Ethiopian forces killed ‘at least 45 citizens’ in Amhara, rights body says | Armed Groups News

Ethiopian forces killed ‘at least 45 citizens’ in Amhara, rights body says | Armed Groups News

The Amhara violence is Ethiopia’s most serious crisis since a 2022 peace agreement ended war in neighbouring Tigray. Ethiopia’s federal security forces killed at least 45 civilians in a massacre in Amhara state in late January, the independent state-affiliated Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said on Tuesday. A statement said…

Al-Shabab claims attack on UAE military in Somalia | Al-Shabab News

Al-Shabab claims attack on UAE military in Somalia | Al-Shabab News

The group claimed the attack as it considers the UAE an ‘enemy’ for backing the Somali government. Three Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer have been killed in an attack in Somalia. Al-Qaeda-linked armed group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack on a training mission at a military…

Thousands flee in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels advance near Goma | Armed Groups News

Thousands flee in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels advance near Goma | Armed Groups News

Thousands of people are fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as fighting intensifies between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group. Fighters reportedly surrounded the strategic town of Sake on Wednesday, a crucial step before reaching Goma, the capital of North Kivu. Capturing Sake would deal…

Iraq says US bombing killed civilians and intensified regional conflict | Armed Groups

Iraq says US bombing killed civilians and intensified regional conflict | Armed Groups

NewsFeed The US has warned of more strikes after bombing 85 alleged Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for an attack that killed American soldiers in Jordan amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Iraq says civilians are among the dead. Published On 4 Feb 20244 Feb 2024 Check out…

UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks | Military News

UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks | Military News

The UN official said he was ‘appalled’ by the killings in central Mali. The UN rights chief on Thursday said he was “appalled” by alleged summary executions of 25 people by Mali’s army and “foreign military personnel” last week in a region plagued by violence from armed groups. Volker Turk…

US, Iraq begin formal talks on withdrawing US-led military coalition | Military News

US, Iraq begin formal talks on withdrawing US-led military coalition | Military News

Currently, about 2,500 US troops still deployed in Iraq as part of the coalition that was formed in 2014. The United States and Iraq have held a first round of talks on the future of US and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting discussions to lead to…

Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran | Gun Violence News

Gunmen kill nine Pakistani nationals in southeastern Iran | Gun Violence News

The shootings come as Tehran and Islamabad work to normalise ties after recent tit-for-tat attacks. Gunmen have killed nine Pakistanis in a restive southeastern border area of Iran, Pakistan has said, amid efforts by the two countries to mend ties after recent tit-for-tat attacks. “Deeply shocked by horrifying killing of…

What might be the consequences of Israeli violence in occupied West Bank? | Gaza News

What might be the consequences of Israeli violence in occupied West Bank? | Gaza News

Violence has surged in the occupied West Bank since Israel launched its assault on Gaza last year. Last year was the worst on record for Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Attacks have intensified since the war on Gaza began. West Bank Palestinians have also carried out…

Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter with 6 aid workers in central Somalia | Al-Shabab News

Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter with 6 aid workers in central Somalia | Al-Shabab News

BREAKINGBREAKING, This is a breaking news story, more details to follow. A helicopter belonging to the United Nations mission in Somalia has been captured by al-Shabab after accidentally landing on Wednesday afternoon in territory held by the armed group, according to multiple local reports. At least six aid workers who…