All articles tagged with #military leaders
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC News
A private jet carrying Libya's military chief and other officers crashed in Turkey due to a suspected technical malfunction, killing all on board. Search teams are working to recover the wreckage and flight recorders, with investigations ongoing. The incident occurred after high-level defense talks between Libya and Turkey, highlighting ongoing military and political instability in Libya.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called a sudden and unusual meeting of top military commanders at a Virginia base, with no disclosed reason, amid recent controversial military leadership changes and actions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Governor of California (.gov)
Retired military leaders and California officials oppose Trump's militarization of Los Angeles, arguing it risks national security, endangers servicemembers, politicizes the military, and undermines emergency response and civil liberties, supporting California's legal challenge to revert control of the National Guard to the state.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro allegedly presented a coup plan to top military leaders after losing the 2022 election, according to court documents. The testimonies of former army and air force commanders revealed that they refused to carry out the plan and threatened to arrest Bolsonaro. The ex-president, who surrendered his passport as part of a police investigation, has denied the allegations and led a rally in defense of democratic rule. Bolsonaro was barred from running for political office until 2030 for abusing his power during the 2022 election campaign, and his supporters rioted after he lost the election to leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Reports indicate that military leaders from Iran and Hezbollah are aiding the Houthis in Yemen with advanced weaponry, training, and intelligence to carry out attacks on shipping vessels crossing the Red Sea, targeting those linked to Israel and its allies in retaliation for the conflict with Hamas. These attacks have disrupted a crucial trade route and led to a significant increase in shipping costs. The United States has launched strikes targeting Houthi-linked sites, but President Biden has expressed doubts about their effectiveness in deterring future attacks. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has praised the Houthis' actions, while Iran's foreign ministry denies any involvement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FRANCE 24 English
The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their decision to withdraw from the G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force, dealing a blow to the fight against insurgents in the troubled Sahel region. The G5 Sahel, which was created in 2014, has yielded limited results, with Mali also leaving the force last year following a military coup. The leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger cited the failure of the organization to achieve its objectives and expressed concerns about foreign interests and the lack of sovereignty in their decision to withdraw.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Three individuals charged with running brothels in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., allegedly hosting high-profile clientele, including political and military leaders, made over a million dollars from the operation. The defendants kept meticulous records of the operation, and two of the alleged ringleader's bank accounts brought in $965,000 in mostly cash. The brothels were housed in high-end apartments and catered to a variety of professionals, including politicians, doctors, military officers, and business executives. The defendants face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Noon Abdelbassit Ibrahim, a 21-year-old medical student, and her family fled Sudan to Egypt on a packed bus with friends and neighbours, including her pet pug, after her family home was hit by a missile. The escalating conflict in Sudan has caused widespread disruption to power and water networks, a shortage of food, and has resulted in the deaths of innocent lives. Noon hopes to resume her studies and qualify as a doctor, but for now, she just wants her country to return to some kind of normality.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Sudan is facing a power struggle between military leaders as they compete for control amid a conflict that has left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. The country's transitional government, which was formed after the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019, is struggling to maintain control over the military, which has been accused of human rights abuses. The situation has raised concerns about the country's fragile democracy and the potential for further violence.