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The Defense Department commissioned the investigation but hid its findings for fear it may lead to budget cuts.

The IDF's Desert Reconnaissance Battalion makes use of Bedouin soldiers' tracking skills.

Former child soldier Ongwen is charged with 70 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The assault on Pearl Harbor remained the deadliest attacks on US soil until 11 September 2001.

Investigation report follows disturbing history of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel.

There is just a fortnight left to prevent more violence, deaths and conflict, British diplomat warns.

Thousands killed and millions displaced in Nigeria's north-east due to seven-year-long Boko Haram insurgency.

Russia argues that a ceasefire in besieged Syrian city would allow 'terrorists' to regroup.

Heathcare workers have started a nationwide strike over a pay deal they say has not been honoured.

Human Rights Watch slams UN's failure to protect civilians in Bria.

Move comes amid concerns Russia could attempt to seize control of Baltic region.

Government claims that crosses are not targeted at any group in particular do not allay concerns.

Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.

Ongwen is charged with 70 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Burundi's 18-month social and political crisis has left an estimated 1,000 dead.

'We will see each other another day dear world,' Bana's mother Fatemah tweeted on 4 December.

It comes when the terrorists are making a 'last stand' in the northern city.

The seven-year-old girl, who tweets about how the conflict in Aleppo is affecting her, was feared dead.

Battle for northern city has been deadlocked for four years but government has made new breakthroughs.

IBTimes UK can reveal exclusive first-hand accounts of a campaign of fear and intimidation against the opposition.

The cloudy skies act in favour for the militants as they hinder air strikes and blur the vision of Iraqi forces.

Boko Haram blamed for the death of at least 20,000 people and the displacement of millions.

Johnson urged the military alliance's members to spend 2% of their GDP on defence.

Syrians find themselves completely alone as the death squads backed by Russian bombs move in.

Anas al-Basha, 24, killed in air strike as Syrian forces increase offensive in rebel-held eastern Aleppo.

A Europol report cautions against foreign fighters returning from Isis strongholds in Iraq and Syria.

Burundi's 18-month social and political crisis has directly impacted funding for centres for rape victims.

Islamic State has grown increasingly paranoid as senior commanders are killed.

EXCLUSIVE IBTimesUK interviews secretary general of SPLM-N, banned political party and rebel group in Sudan.