rebellions and insurgencies

Indonesian security forces in standoff with rebels holding New Zealand pilot hostage | CNN

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• Asia

Indonesian security forces in standoff with rebels holding New Zealand pilot hostage | CNN

International News March 4, 2023

CNN  —  Indonesian security forces say they have surrounded armed rebels holding a New Zealand pilot captive in the restive Papua region but...

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11 Palestinians killed during Israeli raid targeting militants in West Bank | CNN

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• Middle East

11 Palestinians killed during Israeli raid targeting militants in West Bank | CNN

International News March 3, 2023

Jerusalem and Gaza CNN  —  At least 11 Palestinians were killed Wednesday during a rare daytime raid by Israeli military forces in the...

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Indonesia president supports plan to scale back troops in restive Papua | CNN

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Indonesia president supports plan to scale back troops in restive Papua | CNN

International News December 19, 2022

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday he supports plans to scale back the presence of troops in the eastern region of Papua,...

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Kosovo rebel commander sentenced to 26 years in prison for war crimes in case overseen by the special counsel named in the Trump probe | CNN Politics

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• U.S.

Kosovo rebel commander sentenced to 26 years in prison for war crimes in case overseen by the special counsel named in the Trump probe | CNN Politics

International News December 16, 2022

CNN  —  A war crimes tribunal in The Hague on Friday sentenced a former commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army to 26 years...

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They fled a Boko Haram massacre. Now, after years in refugee camps, families return to rebuild their lives | CNN

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• Politics

They fled a Boko Haram massacre. Now, after years in refugee camps, families return to rebuild their lives | CNN

International News October 29, 2022

Ngarannam, Nigeria CNN  —  It is a sight Ya Lewa Aji says she can never forget: a baby strapped to her mother’s back,...

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West Bank militants threaten Israel and warn their own leaders as tensions rise | CNN

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• Politics

West Bank militants threaten Israel and warn their own leaders as tensions rise | CNN

International News October 28, 2022

Jenin Refugee Camp, West Bank CNN  —  Four US-made M4 Carbine rifles lean against the back of the sofa. The young men, mostly...

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Iraq Fast Facts | CNN

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• Middle East

Iraq Fast Facts | CNN

International News October 23, 2022

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the country of Iraq which borders Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Iran and the Persian Gulf....

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ISIS-linked militants are threatening huge natural gas reserves the world needs badly right now | CNN

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• Africa

ISIS-linked militants are threatening huge natural gas reserves the world needs badly right now | CNN

International News October 10, 2022

CNN  —  Asmani Dadi had heard rumors about the insurgents. Then, one day, they came true. It was July 2020 and Dadi was...

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UN soldiers have come under attack in the DRC from locals who want them out. Here’s why. | CNN

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• Africa

UN soldiers have come under attack in the DRC from locals who want them out. Here’s why. | CNN

International News August 4, 2022

CNN  —  Two decades ago, a UN force landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to keep the peace in a volatile...

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International Criminal Court Fast Facts | CNN

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International Criminal Court Fast Facts | CNN

International News April 5, 2022

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court comprised of 123 states from around the world. Although created...

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