170 hostages have been taken at the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali. Jihadist terrorists stormed the hotel this morning and have already killed 3 people.
The hotel is regularly used by tourists and airline crews including Air France.
Friday, 20 November, 2015
Mali: Jihadist terrorists storm Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako with 170 people taken in hostage
Thursday, 19 November, 2015
Burma-Myanmar: Army offensive continues against Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in Kachin State
Burma’s Armed Forces continued their offensive on Kachin Independence Army (KIA) positions in Kachin State’s Mohnyin Township on Thursday, firing artillery rounds since 7 am, according to locals.
KIA spokesperson La Nan told The Irrawaddy earlier this week that Kachin forces had already abandoned three bases in the township since Saturday, after “intense” attacks launched by government troops who utilized a jet fighter, helicopter gunships and ground artillery.
Yemen: 30 al-Houthi militants killed in Taiz air strikes
At least 30 Al Houthi militants were killed in air strikes in the last 24 hours in Taiz as coalition forces carried out at least 20 air strikes.
The most recent air strikes on Wednesday targeted militants positioned near Taiz University. Six Al Houthi military vehicles that were carrying reinforcements were also bombed.
Wednesday, 18 November, 2015
South Sudan: South Sudan National Liberation Movement (SSNLM) armed group in talks with Government to end hostilities
An armed group in Western Equatoria state said yesterday they have entered negotiations with national authorities to bring peace to the region.
Victor Wanga, the commander of the South Sudan National Liberation Movement (SSNLM) with headquarters in Yambio county, said they signed a preliminary agreement Monday aimed at ending hostilities with the government.
He said the SSNLM took up arms to force the government to listen to their grievances because their views were ignored when aired peacefully.
Israel: Israel strikes Hamas in Gaza in retaliation to alleged rocket fire
Locals said the two Israeli airstrikes hit a military facility operated by Hamas and caused damage to nearby homes.
The Israeli military carried out two airstrikes in the Palestinian Gaza strip Wednesday as a response to a rocket fired from the strip toward Israel. The Israeli attacks targeted two military facilities operated by the Hamas movement, which runs government affairs in the strip.
Nigeria: 32 dead and 80 hurt after an explosion in Yola city, blamed Boko Haram terrorists
At least 32 people are dead and about 80 people are hurt after an explosion in the Nigerian city of Yola, according to various reports.
The blast took place at a fruit and vegetable market near a main road, Al Jazeera reports.
Anonymous shuts down 5,000 Twitter accounts belonging to Islamic State (IS) supporters
Hacking group Anonymous have published the names, addresses and phone numbers of five alleged recruiters working for IS and are preparing to launch a cyber-attack.
The shadowy internet group have pledged to ‘hunt down’ IS in retaliation for the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night that killed 129 people.