The US military said Tuesday that an October 12 US “precision airstrike” near Harardhere, Somalia killed some 60 al Qaeda-affiliated fighters.

“We currently assess this airstrike killed approximately 60 terrorists,” US Africa Command which oversees US military operations on the continent said in a statement.

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A major border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed on October 15 following clashes between the two countries’ security forces, leaving hundreds of people and vehicles stranded on both sides.

The Chamman-Spin Boldak border crossing was shut on October 14 after an exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces that lasted for several hours, officials in both countries said.

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Farah provincial council said Sunday that a group of Taliban insurgents attacked several security check posts in the province.

Dadulllah Qani provincial council member said that on Saturday night Taliban insurgents attacked seven army check posts in Pusht Rod district.

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At least six PKK terrorists were “neutralized” in air operations carried out in northern Iraq on Saturday, according to the Turkish military.

Turkish authorities often use the word “neutralized” in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.

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Somaliland continues to push for its recognition internationally as it held an international forum in the capital Hargeisa on Wednesday.

President Muse Behi Abdi said time is ripe for the international community to recognise and appreciate the role Somaliland is playing in the region.

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