[Mali\Jihadists]
Reuters: “Suspected Islamist militants had raided the villages of Gouari, Djindo and Fangadougou on Wednesday.”
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terrorism
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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