Security forces

At least 163 Nigerian captives, mostly women and children, were freed after six months of captivity, during which they spoke of suffering and fear. They were handed over by security forces in Kwara on Friday. The captives are now anticipating their return home to reunite with their families.

Troops in Nigeria arrested 19 suspects during a raid in Plateau State following an ambush that killed two security operatives and resulted in the theft of their service rifles. Security forces are intensifying efforts to identify those responsible for the attack.

Security forces have intensified operations in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir due to reports of terrorist movements. An unexploded mortar shell was safely recovered near the International Border in a separate incident.

A mother in Pakistan-administered Kashmir mourns her son, who was shot during protests. The BBC reports violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Rawalakot.

Spain's Prime Minister is visiting Ceuta following a surge of over 40,000 people crossing into the city from Morocco after Spanish police lost control of the border.

Tensions persist in PoK as clashes occur between security forces and JAAC activists during elections. India criticizes the elections as a cover for Pakistan's illegal occupation and human rights abuses in the region.

INEC has identified 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Osun state as potential flashpoints ahead of the 2026 elections. Security forces have been instructed to neutralize threats like thuggery, cult activities, and ballot disruption while maintaining neutrality.

CPI(M) and PDP have condemned the killings by security forces in POK, where 21 people were killed and dozens injured in an incident involving supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee in Rawalakot on July 27.

A suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing 15 members of the security forces. The attack targeted a security post in the region.

Security forces killed four terrorists in Mastung, Balochistan, during an operation, recovering weapons and arresting suspects. The operation follows recent attacks, including a bus shooting and bridge explosion, as Balochistan faces escalating security challenges.

Security forces allegedly used explosives to demolish two houses in Anantnag following an attack, with locals reporting damage to a mosque and vehicle. The J&K CM stated that mass arrests would not restore peace, while house occupants refused to comment on the demolitions.

Balochistan faces escalating violence between security forces and terrorist groups, with a long-standing crisis exacerbated by government reliance on military tactics and neglect of political/social causes. The current phase of unrest traces back to the Musharraf era's 2004 security expansion and the 2005 killing of Akbar Bugti.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission announced elections will be held in three phases from July 27 to August 10 due to unavailability of security forces. The phases include polling in Mirpur division on July 27, Muzaffarabad division and refugee constituencies on August 2, and Poonch division on August 10.

Israeli ministers and settler activists marched through a closed military zone to the Gaza border, with security forces not preventing the breach and no arrests reported.

A stray bullet killed federal polytechnic students during a firefight in Borno as security forces thwarted a potential abduction. All rescued students were confirmed medically stable, but some fatalities occurred from sporadic gunfire by terrorists.

The Nigerian government has charged three men with terrorism for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The charges follow a military and security forces rescue operation that freed 44 hostages from three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area.

Security forces foiled a suicide attack on a military post in Kari Kot area of South Waziristan's Wana using an explosives-laden vehicle, killing four terrorists. The attack aimed to destroy the post protecting locals and preventing movement of Fitna-al-Khawarij (Tehreek-i-Taliban) towards Wana Bazaar. A search and clearance operation followed.

The article discusses the Oriire abduction incident, emphasizing the need for further investigation and verification of claims, including the capture of eight terrorists and the killing of others. It questions the actions of security forces in rounding up family members.

Clashes between police and supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left a police officer dead and several wounded. The group had blocked roads for a month, demanding the abolition of 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from Indian-controlled Kashmir, a demand rejected by the regional Supreme Court.

Five Punjab workers were murdered in Mashkel, highlighting ongoing ethnic violence in Balochistan. Terrorist groups exploit ethnic divisions, and recent counterterrorism operations have failed to ensure lasting security. The article emphasizes the need for improved intelligence, policing, and addressing political, economic, and governance deficits to achieve stability.

NOA urges national unity to combat insurgency. The agency commended President Tinubu and security forces for successful rescue operations.

Five workers from Punjab were gunned down by armed men on motorcycles in Mashkail town, Balochistan’s Washuk district, during an attack linked to ongoing counterterrorism operations. The assailants targeted shops where the laborers were working, fleeing after the incident, which is part of a pattern of violence against Punjab residents in Balochistan.

Security forces prevented a potential clash between a mob from Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district and a village in Meitei-majority Imphal West district, according to officials.

President Tinubu announced that security forces successfully rescued abducted pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo State. The operation resulted in the killing of some kidnappers and the arrest of eight individuals.

The Air Force reversed 135 promotions after discovering a grading error in a security forces advancement exam. An outdated scoring key led to incorrect results for over 2,200 exams, with 135 airmen wrongly promoted and another 135 omitted from the list. Officials emphasized correcting the mistake and preventing future issues.

The Air Force reversed 135 promotions after discovering a grading error on an advancement exam for security forces personnel. An outdated scoring key caused 135 airmen to be incorrectly promoted and another 135 to be excluded, with over 2,200 exams rescored. Officials acknowledged the mistake as human error, unrelated to AI, and emphasized correcting it to uphold merit-based promotions.

Security forces in Congo-Kinshasa used excessive force against protesters and failed to protect them from attackers. The incident is reported by HRW.

Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with planned protests nationwide. Security forces have been deployed to address the situation.

Pakistan's security forces killed 29 fighters along the Afghan border. The strikes followed an attack in Karachi where fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers.

A militant rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the provincial headquarters of the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, sparking a gunfire exchange with security forces. Witnesses and emergency services confirmed the attack.

Residents of Bara tehsil in Khyber district, KP, have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing clashes between security forces and terrorists. Displaced families from Sturikhel area, including villages like Meero Darra and Sal Gazai, report vulnerability to drone strikes and artillery shelling, with some relocating to Peshawar. Tribal elders held a jirga to demand recognition as internally displaced persons and official assistance.

Ten individuals were arrested in Manipur for their alleged involvement in ethnic violence, including attacks on security forces, looting arms, and committing bank robberies. The arrests were conducted through a joint operation targeting active participants in the violence.

Gunfire and explosions were reported at the airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, with security forces blocking the area as per witness accounts.

Security forces conducted search operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi, seizing arms and destroying 30 bunkers, outposts, and strategic camp sites. A police statement confirmed the dismantling of these structures during the operations.

The Knesset granted immunity to Likud MK Gotliv for exposing a Shin Bet agent's identity. The decision followed chaotic hearings where coalition lawmakers supported Gotliv, while opposition lawmakers criticized the move as disrespectful to security forces.

Three injured Kuki youths were moved from RIMS in Manipur amid tight security. Security forces prevented protesters from storming the hospital, as demonstrators demanded the youths be handed over to them.

Gunmen attacked Nigeria’s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), killing three people. Security forces intervened swiftly, preventing further damage to the facility.

A former CAR president is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity, including murder, enforced disappearance, torture, and rape committed by his security forces.

Section 144 was imposed in several areas of Upper and Lower South Waziristan due to security concerns and the movement of security forces. Key roads were temporarily closed, and residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel to ensure public safety and facilitate security operations.

Three youths from the Kuki community were injured in a firing incident in Kangpokpi, Manipur, and were transported to Imphal's Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) by security forces for treatment.