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The Taliban enters Lashkargah, the provincial capital of Helmand Province, capturing large areas of the city, according to a provincial government spokesman, who reported heavy fighting between government forces and the Islamist group as civilians flee the city.
2021-07-30

Islamist insurgents linked to ISIL seize control of the port city of Mocímboa da Praia in northern Mozambique, after days of heavy fighting with government forces. Soldiers reportedly abandoned their positions and fled the city on boats after becoming outnumbered, as several fellow soldiers were killed by the militants.
2020-08-12

The GNA recaptures Tripoli International Airport on the outskirts of the capital following the withdrawal of LNA forces.
2020-06-4

Islamist militias capture a special forces base in Benghazi.
2014-07-30

Islamist militia renew their attack on Tripoli International Airport.
2014-07-20

An Algerian official reports that a group of hostages has escaped from the natural gas complex that was taken over by Islamist militants. It is reported as many as 20 escaped, including Americans.
2013-01-17

Islamist rebels claim to have captured a Syrian Army infantry base in Aleppo.
2012-12-16

Thousands of students in rebel Islamist-controlled northern Mali leave schools after the imposition of Sharia law.
2012-06-22

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabaab threaten more attacks in Burundi and Uganda in retaliation for their participation in an African Union peacekeeping operation in the country. Meanwhile, seven people are killed in fighting in the capital Mogadishu.
2010-11-7

At least 12 people are killed in fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia, between pro-government forces, African Union troops and the Islamist militant al-Shabaab group.
2010-11-1