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Mozambique: Southern African forces begin to withdraw from Cabo Delgado
Location:
Cabo delgado, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
February 6, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Summary:
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has confirmed the initiation of troop withdrawal from Cabo Delgado province, with plans for a complete exit by July 15 this year. The decision was made following a visit by SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi to Cabo Delgado, where SADC troops have been combating insurgents since July 2021. The withdrawal, scheduled to conclude by July 15, was decided upon [...]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has confirmed the initiation of troop withdrawal from Cabo Delgado province, with plans for a complete exit by July 15 this year. The decision was made following a visit by SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi to Cabo Delgado, where SADC troops have been combating insurgents since July 2021. The withdrawal, scheduled to conclude by July 15, was decided upon [...]
Mali: Army says it neutralized “terrorists” in Koulikoro
Location:
Koulikoro, mali, Mali, Sahel
Incident Date:
February 4, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Deaths:
1
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
Wounded:
1
Summary:
On February 4, a relief mission from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) has reportedly neutralized several insurgent fighters and destroyed a large quantity of rolling stock, following an attempted ambush in Dioumara and Torodo, in the Koulikoro region. The army said the insurgent also fired on a civilian bus, causing the death of one passenger and injuring another.
On February 4, a relief mission from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) has reportedly neutralized several insurgent fighters and destroyed a large quantity of rolling stock, following an attempted ambush in Dioumara and Torodo, in the Koulikoro region. The army said the insurgent also fired on a civilian bus, causing the death of one passenger and injuring another.
Burkina Faso: Air force bombs insurgents positions in Boungou
Location:
Boungou, Burkina Faso, Sahel
Incident Date:
February 3, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Fatalities type:
- Insurgent
Summary:
4.
Burkina air force bombed suspected terrorist bases in the Eastern and Sahel regions on Saturday, February 3, 2024, as reported by the Burkina Information Agency (AIB). According to AIB, the combat forces successfully repelled an attack by a large number of terrorists from the Boungou locality, located a few kilometers from Tawori in the Eastern region, before reducing them to ashes with air support. In [...]
Burkina air force bombed suspected terrorist bases in the Eastern and Sahel regions on Saturday, February 3, 2024, as reported by the Burkina Information Agency (AIB). According to AIB, the combat forces successfully repelled an attack by a large number of terrorists from the Boungou locality, located a few kilometers from Tawori in the Eastern region, before reducing them to ashes with air support. In [...]
Mozambique: Army arrests suspected spy for insurgents
Location:
Ancuabe, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 29, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Arrests:
1
Summary:
Mozambican police captured a man in Ancuabe suspected of conducting surveillance for terrorist groups in Cabo Delgado province. The individual was apprehended while monitoring movements of Defence and Security Forces and the public. Recent terrorist group activities near National Road 1 and Quissanga district have caused concern, possibly linked to pressure from security forces. Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi acknowledges evolving tactics by terrorists during [...]
Mozambican police captured a man in Ancuabe suspected of conducting surveillance for terrorist groups in Cabo Delgado province. The individual was apprehended while monitoring movements of Defence and Security Forces and the public. Recent terrorist group activities near National Road 1 and Quissanga district have caused concern, possibly linked to pressure from security forces. Mozambican president Filipe Nyusi acknowledges evolving tactics by terrorists during [...]
Iraq security services neutralize ISIS hideouts in three regions
Location:
kirkuk, Iraq, Middle East
Diyala, Iraq, Middle East
Salah al-Din, Iraq, Iraq, Middle East
Incident Date:
January 25, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.00
Summary:
The Joint Operations Command announced the destruction of ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk, Salah al-Din, and Diyala provinces, along with the severing of their logistical supply routes. Security forces are actively pursuing remaining ISIS elements, encircling their locations in challenging terrain. The operations involve precise strikes using the "iron hammer" weapon based on accurate intelligence. Preliminary reports suggest success in immobilizing and demolishing the targeted [...]
The Joint Operations Command announced the destruction of ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk, Salah al-Din, and Diyala provinces, along with the severing of their logistical supply routes. Security forces are actively pursuing remaining ISIS elements, encircling their locations in challenging terrain. The operations involve precise strikes using the "iron hammer" weapon based on accurate intelligence. Preliminary reports suggest success in immobilizing and demolishing the targeted [...]
Burkina Faso: Air Force neutralizes terrorist suspects in NE
Location:
Soam, Burkina Faso, Sahel
Incident Date:
January 27, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Deaths:
13
Fatalities type:
- Insurgent
Summary:
Burkina Faso: Army air forces neutralized two pickup trucks carrying terrorists and ammunition in the northEast region on January 27, 2024. The military, upon spotting the vehicles, launched a missile, causing one pickup to overturn, while the second crashed into a tree. Subsequent targeted strikes destroyed both vehicles. Although one caught fire, survivors attempted to flee, but an attack helicopter intervened, neutralizing them.
Burkina Faso: Army air forces neutralized two pickup trucks carrying terrorists and ammunition in the northEast region on January 27, 2024. The military, upon spotting the vehicles, launched a missile, causing one pickup to overturn, while the second crashed into a tree. Subsequent targeted strikes destroyed both vehicles. Although one caught fire, survivors attempted to flee, but an attack helicopter intervened, neutralizing them.
Algeria: Three arrested for alleged support to terror group, weapons found in In Guezzam
Location:
In Guezzam, Tamanrasset, Algeria, Algeria, Maghreb
Incident Date:
January 20, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.00
Arrests:
3
Summary:
During the week ending 23 January 2024, detachments of the Algerian National People's Army arrested three men suspected of providing assistance to terrorist groups during separate operations. Meanwhile, a military unit discovered during a sweep operation in In Guezzam, one Kalashnikov type machine gun, one FN-Herstal type machine gunner as well as a quantity of ammunition of different calibers.
During the week ending 23 January 2024, detachments of the Algerian National People's Army arrested three men suspected of providing assistance to terrorist groups during separate operations. Meanwhile, a military unit discovered during a sweep operation in In Guezzam, one Kalashnikov type machine gun, one FN-Herstal type machine gunner as well as a quantity of ammunition of different calibers.