War
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Oct- 2018 -16 October
Iran claims 700 drone strikes against ISIS in Syria
Iran's IRGC has carried out 700 drone strikes against ISIS in Syria, its aerospace chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh said
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15 October
Jordan reopens main border crossing with Syria
Jordan reopened its Jaber border crossing with war-torn Syria, a key Middle East trade route, after a three year closure
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14 October
The failure of the Idlib deal could alter Syria’s future
The looming deadline for the Russia-Turkey deal in Idlib raises several scenarios that could impact the future of the Syrian conflict
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13 October
Nigeria troops repel Boko Haram attack on base in Arege, Borno state
Six Nigerian soldiers were wounded as they repelled an attempt by Boko Haram fighters to overrun a military base in Arege in Borno state, the army said
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13 October
Taliban confirms talks with US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in Qatar
A Taliban delegation met with US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad in Qatar to discuss ending the Afghan conflict
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13 October
Suicide bomb attack on election rally for Afghan female candidate kills at least 14
A motorcycle carrying explosives blew up among supporters of a female Afghan election candidate in Takhar province, killing at least 14 people, officials said
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12 October
Nigeria militia Civilian JTF frees 833 child soldiers in Maiduguri, UN says
Nigeria's Civilian Joint Task Force, a militia fighting Boko Haram, released 833 child soldiers under a deal agreed last year, UNICEF said
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12 October
Afghanistan peace process must tackle Taliban discontent and the allure of ISIS
With the US in the early stages of peace talks with the Taliban, there is a growing urgency for Washington to adopt new military tactics against ISIS and a strong reintegration plan for Taliban fighters
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11 October
Mali: RAF C-17 makes first direct flight to Gao to resupply British forces
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster from 99 Squadron flew from RAF Brize Norton direct to Gao airport in Mali for the first time, the RAF said
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11 October
Three Mali soldiers killed in roadside bomb explosion near Burkina Faso border
Three Malian soldiers were killed overnight when their vehicle hit a landmine on the road between Djoungani and Koro, near the Burkina Faso border
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