Militia
The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
BEHIND THE LINES: The decision by Zaidan’s allies to integrate their armed elements into state security forces represents an effort by a pro-Iranian element to consolidate its power.
Iraq PM hosts Iranian-backed militias to push disarmament, consolidate state control
Iran-backed militias in Iraq signal move to place weapons under state control amid US pressure
'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
Somali forces capture major al Shabaab militia stronghold
The government has promised a second phase of the offensive that will go after al Shabaab in southern Somalia, the group's traditional heartland.
Jenin militia warns PA: ‘We won’t allow anyone to take our weapons’
In the ensuing clashes, protesters burned tires, blocked roads and threw stones at Palestinian security officers, who responded with tear-gas and stun grenades.
In blow to Lebanon’s economy, Gulf states tell citizens to stay away
Recent confrontations between Palestinian factions leave several dead, raising international apprehensions
Niger coup leaders declare general Tiani head of state
"The President of the CNSP is the head of state. He represents the state of Niger in international relations," an officer said, reading out a statement.
Revolution in Iran: The state of minorities, uprising against Tehran
The ‘Magazine’ meets Siamand Moeini, leader of PJAK, an Iranian Kurdish party and militia, to discuss the uprising in Iran.
Why does Iran need 200,000 pro-Iran militiamen in Iraq? - analysis
A report alleges that the number of pro-Iran militiamen have grown so large that they are the third largest military force in Iraq.
Russia says Wagner Group seizes two more areas in Ukraine's Bakhmut
The statement said Russian army paratroop units were supporting the claimed advance by holding back Ukrainian forces on the flanks.
New Palestinian militia surfaces in northern West Bank
The new group, Battalion of Martyr Omar Abu Laila, is named after a terrorist who shot and stabbed a soldier and a civilian near Ariel, killing them.
Foreign mercenaries in Ukraine earning up to $3,000 salaries - Russian report
The Ukrainian military said that as of April 2022, roughly 20,000 foreigners from 52 countries have applied to enlist – including some Israeli nationals.
Iran’s Basij militia vandalizes UK embassy for 2nd time since Friday
A “pro-regime group daubed the slogans seemingly in response to UK support for ongoing anti-government protests,” according to The Telegraph.
