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Question 1

Southern Thailand (Patani Conflict) - Who are the factions?

Answer 1

Thai government vs. Malay-Muslim separatists.

Question 2

Southern Thailand (Patani Conflict) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 2

Ethnic and religious tensions, autonomy demands.

Question 3

Southern Thailand (Patani Conflict) - Where is it located?

Answer 3

Southern provinces of Thailand (Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat).

Question 4

West Papua (Indonesia) - Who are the factions?

Answer 4

Indonesian government vs. Free Papua Movement (OPM).

Question 5

West Papua (Indonesia) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 5

Independence movement, resource exploitation, cultural suppression.

Question 6

West Papua (Indonesia) - Key Fact?

Answer 6

Rich in gold and copper, home to one of the world’s largest mines (Grasberg).

Question 7

Mindanao (Philippines) - Who are the factions?

Answer 7

Philippine government vs. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Question 8

Mindanao (Philippines) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 8

Autonomy, Islamic governance, extremism.

Question 9

Kachin State (Myanmar) - Who are the factions?

Answer 9

Myanmar military vs. Kachin Independence Army (KIA).

Question 10

Kachin State (Myanmar) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 10

Ethnic autonomy, resource control.

Question 11

Sahel Region (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) - Who are the factions?

Answer 11

Governments vs. jihadist groups, ethnic militias.

Question 12

Sahel Region (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 12

Insurgency, ethnic tensions, weak governance.

Question 13

Tigray (Ethiopia) - Who are the factions?

Answer 13

Ethiopian government vs. Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).

Question 14

Tigray (Ethiopia) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 14

Political power struggle, autonomy demands.

Question 15

Tigray (Ethiopia) - Humanitarian Impact?

Answer 15

Millions displaced, severe famine-like conditions reported.

Question 16

Mozambique (Cabo Delgado) - Who are the factions?

Answer 16

Government vs. ISIS-Mozambique.

Question 17

Mozambique (Cabo Delgado) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 17

Islamist insurgency, resource exploitation (natural gas).

Question 18

Mozambique (Cabo Delgado) - Key Fact?

Answer 18

Region holds one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves.

Question 19

Sudan (Darfur & Post-Coup Unrest) - Who are the factions?

Answer 19

Military vs. civilians, Rapid Support Forces vs. rebel groups.

Question 20

Sudan (Darfur & Post-Coup Unrest) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 20

Power struggle, ethnic violence.

Question 21

Sudan (Darfur & Post-Coup Unrest) - Humanitarian Crisis?

Answer 21

Mass displacement, UN warnings of famine conditions.

Question 22

Western Sahara - Who are the factions?

Answer 22

Morocco vs. Polisario Front.

Question 23

Western Sahara - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 23

Independence dispute over territory.

Question 24

Western Sahara - Political Status?

Answer 24

Considered a “non-self-governing territory” by the UN.

Question 25

Transnistria (Moldova) - Who are the factions?

Answer 25

Moldovan government vs. Transnistrian separatists (Russian-backed).

Question 26

Transnistria (Moldova) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 26

Independence declaration in 1990, Russian influence.

Question 27

Transnistria (Moldova) - Key Fact?

Answer 27

Region uses Russian rubles and has a Russian military presence.

Question 28

Basque Country (Spain) - Who are the factions?

Answer 28

Spanish government vs. Basque Homeland and Liberty (ETA).

Question 29

Basque Country (Spain) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 29

Basque independence movement.

Question 30

Cyprus (Greek-Turkish Divide) - Who are the factions?

Answer 30

Greek Cypriots vs. Turkish Cypriots.

Question 31

Cyprus (Greek-Turkish Divide) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 31

Ethnic and political division since 1974.

Question 32

Catalonia (Spain) - Who are the factions?

Answer 32

Spanish government vs. Catalan independence movement.

Question 33

Catalonia (Spain) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 33

Autonomy and independence demand.

Question 34

Chechnya (Russia) - Who are the factions?

Answer 34

Russian government vs. Chechen separatists.

Question 35

Chechnya (Russia) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 35

Independence movement, religious extremism.

Question 36

South Ossetia & Abkhazia (Georgia) - Who are the factions?

Answer 36

Georgian government vs. Russian-backed separatists.

Question 37

South Ossetia & Abkhazia (Georgia) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 37

Independence declarations, Russian influence.

Question 38

Yemen (Civil War) - Who are the factions?

Answer 38

Houthi rebels vs. Yemeni government (Saudi-backed).

Question 39

Yemen (Civil War) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 39

Sectarian tensions, political power struggle.

Question 40

Yemen (Civil War) - Humanitarian Crisis?

Answer 40

World’s worst famine crisis, mass cholera outbreaks.

Question 41

Kurdish-Turkish Conflict (Northern Syria/Iraq) - Who are the factions?

Answer 41

Turkey vs. Kurdish groups (PKK, YPG).

Question 42

Kurdish-Turkish Conflict (Northern Syria/Iraq) - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 42

Kurdish autonomy demands, Turkish security concerns.

Question 43

Kurdish-Turkish Conflict (Northern Syria/Iraq) - Turkish Response?

Answer 43

Frequent airstrikes and military incursions into Syria/Iraq.

Question 44

Red Sea & Houthis - Who are the factions?

Answer 44

Houthi rebels{Shia militant group} vs. Saudi Arabia, UAE.

Question 45

Red Sea & Houthis - Reasons for conflict?

Answer 45

Control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, key trade route.

Question 46

Red Sea & Houthis - Indian Navy Role?

Answer 46

India’s ‘Operation Sankalp’ launched for maritime security.