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 Troops Thwart Twin ISWAP Attacks, Kill Fighters In Damboa
On Tuesday, October 27, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched a fresh attack on the Garrison town of…
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1 Shot Dead In Jailbreak Attempt In DR Congo
Barely five days after the jailbreak in Beni Kangbayi Central Prison on October 20, 2020, which saw the escape of…
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Looming Sanctions As Governor, Eyewitnesses Confirm Nigerian Army Presence In Lekki
Over the past few days, the Nigerian Army has come under intense scrutiny and criticism for using firearms and killing…
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Former Malian PM Worried Over Commercialisation Of Abductions In The Sahel
In a recently published opinion piece, former Malian Prime Minister, Moussa Mara, has expressed disquiet about the security situation in…
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Central African Republic: Voluntary Disarmament Continues As Over 600 Hand In Arms
Auto defense groups and civilians have continued to hand in their weapons within the context of a voluntary disarmament programme…
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Central African Republic: Rebels Capture Nanga Boguila Town From Government Control
Hundreds of rebels drawn from within the ranks of the Central African Patriotic Movement (MPC) and the Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation…
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Terrorists Abduct 49, Traditional Ruler In Zamfara Town
No fewer than 50 people were kidnapped by terrorists in Lingyado, a town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara…
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Maiduguri Mourns As Families Bury 8 Farmers Killed By Boko Haram
A group of eight farmers disappeared after going to their farmlands behind the Borno State University, Njimtilo, on Saturday. Njimitilo…
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Federal University, Dutse Employee Abducted In Kano
Shehu Abdulhamid, a member of staff of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, has been abducted in Gaya Local Government Area…
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Oyo Residents React As Hoodlums Invade, Loot Lawmaker’s Residence
Hoodlums on Saturday afternoon, invaded the residence of the lawmaker representing Oyo South senatorial district, Senator Teslim Folarin, carting away…
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