Islamic State

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31 January

Suspected Jihadists Kill 28 in Troubled Burkina Faso

Twenty-eight people have died in new attacks by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso, including 15 who had been abducted at the weekend, authorities said.

31 January

Middle East

A bus station that was bombed in Jableh, Syria

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Syria Bus Bombing Wounds 15 Police in Restive South

A bomb attack on a bus carrying Syrian police wounded 15 officers in the south of the war-torn country, the interior ministry said.

27 January

Africa

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US Raid in Somalia Kills Senior Islamic State Figure: US Official

A US military raid in Somalia killed a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani, US officials said.

25 January

Africa

A soldier stands guard near information stands in a camp in Diffa, Niger

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Niger Army Says Killed 11 ‘Terrorists’

Niger army said it had killed 11 "terrorists" in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.

23 January

Americas

US forces patrol for children of suspected Islamic State members in town of Tal Maaruf in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province

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US Forces Capture IS Members in Syria Raid

US forces have captured three Islamic State group members during a raid in eastern Syria, the US military's Central Command said.

20 January

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The Syrian-Iraqi border point of Al-Tanf, near a Western Coalition garrison in the Syrian desert

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Drone Attack Hits US-Led Coalition Base in Syria: US Military

A drone attack hit a US-led coalition base in southern Syria, the US military said, with a war monitor saying it was launched by Iran-backed groups.

16 January

Africa

A Democratic Republic of Congo soldier is seen on patrol in the village of Manzalaho, near Beni, Feb. 18, 2020, following an alleged attack by members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group.

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Bomb Kills 10 at DR Congo Church in Attack Claimed by IS Group

At least 10 people were killed and 39 wounded in a bomb attack on a church in eastern DR Congo claimed by IS jihadists.

12 January

Africa

Members of Moroccan special forces take part in a military exercise

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Morocco, Spain Arrest Three Jihadists in Joint Raids

Moroccan and Spanish authorities have broken up a jihadist cell linked to the Islamic State group and arrested its three members.

11 January

Asia Pacific

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Suicide Blast Near Afghan Ministry, More Than 20 Casualties

A suicide bomber blew himself up near Afghanistan's foreign ministry, where a Chinese delegation had been due to meet, causing more than 20 casualties.

9 January

Middle East