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IOM Says Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria Causes over 2 MLN Displaced

Fri Sep 4, 2015 15:21:10

Over 2.1 million people are internally displaced in northeast Nigeria after a spike in a six-year insurgency by the Boko Haram group, the International Organisation for Migration said Friday, revising a previous figure of 1.5 million.

Parliament Speaker: Iran Ready to Share Experience with Tunisia

Thu Sep 3, 2015 17:55:47

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with his Tunisian counterpart Mohamed Ennaceur announced Tehran's preparedness to transfer its experiences to Tunis in different fields.

Boko Haram Kills 'Dozens' in NE Nigeria

Thu Sep 3, 2015 11:36:14

Boko Haram gunmen on horseback killed dozens of people in a village in northeast Nigeria's Borno state near the border with Cameroon, AFP reports.

Iran’s FM, Algeria’s President Discuss Restoring Peace in Yemen, Syria

Wed Sep 2, 2015 19:18:45

In a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Wednesday, the two sides discussed strategies on restoring peace and stability to Yemen and Syria.

50 African Union Soldiers Killed, 50 Missing in Shebab Attack

Wed Sep 2, 2015 16:08:03

At least 50 African Union soldiers are believed to have been killed and another 50 are missing after Shebab militants overran a military camp in southern Somalia on Tuesday, according to Western military officials.

Iran’s FM Calls Muslim Countries to Unite against Extremism

Tue Sep 1, 2015 12:06:43

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on Muslim countries to join forces in the fight against extremism.

Zarif Hails Social, Political Participation of Tunisian Muslims

Mon Aug 31, 2015 18:33:48

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tunisia serves as a successful example of people’s participation in state affairs for Muslim countries.

Iran’s FM Zarif Will Start North African Tour Monday

Sun Aug 30, 2015 18:46:26

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will begin a new round of his international tours on Monday by visiting two North African states.

South Sudan Rebels Say Cessation of Hostilities Broken by Government

Sun Aug 30, 2015 15:24:40

South Sudan Rebels Say the newly-signed ceasefire agreement aiming at ending a brutal civil war violated by army forces, Press TV reports.

South Sudan Rebel Chief Orders Ceasefire: Spokesman

Sat Aug 29, 2015 16:40:29

South Sudan’s former vice president Riek Machar ordered his troops to lay down their arms in line with a ceasefire to end a 20-month civil war, his spokesman said Saturday, AFP reports.

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