Sunday

May 24, 2015

Armed conflicts and attacks

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

At least ten Afghan police officers are killed in a Taliban attack on checkpoints in Helmand Province. (AP via Fox News)

2015 Burundian unrest

The Burundi opposition suspends talks with the Government of President Pierre Nkurunziza following the assassination of opposition leader Zedi Feruzi of the Union for Peace and Development party yesterday. (CNN)

Syrian Civil War

A Syrian military helicopter crashes near the town of Kweiras killing all on board. (AP)

Arts and culture