Security

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  Security

  2022-05-06

  Are Chinese troops at Bagram air base?

  Recent visits to Afghanistan by Chinese officials and reports that Chinese military trainers are working with the Haqqani Network have sparked concerns among Afghans.

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  Security

  2022-05-05

  Torture, rape and executions: Russian mercenary tactics around the world

  The evidence is undeniable -- wherever Russian mercenaries are deployed around the world, atrocities and horror follow.

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  2022-04-29

  'Army of looters': Russia's pillaging of Ukraine is the latest in history of criminality

  Looting is commonplace in conflict zones where the Russian military and Kremlin-backed mercenaries are deployed; just ask Georgia, Syria, Libya and Mali.

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  2022-04-28

  Latest attack on IRGC targets general, kills bodyguard in southeast Iran

  An IRGC general and his entourage were attacked in Sistan and Baluchesan, the latest incident in a long series of violent episodes between Iranian citizens and members of the elite guard.

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  2022-04-27

  Separatist group warns China of more attacks after Karachi suicide bombing

  The group threatened Beijing with 'even harsher' attacks unless it halted its 'exploitation projects' and 'occupying of the Pakistani state'.

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  2022-04-26

  Terrorist attacks aim to stoke ethnic, sectarian divisions in Afghanistan

  Dire consequences are bound to follow the uptick of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, observers say, adding that the country's enemies are conspiring to deepen divisions among Afghans.

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  2022-04-21

  ISIS bombing of Mazar-e-Sharif mosque highlights increasing terror threat

  'Blood and fear are everywhere,' said a Balkh provincial heath official after ISIS elements managed to sneak explosives into a Shia mosque packed with worshippers.

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  2022-04-20

  Iran funnelling arms to Russia via allied Iraqi militias: report

  Munitions and military hardware are being sent to Iran via the Shalamcheh crossing with Iraq, and from there to Russia via the Caspian Sea.

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  2022-04-12

  Fresh ISIS recruitment efforts raise concerns in Afghanistan

  Rising unemployment and poverty have paved the way for ISIS recruiters in recent months to accelerate their efforts in the country, experts say.

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  2022-04-06

  China indirectly fuelling Yemen chaos through economic support for Iran

  Funds that Iran receives from China's purchase of its oil are likely being funneled toward weapons for Tehran's proxy groups.