Deadly clashes reported from remote Chad gold fields

Chad gold fields

The country’s communications minister said Wednesday that fighting among gold miners in remote northern Chad has left an unknown number of dead and wounded, despite unsubstantiated allegations that the death toll is near 200. The clashes at Kouri Bougoudi on Monday set Arabs from over the border in Libya against members of the Tama community, … Read more

Kabul airport gates closed after deadly attack, crowds cleared

KABUL: All the gates of Kabul airport were closed early Friday following Thursday’s deadly attack, and the crowds outside the airport have been cleared, as per reports. “I drove a group of people to the airport early morning. We failed to reach the airport as Taliban foot soldiers did not allow vehicles to approach the … Read more