Italy Deploys Army and Heightens Security for Italy-Israel Football Match
Italy has deployed its army in anticipation of a football match involving Israel, likely to ensure security and prevent any disturbances.
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Nepal's Gen Z Protests: Leadership Uncertainty and Changing Tides
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Oli resigned amid widespread protests led by Gen Z youth against corruption and elite nepotism, resulting in military deployment and a political vacuum with questions about future leadership and interim government formation.
"South Africa's Army Mobilized to Prevent Unrest Amid Truck Arson Attacks"
The South African military has been deployed to four provinces in response to a series of truck burnings that have occurred over the past week. The motive behind the attacks is still unknown, but there is speculation of economic sabotage. Police are searching for individuals believed to be connected to the attacks, which have been described as organized and sophisticated operations. The truck burnings are not believed to be linked to the violent unrest that occurred in July 2021 following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. The recent decision to uphold a ruling that Zuma's early release from prison was improper has raised concerns of further violence. The Department of Corrections has not yet determined if Zuma will be ordered back to jail. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported in relation to the truck burnings.
"South Africa on High Alert: Army Deployed and Unrest Looms as Ex-President's Court Case Ignites Tensions"
South Africa has deployed the army to secure four provinces following the burning of at least 21 delivery trucks in the past five days and in anticipation of potential unrest over a court decision that could send former President Jacob Zuma back to jail. The Constitutional Court ruled that Zuma's early release from prison on medical parole in 2021 was invalid, but it is unclear if he will be ordered back to jail. The truck burnings, which began on the anniversary of the 2021 protests, have raised concerns of economic sabotage. The Department of Corrections is studying the court ruling, while police continue to investigate the truck attacks and the 2021 riots.
Imran Khan and PTI Party Face No-Fly List and Possible Ban in Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly been added to the no-fly list, a day after the government considered banning his party for attacking the state. Khan has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the deployment of the army to aid the civilian administration in some provinces, terming it as “undeclared martial law” in the coup-prone country. The face-off between civilian politicians and the powerful military has brought widespread protests by Khan's supporters, raising new fears about the stability of the nuclear-armed country as it struggles with its worst economic crisis in decades.
Pakistan in Turmoil: Arrests and Protests Shake the Nation
Pakistani authorities have arrested senior leaders of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party as the government called out the army to help end widespread and deadly protests sparked by Khan's arrest. At least five people have died in the violence that has aggravated instability in the country. The corruption cases against Khan are two of more than 100 cases registered against him since his ouster in April 2022 in a parliamentary no confidence vote.