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A Russian general, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a Moscow car bombing, with Ukrainian involvement suspected, continuing a series of attacks on Russian military and political figures since 2022.
Sierra Leonean officials have confirmed that the recent attacks on military barracks and prisons in the capital, Freetown, were a failed coup attempt. Thirteen military officers and one civilian have been arrested in connection with the incident. The government is actively pursuing the remaining leaders involved in the coup attempt. Tensions remain high in Freetown, with checkpoints, closed schools and banks, and a curfew in place. The country has been experiencing political frictions since a disputed election in June, and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has further exacerbated the situation.
The Justice Department has busted a high-end sex ring in Virginia, raising concerns about national security as politicians, military officers, and government contractors with security clearances were among the alleged clients. The DOJ arrested three individuals involved in operating the brothels, which were located in apartment buildings in Fairfax and Tysons. Experts warn that the involvement of foreign nationals in the brothel could have potential national security implications, including the possibility of blackmail. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the FBI.
The Senate confirmed three senior military officers, including the first woman to lead the Navy, in an effort to bypass Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade on President Biden's nominees. Tuberville's blockade was imposed to gain leverage in a fight over the Pentagon's travel policy for troops seeking abortions. The confirmation votes came amid mounting frustration among fellow Republicans at Tuberville's tactics, with concerns raised about the impact on military readiness. Tuberville's hold has affected over 370 military officers, and the Senate can bypass the hold by voting on officers individually. The Pentagon estimates that by the end of the year, about three-quarters of the generals and admirals in the Defense Department will be affected if there is no resolution.
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is demanding a congressional vote on the Pentagon's abortion policy, arguing that the decision to change it should have gone through Congress rather than being made by the White House. Tuberville has been blocking promotions, leaving hundreds of military officers in limbo and affecting the leadership of the US army, navy, and marines. Critics argue that his actions are impacting national security preparedness, while Democrats invoke Ronald Reagan's opposition to communism and urge Tuberville to prioritize policy responsibilities. The debate highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Pentagon's abortion policy and the impact it has on service members and their families.
Two high-ranking military officers in northeast Congo have been arrested for their involvement in a crackdown on protests that resulted in the deaths of 43 people and severe injuries to 56 others. The officers, who headed the Republican Guard unit and the Congolese armed forces regiment in Goma, were taken into custody as part of an ongoing inquiry to establish responsibility for the violence. The protests were organized by a sect called Wazalendo, aiming to demonstrate against the regional East African Community organization and the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo. The UN mission has faced increased pressure to withdraw from the country after more than two decades.
A group of senior military officers in Gabon has announced the seizure of power, overturning the results of a disputed presidential election. The officers, calling themselves the "Committee of the Transition and the Restoration of Institutions," dissolved state institutions and closed the borders. Gunfire was reported in the capital, Libreville, shortly after the coup was declared. This marks the latest in a series of coups and political instability in West and Central Africa. The European Union's foreign policy chief has expressed concern over the situation and stated that it is a significant issue for Europe.