![Around 40,000 Syrians return from Turkey after quake Around 40,000 Syrians return from Turkey after quake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677585299_TURKEY.jpg)
Around 40,000 Syrians return from Turkey after quake
The immigration was recorded at four border crossings held by Syrian armed groups opposed to Syrian President Bashar.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![Myanmar extends ceasefire period until end of 2023 Myanmar extends ceasefire period until end of 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612175218_jeneralminaunghla.jpg)
Myanmar extends ceasefire period until end of 2023
The military has extended the ceasefire agreement with ethnic armed groups for 21 times from Dec 21, 2018 till Dec 31, 2022.
Sun Jan 01 2023
![Death toll from Tripoli clashes rises to 16 Death toll from Tripoli clashes rises to 16](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658640511_TBLIBYA.jpg)
Death toll from Tripoli clashes rises to 16
The death toll from clashes between two rival armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli has increased to 16, and the injuries to 52, the Libyan Ministry of Health said on Saturday.
Sun Jul 24 2022
![Fighting erupts in Myanmar near Thai border Fighting erupts in Myanmar near Thai border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619488093_MYANMAR.jpg)
Fighting erupts in Myanmar near Thai border
Clashes between the army and some of the two dozen or so ethnic armed groups have broken out since the coup, after years of relative quiet.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Nigerian schoolboys freed as forces search for 300 abducted girls Nigerian schoolboys freed as forces search for 300 abducted girls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614460707_JSSschool.jpg)
Nigerian schoolboys freed as forces search for 300 abducted girls
Gunmen in Nigeria on Saturday released 27 teenage boys who were kidnapped from their school last week.
Sat Feb 27 2021
![Three killed amid surge of violence in Colombia Three killed amid surge of violence in Colombia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598635261_COLOMBIA.jpg)
Three killed amid surge of violence in Colombia
The government has accused armed groups financed by drug trafficking of being behind the killings.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![55 more migrants feared drowned after being forced from boat off Yemen - UN agency 55 more migrants feared drowned after being forced from boat off Yemen - UN agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81502375014_BoatDrown.jpg)
55 more migrants feared drowned after being forced from boat off Yemen - UN agency
Smugglers were pushing migrants into the sea away from the mainland so as to avoid encountering possibly armed groups on shore in the war-torn country.
Thu Aug 10 2017
![Aung San Suu Kyi urges joint efforts to achieve national reconciliation in Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi urges joint efforts to achieve national reconciliation in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81448530671_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Aung San Suu Kyi urges joint efforts to achieve national reconciliation in Myanmar
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi called for taking time and perseverance for the government, the armed forces, ethic armed groups and political parties to reach consensus.
Wed May 24 2017
![Damascus wants Trump to end rebel support - Syria foreign minister Damascus wants Trump to end rebel support - Syria foreign minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51479645794_SyriaMeeting.jpg)
Damascus wants Trump to end rebel support - Syria foreign minister
Damascus hopes Donald Trump will end support for armed groups and curb regional powers who back them.
Sun Nov 20 2016
![US aviation authority bans its airlines from flying over Syria US aviation authority bans its airlines from flying over Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/71408414580_295x200.jpg)
US aviation authority bans its airlines from flying over Syria
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cited reason of a "serious potential threat" to civil planes, including armed groups with anti-aircraft weapons.
Tue Aug 19 2014
![Egypt presidency suggests Obama remarks may 'embolden armed groups' Egypt presidency suggests Obama remarks may 'embolden armed groups'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/41355020348_295x200.jpg)
Egypt presidency suggests Obama remarks may 'embolden armed groups'
Egypt's president on Friday suggested US President Barack Obama's condemnation of a deadly crackdown on Islamists may "encourage violent armed groups".
Fri Aug 16 2013
'Hundreds held' in Syria tit-for-tat kidnappings
More than 300 people were abducted by armed groups in northwestern Syria over two days in an unprecedented string of sectarian kidnappings, a watchdog and residents said on Saturday.
Sat Feb 16 2013