[Mali\Jihadists]
Reuters: “Suspected Islamist militants had raided the villages of Gouari, Djindo and Fangadougou on Wednesday.”
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Seven Mali Soldiers Killed in Suspected Jihadists Ambush
TERRORISM RISING IN WEST AFRICA AND SAHEL REGION SAYS UNOWAS REPRESENTATIVE
[Terrorism\West Africa\Sahel]
Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas: “The past months, we have witnessed a devastating surge in terrorist attacks against civilian and military targets in the region. And humanitarian consequences are alarming.”
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UNOWAS REPRESENTATIVE CONDEMNS SATURDAY TERRORIST ATTACK IN BURKINA FASO
[Burkina Faso\Terrorism]
Saturday’s terrorist acts follow two attacks which occured on Christmas and Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve, 35 civilians and seven soldiers were killed in the village of Arbinda, in the northeast Soum territory along the border with Mali. This was followed by an attack on Christmas which killed eleven soldiers.
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AL-SHABAAB EXTREMISTS ATTACK KENYAN AIRBASE TARGETING AND KILLING THREE AMERICANS
[Kenya\Al-Shabaab\ Manda Bay Airfield Attack]
Rep. Karen Bass: “This attack by Al-Shabaab is a reminder that the United States should continue robust engagement throughout Africa, embrace and include international cooperation, and support African countries in the battle against this type of armed threat.”
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UN MISSION CHIEF: RECENT DEADLY AIRSTRIKES IN WESTERN LIBYA TARGETING CIVILIANS “UTTERLY UNACCEPTABLE”
[Africa\Libya]
Libya has been facing ongoing instability since the fall of President Muammar Gaddafi in 2011…Overall, at least 284 civilians were killed and 363 injured in Libya this year, according to data from UNSMIL and the UN human rights office, UNHCR.
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AFRICAN UNION CONDEMNS SATURDAY SUICIDE BOMBING IN SOMALIA THAT KILLS 79
[Somalia\Suicide Bombing]
African Union: “This is yet another shocking disregard for the sanctity of life displayed by the forces of terror, destruction and darkness. This is yet another shocking disregard for the sanctity of life displayed by the forces of terror, destruction and darkness.”
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CALIFORNIA CONGRESSWOMAN BASS ON BURKINA FASO ATTACKS: THE WORLD MUST PAY ATTENTION TO SAHEL
[Africa\Burkina Faso]
Rep. Bass: “I am saddened by this attack and would like to express my condolences to the people and government of Burkina Faso…The entire world needs to pay attention to what is happening in the Sahel.”
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U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL DENOUNCES DEADLY ATTACK IN NORTHERN BURKINA FASO
[Africa News\Burkina Faso]
The Secretary‑General strongly condemns the attack conducted by unidentified gunmen on 24 December in Arbinda, Soum province, northern Burkina Faso. He expresses his deep condolences to the families of the victims.
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ECOWAS AND UNOWAS COLLABORATE ON INITIATIVES TO HELP WEST AFRICA AND THE SAHEL
[Afric News\ ECOWAS & UNOWAS]
ECOWAS’ Dr. Remi Ajibewa restated the commitment of the regional organization to collaborating with partners such as UNOWAS, the governments and citizens of West Africa to ensure peace and stability in the region.
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