Thursday

June 2, 2016

Armed conflicts and attacks

Somali Civil War (2009–present)

In a raid by Somali forces near Kismayo, at least 16 Al-Shabaab militants are killed, including the mastermind of the Garissa University College attack. (BBC)

Arts and culture

The United States announces new rules, that will go into effect on July 6, that amount to a near-total ban on the commercial trade of African elephant ivory. (National Geographic)