All articles tagged with #militants
The article discusses US air strikes on the militant group Lakurawa in north-west Nigeria, highlighting the fear and hardship faced by local communities under their control, the group's activities, and the complex security situation in the region.
The U.S. conducted an airstrike in Nigeria targeting Islamist militants, with President Trump claiming to protect Christians, but analysts warn that the intervention could escalate a complex, long-standing conflict without fully understanding its dynamics.
At least 64 people were killed in a premeditated attack by Islamist militants on a Catholic parish in North Kivu, DRC, targeting mourners with machetes, firearms, and setting homes ablaze, amidst ongoing violence by groups aligned with IS-CAP, despite international peacekeeping efforts.
Militant groups in Mali have set fire to trucks and imposed a blockade on key trade routes near Kayes, threatening regional trade and Mali's economy, with concerns of an escalation in the jihadist insurgency and potential expansion into neighboring countries.
Boko Haram militants killed over 60 people, including soldiers, in a brutal house-to-house attack on the village of Darul Jamal in Nigeria's Borno State, where residents had recently returned after displacement, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite increased military efforts.
India announced it had killed three militants responsible for the April attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, claiming they were from Pakistan and providing evidence to support this. The attack led to a brief conflict between India and Pakistan, and the Indian government faces domestic criticism over security failures and diplomatic handling. The situation remains complex with ongoing questions about the investigation and accountability.
A car bomb in North Waziristan killed at least 13 soldiers and injured civilians, with Pakistan blaming Indian-backed militants, while India denied involvement; the attack is linked to ongoing tensions and conflicts between the two nations.
Over 200 gunmen on motorbikes attacked a Niger army base near Mali, killing at least 34 soldiers, with Niger's military claiming to have killed dozens of terrorists in response. The attack highlights ongoing jihadist violence in the Sahel region, where Niger faces significant insurgent threats and has recently expelled Western forces, turning to Russia and Turkey for security support.
Gaza militants have released a video showing Sasha Troufanov, an Israeli Russian citizen, who is being held hostage. The video is part of ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region.
Suspected Sunni Muslim militants from Jaish al-Adl attacked Iran’s Revolutionary Guards headquarters in Sistan-Baluchestan, resulting in at least 27 fatalities, including 11 security force members and 16 militants. The clashes occurred in the towns of Chabahar and Rask, with 10 other security officers injured. Jaish al-Adl aims to improve conditions for the Baluchi ethnic minority in Iran and has previously targeted Iranian security forces in the region. This area, bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan, has seen frequent confrontations between Iranian forces and Sunni militants and drug traffickers.
Pakistani security forces repelled an attack by militants on a complex near the Gwadar port, killing all eight attackers. The port, heavily invested in by China, is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the assault, which targeted government and intelligence offices. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region, where separatist groups have been fighting for a larger share of regional wealth.
Russian security forces conducted a special operation in Ingushetia, killing six alleged militants after they opened fire on law enforcement in a residential building. Counter-terrorism emergency powers were introduced in the town of Karabulak, and the operation has ended, but the counter-terrorism operation regime remains in place. The identities of the militants are being established, and Ingushetia, a small region in Russia, has a history of battling armed insurgency by Islamist militant groups.
Israeli forces killed three Palestinian militants inside a hospital in Jenin, West Bank, with CCTV footage showing undercover unit members disguised as medics and civilians. The Israeli military claimed the militants were planning an attack, while Palestinian authorities accused Israel of a "new massacre inside hospitals." Tensions have escalated in the West Bank since October 7 attacks, with daily Israeli raids and clashes. The incident comes amid heightened violence between Israel and Palestinian groups, with casualties on both sides.
President Joe Biden has stated that Iran-backed militants were responsible for a drone attack that killed three US troops.
Israeli soldiers killed four militants attempting to cross from Lebanon into Israel near the disputed Shebaa Farms area, exchanging fire with the group before conducting artillery and mortar fire in response, according to the Israeli military.