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The Colombian president confirmed that government forces successfully eliminated a prominent dissident commander during a military operation. The strike marks a significant escalation in the state’s campaign against armed groups operating outside peace agreements.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia, has officially dissolved its independent command structure as part of a broader agreement to integrate with Syrian government forces in Damascus.
Fighting has intensified across Yemen as internationally recognized government forces escalate attacks and clash with Houthi rebels on multiple fronts.
Yemeni government forces have launched a large-scale offensive against Iran-backed Houthis on the western coast, deploying heavy artillery and drones.
Yemen's government forces have launched counterattacks against Houthi rebels following renewed shelling of Marib, escalating fears of a broader conflict. Experts warn that all indicators point towards a potential expansion of hostilities in the region.
Government forces conducted a joint operation in Cabuyao City, Laguna, leading to the arrest of an alleged communist rebel and a Filipino-American woman linked to armed insurgents.
At least 16 members of Yemen's internationally recognized government forces were killed in clashes with Houthi rebels in the western Hodeidah province, marking some of the most intense conflicts in recent years.
Five alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government forces in Palanas, Masbate, with an arms cache also recovered.
The United Nations has documented a record number of violations against children in conflict zones, with government forces identified as the primary perpetrators.
Five suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in recent encounters with government forces across southern Negros and Negros Occidental.
Jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for a series of large-scale, coordinated attacks on Malian army bases across the country, leading to fresh battles and prompting condemnation from the UN.
Following the government forces' takeover of Kurdish strongholds in northern Syria and the transfer of thousands of ISIS-linked prisoners to Iraq, new concerns have arisen regarding the fate of Western Balkan citizens who had traveled to the conflict zones.
Thousands of people are fleeing renewed conflicts in South Sudan's Jonglei state, where clashes between government forces and the opposition have caused a severe humanitarian crisis and raised fears of a return to full civil war.
Brutal clashes between government forces and opposition in Akobo, South Sudan, have led to a massive exodus, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing to the Tiergol border area near Ethiopia.
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have targeted a strategic coltan mine with a drone strike against M23 rebels.
Australian families attempting to leave a Syrian camp were reportedly threatened by government forces, who warned they would be attacked if they did not turn around, due to a lack of coordination from the Australian government.
The US military has completed its withdrawal from the strategic al-Tanf Garrison in southern Syria, transferring control to government forces.
Syrian government forces have killed a prominent military commander from the Assad era during a recent security operation.
A tunnel in Ghouta, used during Assad’s siege, has been transformed into a museum, 13 years after government forces' deadly sarin gas attack. The museum serves as a memorial to the victims and events of the siege.
Houthi and government forces in Yemen are increasingly exchanging drone attacks, signaling a significant shift in war tactics and demonstrating growing aerial capabilities from both sides.
Yemen's internationally recognized government forces have accused Houthi rebels of launching new waves of ballistic missile and drone attacks on the port city of al-Makha and residential areas in Marib.
A Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia injured 11 civilians, including a child, prompting the kingdom to warn of imminent, Iran-supervised attacks from both Houthi and Iraqi militia groups. The incident has raised concerns about regional escalation and impacted oil prices.
Government forces engaged with combined armed groups, including Dawlah Islamiya and BIFF, in Maguindanao del Sur. The army successfully recovered guns and explosives following the clash.
Fourteen government soldiers were killed in a Houthi attack in Yemen. The incident marks a significant loss for the government forces in the ongoing conflict.
An ongoing war between Fano militias and federal government forces in Ethiopia's Amhara region, particularly around Lake Tana, is threatening ancient monasteries dating back to the 14th century.
Two alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with government forces in Goa, Camarines Sur, on Saturday morning.
The Philippine Senate was placed on full alert and lockdown after gunshots were reported, leading to an investigation into what some described as an "attack" or "standoff." Officials denied government involvement, clarifying that Marines present were security detail.
Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered heightened security measures in Negros Occidental following a recent clash between government forces and the New People’s Army.
New data indicates that government forces in Burkina Faso and Mali are responsible for more civilian deaths than jihadist groups, a trend that analysts warn could boost militant legitimacy and recruitment.
Man submitted he was member of separatist group and his family was targeted by government forces
Syrian government forces and Druze fighters have conducted a prisoner exchange, resolving a lingering issue from clashes that occurred last summer.
Syrian authorities reported finding thousands of people living in 'shocking' conditions at the al-Hol detention center in al-Hassakeh province after government forces took control.
American tourists are reportedly stranded in Mexico amidst chaos that erupted following the assassination of an infamous drug trafficker by government forces, assisted by the United States.
The ruling military junta in Niger has declared that order has been restored following a violent mutiny by troops that targeted the presidential palace and key infrastructure. Government forces, reportedly aided by foreign military personnel, successfully suppressed the rebellion and retook strategic locations.
Yemen is experiencing a return to full-scale conflict as government forces and Houthi rebels exchange attacks, with government forces carrying out 81 attacks in 24 hours and Houthis claiming hits on targets in Saudi Arabia.
Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, have launched counter-attacks following a new offensive by Houthi rebels in areas under their control.
Yemen's Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, launched ballistic missiles and drones against Saudi-backed government forces in the Yemeni port city of Mocha, describing it as a retaliatory response to aggression.
Tigrayan rebels have reported renewed clashes with Ethiopian government forces, indicating a potential escalation of conflict in the region.
Government forces in Maguindanao del Sur recovered high-powered firearms, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices from an armed group accused of harassing communities.
Rebel groups, including jihadists and Tuareg insurgents, launched a new wave of coordinated attacks on multiple towns and army bases across northern and central Mali. The Malian army claims the situation is under control, despite reports of rebels entering cities where Russian and government forces are present.
A 36-year-old German reporter and her Kurdish-Turkish colleague have been released after being detained by Syrian government forces in January. They were held during the capture of Raqqa following military operations against Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
Gunfire broke out in Mogadishu ahead of planned anti-government protests, with former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accusing government forces of attacking him.
A drone strike in Khartoum has reportedly killed five people, marking the second such attack in a week. This follows months of relative calm in the city after government forces regained control.
Government forces in the central Philippines killed at least 10 Maoist guerrillas during several gun battles on Negros island, marking a deadly escalation in the decades-old insurgency.
The UN reports that over 1,700 people were killed and nearly 200,000 displaced during a week of violence in southern Syria's Suweida in July. Multiple actors, including Syrian government forces, tribal fighters, and Druze armed groups, are cited for committing acts that may amount to war crimes, according to a new report.
Residents in the Dibaati district of Matakkal Zone in Oromia, Ethiopia, report that over 80 houses were burned due to actions by government forces, an accusation denied by the district administrator.
Congolese government forces have intensified operations in eastern DRC, launching drone attacks on positions in a battle over a key mining hub, following the reported death of an M23 spokesperson.
DR Congo government forces have targeted a strategic coltan mine in a drone strike against M23 rebels.
For the first day of in-person classes, after the break for last January's demonstrations, hundreds gathered in Tehran's universities shouting "Freedom, freedom, freedom."