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At least 16 members of Yemen's internationally recognized government forces were killed in clashes with Houthi rebels in the western Hodeidah province, marking some of the most intense conflicts in recent years.
Five alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government forces in Palanas, Masbate, with an arms cache also recovered.
The United Nations has documented a record number of violations against children in conflict zones, with government forces identified as the primary perpetrators.
Five suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in recent encounters with government forces across southern Negros and Negros Occidental.
Jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for a series of large-scale, coordinated attacks on Malian army bases across the country, leading to fresh battles and prompting condemnation from the UN.
Following the government forces' takeover of Kurdish strongholds in northern Syria and the transfer of thousands of ISIS-linked prisoners to Iraq, new concerns have arisen regarding the fate of Western Balkan citizens who had traveled to the conflict zones.
Thousands of people are fleeing renewed conflicts in South Sudan's Jonglei state, where clashes between government forces and the opposition have caused a severe humanitarian crisis and raised fears of a return to full civil war.
Brutal clashes between government forces and opposition in Akobo, South Sudan, have led to a massive exodus, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing to the Tiergol border area near Ethiopia.
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have targeted a strategic coltan mine with a drone strike against M23 rebels.
Australian families attempting to leave a Syrian camp were reportedly threatened by government forces, who warned they would be attacked if they did not turn around, due to a lack of coordination from the Australian government.
The US military has completed its withdrawal from the strategic al-Tanf Garrison in southern Syria, transferring control to government forces.
Fourteen government soldiers were killed in a Houthi attack in Yemen. The incident marks a significant loss for the government forces in the ongoing conflict.
An ongoing war between Fano militias and federal government forces in Ethiopia's Amhara region, particularly around Lake Tana, is threatening ancient monasteries dating back to the 14th century.
Two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government forces in Goa, Camarines Sur, on Saturday morning.
The Philippine Senate was placed on full alert and lockdown after gunshots were reported, leading to an investigation into what some described as an "attack" or "standoff." Officials denied government involvement, clarifying that Marines present were security detail.
Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered heightened security measures in Negros Occidental following a recent clash between government forces and the New People’s Army.
New data indicates that government forces in Burkina Faso and Mali are responsible for more civilian deaths than jihadist groups, a trend that analysts warn could boost militant legitimacy and recruitment.
Man submitted he was member of separatist group and his family was targeted by government forces
Syrian government forces and Druze fighters have conducted a prisoner exchange, resolving a lingering issue from clashes that occurred last summer.
Syrian authorities reported finding thousands of people living in 'shocking' conditions at the al-Hol detention center in al-Hassakeh province after government forces took control.
American tourists are reportedly stranded in Mexico amidst chaos that erupted following the assassination of an infamous drug trafficker by government forces, assisted by the United States.
Rebel groups, including jihadists and Tuareg insurgents, launched a new wave of coordinated attacks on multiple towns and army bases across northern and central Mali. The Malian army claims the situation is under control, despite reports of rebels entering cities where Russian and government forces are present.
A 36-year-old German reporter and her Kurdish-Turkish colleague have been released after being detained by Syrian government forces in January. They were held during the capture of Raqqa following military operations against Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
Gunfire broke out in Mogadishu ahead of planned anti-government protests, with former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accusing government forces of attacking him.
A drone strike in Khartoum has reportedly killed five people, marking the second such attack in a week. This follows months of relative calm in the city after government forces regained control.
Government forces in the central Philippines killed at least 10 Maoist guerrillas during several gun battles on Negros island, marking a deadly escalation in the decades-old insurgency.
The UN reports that over 1,700 people were killed and nearly 200,000 displaced during a week of violence in southern Syria's Suweida in July. Multiple actors, including Syrian government forces, tribal fighters, and Druze armed groups, are cited for committing acts that may amount to war crimes, according to a new report.
Residents in the Dibaati district of Matakkal Zone in Oromia, Ethiopia, report that over 80 houses were burned due to actions by government forces, an accusation denied by the district administrator.
Congolese government forces have intensified operations in eastern DRC, launching drone attacks on positions in a battle over a key mining hub, following the reported death of an M23 spokesperson.
DR Congo government forces have targeted a strategic coltan mine in a drone strike against M23 rebels.
For the first day of in-person classes, after the break for last January's demonstrations, hundreds gathered in Tehran's universities shouting "Freedom, freedom, freedom."