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FILE: Thousands of people gather in Paris, France in support of the 12 people killed n the Charlie Hebdo shooting.  Picture: Constance Decorde/EWN

Islamist rebels

Will France fall into the trap of pitting 'Islamism' vs. 'Nativism?'

By Reuters

The writer reflects on the recent terrorist attack in France and says this could spark further turmoil.

  • FILE: Looters run for cover as they hear rifle shots near the 'Reconciliation crossroad' in Bangui, on 11 January, 2014. Picture: AFP

    CAR: AU peacekeepers accused of abuse

    The peacekeepers have been accused of detaining, abusing, torturing and killing civilians.

    2953 days ago
  • People took to the streets in Johannesburg to demand the release of more than 200 girls in Nigeria on 8 May 2014. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    Nigerian leader pledges to free schoolgirls

    Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to find more than 200 girls taken by Islamist rebels.

    2979 days ago
  • Abubakar Shariff was killed as he left a court compound about 15 km north of the port city of Mombasa. Picture: AFP.

    Prominent Islamist shot dead in Kenya

    Abubakar Shariff was killed as he left a court compound near the port city of Mombasa.

    3015 days ago
  • A screengrab taken on 25 September, 2013 from a video shows a man claiming to be the leader of Nigerian Islamist extremist group Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau. Picture: AFP.

    Boko Haram kills 29 at boarding school

    The armed group stormed a boarding school in northeast Nigeria overnight and killed 29 pupils.

    3051 days ago
  • Nigerian govt forces killed at least 56 Boko Haram fighters in a combined air and ground offensive in the northeast on 30 December 2013. Picture: supplied.

    Nigeria forces kill 56 Boko Haram militia

    Boko Haram are fighting to impose strict Islamic law in Nigeria's Muslim-populated north.

    3107 days ago
  • Boko Haram opened fire on a bachelor party in northeast Nigeria.

    Nigeria: Boko Haram kill 8

    Boko Haram opened fire on a bachelor party in northeast Nigeria.

    3108 days ago
  • Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Picture: AFP

    Nigerian army kills 50 Boko Haram fighters

    The Nigerian army says it inflicted significant casualties on the Boko Haram rebel group.

    3114 days ago
  • Lebanese civilians gather at the site of a blast outside the Al-Taqwa Mosque in Tripoli on 23 August 2013. Car bombs exploded outside two Sunni Mosques killing 42 people. Picture: AFP

    Double explosions kill 42 in Lebanon

    Lebanon's Red Cross said more than 500 people were wounded in the two explosions.

    3237 days ago
  • Islamist militants attack the main UN compound in Mogadishu, killing 22 people. Picture: Nathan Adams/EWN"

    Somali rebels attack UN base, 22 killed

    The assault, claimed by Islamist group al Shabaab, began before midday when a car bomb exploded.

    3302 days ago
  • French troops patrol in the streets of Gao on February 3, 2013. France said it carried out major air strikes on the same day near Kidal, the last bastion of armed extremists chased from Mali's desert north in a lightning French-led offensive. Picture: AFP / Sia Kambou

    Malian army repels Islamist attack

    Troops prevented an attack by rebels who slipped past army checkpoints to enter the town of Gao.

    3389 days ago
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    Suspected Islamists shoot teachers in Nigeria

    Suspected gunmen in Nigeria opened fire in a primary school, wounding four teachers.

    3401 days ago
  • Seven Italian and Greek hostages held in Nigeria by Islamist rebels have been killed. Picture: AFP

    Foreign hostages killed in Nigeria

    Seven Italian and Greek hostages held in Nigeria by Islamist rebels have been killed.

    3402 days ago
  • Malian refugee boys hold buckets of water in the refugee camp of M'bere near Bassikno, south east of Mauritania. Picture: AFP

    Mali secures recaptured towns

    Donors pledge funds as Mali troops recapture abandoned arms and explosives of Islamist fighters.

    3442 days ago
  • A picture taken on April 24, 2012 shows Islamists rebels of Ansar Dine near Timbuktu, in rebel-held northern Mali. Picture: AFP

    Mali troops plan approved

    West African army chiefs to approve Mali plan to speed up deployment.

    3457 days ago
  • A picture taken on April 24, 2012 shows Islamists rebels of Ansar Dine near Timbuktu, in rebel-held northern Mali. Picture: AFP

    Salafi Islamists take over Mali

    Mali requested foreign military help after Salafi Islamist rebels drove out Malian army.

    3461 days ago
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