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Red Cross Director-General says killing of staff seems impossible

At least six workers for the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) have been killed by the Islamic State (Isis) in northern Afghanistan on 8 February. Reportedly the Red Cross workers were in a convoy carrying supplies to areas hit by avalanches when they were attacked by the gunmen. A search operation has been launched to find two missing Red Cross that have gone missing since the attack. Feb 8, 2017
Turkey detains 400 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids

Turkey detains 400 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids

Turkish police have reportedly detained 400 suspected members of Islamic State. Raids across the country led to arrests of Turkish nationals and foreigners. They allegedly included terrorists suspected of planning attacks. Hundreds of people were killed in terror attacks in Turkey in 2016. Turkish officials claim at least 780 people, including 350 foreigners, are currently in detention. Feb 5, 2017