Armed conflicts and attacks
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017), Battle of Mosul (2016–2017)
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant executes at least 284 people in Mosul. (CNN), (RT)
Disasters and accidents
2016 Eséka train derailment
The death toll from the October 21 crash of a Camrail train rises to at least 73 people with another 600 wounded. (AP via Fox News), (NPR)