Officials say that at least four soldiers have been killed in a border skirmish between Azerbaijan and Armenian troops.
Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said one of its troops had been killed in combat.
Thursday, 29 December, 2016
Syria: Cease-fire takes effect between Government and some rebel groups
A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey, which back opposing sides in the conflict, came into force at midnight on Friday, local time, (2200 GMT on Thursday) in the latest attempt to end nearly six years of bloodshed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, a key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, announced the ceasefire on Thursday after preparing the agreement with Turkey, a longtime backer of the opposition.
Wednesday, 28 December, 2016
South Sudan: South Sudan rival forces clash in oil-rich Upper Nile state
Clashes and reports of gunfire caused chaotic scenes, interfered with economic activities and disrupted Christmas celebrations in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state.
Several aid workers and local officials told Sudan Tribune Tuesday that Christmas celebrations were disrupted by armed clashes which occurred 24 December, as most people stayed indoors.
Tuesday, 27 December, 2016
Egypt: Airstrikes kill 13 militants in Sinai
At least 13 militants were killed in Egyptian airstrikes in the restive Sinai Peninsula late Sunday, according to a local security source.
Apache helicopter gunships raided hideouts of alleged militants in southern Arish city in northern Sinai, the source said anonymously because he was unauthorized to speak to media.
Monday, 26 December, 2016
Afghanistan: 500 Helmand residents take up arms against Taliban
Several residents of the Helmand province in Afghanistan have picked up arms against Taliban in a bid to defend their province and support the security forces.
According to the members of the uprising forces, the number is at least 500 and they are from different districts, reports the Tolo News.
Sunday, 25 December, 2016
Iraq: Nearly 100 Islamic State (IS) militants killed in clashes and in an air strike in Mosul
A total of 97 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Sunday in heavy clashes with the security forces and an air strike by the US-led coalition aircraft in the city of Mosul in northern Iraq.
The soldiers of the Ninth Armoured Division repelled attacks by dozens of IS militants and suicide car bombs on the recently-freed neighbourhood of al-Intisar, al-Shaima and al-Salam in southeastern Mosul, leaving 51 militants killed and destroying four suicide car bombs, Xinhua news agency quoted a statement by the Iraqi Joint Operations Command as saying.
Saturday, 24 December, 2016
Nigeria: Nigerian army captures last Boko Haram camp in former stronghold
Nigeria’s army has captured Boko Haram’s last enclave in the vast Sambisa forest that was the Islamist group’s stronghold, the country’s president has announced.
“I was told by the chief of army staff that the camp fell at about 1.35pm on Friday and that the terrorists are on the run and no longer have a place to hide,” Muhammadu Buhari said in a statement.