Seven Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a terrorist raid in Balochistan, attack claimed by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), an ethnic Baloch separatist group in the province, that on Telegram has threatened further actions
Tuesday, 29 December, 2020
Pakistan: 7 soldiers killed by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) separatist group
Monday, 28 December, 2020
Syria: Civilians flee Ain Issa as clashes between Syrian National Army (SNA) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) escalate
At least 9,500 people have fled their homes in Ain Issa, northeast Syria, following an escalation in clashes between the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (TSNA) and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in mid-December.
The SDF – the military forces of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), also known as Rojava – who control Ain Issa, report daily shelling on the city from Turkish-backed forces for the past week. The sound of fighting could be heard from sunset until noon.
Sunday, 27 December, 2020
Philippines: 30 New People’s Army (NPA) fighters surrender in Agusan del Norte
Thirty communist rebels have surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP) ironically on the same day that the New People’s Army (NPA) is celebrating its 52nd founding anniversary on Saturday, a top police official said.
PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas said those who surrendered are composed of squad leaders and regular fighters of the NPA based in Agusan del Norte.
Saturday, 26 December, 2020
Nigeria: 11 Nigerians killed by Boko Haram in Christmas Eve attack
Boko Haram jihadists killed at least 11 people, burnt a church and seized a priest on Christmas Eve in Nigeria’s restive northeast, local sources told AFP Friday.
Security agencies had in recent days warned of an increased risk of attack during the holiday season.
Friday, 25 December, 2020
Sudan: Ethiopian forces resume attacks on Sudanese army as talks wrapped up with no deal
The Sudanese army came under a new attack from Ethiopian army and Amhara militias near the border strip, military sources told the Sudan Tribune on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the joint political committee between the two countries wrapped up meetings in Khartoum without tangible results on the border issue.
Thursday, 24 December, 2020
Puntland: Police foils terror attack to key port city of Bosaso
Police in Puntland, the northern Federal State of Somalia, foiled an attempted terrorists attack in the commercial city of Bosaso, which targeted innocent civilians and security officers, in the latest attempt by the militants to create mayhem and havoc in the country.
The would-be attack, police said, targeted some important buildings within the coastal city, which has been lately facing terror attacks both from the al-Qaeda linked group, the al-Shabaab and a group linked to the ISIS, and which has also bases in Bari mountains.
Wednesday, 23 December, 2020
Central African Republic: Government says ex-president attempting coup d’état as rebels form new Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC)
Leaders of three main armed rebel groups occupying large areas of the Central African Republic announced a coalition ahead of next week’s elections, while the government accused former President Francois Bozize of an “attempted coup”.
The move to form a coalition, announced on Saturday, could further increase tensions already on the rise in the troubled country ahead of presidential and legislative votes on December 27, where the opposition fears massive electoral fraud.