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Some 80% of the city, which was the de facto capital of Islamic State (IS) until its capture by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), was ruined in fighting and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239205
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The coalition supports the internationally recognised government of President Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi. However, the credibility of pro-Hadi forces has been sapped by the Huthis’…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264679
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This comes after a surge in fighting across multiple fronts in February and March. Conflict actors are trying to improve their positions ahead of future negotiations, in the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251618
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They claim the reason is that the rival Tobruk-based House of Representatives (HoR) and its supporters have continued military operations in the west of the country despite the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198878
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The United States has sent 3,000 'train and assist' troops to the country, and passed a 1.6 billion dollar assistance package in December 2014 to provide funding for the Iraqi…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197425
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These shifts were already underway before the airstrikes began in November 2023. Notably, factions within the Islamist Islah political party have publicly and privately expressed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285212
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From the influential Awagir tribe, Bargathi was assured by eastern-based forces that it was safe for him to return to his hometown, but clashes erupted after his arrival…
The separatists appear to have captured most of Aden. UAE officials say they will still provide assistance to their local partners, after the early July announcement that the UAE…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245736
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Since it began in March 2015, the many-sided conflict has become internationalised, following threats to the vital shipping artery in the Bab al-Mandab strait, through which trade…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216268
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The Kurdish administration is seeking to maximise benefits from much-improved relations with US President Joe Biden, compared with his predecessor. However, economic pressures are…