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This article discusses the local vigilance in eastern Senegal to guard against the rising threat of jihadism in the region, particularly due to recent attacks in neighboring Mali.

Relatives of ISIS fighters have fled in large numbers from the Holas camp in northeastern Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Syria has confirmed that thousands of families of ISIS terrorists have escaped from the al-Hol camp amid a chaotic withdrawal by Kurdish-led SDF forces.

Syria has confirmed that numerous relatives of jihadists have escaped from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces managing the facility.

Syria's interior ministry confirmed the mass escape of thousands of relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists from the al-Hol detention camp after the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Syria's Interior Ministry has confirmed that there were mass escapes of ISIS family members from the Al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Syria's interior ministry has confirmed a mass escape of relatives of suspected jihadists from the al-Hol camp, which occurred following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces that were overseeing the facility.

The Syrian Interior Ministry reports mass escapes from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces, raising concerns about the implications for regional security.

Authorities in Nigeria reportedly paid a large ransom for the release of 230 schoolchildren kidnapped by Boko Haram, highlighting ongoing security and governance challenges in the region.

Syria has dismantled the Al Hol camp, allowing the escape of at least 16,000 jihadists and their children amidst control changes between Damascus troops and Kurdish militias.

US forces leading the coalition against jihadists in Syria have begun withdrawing troops and will complete the process within a month, according to three sources.

Syria has closed the notorious al-Hol camp after emptying it of detainees, according to government officials.

A jihadist assault on a paramilitary base in eastern Burkina Faso has resulted in dozens of fatalities, according to local security sources.

Dozens of people died when jihadists from the Lakouraoua organization attacked seven villages in Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.

The article discusses the connections between the Jeune garde, a radical leftist group, and jihadist elements in Naples, highlighting their activities and implications for violence and extremism in Italy.

A cyberattack disrupted the Deutsche Bahn's app and website, while reports reveal the transfer of German jihadists to Iraq and speculation arises about an early resignation of ECB president Christine Lagarde.

The article argues that German jihadists who participated in atrocities abroad should be prosecuted in the regions where those crimes occurred, rather than being returned to Germany for trial.

The article discusses the imminent legal fates of German jihadists detained in Syria as they are transferred to Iraq for trial, where they may face severe sentences, including the death penalty.

A raid by ISWAP jihadists resulted in the deaths of eight Nigerian soldiers and injuries to 23 others in northeast Nigeria.

Approximately one hundred American soldiers have arrived in Bauchi, Nigeria, to assist in military operations against jihadist groups.

Syrian authorities have begun transferring remaining family members of jihadists from the Al-Hol camp to a new location in northern Syria.

Syrian authorities have initiated the evacuation of the al-Hol camp, which houses families of ISIS jihadists, amidst reports of thousands of individuals going missing since the camp came under government control.

Ten civilians, including seven Ghanaians, were killed in a jihadist attack in northern Burkina Faso over the weekend, with the military announcing they repelled the attackers.

Kurdish authorities in Syria have released 34 Australians, related to Islamic State jihadists, who were detained in the Roj camp.

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for plotting a terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Manchester, England, with prosecutors warning that their plans could have led to a high casualty count.

The U.S. has completed the transfer of over 5,700 ISIS fighters from Syria to Iraq as part of an agreement between Damascus and Kurdish militias.

The US has successfully completed a mission transferring over 5,700 ISIS fighters from detention facilities in Syria to prisons in Iraq, as part of a larger security strategy to ensure their safety.

Jihadist fighters in Nigeria are taking advantage of the government's absence in various regions, prompting President Bola Tinubu to deploy military battalions following a deadly attack that left at least 160 dead.

A video reveals a young boy from Melilla expressing his desire for jihad, showcasing disturbing indoctrination in a school led by two now-convicted jihadists.

The massacre in Woro, Kwara State, which resulted in the deaths of 176 residents, was orchestrated by terrorist leader Abubakar Saidu, highlighting failures in the country's security measures against jihadist expansion.

A deadly attack by suspected jihadists in Nigeria's Kwara State resulted in the deaths of 170 villagers, leaving survivors in shock and devastation.

In Mali, the jihadists of Jnim carried out a deadly attack on February 4, 2026, targeting a position of Dan Na Ambassagou, a group of traditional dozo hunters that serve as a defense against jihadists.

The UN warns that ISIL has strengthened its operational and ideological presence, particularly in Syria, amid political changes and the rise of like-minded radical groups.

The President of Nigeria has ordered military deployment in the central-western region following an attack that killed at least 162 people, blaming Boko Haram jihadists for the violence.

Armed men, presumed to be jihadists, killed at least 170 people in the village of Woro, Kwara, Nigeria, while attempting to impose Islamic law, according to local witnesses.

Iraq has threatened to execute 7,000 ISIS jihadists currently detained in Syria if pressured to accept their return.

In Mali, the army claims to have killed more than twenty terrorists near Ménaka in airstrikes targeting jihadists from the Sahel branch of the Islamic State along the Niger border after a deadly ambush on Malians and their Russian auxiliaries.

Niger's military junta accuses France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of supporting an assault on a military base at the international airport, attributing the repulsion of the attack to their soldiers and Russian allies.

Nigeria's air force will assume control of anti-jihadist operations following US strikes in Sokoto State, with ongoing support from American reconnaissance flights.

Nigerian fighter jets will now rely on American reconnaissance flights to conduct their airstrikes against jihadists in the Northwest after the U.S. has conducted strikes.

The attack highlights the escalating violence in the Sahel and the challenges faced by military regimes in controlling extremists.

Seven Turkish police officers were injured in a clash with alleged Islamic State (ISIS) jihadists, but they are reported to be in good health after being hospitalized.

This article highlights significant events from the week, including US military actions in Nigeria against jihadists, the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco, and tributes to the late Brigitte Bardot.

Niger's military government has announced a 'general mobilization' and requisition of people and goods to combat jihadist groups that have plagued the country for over a decade.

Niger's military junta has declared a general mobilisation to combat increasing jihadist attacks following the July 2023 coup, requiring citizens to participate in national defense.

American missiles targeted jihadist camps in North-West Nigeria during a military operation on December 25-26, aiming to neutralize threats in Sokoto State near the Niger border.

In an interview, President Trump claimed that the U.S. military has decimated all jihadist camps in Nigeria, stating they were caught off guard by the strikes as a holiday surprise.

Nigeria indicated that further strikes against jihadist organizations may occur following Christmas Day attacks by American forces in the north of the country.

Nigeria indicates that additional US strikes against jihadist groups may take place following recent attacks on Christmas Day.