The phrase "active in the north" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone or something that is engaged or involved in activities or events occurring in the northern region of a specified area.
Example: "The organization has been particularly active in the north, working on various community development projects."
Alternatives: "engaged in the north" or "involved in the north".
Jesuits were active in the north.
Military officials say members remain active in the north.
The official said the most likely group was Ansar al-Islam, a terrorist organization with suspected ties to Al Qaeda that was active in the north before being routed by American forces.
Under Compaoré, Burkina Faso emerged as a regional ally of France and the US against al-Qaida-linked militants, thought to be active in the north as well as neighbouring Mali.
The two groups are most active in the north and east and are widely respected by other rebels for their fighting abilities and their ample arsenal, much of it given by sympathetic donors in the gulf.
Since I've been in Mali, many humanitarian workers active in the north have told me that they are concerned about civilian casualties, which they believe far outnumber both official estimates, and would put a dampener on things, to put it mildly, if released.
In an attempt to draw the army's attention away from Moxico, the rebels have been particularly active in the north-western provinces of Uige and Zaire, attacking, among other targets, the onshore oil installations at Soyo.They are also laying new anti-tank and anti-personnel landmines.
He was also active in defending the north of England against Scots raids.
The entire international community therefore needs to take an active interest in the North Korean human rights crisis in order to bring about a positive change.
"The Al Qaeda in Iraq organization is still active, particularly in the north, but they strike throughout the country," Mr. Jeffrey said, although he added that security had improved in Iraq over all.
Community health workers drawn from the community and integrated in the primary health care system of the area, contributed to the significant reduction in active trachoma in the north of South Africa the 1980s [ 77, 159].
