Hicham Bilal, emir of the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) in Gao, surrendered to the Niger government. Bilal called MUJAO members "madmen" and accused them of racism and drug smuggling. ECOWAS approved a plan to deploy 3,300 soldiers to retake northern Mali from Islamist groups.
The ANSF Order of Battle
A breakdown of the structure and units in the Afghan National Security Forces.
The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan
A look at the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan's top leaders.
The Quetta Shura
A look at the Afghan Taliban's top leaders, military councils, and committees.
