News Roundup – 30th Jan – 6th Feb 2017
Colombia’s ELN rebels release key hostage Odin Sanchez, while Last child soldiers from Colombia’s rebel ranks to be freed; but Brazil’s PCC is Recruiting FARC Dissidents, according to Colombia Defense Minister
Boko Haram cut off my hand, leg, says ex insurgent
MINUSCA and UNOCA call on UPC and FPRC led coalition for an immediate end to the fighting
Uganda rebel returns add to growing headache for Kabila and Congo, as
M23 rebels ‘kidnapped, tortured and killed’ DRC army helicopter crash survivors
Armed groups clashes in western Tripoli leave deaths and injuries
Ukraine conflict: Rebel commander killed in bomb blast and Civilians face ‘dire’ situation amid ongoing hostilities in eastern Ukraine, UN warns (as does the ICRC)
Turkey ‘detains hundreds’ in major anti-ISIL operation
Idlib’s rebel split: A crossroads for Syrian opposition
Yemen rebel ‘suicide boat’ attack kills Saudi sailors
Philippine President Ends Cease-Fire With Communist Rebels
Philippine president Duterte warns rebels after peace talks collapse
Annyssa Bellal
Katharine Fortin
Rogier Bartels