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international-politics1 year ago

US Navigates Policy Shifts in Post-Assad Syria

The Biden administration has expressed conditional support for a future Syrian government following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing the need for a transparent, inclusive, and nonsectarian transition. The U.S. aims to ensure minority rights, humanitarian aid, and the prevention of terrorism. This stance could lead to lifting sanctions on Syria. Meanwhile, the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has taken control, raising concerns due to its extremist past. The U.S. remains involved in the region, with President-elect Trump signaling a potential shift in policy.

via VOA Asia|
#biden-administration#international-politics#middle-east
world-news1 year ago

Rebel Forces Capture Aleppo Amidst Syrian Conflict Escalation

A coalition of Syrian rebel groups, including Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, has captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, in a surprise offensive. This marks a significant setback for President Bashar Al-Assad and escalates the ongoing conflict. HTS, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has distanced itself from al Qaeda and ISIS but remains designated as a terrorist organization by the US. The coalition's actions highlight the complex dynamics involving Turkey's influence and the ongoing tensions with Kurdish forces.

via CNN|
#aleppo#hts#rebel-groups
world-news1 year ago

Myanmar's Junta Leader Faces Weakening Grip as Resistance Fights On

Three years after the coup in Myanmar, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing faces unprecedented public criticism and weakened power as the military suffers battlefield defeats in a rebel offensive. The junta's loss of control over at least 35 towns and economic hardships have damaged its standing, while the National Unity Government and rebel groups seek negotiations with the military to establish a federal democratic union. The junta's hold on power appears to be at its weakest since the coup, with questions arising about Min Aung Hlaing's leadership and the military's ability to maintain control.

via NBC News|
#junta#military#min-aung-hlaing
world-news2 years ago

Myanmar Rebels: Drones as the New Air Force against the Junta

Myanmar's rebel groups, such as the Chin National Army, have been using a new fleet of drones to launch targeted attacks on the military junta, resulting in significant territorial gains and a shift in the ongoing conflict. The rebel forces have managed to capture back 70% of Chin state, including key military bases, using drones and an army of trained civilian fighters. The use of drones has created a tactical shift in the battlefield, diminishing the junta's advantage and instilling fear among its ranks. The rebel groups have also seen increased coordination and alliance among different armed ethnic minority groups, leading to successful offensives against the junta.

via The Guardian|
#drones#military-junta#myanmar
international-relations2 years ago

China's Role in Brokering Peace Talks in Myanmar's Conflict with Rebel Groups

Myanmar's military junta has reportedly held talks with three armed rebel groups, facilitated by China, as the military continues to face challenges to its rule. The rebel groups, aligned with a pro-democracy parallel government, launched a coordinated offensive in October, gaining control of military posts and towns near the Chinese border. The meeting, whose details were not disclosed, was said to be facilitated by China, and another meeting is expected to take place at the end of the month. The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 360 civilians and the displacement of more than half a million people.

via Reuters|
#china#international-relations#military-junta
conflict2 years ago

Myanmar Rebels Launch Major Offensive, Seize Provincial Capital

Rebel groups in Myanmar, including the Three Brotherhood Alliance, have launched a major offensive against the ruling junta, capturing military outposts and seizing control of highways and border crossings. The offensive, which started in the north, has displaced tens of thousands of people and disrupted businesses along the border with China. The rebel groups, with close ties to China, pose a significant threat to the military's grip on power and have shown unprecedented cooperation. The offensive is expected to hurt the junta financially and strain its relationship with China. The military has responded with brutal tactics, and the pro-democracy movement sees the offensive as a turning point in the war.

via The Washington Post|
#china#conflict#junta
international-affairs2 years ago

"UN Peacekeepers Hasten Withdrawal from Insecure Mali Amid Escalating Violence"

The United Nations' peacekeeping mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, has accelerated its withdrawal from the city of Ber due to deteriorating security. The move comes amid escalating tensions between Mali's military government and the rebel Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA). The CMA has accused Malian forces and Russian Wagner Group troops of violating a ceasefire, while Mali's army claims that armed terrorist groups killed six of its soldiers. The UN's departure raises concerns about a potential resurgence of a separatist uprising in Mali, a country plagued by unrest since 2012.

via Al Jazeera English|
#international-affairs#mali#peacekeeping-mission
conflict2 years ago

Kadyrov's 'Akhmat' Special Forces Mobilize Near Border

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has deployed his Akhmat battalion to border areas in the Belgorod region amid fears of raids from Russian territory. The move is likely part of a "continued effort to align himself with the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD)." Two Russian rebel groups have entered Belgorod in early June, and intense fighting has been ongoing since. Shelling attacks and drone strikes have increased intensity in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine. Kadyrov claimed that his Chechen Akhmat battalion arrived to the Nekhoteevka and Kozinka border checkpoints in Belgorod region on orders to protect the border from raids into Russian territory.

via Newsweek|
#border-security#chechnya#conflict
international-relations2 years ago

Russia Faces Escalating Attacks as Ukraine Prepares to Strike Back

Russia's Belgorod region has suffered hundreds of missile strikes in recent days, injuring 16 people and killing two women. Pro-Ukraine Russian rebel groups are reportedly still active in the region. Ukrainian forces are preparing to launch a major counteroffensive to reclaim land taken by Russia, including chunks of Ukrainian territory in the south and east, and possibly even Crimea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism over his country's chances in the fight to come.

via Newsweek|
#counteroffensive#international-relations#missile-strikes
conflict2 years ago

Fierce Fighting Continues in Belgorod Despite Moscow's Claims.

Ukrainian-backed rebel groups claim to still be fighting inside Russia's Belgorod region, despite Moscow's claims of repelling the incursion. The Freedom of Russia Legion posted videos of combat in the Belgorod village Novaya Tavolzhanka, while the Russian Volunteer Corps put out a video showing two fighters in some woods saying they were doing reconnaissance. The Belgorod governor reported two people killed and two injured by Ukrainian shelling on Friday. The incursions in Belgorod and attacks on Russian supply hubs serve the purpose of disrupting Russia's defences ahead of an anticipated high-stakes Ukrainian counteroffensive.

via The Guardian|
#belgorod#conflict#fighting
conflict2 years ago

Sudan's Power Struggle Sparks Violence and Ceasefire Reports

Violence has erupted in Darfur, Sudan, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, and the Sudanese army engage in a power struggle. The RSF, which was formed in 2013 by former President Omar al-Bashir, is now fighting against the army that was its parent. The conflict has caused significant civilian casualties, and the humanitarian situation could deteriorate quickly if the international community does not monitor the situation closely. The rebel groups, Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) and Sudanese Liberation Army of Minnie Minnawi (SLA-MM), who had previously fought against the RSF and the army in Darfur, are now in a position to tip the balance of power.

via Al Jazeera English|
#army#conflict#darfur
international-relations2 years ago

China issues safety alert after 9 Chinese nationals killed in CAR mine attack.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the severe punishment of those responsible for the killing of nine Chinese goldmine workers in the Central African Republic (CAR). The attack, which also left two Chinese workers wounded, occurred at a mining site near the town of Bambari. The rebels have blamed Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group for the attack, while the local mayor has accused a rebel group. Both China and Russia have been investing heavily in Africa to tap into its mineral resources and rival the influence of Western powers.

via Yahoo News|
#central-african-republic#china#international-relations
international2 years ago

Xi Jinping denounces murders of miners in CAR.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the severe punishment of those responsible for the killing of nine Chinese goldmine workers in the Central African Republic (CAR). Two Chinese workers were also injured in the attack, which took place near the town of Bambari. The local mayor blamed a rebel group for the killings, while the rebels accused Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group of being behind the attack. Both China and Russia have been investing heavily in Africa to tap into its mineral resources and rival the influence of Western powers.

via BBC|
#central-african-republic#china#international
international2 years ago

Deadly Attack on Chinese Miners in Central African Republic.

Gunmen attacked a Chinese-operated gold mining site in the Central African Republic, killing nine Chinese nationals and wounding two others. The Chinese government condemned the attack and called for the perpetrators to be punished. Rebel coalition CPC was initially blamed for the attack, but later accused Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group. The attack came just days after the kidnapping of three Chinese nationals in the country's west. Central African Republic remains one of the poorest countries in the world despite its vast mineral wealth, and rebel groups have operated with impunity across the country over the past decade.

via Africanews English|
#central-african-republic#china#international