Tag: Troops
Uganda deploys more troops to hunt escaped prisoners
The Ugandan military has deployed additional troops to beef up the manhunt of 210 inmates who escaped from a prison in the northeastern district...
Dam seized, troops deployed, 1 killed in protests over water with US
Mexico's water wars have turned deadly.
A long-simmering dispute about shared water rights between Mexico and the United States has erupted into open...
Cambodia sends 218 troops to peacekeeping mission in Mali amid COVID-19 pandemic
Cambodia has dispatched 218 Blue Helmets to join the United Nation's peacekeeping mission in the conflict-torn West African nation of Mali, the Khmer...
Uganda resumes rotation of peacekeeping troops to Somalia
Uganda has resumed rotation of its peacekeeping troops to Somalia after four months' suspension over COVID-19, the military has said.
Chief of...
Trump says U.S. troops in Iraq to be reduced to 2,000 soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq would soon be reduced to about 4,000 and 2,000 respectively.
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U.S. to reduce troops in Iraq to 3,000 by end of September
Commander of U.S. Central Command Kenneth McKenzie confirmed that the United States will reduce its troop presence in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000...
Nigerian troops kill armed bandits in northern state
Airstrikes by Nigerian troops have destroyed two camps of armed groups inside Kuduru and Kwaimbana forests in the northern state of Kaduna and killed...
UN honors Ugandan troops for serving in volatile Somalia
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has honored 600 Ugandan troops guarding UN facilities and personnel in volatile Somalia, a Ugandan official said on Monday....
Nigerian troops kill 8 Boko Haram militants in repelled attacks
Eight Boko Haram militants were killed when Nigerian troops repelled an attack by the extremist group in the country's northeastern state of Borno, an...
Deployment of troops not meant to intimidate citizens
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Thursday gave the assurance to citizens that the deployment of military troops to Aflao and its environs was...
Nigerian army chief reiterates fight against banditry in NW region
The Nigerian army chief reiterated on Tuesday to step up fight against banditry in the northwestern region, and charged the combined troops of the...
U.S. pledges reduce troops, no permanent military presence in Iraq: statement
The United States pledged that it would continue reducing its forces in Iraq and confirmed that it does not seek permanent military presence in...
Nigerian army vows to sustain fight against Boko Haram after attack
Nigerian military on Wednesday vowed to pursue Boko Haram terrorists after the Tuesday attack that killed innocent women and children in a village in...
Uganda military to curb COVID-19 spread among troops in Somalia, Equatorial Guinea
The Ugandan military on Sunday said it has issued measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 among its troops in Somalia and Equatorial Guinea...
Uganda suspends rotation of troops to Somalia, Equatorial Guinea over COVID-19
The Ugandan military has immediately suspended the rotation of its peacekeeping troops to Somalia and capacity building in Equatorial Guinea over COVID-19 pandemic, a...
Nigerian troops free 15 hostages from pirates in delta region
A total of 15 hostages held by pirates in Nigeria's delta region were rescued by troops operating in the oil-producing state of Bayelsa, said...
7 hostages freed by troops in central Nigeria
Troops in central Nigeria have rescued seven kidnapped victims during a mop-up operation, the defense headquarters said on Sunday.
In a statement,...
U.S. and NATO to completely pull out troops from Afghanistan in 14 months
The United States and NATO will completely pull out their troops from Afghanistan in 14 months if the Taliban held its commitments, according to...
Bushfires distracting Australian troops from training for war – Rick Burr
The head of the Australian Army has warned that the nation's combat capabilities will suffer if troops are repeatedly deployed to fight bushfires.
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Uganda to withdrawal more troops from Somalia
The Ugandan military on Sunday said it will start the second phase of withdrawing its peacekeeping troops deployed in Somalia by the end of...
AMISOM to cut 1,000 troops from Somalia by February despite recent attacks
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) military commanders have resolved to cut another 1,000 troops from the regional peacekeeping force despite increased attacks...
AU reiterates resolve to support Somalia’s peace, security efforts amid ongoing drawdown of troops
The African Union (AU) has reiterated its resolve to support Somalia's peace and security sector efforts towards ensuring stability amid the ongoing drawdown of...
Uganda plans to deploy more troops to secure Somalia
Uganda plans to deploy more police personnel to serve under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Formed Police Unit, a senior police officer...
AU lauds Ethiopian troops for opening main supply routes, clearing explosives
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has praised Ethiopian troops for clearing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and opening main supply routes to facilitate...
Nigerian Troops Fend Off Boko Haram Attacks
Nigerian troops repelled a late Monday night attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Kirchinga and Shuwa villages in northeast Adamawa state, an official...
Pentagon to deploy more troops to the U.S-Mexico Border
The Pentagon announced Sunday that it is deploying 3,750 more active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border for three months to support border agents.
The...
AU withdraw 1,000 troops from HirShabelle this February
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said it is expected to draw down soldiers by 1,000 this month in Somalia's HirShabelle State, where...
My Monguno Experience And Odyssey To Our Troops
By Okanga Agila
Life teaches us some prime lessons, which influence our skills of appreciation every day. We are often told, after dusk, comes dawn...
UN redeploys more troops to protect South Sudanese civilians in troubled region
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said on Thursday it was rapidly redeploying about 150 peacekeepers to the volatile Unity region to boost...
Federal Troops slay 15 Boko Haram Fighters
Nigerian army late Wednesday confirmed 15 Boko Haram fighters killed in separate clearance operations by troops in the northeastern state of Borno and the...