A deadly outbreak of violence in Nigeria has resulted in multiple fatalities after an armed group launched an attack and engaged in a prolonged exchange of gunfire with security personnel. The incident has once again highlighted the persistent security challenges facing parts of the country, where criminal gangs and armed groups continue to threaten communities...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, commonly known as AFSPA, will be removed from most parts of Northeast India by 2027, highlighting what he described as significant improvements in the region’s security situation and a sustained decline in insurgency-related violence. Speaking about the government’s efforts to...
A deadly attack in Indonesia’s troubled Papua region has left eight miners dead after armed separatist rebels targeted workers operating in a remote highland area, authorities confirmed. The incident marks another violent escalation in the long-running insurgency that has plagued the easternmost province for decades and raised fresh concerns about civilian safety, economic activity, and...
Security forces in Manipur have carried out a major crackdown targeting militant activity and narcotics trafficking networks, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals allegedly involved in insurgent operations and illegal drug trade. The coordinated action also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and contraband substances, underscoring ongoing efforts to...