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President Tinubu announced that security forces successfully rescued abducted pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo State. The operation resulted in the killing of some kidnappers and the arrest of eight individuals.

The Air Force reversed 135 promotions after discovering a grading error in a security forces advancement exam. An outdated scoring key led to incorrect results for over 2,200 exams, with 135 airmen wrongly promoted and another 135 omitted from the list. Officials emphasized correcting the mistake and preventing future issues.

The Air Force reversed 135 promotions after discovering a grading error on an advancement exam for security forces personnel. An outdated scoring key caused 135 airmen to be incorrectly promoted and another 135 to be excluded, with over 2,200 exams rescored. Officials acknowledged the mistake as human error, unrelated to AI, and emphasized correcting it to uphold merit-based promotions.

Security forces in Congo-Kinshasa used excessive force against protesters and failed to protect them from attackers. The incident is reported by HRW.

Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with planned protests nationwide. Security forces have been deployed to address the situation.

Pakistan's security forces killed 29 fighters along the Afghan border. The strikes followed an attack in Karachi where fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers.

A militant rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the provincial headquarters of the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, sparking a gunfire exchange with security forces. Witnesses and emergency services confirmed the attack.

Residents of Bara tehsil in Khyber district, KP, have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing clashes between security forces and terrorists. Displaced families from Sturikhel area, including villages like Meero Darra and Sal Gazai, report vulnerability to drone strikes and artillery shelling, with some relocating to Peshawar. Tribal elders held a jirga to demand recognition as internally displaced persons and official assistance.

Ten individuals were arrested in Manipur for their alleged involvement in ethnic violence, including attacks on security forces, looting arms, and committing bank robberies. The arrests were conducted through a joint operation targeting active participants in the violence.

Gunfire and explosions were reported at the airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, with security forces blocking the area as per witness accounts.

Security forces conducted search operations in Manipur's Kangpokpi, seizing arms and destroying 30 bunkers, outposts, and strategic camp sites. A police statement confirmed the dismantling of these structures during the operations.

The Knesset granted immunity to Likud MK Gotliv for exposing a Shin Bet agent's identity. The decision followed chaotic hearings where coalition lawmakers supported Gotliv, while opposition lawmakers criticized the move as disrespectful to security forces.

Three injured Kuki youths were moved from RIMS in Manipur amid tight security. Security forces prevented protesters from storming the hospital, as demonstrators demanded the youths be handed over to them.

Gunmen attacked Nigeria’s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), killing three people. Security forces intervened swiftly, preventing further damage to the facility.

A former CAR president is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity, including murder, enforced disappearance, torture, and rape committed by his security forces.

Section 144 was imposed in several areas of Upper and Lower South Waziristan due to security concerns and the movement of security forces. Key roads were temporarily closed, and residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel to ensure public safety and facilitate security operations.

Three youths from the Kuki community were injured in a firing incident in Kangpokpi, Manipur, and were transported to Imphal's Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) by security forces for treatment.

Two people were shot dead and houses were burnt by armed assailants in Manipur's Kamjong. Security forces have arrived at the remote village, but the perpetrators' identity remains unknown.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) urges community engagement in the Ebola response in Congo-Kinshasa, emphasizing the need for transparency and a limited role for security forces to ensure an effective health response.

Somali opposition leaders accused the federal government of using security forces to intimidate political opponents and called for an immediate halt to operations targeting opposition figures.

A soldier was killed and 14 terrorists were killed during a security operation in Balochistan's Basima district, according to ISPR. The operation targeted the Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan, who were planning attacks on a police station and banks. Security forces destroyed vehicles and IEDs, and sanitization efforts continue in the area.

Security forces in Odisha's Malkangiri recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist dump. The materials were suspected to be intended for Maoist cadres to use against innocent civilians and security forces.

Six Frontier Constabulary personnel were killed and four injured when terrorists attempted to capture a post in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel area. Three FCN personnel were held hostage, and eight terrorists were killed in retaliatory action. Security forces cordoned off the area and continued operations against the attackers.

Tinubu urged Nigerians to support security forces by providing timely intelligence to combat terrorism. He emphasized that the fight against terror is a national duty requiring citizen cooperation.

Security forces killed 27 terrorists in Miranshah, North Waziristan, during a 72-hour operation, according to ISPR. The operation targeted 'India-sponsored Fitna al Khawarij' (linked to TTP) and avenged the killing of tribal elder Shaheed Malik Saifullah Dawar. Sanitization efforts and counter-terrorism campaigns continue in the region.

The article claims Israel is protecting the last stronghold of drug traffickers in Syria. Syrian security forces under the new authorities burned a pile of captagon in the suburbs of Damascus.

One person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shootings in Israel, with security forces killing an attacker identified as a Palestinian citizen of Israel. The emergency service Magen David Adom reported the victim's death from gunshot wounds.

Security forces in Manipur have urged villagers to sensitize youths to avoid violence following a gun attack that killed three civilians in Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district.

Police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir arrested dozens of supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) ahead of a planned protest. The group, which has unresolved demands including 12 legislative assembly seats for Kashmiri refugees, refused to cancel its rally despite the ban. Authorities increased security following tensions that led to clashes and deaths last year.

Security forces in Pakistan killed six terrorists linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Panjgur district. The operation, conducted by the military's ISPR, resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commending the security forces for the success.

Somalia's capital experienced gunfire as opposition figures accuse security forces of attacking them at a meeting at the former PM's house. Critics of an African family values conference in Ghana argue it may undermine LGBT rights. Nigeria’s National Museum is attracting new visitors through a revamped, interactive gallery.

The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces including the rape of male detainees. The UN verified 31 cases of sexual abuse involving Palestinian men, women, and children in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank between 2023 and 2025, including gang-rapes and use of sexual violence as torture.

Venezuelan prisoners protested peacefully against alleged mistreatment, but security forces responded with gunfire to quell the demonstration. The clash highlights tensions between inmates and authorities over prison conditions.

A Bolivian minister's convoy was ambushed while security forces attempted to clear highway barriers, encountering resistance amid public unrest over the government's economic policies.

A bomb exploded near a railway track in southwest Pakistan, killing multiple people and damaging nearby buildings and vehicles. The attack occurred in an area typically patrolled by security forces, as reported by witnesses and social media images.

A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, wounding over 30 people and overturning train cars. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, targeting a train with security personnel in Balochistan province, a region plagued by insurgency.

A bombing near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, injured dozens as a train passed by. Security forces responded to the scene, with the incident captured in a photo credited to AP.

A suicide bomber in Quetta, Pakistan, targeted a train carrying military personnel, killing more than 30 people. Security forces responded to the attack scene.

An inquiry in Tanzania found that over 500 people were killed during election violence. Opposition parties accused security forces of responsibility, but the official report did not assign blame to any party.

An inquiry found that more than 500 people were killed in election-related violence in Tanzania. Opposition parties accused security forces of responsibility, but the official report did not identify specific perpetrators.