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Islamic Extremists Suspected in Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Soldiers
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Islamic Extremists Suspected in Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Soldiers

Swedish IS Terrorist Osama Krayem Detained for Serious War Crimes
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Swedish IS Terrorist Osama Krayem Detained for Serious War Crimes

The Swedish IS terrorist Osama Krayem is detained, suspected of, among other things, serious war crimes and terrorist offenses in Syria.
Niger Declares National Mourning After Deadly Mosque Attack
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Niger Declares National Mourning After Deadly Mosque Attack

Iraq: High-ranking IS leader killed
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Iraq: High-ranking IS leader killed

The leader of the terrorist sect IS in Iraq and Syria has been killed, according to Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The terrorist leader is said to have been responsible for "operations abroad"
Uncertainty despite new constitution in Syria
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Uncertainty despite new constitution in Syria

Women's "social, political and economic" rights are included, as well as freedom of the press and freedom of expression. But at the same time, Syria's provisional new constitution establishes five years of Islamist rule
Canada to Ease Sanctions Against Syria
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Canada to Ease Sanctions Against Syria

Canada is planning to ease its economic sanctions against Syria and appoint a new ambassador to the country, announces the Canadian Foreign Ministry.
Syria establishes national security council
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Syria establishes national security council

Syria's transitional government announces the formation of a national security council to be led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
New Record for Swedish Arms Export
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New Record for Swedish Arms Export

The export of war material increased last year to the highest value so far. This is shown by figures from the Inspectorate for Strategic Products (ISP)
Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers
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Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers

A landslide of testimonies is expected to come from Syrians in Sweden who have been victims of crimes in their home country, but who previously did not dare to testify due to fear of the former dictator Bashar al-Assad's reprisals. But even their perpetrators are believed to be here in Sweden
Two men sentenced for terror plans against the parliament
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Two men sentenced for terror plans against the parliament

The assignment from IS was to murder at least ten police officers and other individuals at the Riksdag in Stockholm. Now, a German court has sentenced two men to prison for the terror plans
Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers
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Swedish police can nail Assad's torturers

A landslide of testimonies is expected to come from Syrians in Sweden who have been subjected to crimes in their home country, but who previously did not dare to testify due to fear of the former dictator Bashar al-Assad's reprisals. But even their perpetrators are believed to be here in Sweden
Three acquitted of preparing for terrorist crimes
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Three acquitted of preparing for terrorist crimes

Three men are acquitted of preparation for terrorist crimes, following Säpo's noted raid in Tyresö last year. They and an additional person are, however, convicted of, among other things, participating in a terrorist organization
Six Terror Suspects Have Had Assets Frozen
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Six Terror Suspects Have Had Assets Frozen

Six people suspected of terrorist crimes have had their assets frozen with the support of a new law, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.
Man Convicted of Participating in Terror Group IS
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Man Convicted of Participating in Terror Group IS

The 22-year-old man bought 28 e-visas to Ethiopia for other people. Now he is sentenced to prison for three years and three months for, among other things, gross participation in a terrorist organization
Violent clashes in northern Somalia
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Violent clashes in northern Somalia

Dozens of IS-jihadists are reported to have been killed in fierce battles in Puntland, Somalia. This after the heavily armed IS-militia attacked a military base in two stages
IS executed the men and enslaved the women
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IS executed the men and enslaved the women

Men were massacred, boys were forced to become child soldiers and girls and women were sold as sex slaves. Testimonies from IS atrocities against the Yazidis paint a picture of almost unimaginable brutality
Lina Ishaq, 52, Sentenced for Crimes Against Humanity
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Lina Ishaq, 52, Sentenced for Crimes Against Humanity

The 52-year-old Lina Ishaq from Halmstad was involved in IS's attempt to exterminate the Yazidis, the Stockholm District Court has ruled. Now she is being sentenced for crimes against humanity, genocide, and grave war crimes after enslaving children and women in Syria
Niger orders Red Cross to leave the country
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Niger orders Red Cross to leave the country

The ruling military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country immediately, according to a source.
Multiple Civilians Killed in Syria According to Kurdish Forces
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Multiple Civilians Killed in Syria According to Kurdish Forces

Turkish attacks on Monday and Tuesday have killed 18 civilians, according to the Kurdish forces SDF.
Up to 30 killed in suicide attack
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Up to 30 killed in suicide attack

Suspect arrested for attack on Swedes in Brussels
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Suspect arrested for attack on Swedes in Brussels

Spanish police have arrested a person who was wanted, suspected of involvement in the terrorist attack in Brussels 2023 when two Swedes were killed.
Terror suspects in Tyresö case remain in custody
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Terror suspects in Tyresö case remain in custody

The four men who are charged with terrorist crimes after the Security Police's notable raid in Tyresö last spring will remain in custody when the trial ends.
Sisters joined IS - sentenced to prison
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Sisters joined IS - sentenced to prison

Two young sisters who left Norway to join the terrorist organization IS are sentenced to prison in a Norwegian court.
Trump Brands as Terrorists to Counter "Invasion"
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Trump Brands as Terrorists to Counter "Invasion"

The USA is to confront an ongoing "invasion" in the same way as they confronted IS. When Donald Trump labels drug cartels as terrorists, it raises questions and concerns about what means he is willing to take in an escalated war on drugs
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