Islamic State

Eleven Troops Hurt, 29 ‘Terrorists’ Neutralized in Burkina: Army

Eleven soldiers were wounded and 29 "terrorists" neutralized in a weekend attack on security forces in Burkina Faso's troubled northwest.

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IS Extremists Murder Iraqi Police Officer

An Iraqi police officer was murdered about two weeks after the Islamic State jihadist group kidnapped him.

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Death Toll From DR Congo Suicide Attack up to 7

The death toll from the suicide attack in Beni, on the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern border with Uganda, has risen to seven.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill 41 in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso began two days of mourning on Sunday after 41 people died in the latest attack by suspected jihadists in the troubled north.

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Syria War Killed 3,700 in 2021, Lowest Annual Toll

The conflict in Syria killed 3,746 people in 2021, significantly fewer than in 2020.

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Mozambique Says Troops Killed 10 Rebels

Mozambican soldiers backed by regional forces stormed a rebel base and shot dead 10 insurgents in the country's troubled north.

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IS Plot in Morocco Foiled With US Help: Officials

Moroccan security forces with US support have foiled a suspected bomb plot by Islamic State and arrested an alleged supporter of the outlawed organization.

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Western Coalition in Syria Shoots Down Menacing Drone

A drone that threatened a base with US and partner forces in southern Syria was shot down by a British fighter jet with the Western anti-Islamic State coalition.

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Burkina Faso and Niger Say Joint Operation Killed 100 ‘Terrorists’

The armies of Burkina Faso and Niger said they had killed around 100 "terrorists" in a joint military operation against jihadists.

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Seven UN Peacekeepers Killed in Central Mali Blast

Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed when a logistical convoy struck an explosive device in central Mali.

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