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Tensions are escalating between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes in Afghanistan against armed groups, claiming self-defense and alleging Afghan support for these groups.

At least 25 members of a local militia were killed in an attack attributed to armed 'terrorist' groups near the Niger-Mali border.

The recent exchange of detainees in Sweida has ignited a heated debate among Syrians regarding the treatment of prisoners, especially noting the differences in health and condition of those released by the Syrian government versus armed groups.

Martin Fayulu has proposed a national dialogue in the DRC that includes armed groups to address the ongoing security and institutional crises in the country.

North-East Nigerian governors emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment in preventing the recruitment of children into armed groups.

The killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' has triggered widespread violence across 20 states in Mexico as armed groups clash with security forces.

Chad has closed its border with Sudan due to repeated incursions by armed groups involved in the neighboring country's war.

Chad has closed its border with Sudan until further notice due to escalating clashes with armed groups crossing from Sudan.

The Chadian government has announced the closure of its border with Sudan due to clashes between Chadian soldiers and armed groups involved in Sudan's civil war.

Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are reigniting fears of confrontation due to accusations of harboring armed groups and conducting cross-border attacks.

In Iraq, Shiite armed groups have mobilized thousands of volunteers to support Iran in the event of a U.S. attack.

The ongoing guerrilla warfare in Colombia's Catatumbo region has escalated, forcing over 100,000 people to flee amid violence and lawlessness perpetrated by armed groups.

At least 50 people were killed and many women and children were abducted during an attack by armed men on a village in Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria.

Israel is preparing preemptive strikes against Iran-backed groups to prevent their involvement in potential conflicts.

Approximately 100 US troops have been deployed to Nigeria to assist in training military personnel combatting Islamic militants and armed groups.

Approximately 100 U.S. troops have arrived in Nigeria to assist local forces in combating Islamic militants and armed groups threatening regional stability.

Armed men on motorcycles attacked three villages in Nigeria's Niger State, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people and widespread destruction.

A convoy of Zacatecas Immediate Reaction Forces was attacked by armed assailants in Villanueva, revealing the area's ongoing violence and criminal activity.

The UN's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict emphasizes the critical need to protect children in war to achieve lasting peace, stressing the alarming rise in child recruitment by armed groups.

A security operation in Villanueva, Zacatecas, has been intensified following an armed confrontation between rival criminal gangs that resulted in three fatalities.

President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss negotiations with Iran, emphasizing the need for a deal that encompasses Iran's missile program and support for armed groups.

The Lebanese government is set to decide next week on the second phase of a plan to extend its authority and bring all weapons under state control in areas north of the Litani River.

Recent violent clashes in Shabwa governorate, Yemen, between armed groups and government forces have raised concerns regarding the implications and timing of these developments.

The US is deploying 200 soldiers to Nigeria to assist in training its armed forces in the fight against extremist groups.

Tensions are rising between Eritrea and Ethiopia as Eritrea rejects accusations of military aggression and backing armed groups made by Ethiopia's foreign minister.

Residents of Kebbi State are anxious about the reopening of the Tsamiya border corridor, fearing potential attacks by armed groups.

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of aggression and occupying parts of its territory, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Over 170 people were killed in a coordinated attack by armed groups in Kwara State, Nigeria, prompting residents to flee in fear for their safety.

Displaced individuals from South Kordofan have reached Kosti in the White Nile state after enduring years of a crippling siege imposed by armed groups.

Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in a raid on a village in Nigeria's Kwara state, leaving the local traditional king missing and marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent months amid ongoing violence from armed gangs and jihadist groups.

A recent attack by armed groups on the village of Woro in Kwara State, Nigeria, has left at least 162 dead and many missing, marking one of the deadliest incidents in recent months amid rising violence in the region.

In the treacherous mountains of Pakistan's Hindu Kush, a treasure of critical minerals worth $8 trillion is attracting interest from the U.S., but access is hindered by militant groups armed with U.S. weapons.

Ecuador is urging Colombia for enhanced security cooperation due to ongoing safety challenges along their northern border, exacerbated by Colombian armed groups and drug-related crime.

Three Libyan soldiers from Khalifa Haftar's forces were killed and many others captured in clashes with armed groups in southern Libya, near the border with Niger.

Clashes between Khalifa Haftar's forces and armed groups at the Niger border resulted in the deaths of three Libyan soldiers and several others captured.

Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups responsible for an attack on an Air Force base that injured four soldiers.

A Yemeni man, Said Al-Qumayshi, shares his heart-wrenching story of searching for his two sons, Muhammad and Salah, who were abducted by armed groups linked to the Southern Transitional Council in Aden since 2016.

Following a call with former President Donald Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensified efforts against a far-left armed group in the country.

The leader of ELN, one of Colombia's most powerful armed groups, has expressed support for a unified front of guerrilla factions in the country against U.S. military action.

Armed Kurdish separatist groups have attempted to cross into Iran from Iraq, raising concerns about the spread of unrest and foreign militant involvement amid ongoing protests in Iran.

Armed Kurdish separatist groups attempted to cross the border from Iraq to Iran, possibly influenced by foreign entities looking to exploit the instability from the protests in Iran.

The episode discusses the implications of the Syrian army's decision to designate Maskanah and Deir Hafer in eastern Aleppo countryside as a closed military zone, urging armed groups to withdraw east of the Euphrates and exploring military strategies and negotiation impacts with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

The Syrian Army's Military Operations Authority has declared Maskanah and Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside a closed military zone, instructing all armed groups in the area to withdraw to the east of the Euphrates.

Syrian security forces have launched successful operations against armed groups in Homs, Lattakia, and rural Damascus, resulting in the arrest of three individuals involved in planning armed activities.

The Syrian Army has reported the arrival of armed groups linked to the SDF in eastern Aleppo after recent clashes, deeming it a serious escalation.

The United States has advised its citizens to evacuate Venezuela due to threats from armed paramilitary groups targeting Americans following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The U.S. State Department has urged all American citizens to leave Venezuela immediately due to the presence of armed militia groups checking for American citizenship.

The Syrian government carried out a limited law enforcement operation in specific neighborhoods of Aleppo, targeting armed groups operating outside any established security framework, while confirming that the action was not a military campaign and did not involve demographic changes or ethnic or religious targeting.

Venezuela faces instability following the arrest of former President Nicolás Maduro, with armed groups and militias posing significant threats to peace as interim President Delcy Rodríguez takes control.

The presence of armed groups in Venezuela presents complex security challenges that jeopardize any potential transitional paths and significantly hinder U.S. efforts to manage the country and attract foreign investments, particularly in energy and mining.