Tunisia
Jewish store owner hospitalized after axe attack in Tunisia’s Djerba
A 50-year-old Jewish jewelry store owner was hospitalized Thursday after an axe attack on Tunisia’s Djerba island, home to
The Czech parliament has approved the return of troops to the Sahel, as part of a NATO program to help train the Mauritanian military. Thirty Czech special forces personnel will participate in the two-year mandate. Jan Jireš, Senior Director of the Defense Policy and Strategy Section of the Czech Ministry of Defense, explained the reasoning behind the country’s involvement: “A number of security threats, such as terrorism and illegal migration, are emerging [in the Sahel].”
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Israel's Gaza plan sparks Egyptian anger, fears of military buildup
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Egypt
China backs Egypt’s sovereignty over Suez Canal after Trump’s free passage demand
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Mauritania
Mauritania’s camel cavalry aims to keep jihadists at bay
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