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A joint checkpoint manned by the Iraqi Army's 8th Division and Popular Mobilization Units in the border town of al-Qaim, Anbar province, was the target of an Islamic State suicide bomber.
The militant detonated an explosive device in his car, killing at least 21 soldiers and militia members and wounding 15.
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ISS continues to show its ability to launch major assaults on checkpoints in Arish.
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On 23 August 2018, suspected Ansaroul Islam fighters armed assault on a police station in Solle, (Loroum Province) in Burkina Faso.
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On 25 August 2018, an inghimasi attack targeted a checkpoint located west of al Arish, Sinai.
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The current security situation in the Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique can, at best, be described as precarious. Contacts reported widespread fear and terror amongst the population.
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If true, it mark ISL's fourth attack in August 2018.
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It is unconfirmed that the 2 women killed were the sister and mother of the attacker.
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Coinciding with the celebrations of Eid Al Adha, the message was clearly timed.
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Besides Mortars and RPGs, ISK is also known to use SPG-9s, Grad Rockets and Katyusha rockets.
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Irrespective the actual motives for attacks, capacity and strength, those responsible for brutal attacks have gained a mythical reputation among the local population, a reputation that instill fear.
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Though low-level, the attacks show an ability to plan coordinated, timed assaults in different locations.
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Current indications are a resurgence equal to the height of attacks and controlled areas from 2013-2015
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After roughly five hours all four armed gunmen were reported killed.
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ISK bomber appears to be a cub (child soldier).
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BLA cautioned locals to stay away from 'Pakistani events and forces' as they will be 'intensifying (our) attacks' in the future'.
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Military Command Council for the Wellbeing of the Republic (CCMSR) is an armed rebel group in the north of Chad.
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According to its leader Mahamat Mahdi-Ali, FACT's objective is to "Our ambition is to get Idriss Déby off the ground, and we will use every legitimate means (...) that can go as far as armed conflict if we have no choice but violence. there the electoral process is not transparent or fair".
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Suspect arrested and not cooperating with police forces.
