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Pakistan: Gunmen kill dozens in attack at police academy in Quetta

Pakistan: Gunmen kill dozens in attack at police academy in Quetta

59 people have been killed and around 120 people critically injured after an attack took place at a police training academy in Quetta, Pakistan, late on 24 October night. Three militants with suicide bomb vests attacked the college when cadets were sleeping. No group immediately claimed responsibility, but an official from Pakistan’s paramilitary forces blamed a faction of the Lashker-e-Jhangvi militant group for the attack. Oct 25, 2016
Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

As part of the Iraqi governments offensive on Mosul, Iraqi Kurdish military forces have started to clear several villages held by Islamic State. Some 30,000 Iraqi government forces, Kurdish Peshmerga militia and Sunni tribal fighters are expected to take part in the offence to drive up to 8,000 Islamic State militants out of Mosul. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic States last city stronghold. Oct 17, 2016
Syrian rebels backed by Turkey capture Isis stronghold of Dabiq

Syrian rebels backed by Turkey capture Isis stronghold of Dabiq

Syrian rebels have reportedly recaptured Dabiq in northern Syria from Islamic State. The rebels were supported by Turkish tanks and planes.The victory is of symbolic importance.IS had promised for its final battle with the West to take part in Dabiq. It also named its main propaganda publication after the village. Oct 16, 2016
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