jihadists

Nigeria’s Military Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Bandit Gangs

Nigeria's military campaign against criminal gangs in the northwest is pushing them into neighboring regions as a result of a telecom shutdown and a squeeze on fuel and food supplies.

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Nine Killed, 23 Injured in Nigerian Air Strike

An emergency official in northeast Nigeria said nine people were killed and 23 others injured in an air strike that reportedly hit civilians.

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Nigeria Recaptures 108 Inmates After Prison Outbreak

At least 108 out of 240 inmates who escaped from a prison in central Nigeria have been recaptured.

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480 Civilians Killed in Burkina Attacks Since May: NGO

At least 480 civilians were killed in jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso between May and August. 

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Gunmen Free 240 Inmates From Nigerian Prison

Heavily armed gunmen stormed a jail in Nigeria's central Kogi state, freeing scores of inmates. 

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At Least Three Gendarmes Killed in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least three gendarmes in eastern Burkina Faso and several more officers are missing.

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Burkina Faso, Mali Agree Joint Force Against Jihadists

Burkina Faso and Mali agreed to mount joint military operations against jihadist groups who have ravaged Africa's Sahel region.

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Two Lessons About Jihadists in Afghanistan the US Is Overlooking

If the Biden Administration continues to neglect important lessons with respect to jihadists in Afghanistan, it could contribute to an increase in overseas attacks.

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17 People Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Attacks

At least 17 people, including a soldier and aid worker, were killed by Islamic State-aligned jihadists in northeast Nigeria's Borno state.

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Nigeria’s Buhari Urges Unity After Massacres in Flashpoint City

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called for communities to unite to ease tensions after violence in a flashpoint central city killed dozens of people.

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