At least five Taliban insurgents were killed in clashes with Afghan security forces in northern Jawzjan province on Wednesday night, local officials confirmed on Thursday.
In addition, four other insurgents were wounded.
Thursday, 5 October, 2017
Afghanistan: More than 100 dead in Uruzgan in clashes between Taliban and army
More than 100 people, including 80 suspected Taliban militants and 24 soldiers have been killed since clashes began in southern Uruzgan province last week, according to regional district official Thursday.
The clashes began when a large group of Taliban fighters had stormed Chora district of Uruzgan province lying in the middle of restive Ghazni, Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
Wednesday, 27 September, 2017
Philippines: New People’s Army (NPA) rebels flee Batangas City training camp after clashes with army
The Philippine Army said it had captured a training camp of communist rebels deep in the forests of Batangas City, after gunfights that drove hundreds of families to evacuation centers and forced 15 schools to suspend classes.
Maj. Gen. Rhoderick Parayno, commander of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division, on Monday said more soldiers were being deployed to run after the rebels. Checkpoints had been set up while security in sea ports was tightened around Batangas City.
Tuesday, 26 September, 2017
North Korea: North Korea says it will shoot down US bombers after declaration of war
North Korea’s foreign minister has said that President Donald Trump has declared war on the country and Pyongyang has the right to shoot down US strategic bombers.
He added that they have the right to strike even if they aren’t in North Korean airspace.
Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
Iraq: Iraqi forces launch offensive against Islamic State (IS) in Anbar province
.jpg "about:blank")
Iraqi forces on Tuesday began an operation to recapture the Islamic State’s (IS) last remaining stronghold in Anbar Province near the border with Syria, a military source said.
According to the source, Iraqi soldiers, Anbar provincial police, and Iranian-backed Shia militia Hashd al-Shaabi began advancing on the town of Anah in the morning.