J&K police arrested three publishers on Sunday in connection with two books allegedly glorifying separatists and anti-national elements. The books were supplied to government school libraries before being withdrawn. The probe has widened, with potential for more arrests.
Touareg separatists (FLA) and jihadists (GSIM) have united against Mali's junta and its Russian allies (Africa Corps). Following a joint offensive on April 25 that captured Kidal, the groups attacked multiple locations on July 4, including Anéfis, where fighting continues.
Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region shot dead American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin and set his plane on fire in Yahukimo, stating it was a message to the US and Indonesian governments for failing to address the conflict's root causes.
Papuan separatist rebels claim to have shot dead an American pilot and burned his civilian aircraft in Yahukimo regency, alleging it transported Indonesian military personnel. Indonesian authorities confirmed the burnt aircraft but could not verify the pilot's death or rebel claims, while the separatists called it a "message" to the US and Indonesian governments.
Mali's military junta offers $3.5M for info leading to Iyad Ag Ghaly's capture/killing, JNIM leader wanted for April's offensive killing Defense Minister Sadio Camara.
At least 20 people were killed and 70 injured in an explosion targeting a train carrying military personnel and their families in Quetta, Pakistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
Alberta will hold a referendum on Oct. 19 on whether to remain in Canada or begin the process for a binding independence vote. PM Mark Carney called Alberta "essential" to Canada, while critics like the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and NDP leader Naheed Nenshi denounced the move.
Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, plans to hold a vote on initiating independence referendum talks, despite a judge blocking a previous attempt. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Alberta is "essential" to Canada's future, acknowledging separatist sentiment fueled by oil industry disputes.
Alberta's premier plans a referendum on independence, but a judge blocked the process. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Alberta is "essential" to Canada's future, while supporting a new oil pipeline.
Alberta's separatist movement hit a legal roadblock as a judge invalidated a petition for an independence referendum, citing a failure to consult Indigenous groups. Premier Danielle Smith criticized the ruling, while Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's importance to Canada's future.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a non-binding vote for October 19 on whether residents wish to remain in Canada or pursue separation. The move follows a separatist campaign and a court decision that dismissed a separation petition.
West Africa's al-Qaeda affiliate and Tuareg separatists attacked Mali's main army base and area near Bamako's airport on Saturday, killing Defence Minister Sadio Camara. The groups also pushed Russian troops supporting government forces out of the strategic town of Kidal, triggering a scramble for territory across Mali's vast desert north.
Russian Africa Corps forces have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal following coordinated attacks by separatist group Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and jihadist organization JNIM across Mali. The FLA claimed control of Kidal after the withdrawal, while Malian Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide truck bombing at his residence in Kati near the capital. The attacks targeted multiple cities including Sevare, Mopti, Gao and Kidal.
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide truck bombing at his residence near Bamako on Saturday, part of the largest coordinated jihadist attack on the country in years. The wave of attacks by JNIM militants and separatist FLA group targeted multiple cities including Kati, Gao, Kidal, Sevare and Mopti. At least three of Camara's family members also died. Meanwhile, Russian Africa Corps mercenaries agreed to withdraw from Kidal after clashes with separatists, who claim to have taken control of the city.
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako, along with at least three family members. The attack was part of a wave of coordinated attacks by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and separatist Azawad Liberation Front forces across the country. Russian mercenaries from Africa Corps agreed to withdraw from Kidal after clashes, with separatists claiming the city is now free. The military junta has not confirmed the defence minister's death.
Mali's defence minister, Sadio Camara, was reportedly killed in a suicide truck bombing at his residence. The attack was part of a widespread, coordinated offensive by jihadist groups and separatists across multiple cities, including Kidal and the capital, Bamako.
Mali's defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during a coordinated wave of attacks by JNIM militants and FLA separatists across multiple cities, including Bamako. The violence marks a significant security escalation in the Sahel region.
Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali on Saturday-Sunday, with the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and jihadist JNIM claiming a joint operation. Attacks targeted Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sevare, Mopti and Kidal. The FLA claims control of Kidal and Gao's gates, while Mali's military says it has routed terrorist groups with several hundred killed. Fighting continues in Kidal where Russian mercenaries remain. A curfew is in place in Bamako and the UK has advised against all travel to Mali.
Indonesia's military operation against separatists in central Papua killed 12 civilians including women and children, with dozens more seriously injured. The state-run rights commission is investigating whether the casualties were caused by Indonesian or rebel fire, or both. The commission condemned the operation and urged the military to re-evaluate its tactics.
