Libya

A retired colonel was assassinated and his son critically injured by a car bomb in Benghazi. Two government ministries closed on Sept. 8 after a “polite request” by protesters entering their offices, who said they should stop working. Libya is working on boosting military ties with Sudan. The National Security Committee said that the UN embargo on arms to Libya must be lifted in order for the country’s borders to become secure.

Iraq

Islamic state

Syria

Aqap

Al shabaab

Boko Haram

Isis