militia

Libya ex-PM Khalifa Ghweil wounded in Tripoli clashes

Libya`s former Prime Minister Khalifa Ghweil was wounded in heavy fighting in the capital Tripoli on Wednesday but his injuries are not life-threatening, sources close to him said.

Mar 16, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

ISIS 'besieged' in last bastion in Syria's Aleppo province: Monitor

The Islamic State group was "completely besieged" in Al-Bab after forces loyal to Syria's regime cut off a road into the jihadists' last major stronghold in Aleppo province, a monitor said Monday.

Feb 06, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

ISIS seizes more ground near Syria's Palmyra: Monitoring group

Amid fierce clashes that raged for the second day, the Islamic State (ISIS) seized more territory from Syrian government forces near the ancient city of Palmyra on Friday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said today.

Dec 09, 2016, 21:49 PM IST

55 killed in deadly clash between Ugandan forces and separatists: Police

At least 55 people have been killed in fierce fighting that erupted in western Uganda between security forces and a separatist militia linked to a tribal king, police said Sunday.

Nov 27, 2016, 16:08 PM IST