Adnan Aamir is an Award-Winning Journalist based in Quetta, Pakistan. He covers Business and Economics, development, media and socio-economic issues. He is also founder and Editor of Balochistan Voices, a community based online newspaper.

Pakistan, China eye security tie-ups after deadly militant attacks

20 Sept 2024  |  asia.nikkei.com  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

Beijing and Islamabad are nearing an agreement to establish joint security companies to safeguard Chinese nationals in Pakistan following a series of deadly militant attacks. This potential deal, which Islamabad has previously resisted, may involve Chinese security personnel operating within Pakistan and the use of armored vehicles for transporting Chinese nationals, highlighting the countries' efforts to protect their significant investment ties.

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Kiyya Baloch is a freelance journalist from Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. He contributed to the Guardian, the Economist, Al Jazeera, the Diplomat Magazine and Daily Times. Baloch has more than six years’ experience working with various national and international media outlets ...

China Is Unnerved by Increasing Attacks on Chinese in Pakistan

28 Sept 2022  |  thediplomat.com  |  English  |  Attacks on Chinese Nationals

Police are investigating the targeted killing of a Chinese Pakistani dentist in Karachi, attributed to the Sindhudesh People’s Army. This attack is part of a series of assaults on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, particularly in Karachi and Balochistan, by separatist groups opposing China's resource extraction projects. Despite Pakistani authorities' security measures, these attacks have created distrust and fear among Chinese nationals. China has considered deploying its own security personnel and has engaged in direct talks with Baloch politicians to address security concerns. The ongoing violence has strained China-Pakistan relations and impacted Chinese investments in the region.

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Joyeeta Basu is a NCTJ qualified British journalist with more than 15 years of experience. She has worked with the Express Newspapers (UK), the Mirror Group (UK), BBC UK, Cross Border Group (launched by The Economist) in London, Times of India in Mumbai and Deccan Chronicle in Hyderabad.

China is paying the price of embracing Pakistan

01 Oct 2023  |  TheDailyGuardian  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

China is facing significant challenges and financial losses due to its involvement in Pakistan, particularly through the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Violent attacks by militant groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan have targeted Chinese nationals and projects, highlighting the instability in the region. Despite promises from Pakistan's military to ensure the security of CPEC, the ongoing violence and political instability have made it difficult for China to see any returns on its investments. The article criticizes China's strategy of using Pakistan as a tool to contain India, suggesting that it has backfired, drawing parallels to the American experience in the region.

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Umar Farooq is a multimedia journalist based in Peshawar, Pakistan. He has extensive experience working in conflict zones. He has expertise in reporting on Pakistan-Afghan-US affairs and militancy۔

KP plans fresh op after Kurram convoy attacks

18 Feb 2025  |  www.dawn.com  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced a new operation against militants in Kurram following attacks that resulted in the deaths of five security officials. The violence threatens the fragile peace established by a previous ceasefire. The Thall-Parachinar road remains closed due to these attacks. Security forces, including the Frontier Corps and Pakistan Army, engaged in multiple confrontations with militants, resulting in casualties on both sides. The provincial government plans to relocate locals before launching the operation to clear the area of militants. Additional attacks in Dera Ismail Khan and Bajaur resulted in further casualties, with security forces initiating search operations to find the attackers.

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Muheet Ul Islam is a journalist and filmmaker who reports from the Indian-administered Kashmir.  His expertise lies in narrative journalism, honed at the Central University of Kashmir.

Muheet's work transcends borders, gaining recognition from a vast network of international media outlets.  ...

Militant attacks in Indian-controlled Kashmir panic migrant workers

25 Oct 2024  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

A series of targeted attacks on nonlocal individuals in Indian-administered Kashmir has instilled fear among migrant workers, who are caught between the necessity of earning a living and the threat of violence. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and security challenges in the region.

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I am passionate about sharing great stories in the most innovative and engaging way possible. 

An Irish/New Zealand national, my career as a senior broadcast journalist now spans more than 30 years. I worked as a senior journalist, presenter & producer at EuronewsNBC for 14 years and at numerous ...

New tactics to protect soldiers on Belgian streets

29 Aug 2017  |  www.euronews.com  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

Belgium is altering its patrolling tactics in response to the increasing threat of militant attacks against security forces. The new strategy involves more frequent movement and changing patrol routes to enhance safety and effectiveness. General Marc Thys emphasized the importance of unpredictability in ensuring the safety of soldiers and police. Recent attacks in Belgium, Britain, and France underscore the need for these changes.

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Eva Levesque is a journalist and producer based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Houthi militants firing missiles

19 Dec 2023  |  AGBI  |  English  |  Houthi Militant Attacks

Following missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants in the Red Sea, two European oil and gas companies, BP and Equinor, along with several shipping lines such as CMA CGM, MSC, and AP Moller-Maersk, are diverting their tankers from the area. The US has launched Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect commercial vessels. Despite the attacks, Goldman Sachs believes that crude oil and LNG prices will not be significantly affected. The Suez Canal, a critical trade route, sees 8% of global seaborne bulk trade, with jet fuel being the most exposed commodity. The Houthi militants have recently seized a Japanese ship and claimed responsibility for an attack on a Norwegian tanker.

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I  am  a journalist based in Srinagar. I  have worked for over 12 years to cover the Kashmir conflict including major political developments as well as gunfights. I have also done business reporting in different parts of India while working for one of India's largest newspapers, Indian Express.

In Kashmir, wave of fear spreads among minority community after militant attacks

08 Oct 2021  |  www.firstpost.com  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

A wave of fear has spread among the minority community in Kashmir following targeted militant attacks on non-locals, particularly affecting the Kashmiri Pandits and workers from outside the region. The recent attacks, including the killing of two teachers and a Hindu pharmacist in Srinagar, have raised concerns about the security situation, reminiscent of the 1990s. The abrogation of Article 370, which granted local domicile rights to certain non-locals, has been met with opposition from political parties. Efforts to facilitate the return of Kashmiri Pandits have been stepped up, but the recent violence has exposed vulnerabilities and could trigger a new wave of migration. Political parties and the separatist APHC have condemned the attacks, while the BJP has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing back Kashmiri Hindus. The situation remains tense, with individuals like Karan Sahoo and Pheerat Ram Sahoo expressing their fears and conditions for staying in the region.

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I am a freelance journalist based in Bamako, Mali since 2018. I studied fine art photography in college, primarily working in documentary photography, and began work as a photojournalist in 2016. I was trained in video journalism in 2020. I have been primarily working as a radio and text journalist ...

Mali: Simultaneous Militant Attacks Kill 14 Malian Soldiers

13 Jan 2023  |  allAfrica.com  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

In central Mali, 14 soldiers were killed and 11 wounded in simultaneous militant attacks involving explosives. Mali's army reported that its airborne special forces killed 31 militants in response. The region has faced increasing violence from Islamist militants since 2012. French troops withdrew from Mali last year amid tensions over Mali's military government's alleged collaboration with Russian Wagner mercenaries, which the government denies. The country has been under military rule since a 2020 coup, with violence spreading southward.

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Senanu Tord is a video journalist and a documentary filmmaker who reports on a wide range of issues across Africa. He is originally from Ghana and reports in English but speaks and understands basic French. He has worked in many English-speaking African countries and some francophone countries ...

Ghanaian Community Moves to Aid Burkina Faso Asylum-Seekers

01 Oct 2023  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Militant Attacks

More than a thousand people fleeing militant attacks in Burkina Faso have sought refuge in Ghana in recent months and are waiting for their status to be determined. To help, villagers in northern Ghana are donating land to a refugee camp.

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Jacob Wirtschafter is a journalist based in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Africa becomes new battleground against al-Qaeda and Islamic State as they are driven out of the Middle East

23 Oct 2023  |  USA TODAY  |  English  |  Militant Islamist groups

The article by Jacob Wirtschafter and Karim John Gadiaga for USA TODAY discusses the growing threat of terrorism in Africa, with a focus on the activities of al-Qaeda and ISIS. It highlights the shift of the battleground to Africa as these groups are pushed out of the Middle East. The analysts point out the potential for an influx of fighters from North Africa and the expansion of terrorist networks in West and Central Africa. The article details recent attacks in Somalia, Niger, and Egypt, and the involvement of U.S. troops in the region. It also touches on the cooperation between al-Shabab and ISIS, and the increasing strength of militant Islamist groups in Africa. The piece emphasizes the need for not only military operations but also economic development to prevent people from joining these groups, citing concerns from impoverished African governments about the potential reduction in Western development aid.

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Al-Shabab attacks Militant Islamist groups Terrorism in Africa ISIS in Africa U.S. military operations in Africa Economic conditions and terrorism