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Afghanistan War (2001-Present)--The war in Afghnistan began with the American and allied response to the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States. The Taliban government was overthrown, and a new regime installed. The U.S. the Afghan government, and NATO forces are still trying to pacify parts of the country where the Taliban and al-Qaida forces operate. Read the latest news stories on the Afghanistan War collected for you on the History Guy's War and Conflict Journal Blog.
Ethiopian Intervention in Somali Civil War (2006-Present)- The long-standing Somali Civil War (1988-Present) entered a new phase with the growth of the Union of Islamic Courts, an Islamic militant group, gained control of Mogadishu and the central part of Somali. The UIC is in opposition to the official, yet weak, government based in Baidoa. In late 2006, Ethiopia sent troops to Baidoa to support the government against the Islamic forces. In late December, 2006, Ethiopian planes bombed the Mogadishu airport and ground troops seized control of three towns, including one on the border. Nations/Groups involved: Ethiopia, Somali Transitional Government, United States vs. Islamic Militants. Read the latest news stories on the Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict collected for you on the History Guy's War and Conflict Journal Blog. Hmong Insurgency in Laos (1975-Present): The Hmong ethnic group have fought the Communist government since it took power following the end of the Vietnam (2nd Indochina) War in 1975. Vietnam provides military aid and troops to the Laotian government periodically. Nations/Groups involved: Laos, Vietnam vs. Hmong rebels.
Naxalite Guerrilla War (May 25, 1967-Present): Beginning with a peasant uprising in the town of Naxalbari, this Marxist/Maoist rebellion sputters on in the Indian countryside. The guerrillas operate among the impoverished peasants and fight both the government security forces and the private paramilitary groups funded by wealthy landowners. Most fighting takes place in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Mahrashtra, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. Nations/Groups involved: India vs. Naxalite Communist rebels.
Naga Rebellion (1952-Present): The Naga ethnic group sought independence from India. A cease-fire took effect in 1997, though some Naga groups continue to oppose the government. Nations/Groups involved: India vs. Naga rebels. |
France
at War: French Victories and
Defeats--posted May
11, 2007 America
and France: A Long Relationship Spanning War and
Peace--posted May 10,
2007 Cinco
de Mayo, 1862: The Battle Of
Puebla --posted May
5, 2007 The
Long War on Terror: What is in a War's
Name?--posted May 3,
2007 Turkey:
To Coup, or not to Coup, that, is the
question!--posted May
2, 2007 Canada's
Afghan War--posted
April 29, 2007. Military
Coups in Turkey-A
listing of military coups in modern Turkey
(1960-1997). Comparing
America's Wars Duration in
Months-A look at
America's wars and comparing their length in
months. War
in Afghanistan--Details
on the origins of this ongoing war; part of the War
on Terror Ethiopia-Somalia
War of 2006*New*--A
brief description of the Ethiopia-Somalia War which
began in 2006, and is a part of the larger Somali
Civil War. Ethiopia-Somali
Wars and Conflicts*New*--Listing
the wars and conflicts between Ethiopia and
Somalia Wars
of Germany--The
wars and conflicts of Germany from the
Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 to the War in
Afghanistan. Iraq
War: Links and
Resources*New*--Links
and resources on the Iraq War. Iraq
War: Prisoner Abuse and Abu Ghraib Links and
Resources*New*--Links
and resources on the Iraq War's biggest
scandal. Iraq
War: Battles and
Campaigns*New*--Links
and resources on Iraq War battles and military
operations. Israel-Lebanon/Hezbollah
War of
2006--*New*--Details
and analysis on the warfare along the Lebanese
border which began in July, 2006! Israel-Lebanon
Conflict--*New*--Background
information on the decades-long warfare and
conflict along the Israel/Lebanon
border. Israeli-Palestinian
Conflict--*New*--Background
information on the long-running warfare between
Israel and the Palestinians! Israeli-Palestinian
Battles and
Campaigns--*New*--Specific
information on the warfare raids, battles,
terrorist attacks, and retaliations between Israel
and the Palestinians! Waziristan
War----The
War on Terror expands to Pakistan's Northwest
Frontier! Hamas----The
terrorist/resistance group now ruling the
Palestinian Authority! Wars
of 2006--*--Wars
and conflicts of 2006! |