fighters

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The U.N. estimates 8,000 to 12,000 Islamic State fighters operate in West Africa, which has become a global center of Islamist militancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The U.N. reported last year that there were some 8,000 to 12,000 fighters in Islamic State ranks in West Africa, an area also contested by powerful local al Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Beyond her fight, Rousey has her sights set on becoming a promoter to improve conditions for fighters outside the UFC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

On Christmas Day, the United States, in collaboration with Nigerian authorities, carried out airstrikes in northwestern Sokoto State targeting fighters from the IS in the Sahel group, usually active in neighbouring Niger.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The 586th, whose Yak fighters were stationed in western Ukraine until September 1944, had a creepy and sobering experience between defensive flights during the hot summer.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein