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14 Jan, 09:06


🇵🇸 #Palestine - 🇮🇱 #Israel: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza last night left 18 killed, including four children and six women. This comes as Israel and Hamas reportedly draw closer to a ceasefire deal, with Hamas expected to release dozens of hostages in an agreement Israeli officials claim is close to being finalized.

(via AP)

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14 Jan, 08:16


🇮🇱 #Israel - 🇵🇸 #Palestine: #Yemen’s Houthis launched a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv’s Jaffa area last night. The attack did not cause any casualties, with debris from the missile damaging homes in the Jerusalem area.

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13 Jan, 04:57


🇸🇾 #Syria - #Rojava: Turkish airstrikes in Sarrin hit a family home this weekend, killing three civilians (including two children). Five children were also reported wounded as a result of the strike.

(via @scharomaroof on Twitter)

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13 Jan, 04:32


🇺🇦 #Ukraine: Recent footage from Luhansk Oblast showing a Ukrainian FPV drone hitting a Russian MRL system. The impact caused the launcher’s ammunition to detonate, causing a large blast.

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12 Jan, 00:27


🇨🇴 #Colombia: FARC dissidents recently ambushed Colombian troops in Arauca’s Saravena area. The attack appears to have led to the destruction of an armored vehicle, with two Colombian soldiers reported killed.

(via @war_noir)

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11 Jan, 02:11


🇧🇯 #Benin: At least 30 Beninese soldiers were killed in the country’s north on Wednesday in an attack by jihadist insurgents from Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). The militants crossed over the border of #BurkinaFaso to carry out the attack, which took place in the Alibori region. These photos show weapons and ammunition captured by the group during the attack.

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10 Jan, 06:15


🇺🇦 #Ukraine: At least 13 were killed in Zaporizhzhia this week after #Russia hit the city with a glide bomb attack. As many as 63 have been additionally reported wounded as a result.

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10 Jan, 02:14


🇸🇾 #Syria - #Rojava: Turkish-backed mercenaries have launched an attack against the SDF in the countryside of Manbij. The Turkish military has backed the offensive with airstrikes and artillery.

(via @scharomaroof on Twitter)

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08 Jan, 23:13


🇹🇩 #Chad: Jihadists from Boko Haram attacked the presidential palace in N'Djamena tonight, with the attack repelled by security forces. This footage shows a number of militants killed or captured by security forces during the attack.

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08 Jan, 05:14


🇸🇾 #Syria: Turkish-backed mercenaries have reportedly began sending reinforcements to the Jarabulus region. Similar deployments have also been reported at the frontlines of Ain Issa.

(via @scharomaroof on Twitter)

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08 Jan, 01:40


🇸🇩 #Sudan: The #UnitedStates has sanctioned RSF head Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, stating that the group has committed genocide in Sudan. The RSF has carried out consistent and brutal acts of ethnic violence throughout Sudan, frequently targeting civilians. The group has denied the allegations, shifting blame towards the Sudanese government for starting the conflict.

(via Reuters)

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07 Jan, 17:47


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06 Jan, 23:48


🇸🇾 #Syria: The #UnitedStates has lifted some restrictions on humanitarian aid to Syria, but has chosen to keep existing sanctions in place. The restrictions on humanitarian aid will be lifted for six months, allowing humanitarian groups to carry out relief projects without the risk of violating sanctions.

(via NYT)

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06 Jan, 23:27


🇱🇧 #Lebanon: Footage posted by an IDF soldier showing the demolition of a displaced family’s home in southern Lebanon. Despite a ceasefire being in place since November 27th, the IDF has continued to demolish homes throughout southern Lebanon.

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06 Jan, 02:15


🇲🇱 #Mali: Malian troops accompanied by Wagner Group mercenaries from #Russia reportedly killed nine civilians last week in the Segou region. The civilians were traveling in a car to #Mauritania when their vehicle came under fire.

(via Reuters)

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05 Jan, 00:48


🇸🇾 #Syria: Footage showing Syria's Interim Justice Minister Shadi Al-Waisi sentencing women to death for “adultery/prostitution” in 2015. Al-Waisi was a judge in Jhabat al-Nusra’s (now HTS) Sharia court system, and now heads the Syrian transitional government’s justice system.

(via @ramijarrah on Twitter)

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02 Jan, 10:34


📹 Inside the dungeons of Syria’s Sednaya Prison.

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01 Jan, 21:43


🇺🇸 #UnitedStates: The perpetrator of the New Orleans attack has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US-born Army veteran from Texas. An ISIS flag was attached to the back of the truck at the time of the attack, with the FBI currently investigating Jabbar’s ties to the group. The FBI has now stated that they do not believe Jabber was “solely responsible” for the attack.

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01 Jan, 16:29


🇺🇸 #UnitedStates: At least 10 have been killed with 35 injured after a man rammed his car into a crowd of partygoers in New Orleans. The suspect has since been killed in a shootout with police, with both explosives and firearms recovered from the scene. Little information has been released about the suspect or his motives thus far, but the attack is being investigated as an act of terrorism.

(via The Guardian)

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31 Dec, 15:12


🇺🇦 #Ukraine: A Ukrainian Magura V5 USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) has downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near the coast of Crimea. The attack marks the first documented instance of a USV shooting down a helicopter.

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31 Dec, 14:28


🇸🇾 #Syria - #Rojava: Clashes between the SDF and Turkish-backed mercenaries are ongoing in Manbij. Fighting in the area has now persisted for around 20 days, with casualties reported on both sides.

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31 Dec, 00:48


🇰🇪 #Kenya: Protests have erupted in Nairobi against the alleged abduction of government critics by the Ruto administration. Dozens have been abducted in recent months, which has largely been blamed on Kenya’s intelligence and police agencies. Police have responded to the protests by firing tear gas, and have already detained a number of protesters.

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30 Dec, 05:56


🇫🇮 #Finland: The Finnish coast guard seized the oil tanker “Eagle S” this week under suspicion of destroying four internet lines as well as an undersea power cable connecting Finland to #Estonia. The Finnish government has accused the ship of being part of #Russia’s “shadow fleet” evading sanctions on Russian oil. The ship damaged the lines by dragging its anchor along the seabed, prompting accusations of "grave sabotage” by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation.

(via Reuters)

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30 Dec, 05:22


🇸🇾 #Syria: Clashes with Turkish-backed mercenaries have been reported in the eastern areas of Manbij as SDF special forces enter the city. The exact purpose of the operation is unconfirmed, but is likely limited in scope.

(via @scharomaroof on Twitter)

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29 Dec, 03:24


🇸🇾 #Syria: The Syrian transitional government has began operating helicopters left behind by the Assad regime. This footage shows a KA-28 helicopter being used in support of security operations flown out of Istamo Airbase.

(via @qalaatalmudiq on Twitter)

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28 Dec, 22:38


🇸🇴 #Somalia: The UN Security Council has authorized a new peacekeeping mission in Somalia led by the African Union. The force, named AUSSOM, will replace the current ATMIS mission in 2025. AUSSOM is likely to include troops from #Egypt, #Djbouti, #Uganda, and #Kenya.

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27 Dec, 04:31


🇳🇬 #Nigeria: At least 10 civilians were killed yesterday after Nigerian fighter jets mistakenly bombed villages in Sokoto state. The jets were reportedly attempting to strike armed groups in the area, hitting targets in the villages of Gidan Sama and Rintuwa.

(via Reuters)

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26 Dec, 05:30


🇵🇸 #Palestine - 🇮🇱 #Israel: The IDF has carried out operations inside of refugee camps in the West Bank city of Tulkarem this week. At least nine Palestinians have reportedly been killed during the operations thus far.

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25 Dec, 04:47


🇲🇿 #Mozambique: At least 21 have been killed in protests after courts announced the victory of ruling party FRELIMO in the country’s election. Many believe the election was rigged, sparking widespread demonstrations that have led to crackdowns across the country.

(via Reuters)

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24 Dec, 07:54


🇸🇾 #Syria: Protests have erupted in Al-Sqailbiyyah after foreign jihadists affiliated with HTS burned down a large Christmas tree in the town’s center. HTS has claimed the militants responsible have been arrested, with protests in solidarity with the Christians of Al-Sqailbiyyah taking place around Damascus.

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23 Dec, 19:40


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23 Dec, 07:30


🇸🇩 #Sudan: The RSF has reportedly regained control of the al-Zurug base in Darfur, coming just a day after its capture by the Sudanese military. The al-Zurug base is a critical logistics hub for the RSF, and is used to channel supplies from the borders of #Libya and #Chad. This footage shows pro-Sudanese military forces after initially capturing the base on Saturday.

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22 Dec, 18:28


#RedSea: The #UnitedStates military shot down two of its own Navy pilots over the Red Sea today in an “apparent case of friendly fire”. Both pilots survived the incident, ejecting from the plane after it was hit. The plane, identified as an F/A-18 Super Hornet, was reportedly hit by the missile cruiser USS Gettysburg.
While the cause of the friendly fire is unknown, incoming drone and missile fire from #Yemen’s Houthis in the region often leaves ships with seconds to react, possibly causing the mistake.

(via The Guardian)

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21 Dec, 21:00


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08 Dec, 16:00


🇸🇾 #Syria: Footage showing the moment a women’s wing of Sednaya Prison was opened by opposition fighters today. Sednaya was dubbed the “human slaughterhouse”, and was the site of at least 30,000 inmate deaths. The prison was known as the Assad regime’s most brutal facility, with torture, sexual assault, beatings, and extrajudicial killings a common occurrence. Women and children were imprisoned at the facility, with many of the children born inside the prison due to the rape of female inmates by guards.

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08 Dec, 15:32


🇸🇾 #Syria: After 54 years of authoritarian rule by the Assad family, Syria has been freed from a regime known for its widespread brutality and repression. Tens of thousands of Syrians have been tortured, disappeared, and imprisoned by the Assad regime.

The Syrian military has been accused of a range of war crimes, from the use of chemical weapons to the indiscriminate bombing of dense civilian areas. Hundreds of thousands have been killed in the war against the regime, which has displaced at least 13 million Syrians.

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08 Dec, 06:42


🇸🇾 #Syria: The 24-year regime of authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad has ended as HTS and Turkish-backed mercenaries enter the capital city of Damascus. Assad has fled the country, with his plane reportedly disappearing from flight maps after takeoff.

The regime’s collapse comes after nearly 14 years of civil war, with Assad’s whereabouts currently unknown. Many believe his plane was shot down, with search efforts underway. Assad’s downfall was announced on TV by a group calling themselves the “Operations Room to Conquer Damascus”, who called on Syrians to preserve the institutions of the “free Syrian state”.

(via AP)

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07 Dec, 21:27


🇧🇫 #BurkinaFaso: Burkina Faso’s junta has dismissed interim PM Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the country’s government. The decree was issued by junta leader Ibrahim Traore, who did not provide a reason for the decision.

(via Reuters)

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07 Dec, 18:34


🇸🇾 #Syria: HTS and Turkish-backed mercenaries are storming the city of Homs, taking control of towns on the outskirts of the city. Some reports have already claimed that the Syrian army has withdrawn from some suburbs of Damascus as the offensive continues.

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06 Dec, 21:25


🇸🇾 #Syria: Reports have come in claiming that the southern city of Daraa has been captured from the Assad regime by opposition forces. This photo shows rebels at the Nassib border crossing near the city, the primary crossing for Syrian exports to #Jordan and the Persian Gulf.

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06 Dec, 21:04


🇸🇾 #Syria: Opposition forces in the southern province of Daraa have captured the town of Izraa, releasing prisoners from the Assad regime’s local prison. Regime forces have reportedly withdrawn from areas of southern Daraa, allowing opposition forces to take control of more than 40 checkpoints and 42 villages.

(via @qalaatalmudiq on Twitter)

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06 Dec, 08:06


🇵🇸 #Palestine - 🇮🇱 #Israel: An Israeli airstrike hit Khan Younis’ Mawasi humanitarian zone on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people. The IDF claimed the strike was targeting Hamas commanders in the area, with Hamas internal security leader Osama Ghanim reported killed.

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06 Dec, 01:20


🇸🇾 #Syria: The city of Hama has been captured from the Assad regime by HTS and Turkish-backed mercenaries. The city has been under control of the regime for 13 years until today, marking a massive victory in war against Assad. Many believe HTS will now turn their sights on the city of Homs, which could cut off the regime from the country’s coastal region.

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04 Dec, 23:48


🇸🇾 #Syria: Heavy fighting between the SDF and Turkish-backed mercenaries has been reported tonight in the Khafsah area east of Aleppo. Clashes have also been reported near the Kuwairis Airport.

(via @scharomaroof on Twitter)

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04 Dec, 23:27


🇬🇪 #Georgia: Georgian police have began arresting opposition figures as anti-government clashes continue in cities throughout the country. Nika Gvaramia, leader of opposition party Coalition for Change, was arrested after the party’s headquarters were raided by police. At least eight other opposition figures have been arrested, largely under the charges of "organising and leading group violence", an offense that carries a sentence of up to nine years in prison.

(via Reuters)

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04 Dec, 11:06


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🇱🇧 On the ground amidst the destruction in Beirut, as Israel and HezboIIah continue their war. We’re there reporting on the situation where Hezbollah pushes their control, and civilians are caught in the crossfire, killed by largely indiscriminate airstrikes.

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03 Dec, 23:17


🇰🇷 #SouthKorea: Footage showing soldiers arriving at Korea’s parliament today after the now overturned declaration of martial law. Government staff as well as protesters outside the building resisted the order before a vote was passed to stop it.

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03 Dec, 19:25


🇰🇷 #SouthKorea: Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a state of martial law last night, sending troops to halt the country’s parliament. All political activities would have been banned, with the media subject to the control of the martial law command. Korea’s parliament has since passed a resolution reversing the decision, with Yoon agreeing to lift the order.

In his announcement of martial law, Yoon stated “I am declaring a state of emergency in order to protect the constitutional order based on freedom and eradicate shameful pro-North Korea anti-state groups, that are stealing freedom and happiness of our people”. Korea’s parliament is currently controlled by the opposition Democratic Party, which has repeatedly attempted to impeach officials in Yoon’s government.

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03 Dec, 16:47


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