Armed Violence
HumAngle’s Armed Violence Desk focuses on stories from the security sector and covers the main actors of the regional conflict ecosystem. It also tracks down sources and combs through records to generate and verify information about trends in insecurity.
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Nigerian Military Pushes Back Against ISWAP Attack
Nigeria’s counter-insurgency troops backed by Air support have pushed back an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attack in the…
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Central African Republic Soldiers Kill 5 In Loura
Five persons were killed on Sunday, Nov. 28 by soldiers of the Central African Republic national army, FACA, in Loura,…
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There Are No Ugandan Troops In Congo Yet – Army
Military authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have said there are no Ugandan troops in Congolese territory yet. This…
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16 Days In Northwest Nigeria: Excerpts From A Conflict Reporter’s Diary
The day is Sunday, May 30, 2021. I’ll be going to the field again. And this time to another part…
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Russian Mercenaries Accused Of Killing Over 100 Civilians In Central African Republic
Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Security Group have been accused of killing “over 100 civilians” during a raid on Thursday,…
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DR Congo, Uganda Agree To Commence Joint Military Operations Against ADF Rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have agreed to begin joint military operations against rebels of the Allied Democratic…
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5 Dead As Criminal-herders Invade Borno Plantations
At least five farmers were reportedly killed this week by criminal herders who have been ransacking farmlands around the city…
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Over 100 Killed After Russian Mercenaries Destroyed Chadian Military Base In Central African Republic
Twenty-seven combatants of the National Council for the Liberation of Chad (NCLC), a politico-military movement in Chad, have been reported…
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DR Congo Army Recaptures Position From M23 Rebels In North Kivu
The national army of the Democratic Republic of Congo, FARDC, has recaptured some positions formerly occupied by M23 rebels in…
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Four Die In CODECO Rebels’ Attack On Mining Site In DR Congo
Two Chinese, one Ugandan and one Congolese died in an attack by militia of the Cooperative pour le Developpement du…
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