Conflict
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 06:30
The two instances of genocide in Burundi form a terrible precedent, especially when taking into account a statement made by the British Ambassador to the country, Matthew Rycroft, who has warned that due to ongoing violence in the country there is once again a “threat of genocide.”
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 06:28
The British government insisted Tuesday that it is still considering airstrikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria, even though an influential group of lawmakers said the military action would be "incoherent" and ineffective without a plan to end the country's civil war.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:46
Islamist militant group Boko Haram has released photos apparently showing a rocket-making factory in north-eastern Nigeria. The photos seem to indicate that members of the group have the technical know-how to manufacture weapons.
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 06:43
Turkish jets on Saturday launched bombing raids against Islamic State targets in Syria, one day before Turks are set to vote in parliamentary elections, a senior government official said.
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 07:15
As Secretary of State John Kerry sat down in Vienna on Friday to push for a political settlement of the Syrian war, the immediate tension surrounded his dealings with the Russians and the Iranians.
Friday, October 30, 2015 - 07:02
Qatar's Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah has ruled out boots on the ground in Syria, adding that financial aid is more needed in the war-torn country.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 07:01
Officials said fighters seized control of the district capital of Darqand in Takhar province, on the border with Tajikistan in the early hours of Wednesday, continuing a campaign that has intensified across the country this year.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 06:30
Turkey said it attacked Kurdish forces in Syria backed by the U.S., potentially setting the stage for a new fight with the Obama administration as it looks at increasing its ties with the Kurdish militants leading the most effective fight against Islamic State.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 06:28
Nigeria's armed forces on Wednesday said it had rescued 338 people held captive by Boko Haram and raided a number of the Islamist militant group's camps on the edge of its stronghold in the northeast's Sambisa forest.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 06:24
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UN has admitted a "mistake" was made when Riyadh-led coalition jets bombed a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Yemen, but says the medical charity provided incorrect geographic coordinates for the facility, leading to the incident.