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Suleja

An explosion triggered by an overturned fuel tanker killed 98 and injured 55 residents in Suleja.

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Tinzaouaten

A clash between Tuareg rebels and Wagner mercenaries in Mali occurred near the town of Tinzaouaten, which is close to the Algerian border in northeastern Mali.

COUNTRY/REGION OVERVIEW

Sahel

The Sahel is a semi-arid region in Africa, spanning from Senegal to Sudan. It faces widespread instability due to insurgencies by Islamist groups, climate challenges, and political unrest in several countries like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.

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Muang Nu

On 25 August, 2017, ARSA members attacked a border guard and military base near the village, igniting a wave of regional violence.

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Shakahola

The Shakahola forest investigation in Kilifi County, Kenya, continues to uncover mass graves tied to a cult led by Pastor Paul Mackenzie.

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Barsalogho Forest

The Barsalogho massacre unfolded in Burkina Faso’s Sahel region, where militants from JNIM launched a brutal attack on civilians over several hours.

COUNTRY/REGION OVERVIEW

Ukraine

Ukraine remains in a state of war due to Russia's ongoing invasion, which began in 2022, impacting large parts of the country.

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Yin and Kone Thar

The Myanmar military stormed Yin Village and Kone Thar Village on July 9 and 10, 2021. 26 villagers went missing, out of which 15 dead bodies were discovered

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Soro and Nondin

A military convoy with more than 100 Burkinabè soldiers arrived in the villages of Soro and Nondin and opened fire on the villagers.

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Sambisa Forest

The Sambisa Forest, located in northeastern Nigeria, is a dense region. The forest has become infamous as a stronghold for Boko Haram, a jihadist terrorist group that has been using the forest as a base for its operations since 2013.

COUNTRY/REGION OVERVIEW

Russia

Russia, the largest country in the world, spans Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is currently involved in a controversial war in Ukraine, leading to significant international sanctions and geopolitical tensions.

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Dar Gyi Zar

After about a month of pressuring villagers to hand over suspected “rebels,” soldiers entered Dar Gyi Zar, firing at the villagers.

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