militants
Coverage of militants in the Nexus archive.
- Navy dismantles militants’ hideout in Cross River’s coastal settlement
The Nigerian Navy's NNS VICTORY patrol gunboats stormed a coastal settlement in Cross River, cordoned the area, and searched huts where militants were believed to be hiding. The operation aimed to dismantle a militants' hideout based on intelligence reports.
- Deadly overnight raid on a Pakistani police post leaves 11 officers and 15 attackers dead
A militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan resulted in 11 officers and 15 attackers being killed. Officials reported the death toll from the overnight raid has risen to 11.
- Deadly attack on Pakistan checkpoint leaves 15 dead as militant violence surges
A deadly attack on a Pakistan checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 15 people, part of a surge in militant violence. Authorities attribute the attacks to militants operating from neighboring Afghanistan.
- Militants attack a Pakistani police post and kill 5 officers in a northwestern province
Militants attacked a police post in northwestern Pakistan, sparking a gunbattle that resulted in five police officers killed and approximately two dozen others wounded.
- Innovative policing
The article discusses the challenges and potential of innovative policing (IP) in post-colonial societies, where outdated laws and weak capacity hinder progress. Militants leverage technology like AI and cyberspace, while IP combines tech-driven methods, community engagement, and problem-solving to enhance public safety and trust. Key barriers include poor accountability, limited resources, and resistance to change in traditional societies.
- Scores of Malian soldiers are killed or captured in an ambush by militants in the north, rebels say
Scores of Malian soldiers were killed or captured in an ambush by militants in the northern region of Mali, according to rebels. The attack was reported by the Associated Press with sources from Bamako, Mali.
- Twin attacks by militants kill 3 police officers, wound 20 in restive northwest Pakistan
A suicide bomber and a group of militants attacked a police station and a security convoy in restive northwest Pakistan, killing three police officers and wounding 20 others. The attacks occurred an hour apart.
- Pakistani leader vows to press militant crackdown after 42 killed in Balochistan attacks
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to continue operations against militants following a series of attacks in Balochistan that killed 42 people. During a visit to the region, Sharif emphasized the government's commitment to intensifying its crackdown on militant groups.
- Two militants arrested in Manipur for 'involvement' in extortion activities
Two militants were arrested in Manipur for their alleged involvement in extortion activities. Police seized one country-made pistol with a magazine and six live rounds of bullets from their possession.
- Militants kill 9 police officers in attack on post in southwest Pakistan
Militants attacked a police post in southwestern Pakistan overnight, killing nine police officers and wounding others in an intense gunbattle. The attack occurred in an area affected by insurgency.
- Pakistan carries out deadly airstrikes along Afghanistan border
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, claiming 25 deaths targeting militants linked to a Karachi attack, while the Afghan government reported civilian casualties and denied harboring militants. Pakistan's information minister stated the operations targeted a group responsible for the attack, but Afghan authorities disputed this.
- Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 militants along Afghan border
Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation and calibrated strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the killing of 29 militants.
- Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 militants along Afghan border
Pakistani security forces conducted an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the deaths of 29 militants. The operation was followed by 'calibrated strikes' as part of the military action.
- Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border, killing 29 militants
Pakistani security forces conducted a ground operation and strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, targeting militant hideouts and killing 29 militants.
- Pakistan says it carried out a ground operation and strikes along the border with Afghanistan, killing 29 militants
Pakistan conducted a ground operation and strikes along the border with Afghanistan, killing 29 militants. The operation targeted militants in the region, as reported by the Associated Press.
- Pakistan’s military says 3 soldiers were killed in militant attack in Karachi and vows retaliation
Pakistan’s military reported three paramilitary soldiers killed and four wounded in a militant attack on a Rangers regional headquarters in Karachi. The attack occurred overnight, and the military has vowed retaliation.
- Pakistan Forces Kill Three Militants in Karachi Camp Attack
Pakistan Forces killed three militants in an attack on a Pakistan Rangers camp in Karachi. Paramilitary soldiers cordoned off the streets following the incident.
- Militants and police executed and maimed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, UN report says
A United Nations report states that militants and police units in Gaza publicly beat, maimed, and executed dozens of Palestinians during Hamas' war with Israel, which are considered war crimes.
- IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people
IS has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Nigeria where militants raided a football pitch and opened fire, killing 29 people. The attack targeted a gathering at the sports venue, resulting in multiple casualties.
- IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitch
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a football pitch in Nigeria, where militants opened fire at random, according to authorities. The attack targeted a gathering of people at the sports venue.
- A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are still grappling with the trauma and loss. The attack, which targeted a tourist hotspot, left lasting scars on the community.
- Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
Reports suggest a Nigerian air strike may have targeted a village market, raising fears of civilian casualties. The Nigerian Air Force has not confirmed or denied the incident, which involves militants as the alleged target. Civilians are suspected to have been harmed in the attack.
- Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
Reports suggest a Nigerian air strike may have hit a village market, raising fears of civilian casualties. The Nigerian Air Force has not confirmed or denied the incident, which occurred while targeting militants.