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Troops supporting President Bashar al-Assad launched their latest offensive in Syria’s last large rebel-held region in November 2019. Russian air support has enabled them to make…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250528
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Nevertheless, Tigrayan forces still control large chunks of northern Amhara and both sides now appear to be regrouping for further fighting.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266188
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Both sides accuse the other of starting the fighting, which has seen alleged airstrikes by federal forces, including on the regional capital Mekelle, while TPLF forces have…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272447
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In response, federal-aligned authorities have started mobilising regional militias and even armed civilians to bolster their regular forces. Both have raised fears of an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263135
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On August 30, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire, pausing a Russian-backed offensive that has been ongoing since late April, during which time over 1,000 civilians have been…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246324
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Prospects for Iraq to end-2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221704
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The announcement came amid unconfirmed reports that the federal government and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have agreed to meet for peace talks in Arusha, Tanzania.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271075
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Ukraine fighting and diplomacy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250955
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The militancy phenomenon.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218319
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The country is now bracing for an escalating confrontation, despite intensified international efforts to end the conflict.