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Trump's Attacks Put Military In 'Presidential Campaign Minefield'

Army Gen. Mark Milley (second from left), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and others listen as President Trump speaks during a meeting with senior military leaders in October. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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National

Trump's Attacks Put Military In 'Presidential Campaign Minefield'

September 10, 2020 • President Trump came into office with high praise for current and former generals, but now he's attacking them in ways that are unprecedented, according to military analysts.

Civilians And Military Leaders Sign Power-Sharing Deal In Sudan

Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo signs a power sharing agreement with Sudan's pro-democracy movement and the ruling military council in Khartoum, Sudan. Mahmoud Hjaj/AP hide caption

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Mahmoud Hjaj/AP

Africa

Civilians And Military Leaders Sign Power-Sharing Deal In Sudan

July 17, 2019 • There is considerable disagreement over terms of the deal, which will be detailed in a second agreement yet to be signed.