Indonesia searches for missing soldiers after Papua rebel attack
The missing troops were part of the search for Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a pilot with Indonesian airline Susi Air, who was taken in February by armed separatists at Nduga airport in Papua.
Thousands flee into Thailand after fighting between Myanmar military, rebels
The clashes broke out when rebels in the southern Karen state attacked a military border guard outpost, according to reports.
Ethiopia warring parties agree to cease hostilities
The surprise deal between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and Tigrayan rebels was unveiled after negotiations led by the African Union in South Africa and was hailed by the UN and the US among others.
Myanmar forces kill 25 repelling ‘terrorist attack’
The battle happened in the heartland of the ethnic Bamar people, who make up the majority of the armed forces.
Myanmar village burned down in clashes with military
Some reports say the fire was so large it was recorded by Nasa's satellite fire-tracking system.
Bomb blasts, flash protests as Myanmar enters fourth month under junta
No one has claimed responsibility for the bombs, which are exploding with increasing frequency in Yangon.
Myanmar insurgent group says razed military base near Thai border
The Karen National Union has clashed with the military in their territory along Myanmar's eastern border for weeks.
Chad’s president killed in battle with rebels after 30 years in power
The announcement of his death came a day after provisional election results projected he would win a sixth term in office.
