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world-news1 year ago•5 min saved

Insurgents Break Through into Syria's Largest City After 7 Years

In a surprise offensive, Syrian opposition fighters have breached Aleppo, Syria's largest city, for the first time since 2016, clashing with government forces and causing residents to flee. The attack, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, highlights the weakened state of Syrian government forces, which have been distracted by other regional conflicts. The offensive has intensified violence in a region already affected by multiple wars, including those in Gaza and Lebanon. The insurgents have seized strategic locations and military equipment, further destabilizing the area.

via POLITICO|

#aleppo #civil-war #insurgents

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Syrian Insurgents Launch Major Offensive, Enter Aleppo After Years

Insurgents, including Turkish-backed rebels, have launched a significant offensive against Syrian government forces in Aleppo, resulting in some of the deadliest fighting in years. The conflict, which began in areas controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has led to the deaths of 255 people, mostly combatants, and displaced over 14,000 civilians. The Syrian military, supported by Russian and Iranian allies, is attempting to repel the attack, while the UN reports a deteriorating humanitarian situation with numerous civilian casualties.

via DW (English)|

#aleppo #civil-war #humanitarian-crisis

international-conflict1 year ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian Insurgents Launch Cross-Border Offensive into Russia

Pro-Ukraine insurgents, including the Freedom of Russia Legion, have launched a cross-border raid into Russian territory, capturing a village near the Ukraine border and vowing to "march on Moscow." The operation involves multiple Ukraine-aligned military units and aims to liberate Russia from President Putin's regime. The rebels claim to have surprised Russian forces and are pushing into Russian territory, with clashes reported near the borders with Belgorod and Kursk oblasts.

via Newsweek|

#border-conflict #insurgents #international-conflict

international-affairs1 year ago•1 min saved

"Mass Executions: 170 Killed in Burkina Faso Village Attacks"

Burkina Faso's public prosecutor has reported that 170 people, including women and children, were "executed" in attacks on three villages by unidentified assailants. The country's army chief has warned of an increased risk of attacks by Islamists, including in urban centers, while the military, which seized power in 2022, continues to battle insurgents. Burkina Faso is facing a humanitarian crisis, with over two million people displaced and widespread hunger, as the Sahel region becomes a new epicenter of terrorism.

via BBC.com|

#army #burkina-faso #humanitarian-crisis

conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Myanmar Military's Struggle for Control: Port Town Battles and Losses

Myanmar's military is engaged in a fierce battle with insurgents over a port town on the Bay of Bengal, according to an opposition alliance. The military, which seized power in a coup last year, is facing a coordinated offensive launched by three ethnic minority insurgent groups and pro-democracy fighters. The alliance reported that the military attacked the town with helicopters and artillery fire, and later shot and killed civilians. The offensive, known as "Operation 1027," is the largest the junta has faced in years, with rebel groups capturing several towns and military posts across the country. Fighting has also erupted in Shan State on the border with China, where the insurgents aim to take control and eradicate illegal online scam centers.

via Reuters|

#clashes #conflict #insurgents

conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

Myanmar Junta Battles Insurgents in Three States

Myanmar's junta has reported facing "heavy assaults" from insurgents in three states, prompting the government to order staff to prepare for emergencies. The military has evacuated some positions and stated that armed rebel soldiers are using drones to drop bombs on military posts. Meanwhile, a parallel government formed by pro-democracy politicians, along with some insurgent factions, has launched a campaign to take control of the capital. The military has called on individuals with basic military training to be ready to serve. The UN Secretary General expressed deep concern over the expanding conflict and called for the protection of civilians. The number of displaced people in Myanmar has now exceeded 2 million.

via Reuters|

#conflict #insurgents #junta

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

The Power Struggle Within the Republican Party: Kevin McCarthy and GOP Insurgents.

A group of Republican insurgents confronted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy over his leadership and his handling of the January 6th Capitol riot, with some calling for his resignation. McCarthy defended his actions and urged unity within the party, but the incident highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#house-of-representatives #insurgents #kevin-mccarthy

conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

Myanmar military faces international backlash over deadly air strikes.

Myanmar's military justifies a deadly air strike on a village gathering organized by its insurgent opponents, claiming that civilians who were killed were being forced to help "terrorists." Up to 100 people, including children, were killed in the attack, making it the deadliest in a recent string of military air attacks. The UN chief has called for those responsible to be held accountable, but Russia and China blocked a Security Council statement condemning the attack. Myanmar has been in turmoil since a 2021 coup ended a decade of tentative reform, and some opponents of military rule have taken up arms, prompting the military to respond with air strikes and heavy weapons.

via Reuters|

#accountability #air-strike #conflict

conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

Conflicting accounts emerge after deadly attack on Myanmar monastery.

Conflicting accounts have emerged of an alleged massacre at a monastery in Myanmar's Southern Shan State, where at least 22 people, including three monks, were killed. Local insurgent groups and the military-backed junta have accused each other of carrying out the attack. Since the military coup in 2021, at least 2,900 people in Myanmar have been killed by junta troops and over 17,500 arrested, according to advocacy group Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. The coup has also resulted in a surge in fighting between the military and resistance groups, resulting in accusations of mass killings and war crimes against civilians.

via CNN|

#conflict #human-rights #insurgents