Military

In conversation with a Boko Haram kidnapping victim

Yusuf Adamu, who was kidnapped by the armed group in Nigeria, talks about his experience with TRT World.

Guinea putschists promise to free 'political detainees' amid int'l uproar

The military urged Guinea's Justice Ministry to do what it can to release "political detainees" as soon as possible, reiterating a vow to hold talks to form a new government in the country.

How Russia is militarising Belarus

Experts believe Russia is coercing and intimidating its neighbors through military means, escalating tension in eastern Europe.

South Korea passes long-awaited law reforming military justice system

All sex crimes and homicides committed by military members will now be tried by civilian courts rather than courts-martial, following multiple scandals and victim suicides.

US to continue air strikes in support of Afghan troops

General Kenneth McKenzie, head of the US Army Central Command vows to support Afghan air force going forward, and that the US air force will also retain ability to "strike into Afghanistan" against two other militant groups the Daesh and Al Qaeda.

Philippines retrieves crashed military plane's black boxes

The C-130 Hercules transport plane was carrying 96 people, mostly fresh army graduates, when it overshot the runway last week while trying to land on Jolo island in the southern Sulu province.

France halts joint military operations with Mali over 'unacceptable' coup

The decision comes after Mali's military strongman Assimi Goita, who led last year's coup, ousted the country's civilian transitional president and prime minister last week in what French leader Macron has called "an unacceptable coup d'etat."

Can Turkey break the US drone monopoly in NATO?

Poland becomes the first NATO country to purchase Turkish UAVs, which have proved their mettle in various high-intensity conflicts.

Death toll in Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border clashes rises despite ceasefire

Kyrgyzstan said it also evacuated 11,500 citizens following clashes with Tajikistan, after the pair agreed on a ceasefire following the worst fighting at their disputed border in years.

Is Myanmar's army selling the bodies of protesters to their relatives?

Families have reportedly retrieved bodies of family members killed in Myanmar's crackdown, after paying $85 to the military junta.

Bad weather may be the cause behind Turkish army helicopter crash

At least 11 soldiers have been killed after a military helicopter crashed in Turkey’s Bitlis province, the Turkish Defence Ministry said.

Armenian president rejects PM's order to dismiss army chief

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has faced fierce criticism over his handling of last year's war with Azerbaijan, which many see as a national humiliation. On Thursday, military general staff joined calls for him to step down.