insurgency
Coverage of insurgency in the Nexus archive.
- Aid Agencies Warn of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Cabo Delgado
Aid agencies warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado, where over 1.3 million people have been displaced since 2017, with 95,000 newly displaced in 2025 alone. The 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan requires $352 million, but only 19% has been secured by July 2025. The World Food Programme has raised concerns about food insecurity in the region.
- Nigeria: Yobe, Adamawa Tighten Security to Curb Illegal Mining
Nigeria's Yobe and Adamawa states have tightened security measures to curb illegal mining. The actions are linked to allegations connecting solid minerals like gold to banditry and insurgency in parts of the country.
- Yobe, Adamawa tighten security to curb illegal mining
Yobe and Adamawa states have increased security measures to combat illegal mining. The actions are linked to allegations connecting solid minerals like gold with banditry and insurgency.
- NOA calls for national unity against insurgency
NOA urges national unity to combat insurgency. The agency commended President Tinubu and security forces for successful rescue operations.
- Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
A movie titled 'Satluj,' depicting a human rights activist's investigation into disappearances during Punjab's 1980s-90s insurgency, bypassed censorship through community screenings after being blocked by Indian officials. The film, initially titled 'Punjab 95,' was removed from a streaming platform but gained traction in village screenings organized by Sikh groups and activists.
- Insecurity: The possible way out, By Eric Teniola
The article argues that addressing insecurity through political dialogue rather than military action is essential, citing Sir Winston Churchill's quote 'to jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.' It highlights the political motivation behind issues like kidnapping and insurgency.
- Border security stepped up after 2 Malaysians hurt in roadside bomb in Thai south
Security around the Malaysia-Thailand border has been heightened following a roadside bomb attack in Thailand's Narathiwat province that injured two Malaysian men. The improvised explosive device (IED) is not believed to have targeted the men, but the incident underscores the ongoing insurgency in the region.
- The Evolution of Ukraine’s Asymmetrical Combat Tactics
Scott Sweetow's 2022 analysis predicted Ukraine's reliance on asymmetrical insurgent tactics against Russia, combining technology with unconventional warfare. Four years into the conflict, the article revisits whether Ukraine's military operations now resemble an insurgency more than a conventional state force.
- CRPF DG discusses with Manipur Governor on roadmap to eliminate insurgency
The CRPF Director General discussed with Manipur Governor a strategy to enhance operational readiness and strategic planning aimed at eradicating insurgency and restoring peace in Manipur. The Central Reserve Police Force highlighted its comprehensive roadmap for these objectives.
- Mali Strikes Rebel-Held Kidal as Insurgency Worsens
Mali's military government has launched strikes against rebel-held Kidal as insurgency activities intensify in the region. The article questions the sustainability of junta-led governments in Mali and other Sahel nations amid ongoing security challenges.
- What is really happening in northern Nigeria
The article clarifies that the situation in northern Nigeria is not driven by a US-led conspiracy or a 'Christian genocide' as some claims suggest, but rather by an evolving insurgency that has adapted over time.