Armed Groups

Two years after mass protests led to the removal of dictator Omar al-Bashir, Darfur is still caught up in conflict.

March in Diyala province marks the anniversary of the paramilitary force’s founding seven years ago.

UN says a car bomb targeted a temporary peacekeeper base near Tarkint in the northeastern region of Gao.

Study published by UNDP finds death toll caused by 12 years of violence is 10 times higher than previous estimates.

The officers came under attack during a relief mission in the northern town of Yirgou, security minister says.

The new force will include the RSF paramilitary unit, police, armed forces, and ‘representatives’ of rebel groups.

Attack on Federal Government College in Kebbi State is third assault by gangs on a school in Nigeria in a month.

Former president Santos asks forgiveness for deaths of thousands during armed conflict with left-wing fighters.

Rebel Chin National Front signs agreement with the National Unity Government to ‘demolish the dictatorship’.

Military says Qasim Muslih, Anbar head of the Popular Mobilisation Forces, has been arrested.

Women have played a more prominent role in hardline attacks in Indonesia, and analysts say it reflects ISIL’s influence.

The military and authorities have previously said they have defeated the FACT rebel group only for fighting to continue.

Armed groups displace some 17,500 people in Burkina Faso in recent days, UNHCR says, in attempt to cause ‘mayhem’.

The Ethiopian government launched a huge security operation against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front last year.