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15 February

A Nigerian soldier on patrol in Banki, in the northeastern state of Borno, a region where Boko Haram insurgents are especially active

Dozens Killed in Fresh Nigeria Attacks

Motorcycle-riding gunmen swept into three villages in a central region of Nigeria, shooting dead or cutting the throats of at least 46 people, a humanitarian source told AFP on Saturday.

8 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Over 2,200 IS Detainees Transferred to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Official

Iraq has received 2,225 Islamic State group detainees, whom the US military began transferring from Syria last month, an Iraqi official said.

7 February

Asia Pacific

A Pakistani soldier stands guard in Pakistan's northwestern city of Mardan

Staff Writer With AFP

IS Claims Suicide Blast at Islamabad Mosque That Killed at Least 31

Islamic State claimed a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 31 and wounded 169, the capital’s deadliest attack since 2008.

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26 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Working With Nigeria as Part of Wider Islamic State Pivot

The US is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria as part of a broader push to work with African militaries to go after IS-linked militants.

25 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Frees 126 Minors After Taking Prison From Kurdish Forces

Syria's government freed at least 126 minors being held in a northern prison on Saturday, state media reported, after taking over the facility from Kurdish forces as part of an agreement.

24 January

Middle East

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

Staff Writer With AFP

More IS Detainees Heading to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Officials

Hundreds of Islamic State group detainees were being transferred from Syria to Iraq on Saturday, the second batch since the US announced plans to relocate the jihadists there, two Iraqi security officials told AFP.

23 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Volatile Security Blocks UN From Syria IS-Linked Camp

Poor security conditions at a camp in northeast Syria that houses thousands of suspected relatives of Islamic State group fighters, including foreigners has prevented the UN refugee agency from entering.

20 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Govt, Kurds Trade Accusations Over Fate of IS Prisoners

The Syrian government and Kurdish forces traded accusations on Monday over the fate of Islamic State group prisoners held in Kurdish-run facilities, as Syria's army deployed in the north and east under a recent deal.

11 January

Americas