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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thousands of Myanmar villagers poised to flee violence to Thailand, group says
Fighting intensifies between the Myanmar army and Karen insurgents, joining those who have already escaped the turmoil.
Fri Apr 30 2021