rebels

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Iranian-backed armed groups equipped with drones are based in Iraq, while Tehran's allies in Yemen -- the Houthi rebels -- also possess combat-grade UAVs.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The West African country remains in a security crisis more than a week after an alliance of jihadists and separatist rebels launched their nationwide raids.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

It deprived the military of precious supplies needed to mount a defense against the rebels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Mali's Tuareg rebels told AFP Wednesday the country's ruling junta will fall and that they intend to conquer the north, just days after unprecedented large-scale attacks targeting the nation's military government.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

How many of the rebels had been people that they knew—that Nehemia had somehow helped and protected?

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas