![Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700123741_TBMynammarjpg.jpg)
Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states
Myanmar's military has brought unprecedented coordination between anti-military forces that are mounting the biggest challenge to the army.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700029345_TBFlowersjpg.jpg)
Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured
A coordinated offensive by insurgent groups battling the junta gathers pace in several parts of the country.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699521741_TBpresidentmyamma.jpg)
Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president
The Myanmar junta is facing the biggest challenge to its authority, with a surge in attacks by pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Militants kill at least 25 in Nigeria's Borno state Militants kill at least 25 in Nigeria's Borno state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81494647447_bokoharamflag.jpg)
Militants kill at least 25 in Nigeria's Borno state
A resident who escaped said the insurgents who killed the fishermen, suspected them of providing information to the military.
Fri Mar 10 2023
![Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674525110_BurkinaFaso.jpg)
Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself
Burkina Faso has decided to end a military accord that allowed French troops to fight insurgents on its territory.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![Cleanup at Congo church begins after blast kills 14 Cleanup at Congo church begins after blast kills 14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673917031_CONGO.jpg)
Cleanup at Congo church begins after blast kills 14
The attack was the latest against civilians by Islamist insurgents that roam eastern Congo as hundreds gathered for a series of baptisms.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Joint West African force says more than 100 insurgents killed in recent weeks Joint West African force says more than 100 insurgents killed in recent weeks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/71579321099_Nigerianflag.jpg)
Joint West African force says more than 100 insurgents killed in recent weeks
A joint military force from Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon said it had killed more than 100 Islamist insurgents, including 10 commanders.
Mon Apr 18 2022
![Nigerian army says 24 Islamist insurgents killed Nigerian army says 24 Islamist insurgents killed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634634175_NIGERIA.jpg)
Nigerian army says 24 Islamist insurgents killed
Boko Haram and its offshoot Islamic State West Africa Province have been fighting the Nigerian armed forces for more than a decade.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![Britain says Taliban control Afghanistan - we're not going back Britain says Taliban control Afghanistan - we're not going back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629095564_KABUL.jpg)
Britain says Taliban control Afghanistan - we're not going back
The Taliban are in control of Afghanistan and British and NATO forces will not be returning to fight the insurgents, Wallace said.
Mon Aug 16 2021
![Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629085331_AIRLINES.jpg)
Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace
Major airlines are rerouting flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul.
Mon Aug 16 2021
![Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629077443_TALIBAN.jpg)
Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul
The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul.
Mon Aug 16 2021
![Taliban take key city close to Kabul as US troops arrive to assist evacuations Taliban take key city close to Kabul as US troops arrive to assist evacuations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628932022_taliban.jpg)
Taliban take key city close to Kabul as US troops arrive to assist evacuations
Continuing a rapid advance, the insurgents took Pul-e-Alam, around 70 km (40 miles) from Kabul.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628832336_TALIBAN.jpg)
Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out
The United Nations has warned that a Taliban offensive reaching the capital Kabul would have a "catastrophic impact on civilians"
Fri Aug 13 2021
![Timeline: The Taliban's rapid advance across Afghanistan Timeline: The Taliban's rapid advance across Afghanistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628654347_KABUL.jpg)
Timeline: The Taliban's rapid advance across Afghanistan
Following are some of the major milestones in the Taliban movement's advance in recent months.
Wed Aug 11 2021
![Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628653114_KABUL.jpg)
Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains
US President Joe Biden urges the nation's leaders to fight for their homeland, as Taliban insurgents now controls 65 pct of the country.
Wed Aug 11 2021