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At least eight suspected fighters and two Indian soldiers are dead after a series of counterinsurgency operations in Kashmir. The violence comes on the fifth anniversary of the death of popular Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, which triggered open defiance against Indian rule in the region. The deaths occurred in five separate incidents starting on Wednesday and followed several weeks of elevated violence in the area. The confrontations occurred in several different parts of Kashmir, including the southern Pulwama and Kulgam districts and the Line of Control (LoC). A number of weapons were recovered, including an AK-47 on Wednesday and two pistols and two rifles on Thursday. https://www.dawn.com/news/1633934

A number of people are dead after Boko Haram insurgents attacked Dabna, a community in Adamawa State. While the exact number of victims is still unknown, among the dead is a famous local warrior who was known for protecting civilians in the area. One report claims that at least 18 bodies have been found in the area but this number could not be confirmed. According to eyewitnesses, the insurgents were heavily armed and began bombarding the town in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Many residents have fled their homes to safety. Neither the military nor the police could be contacted to verify the early reports. https://dailypost.ng/2021/07/07/boko-haram-attacks-adamawa-community-dabna-kills-many/

According to police, at least 140 schoolchildren have been abducted by gunmen at Bethel Baptist School in northwest Nigeria. Eight other individuals, including two nurses and three children under the age of three, were also abducted from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre in Zaria. The incidents come during a recent spate of abductions for ransom. The men who attacked the school approached on motorcycles, broke down the fence, and overpowered the school's security guards. Of the 180 students who attend the school, only 20 have been accounted for but some may have escaped during the attack. The attackers escaped with their captives into a nearby forest. More than 1,000 students have been abducted in the country since December, with 200 still missing and nine dead. https://news.yahoo.com/nigeria-gunmen-kidnap-nurses-children-090542400.html

At least seven people are dead and 11 others are missing after a passenger ferry named the KMP Yunicee sank off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. Dozens of the 57 passengers who were on board have been rescued but the search for those who have gone missing continues. However, rescue efforts have been hampered by low visibility and high waves. While the exact cause of the accident is unknown, the ship had been travelling across a narrow strait on the way to Java island in rough waters when the accident occurred. Marine accidents are fairly common in Indonesia as ferrying is a common form of transportation in the archipelago of more than 17,000 islands while safety standards are lacking. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2021/06/30/seven-dead-11-missing-in-bali-ferry-sinking-.html

At least nine people are dead after a clash between cartels in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Los Guerra, where the fighting took place, lies across the US-Mexico border from Roma, Texas. A number of media outlets have reported that the conflict was between the Northeast Cartel and the Gulf Cartel, who have battled each other in the area before. However, it is unclear which organization those who died belonged to. According to Televisa News, the violence was part of a turf war over drug trafficking and migrant smuggling routes. Since the attack, Tamaulipas Governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca has accused the federal government of ties to organized crime and has called on municipal, state and federal authorities to cooperate in order to bring an end to the violence. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/criminal-gangs-face-off-in-tamaulipas/

At least 18 people have been killed during violent confrontations between rival cartels in Zacatecas, Mexico. Security personnel found 18 bodies, as well as three bullet-riddled vehicles in the community of San Juan Capistrano, where the fighting took place. However, some local reports suggest that as many as 30 people died as a result of the conflict. According to Zacatecas Security Minister Arturo López, the confrontation was between the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This comes within the same week as multiple other violent incidents in the state of Zacatecas. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/cartels-battle-for-zacatecas-leaves-another-18-dead/

A new study by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has found that more than 350,000 people have been killed either directly or indirectly from the ongoing conflict in northeast Nigeria. Children below the age of five account for 324,000 of the deaths with an average of 170 casualties each day. An estimated 314,000 of the total deaths were a result of indirect causes. The UNDP published its findings on Thursday, updating previous estimates of about 35,000, which were based solely on those who had been killed while fighting. Many people who have been displaced by the conflict have not had consistent access to safe food and water, as well as health care facilities and shelter, leaving children particularly vulnerable. The report also claimed that if the conflict continues for another decade, the number of deaths could climb to 1.1 million. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/24/northeast-nigeria-conflict-killed-more-than-300000-children-un

At least nine people, including two police officers, have been killed by warring cartels in Zacatecas state, Mexico. The two officers from the neighboring state of San Luis Potosi had been reported missing and were found dead hanging from an overpass next to a narco banner. The seven civilians who died included three men and four women, and were gunned down after armed men stormed the residence where they were located. When police arrived, they found two others who were wounded and five children who had been left unharmed in a separate room. Those who were injured have been transferred to the hospital for treatment. Fresnillo, where the shooting occurred, is one of the most dangerous cities in the country with 95 percent of residents believing it to be unsafe. Three other police officers were found hanging from an overpass in Fresnillo on Saturday. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/warring-cartels-leave-2-police-officers-and-7-others-dead-in-zacatecas/

At least three people are dead and 21 others are injured after a bomb blast in Lahore, Pakistan. The explosion happened in the neighborhood of Johar Town at about 11 a.m. Wednesday. The blast also damaged nearby structures, causing a number of walls to collapse. The cause of the explosion and the perpetrators have not yet been determined, but the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has taken over the investigation. Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP), Inam Ghani, has confirmed the available details but has urged citizens and media to not speculate beyond what has been verified. https://www.dawn.com/news/1631025/at-least-3-dead-21-injured-in-blast-at-lahores-johar-town

At least 31,000 people have contracted mucormycosis in India, with more than 2,100 succumbing to the illness. The disease, also known as black fungus, infects the victims' mucus membranes before spreading to the eyes and brain. While the government of India has yet to release any official numbers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has referred to the black fungus outbreak as a "new challenge." Professionals believe the outbreak may be due in part to weakened immune systems in those who received steroids to treat COVID-19 infections. There is a shortage of the anti-fungal medication necessary to treat the disease, exacerbating the outbreak. https://www.businessinsider.com/india-coronavirus-survivors-black-fungus-infections-more-than-31k-2021-6