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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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6 Killed, 16 Wounded Suicide Blast Hits Govt. Offices in Somali Capital

6 Killed, 16 Wounded Suicide Blast Hits Govt. Offices in Somali Capital

Monday 10 September 2018
Al-Shabab frequently carries out bombings and gun attacks in Mogadishu and other parts of Somalia. The terrorists were forced out of Mogadishu by African Union forces in 2011. However, they still control parts of the countryside and carry out attacks against government, military, and civilian ...
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At Least 13 Killed as Deadly Blasts Hit Somalia Capital

At Least 13 Killed as Deadly Blasts Hit Somalia Capital

Thursday 27 December 2018 ،
Al-Shabab is fighting to topple the Somali government and wants to impose a strict version of Islamic law in the Horn of Africa country. The group used to control most parts of the country, but since 2010, the fighters have been removed from most major towns and cities.  
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Qatar Gives Somalia Military Aid as UAE Influence Wanes

Qatar Gives Somalia Military Aid as UAE Influence Wanes

Friday 25 January 2019 ،
Qatar donated 68 armored vehicles to Somalia on Thursday, Qatar’s defense ministry said, a sign that Doha is pushing for influence in the country Alwaght- Qatar donated 68 armored vehicles to Somalia on Thursday, Qatar's defense ministry said, a sign that Doha is pushing for influence in the cou ...
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26 Dead as Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Hotel in Somali

26 Dead as Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Hotel in Somali

Sunday 14 July 2019 ،
Al-Shabab militant group, which is believed to be linked to al-Qaeda and is trying to topple the Somali government, claimed the responsibility for the suicide attack.  
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US Airstrikes Killed Civilians in Somalia: Amnesty International

US Airstrikes Killed Civilians in Somalia: Amnesty International

Wednesday 1 April 2020 ،
Al-Shabab militants. “Following every airstrike, US Africa Command conducts additional analysis to ensure the military objectives were met and that there were no civilian casualties,” AFRICOM told Reuters in response to the allegations from Amnesty. However, Amnesty researcher Hassan s ...
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Ethiopia Confirms Shooting down Kenyan Cargo Plane in Somalia

Ethiopia Confirms Shooting down Kenyan Cargo Plane in Somalia

Sunday 10 May 2020 ،
Ethiopian troops in Somalia confirmed shooting down a Kenyan cargo plane carrying aid supplies earlier this week, which resulted in the deaths of all the six people on board. Alwaght- Ethiopian troops in Somalia confirmed shooting down a Kenyan cargo plane carrying aid supplies earlier this week, wh ...
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Suicide Attack Kills 5, Including 2 Turks, in Somalia

Suicide Attack Kills 5, Including 2 Turks, in Somalia

Sunday 3 January 2021 ،
At least five people, including two Turkish citizens, have been killed in a suicide bombing near the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Saturday. Alwaght- At least five people, including two Turkish citizens, have been killed in a suicide bombing near the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Saturday. The al ...
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Somali Army Kills 76 Shabab Militants

Somali Army Kills 76 Shabab Militants

Sunday 4 April 2021 ،
Al-Shabab militants, however, still retain a significant presence, reportedly roaming freely and posing a threat in regions outside the capital where the central government has little control. The group launches regular attacks on government, military and civilian targets. The country is now beset ...
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Somali Leaders Reject ’Illegal’ Deal with American Oil Company

Somali Leaders Reject ’Illegal’ Deal with American Oil Company

Sunday 20 February 2022 ،
Somalia’s president and premier have nullified an "illegal" deal signed between the country’s energy minister and an American oil company. Alwaght- Somalia's president and premier have nullified an illegal deal signed between the country's energy minister and an American oil company. O ...
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Death Toll From Blasts in Somalia’s Capital Rises to 100, Over 300 Injured: President

Death Toll From Blasts in Somalia’s Capital Rises to 100, Over 300 Injured: President

Sunday 30 October 2022 ،
Al-Shabab usually doesn’t make claims of responsibility when large numbers of civilians are killed, as in the 2017 blast, but it has been angered by a high-profile new offensive by the government that also aims to shut down its financial network.

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies