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Nigeria · Security 3 publications

Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks In Borno, Kill 48 Terrorists

According to TVC News, troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed at least 48 suspected ISWAP fighters and repelled coordinated attacks on military positions in Buni Yadi and Bitta. Channels Television reported that combined air and ground forces defeated the attackers, and troops continued to exploit the area. Punch reported that Nigerian Army troops killed 48 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists while repelling coordinated attacks in Bitta, Borno State, and Buni Yadi, Yobe State. The sources differ on the location of the attacks and on whether the fighters were Boko Haram, ISWAP or both. The event is described as developing. Summary from 3 sources

Sources differ: TVC News places both Buni Yadi and Bitta in Yobe State, while Punch places Bitta in Borno State and Buni Yadi in Yobe State. TVC News describes the attackers as suspected ISWAP fighters, while Punch describes them as Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.

Summary from 3 sources Channels Television first also TVC News, Punch

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World · Conflicts 10 publications

At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting

According to the Guardian, a 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot dead. Euronews reported that the children were aged 5, 8 and 11, and that another child and a teacher were critically injured. France 24 reported that the gunman was a former special needs student at the school, according to officials. The Sydney Morning Herald, citing law enforcement officials, reported that authorities believed at least five people were dead, while Al Jazeera and TASS gave lower totals of at least four. Sky News, citing NBC News, reported only that multiple fatalities had been reported. The story is developing. Summary from 10 sources

Sources differ: The Sydney Morning Herald reported at least five dead, while Euronews, France 24 and Al Jazeera reported four.

Summary from 10 sources Al Jazeera English first also The Guardian World, Rolling Stone, Le Monde in English, France 24 and 5 more

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