two officers from the NAJA police force. The incident is described as part of a series of attacks on Iranian security personnel. Details on the group's identity and motives…
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jns.orgfinance103 days ago
Iran-Backed Iraqi Groups Conduct Drone Attacks Near US Embassy and Baghdad Airport
Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq launched drone attacks near a US diplomatic facility and Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday. The US Embassy in Baghdad confirmed the incident, attributing it to these groups. No immediate reports of casualties or damage emerged from the ev…
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