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5th May, 2013
Security forces take control of militant strongholds in Tirah valley
At least 16 militants were killed during the operation in Kismet Sur and Sunghar areas of Tirah valley in Khyber tribal region
At least 16 militants were killed during the operation in Kismet Sur and Sunghar areas of Tirah valley in Khyber tribal region
8th March, 2013
Protester killed as Egypt braces for court verdict
On Saturday the court is due to judge the remaining 52 defendants for their involvement in a 2011 stadium riot that killed 74 people.
On Saturday the court is due to judge the remaining 52 defendants for their involvement in a 2011 stadium riot that killed 74 people.
23rd February, 2013
Arab militia kills 50 in Sudan, say residents
“They came on Land Cruisers, used Dushkas and they burned 30 houses killing 53 people,” said one resident of El Sireaf town.
“They came on Land Cruisers, used Dushkas and they burned 30 houses killing 53 people,” said one resident of El Sireaf town.
15th February, 2013
Amid deadly unrest, Bahrain’s opposition calls rally
The wave of protests and clashes that began on Thursday comes as members of the opposition engage the authorities in a new round of a national dialogue.
The wave of protests and clashes that began on Thursday comes as members of the opposition engage the authorities in a new round of a national dialogue.
14th February, 2013
Two dead in Bangladesh protests over war crime trials
Nine people have now died of political violence including Jamaat-e-Islami supporters since the activists launched the protests last month.
Nine people have now died of political violence including Jamaat-e-Islami supporters since the activists launched the protests last month.
12th February, 2013
Clashes over war crime trials hit Bangladesh capital
The editor of Bangladesh's leading daily was injured as fierce clashes broke out in Dhaka between police and Jamaat-e-Islami activists, who are demanding a halt to 1971 war crime trials.
The editor of Bangladesh's leading daily was injured as fierce clashes broke out in Dhaka between police and Jamaat-e-Islami activists, who are demanding a halt to 1971 war crime trials.
2nd February, 2013
Riot police deployed after Egypt palace clashes
The forces were deployed after a night of clashes between security forces and petrol-bomb throwing protesters that killed one man and injured nearly 100.
The forces were deployed after a night of clashes between security forces and petrol-bomb throwing protesters that killed one man and injured nearly 100.
29th January, 2013
Egypt military chief warns of collapse of state
The top military official, along with the Egyptian defence minister, issued warnings as the five-day death toll reached 52 following bloody clashes.
The top military official, along with the Egyptian defence minister, issued warnings as the five-day death toll reached 52 following bloody clashes.
28th January, 2013
Scores hurt as Bangladesh political activists clash with police over tribunal
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami workers attacked police in Dhaka, while demanding a halt to trials of their leaders accused of crimes against humanity in the 1971 war.
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami workers attacked police in Dhaka, while demanding a halt to trials of their leaders accused of crimes against humanity in the 1971 war.
27th January, 2013
Egypt reels after football riot verdict sparks 31 deaths
Clashes killed at least 31 people in Egypt's Port Said as violence raged into the early hours of Sunday following death sentences passed on 21 football fans after a riot.
Clashes killed at least 31 people in Egypt's Port Said as violence raged into the early hours of Sunday following death sentences passed on 21 football fans after a riot.
6th December, 2012
Overnight clashes in Cairo kill three, crisis worsens
A statement from the ministry early Thursday says there were also 276 people injured in the street battles outside the presidential palace in the city's Heliopolis district, including 35 policemen.
A statement from the ministry early Thursday says there were also 276 people injured in the street battles outside the presidential palace in the city's Heliopolis district, including 35 policemen.
25th November, 2012
Afghan student killed in sectarian clash: police
An Afghan student was killed and eight others wounded in clashes between Sunnis and Shias at Kabul University, a senior police officer said Saturday.
An Afghan student was killed and eight others wounded in clashes between Sunnis and Shias at Kabul University, a senior police officer said Saturday.
23rd September, 2012
Sunni-Shia clashes claim 12 lives in Yemen
Residents trapped in street fighting in the city of Raada in Amran say the Salafis from the opposition Islah Party were fighting Hawthis teamed up with Saleh loyalists.
Residents trapped in street fighting in the city of Raada in Amran say the Salafis from the opposition Islah Party were fighting Hawthis teamed up with Saleh loyalists.
5th September, 2012
Seven militants killed in Bajaur
The clashes took place in Batwar Khas, Chachagi, Kambeli, Tendo Dag and Kumbat areas of Salarzai tehsil, in which both sides used heavy weapons.
The clashes took place in Batwar Khas, Chachagi, Kambeli, Tendo Dag and Kumbat areas of Salarzai tehsil, in which both sides used heavy weapons.
3rd September, 2012
30 dead as Kurdish rebels clash with Turkey forces: sources
Sources said that 10 soldiers were killed and seven wounded in the attack in the province of Sirnak, while 20 members of the outlawed PKK were also killed.
Sources said that 10 soldiers were killed and seven wounded in the attack in the province of Sirnak, while 20 members of the outlawed PKK were also killed.
3rd September, 2012
Nine militants killed in Bajaur clashes
Official sources said security forces and volunteers of a local peace committee attacked several hideouts and militant positions in Batwar area of Salarzai tehsil.
Official sources said security forces and volunteers of a local peace committee attacked several hideouts and militant positions in Batwar area of Salarzai tehsil.
25th July, 2012
Clashes leave 13 dead in Orakzai: officials
Dozens of armed militants raided a paramilitary checkpoint on Wednesday, sparking clashes that left three soldiers and at least 10 attackers dead, officials said.
Dozens of armed militants raided a paramilitary checkpoint on Wednesday, sparking clashes that left three soldiers and at least 10 attackers dead, officials said.
22nd July, 2012
Riots in India’s northeast kill nine
Police say India’s army has moved in to stop armed clashes between rival groups that have killed at least nine people and injured 10 others.
Police say India’s army has moved in to stop armed clashes between rival groups that have killed at least nine people and injured 10 others.
11th April, 2012
Clash between militants and FC in Dera Bugti kills four
A contingent of FC personnel was on routine patrol in the Sangsila area of Dera Bugti when it was ambushed by armed men.
A contingent of FC personnel was on routine patrol in the Sangsila area of Dera Bugti when it was ambushed by armed men.
8th April, 2012
Search resumes for 135 feared dead in Pakistan avalanche
The Pakistani military on Sunday resumed desperate efforts to find survivors after an avalanche engulfed an army camp high in the mountains of Kashmir.
The Pakistani military on Sunday resumed desperate efforts to find survivors after an avalanche engulfed an army camp high in the mountains of Kashmir.
