Conflict and War Report

28/10/2021

12/04/2021

At least seven members of the Catholic clergy, five of them Haitian and two French, have been kidnapped in Haiti, the spokesman for the Bishop’s Conference for the island nation said as quoted by Al Jazeera.

At least seven members of the Catholic clergy, five of them Haitian and two French, have been kidnapped in Haiti, the spokesman for the Bishop’s … Seven Catholic Clergy Kidnapped, Held for Ransom on Haiti Read More »

12/04/2021

Iranian special services have established the identity of a person who was involved in the sabotage attack at the Natanz nuclear facility, an official from the intelligence ministry told Nour News agency on Monday.

Iranian special services have established the identity of a person who was involved in the sabotage attack at the Natanz nuclear facility, an official from … Iran’s Special Services Reportedly Identify Person Involved in Natanz Attack Read More »

10/04/2021

Seventeen people were released as part of a prisoner exchange late Friday between Yemen’s government forces and a separatist council in the country supported by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Anadolu Agency reported.

Seventeen people were released as part of a prisoner exchange late Friday between Yemen’s government forces and a separatist council in the country supported by … 17 Prisoners Released in Exchange in Yemen Read More »

09/04/2021

“This is not a coup,” said Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun from a gilded hall in Myanmar’s purpose-built capital Naypyidaw, the city where his comrades recently ousted an elected government, detained the country’s leadership, and installed a military junta.

“This is not a coup,” said Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun from a gilded hall in Myanmar’s purpose-built capital Naypyidaw, the city where his comrades … Myanmar Military Denies Responsibility for Child Deaths Read More »

08/04/2021

Flashes and explosions tore up the night sky over the Syrian capital of Damascus as air defenses intercepted the majority of incoming missiles, Syria’s SANA news agency reported, calling the reported attack “Israeli aggression.”

Flashes and explosions tore up the night sky over the Syrian capital of Damascus as air defenses intercepted the majority of incoming missiles, Syria’s SANA … Four Syrian Soldiers Injured in ‘Israeli Aggression’ over Damascus Read More »

08/04/2021

Numerous buildings in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories were destroyed, Permanent Representative to the OIC from Afghanistan, Shafiq Samim said. Samim made the statement at a press conference dedicated to the results of the visits of the OIC Contact Group’s delegation to the liberated Aghdam district, as well as G***a city, Trend reports.

Numerous buildings in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories were destroyed, Permanent Representative to the OIC from Afghanistan, Shafiq Samim said. Samim made the statement at a press … All Settlements, Mosques Destroyed in Azerbaijan’s Aghdam Read More »

07/04/2021

Venezuela’s foreign minister announced Tuesday that his government is requesting help from the UN to address the heavy clashes that have been taking place at the country’s border with Colombia between the Venezuelan army and Colombian armed groups, Anadolu Agency reports.

Venezuela’s foreign minister announced Tuesday that his government is requesting help from the UN to address the heavy clashes that have been taking place at … Venezuela Requests UN’s Help to Address Border Conflict Read More »

07/04/2021

An Iranian ship that Israel and Saudi Arabia have accused of acting as a base for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces has been damaged, reportedly by a mine, in the Red Sea waters between Yemen and Eritrea, Al Jazeera reports.

An Iranian ship that Israel and Saudi Arabia have accused of acting as a base for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces has been damaged, reportedly … Iranian ‘Spy Ship’ Damaged in ‘Attack’ along Major Red Sea Shipping Route Read More »

06/04/2021

New incidents of violence were reported in Northern Ireland through Monday evening, despite calls for appeasement from local police, Sputnik reports.

New incidents of violence were reported in Northern Ireland through Monday evening, despite calls for appeasement from local police, Sputnik reports. The Guardian reports that … Northern Ireland Police Chief Calls for End to ‘Orchestrated’ Attacks as New Wave of Violence Erupts Read More »

06/04/2021

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector say they have apprehended two Yemeni men on the FBI’s terrorism watchlist in recent weeks, both arrested near a border crossing in California after illicitly entering the US, Voice of America reports.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector say they have apprehended two Yemeni men on the FBI’s terrorism watchlist in recent weeks, … Two Yemeni men on FBI’s Terrorism Watchlist Arrested Near US-Mexico Border after Entering Country Illegally Read More »

05/04/2021

Police in southern France have arrested four women and a girl as part of an anti-terrorist investigation into a suspected attack plot targeting the city of Montpellier, Euronews reports.

Police in southern France have arrested four women and a girl as part of an anti-terrorist investigation into a suspected attack plot targeting the city … Five Women Arrested in Southern France in Suspected Attack Plot Read More »

05/04/2021

Police in Northern Ireland came under attack for a third night in a row as tensions spiralled into violence across the region, Sky News reports.

Police in Northern Ireland came under attack for a third night in a row as tensions spiralled into violence across the region, Sky News reports. … Petrol Bombs and Bricks Hurled at Police in Third Night of Violence in Northern Ireland Read More »

03/04/2021

The suspect shot dead after ramming his car into barriers outside the US Capitol has been identified by NBC News and other media outlets as Noah Green, a 25-year-old black man and reportedly a follower of the Nation of Islam, RT reports.

The suspect shot dead after ramming his car into barriers outside the US Capitol has been identified by NBC News and other media outlets as … Media Identify Capitol Ramming Suspect as Black Male, Follower of Radical Nation of Islam as His FB Page Promptly Gets Wiped Read More »

02/04/2021

The African Union on Thursday called for urgent and coordinated international action after a jihadist attack that killed dozens and uprooted thousands on the northern Mozambican coastal town of Palma, The New Arab reports.

The African Union on Thursday called for urgent and coordinated international action after a jihadist attack that killed dozens and uprooted thousands on the northern … African Union Calls for Urgent Action after Mozambique IS Affiliate Attack Read More »

02/04/2021

Venezuela on Thursday said two of its soldiers were killed by a land mine during operations against armed groups along the Colombian border that have forced the displacement of thousands of civilians, Reuters reports.

Venezuela on Thursday said two of its soldiers were killed by a land mine during operations against armed groups along the Colombian border that have … Venezuela Says Two Soldiers Killed by Land Mine near Colombia Border Read More »

01/04/2021

Yemen’s Houthis have launched four drones aimed at “important targets” in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, the group’s spokesman said on Thursday. The Arab coalition is yet to confirm whether the incident took place, Sputnik reports.

Yemen’s Houthis have launched four drones aimed at “important targets” in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, the group’s spokesman said on Thursday. The Arab coalition … Houthis Claim to Have Launched 4 Drones to Attack ‘Important Targets’ in Saudi Capital Riyadh Read More »

01/04/2021

An official from the Azerbaijani Mine Action Agency has said that demining operations are currently underway in areas where communications will be laid, MENA FN reports.

An official from the Azerbaijani Mine Action Agency has said that demining operations are currently underway in areas where communications will be laid, MENA FN … Azerbaijan Currently Demining Areas Aimed for Highways, Railroads, Utility lines Read More »

31/03/2021

The U.S. State Department has ordered all non-essential personnel and their family members to leave Myanmar as the military’s bloody crackdown against anti-coup demonstrations continues, VOA reports.

The U.S. State Department has ordered all non-essential personnel and their family members to leave Myanmar as the military’s bloody crackdown against anti-coup demonstrations continues, … US Orders Non-Essential Personnel to Evacuate Myanmar as Military Escalates Crackdown on Protesters Read Mo...

31/03/2021

According to Yahoo News, soldiers were arrested in Niger after an “attempted coup” early Wednesday, a security source said after gunfire broke out in the capital Niamey, adding “the situation is under control”.

Residents of Niger’s capital Niamey on Wednesday reported hearing gunfire overnight near the presidency, days before new president Mohamed Bazoum is due to take office, … Soldiers Arrested in Niger after ‘Attempted Coup’ Read More »

30/03/2021

Outrage has been growing over the death in police custody of a Salvadorean woman in the Mexican resort of Tulum on Saturday as more details of the incident emerged, BBC reports.

Outrage has been growing over the death in police custody of a Salvadorean woman in the Mexican resort of Tulum on Saturday as more details … Mexico Police under Fire after Woman’s Death in Custody Read More »

30/03/2021

Lebanon’s military intelligence has “forcibly disappeared and allegedly tortured” people who protested against lockdown conditions and the deteriorating economy in the northern city of Tripoli, Human Rights Watch says in a report quoted by Al Jazeera.

Lebanon’s military intelligence has “forcibly disappeared and allegedly tortured” people who protested against lockdown conditions and the deteriorating economy in the northern city of Tripoli, … Lebanon: Protesters Forcibly Disappeared, Tortured, Says Report Read More »

29/03/2021

A Swedish ship is suspected of violating Finnish territorial waters west of the autonomous Åland Islands, Finland’s Defence Ministry has announced as quoted by Yle.

A Swedish ship is suspected of violating Finnish territorial waters west of the autonomous Åland Islands, Finland’s Defence Ministry has announced as quoted by Yle. … Finnish Defence Ministry Accuses Swedish Vessel of Violating Its Territorial Waters Read More »

29/03/2021

Indonesian police found explosives on Monday in a raid outside the capital city Jakarta related to Sunday’s su***de attack on a cathedral on Sulawesi island, news channel Kompas TV reported as quoted by Sputnik.

Indonesian police found explosives on Monday in a raid outside the capital city Jakarta related to Sunday’s su***de attack on a cathedral on Sulawesi island,news … Indonesian Police Discover Explosives in Raid Related to Sunday’s Terrorist Attack on Church Read More »

25/03/2021

Security forces opened fire on Thursday (Mar 25) on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar’s eastern Karen state, as demonstrators took to the streets in nationwide dawn rallies to demand a return to democracy, Channel News Asia reports.

Security forces opened fire on Thursday (Mar 25) on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar’s eastern Karen state, as demonstrators took to the streets in nationwide dawn … Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters in Myanmar’s Karen State Read More »

25/03/2021

The Venezuelan Army has lost at least two officers fighting a group of Colombian irregulars, near the Arauca river. Colombia reports at least 3,000 refugees crossing the border. What does it mean, Caracas Chronicles explains in its article.

The Venezuelan Army has lost at least two officers fighting a group of Colombian irregulars, near the Arauca river. Colombia reports at least 3,000 refugees … Combat on the Venezuela-Colombia Border: What We Know Read More »

24/03/2021

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says Eritrean soldiers killed more than 100 civilians in a November massacre in war-torn Tigray that may amount to crimes against humanity according to Al Jazeera.

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says Eritrean soldiers killed more than 100 civilians in a November massacre in war-torn Tigray that may amount to crimes … Eritrean Troops Killed More than 100 Civilians in Tigray: Rights Group Read More »

24/03/2021

The biggest threat of a terrorist attack in Finland is currently posed by individuals or small groups that support either “far-right” or Islamic fundamentalist ideology, the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service Supo has warned in its recent 2020 Yearbook report.

The biggest threat of a terrorist attack in Finland is currently posed by individuals or small groups that support either “far-right” or Islamic fundamentalist ideology, … Finland Warns of ‘Far-Right’ Terror Threat as ‘Great Replacement Theory’ Gains Ground Read More »

23/03/2021

Lebanese security forces have committed shocking violations against Syrian refugees who have been arrested, often arbitrarily, on terrorism-related charges, employing some of the same atrocious torture techniques that are used in Syria’s most notorious prisons, said Amnesty International in a damning new report published today.

Lebanese security forces have committed shocking violations against Syrian refugees who have been arrested, often arbitrarily, on terrorism-related charges, employing some of the same atrocious … Lebanon: Torture of Syrian Refugees Arbitrarily Detained on Counter-Terror Charges Read More »

23/03/2021

At least 10 people have been killed, including a police officer, in a shooting at a supermarket in the US city of Boulder, Colorado less than a week after eight people were shot dead in the US city of Atlanta, Al Jazeera reports. Police arrested a suspect but did not reveal his name or any details about the shooting at an evening news conference.

At least 10 people have been killed, including a police officer, in a shooting at a supermarket in the US city of Boulder, Colorado less … Colorado Shooting: Gunman Kills 10 at US Supermarket Read More »

22/03/2021

Venezuela’s military has clashed with an armed group near the frontier with Colombia, the mayor of a Colombian border town said, TRT World reports.

Venezuela’s military has clashed with an armed group near the frontier with Colombia, the mayor of a Colombian border town said, TRT World reports. The … Venezuela Military Clashes with Armed Group Causing Several Casualties Read More »

22/03/2021

Philippine troops have killed a leader of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group and rescued four Indonesian hostages held since last year, the military said on Sunday as quoted by CNN.

Philippine troops have killed a leader of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group and rescued four Indonesian hostages held since last year, the military said on … Philippine Troops Rescue Indonesian Hostages and Kill Abu Sayyaf Leader Read More »

20/03/2021

Syria’s readmission to the Arab League, a regional organisation of Arab states aimed at coordinating the political, cultural, economic and social programmes of its members, corresponds to the interests of the people of Syria and the region in general, stated UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan during the 9 March joint press conference with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, Sputnik writes.

Syria’s readmission to the Arab League, a regional organisation of Arab states aimed at coordinating the political, cultural, economic and social programmes of its members, … Is Syria Finally on Track to Return to the Arab League Nearly Ten Years After Expulsion? Read More »

19/03/2021

Gunmen apparently from a drug gang ambushed a police convoy in central Mexico, killing eight state police officers and five prosecution investigators in a hail of gunfire, authorities said as quoted by ABC News.

Gunmen apparently from a drug gang ambushed a police convoy in central Mexico, killing eight state police officers and five prosecution investigators in a hail … Gunmen Kill 13 in Ambush on Police Convoy in Central Mexico Read More »