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Good Morning

Obama Stresses 'Need' For 'Digital Fingerprints' To Crack Down On Information That 'Is Not True'
Sunday June 18th, 2023

sennett_girls_1920
In Syria, shelling was carried
out in the Idlib de-escalation zone
IS member extradited to Russia from Iraq
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and US-led Global Coalition arrest two ISIS members in southern Hasakah
Biden and Co. keep funding Palestinian
terror -- in defiance of Congress
Americans finally wake up to BLM's
con, but insiders already cashed in big
Civilians caught in the crossfire as Turkish-backed militants open fire on them in north Raqqa when trying to cross into AANES territories
'What Do You Pay, Joe?!' -- Philly
Audience Member Trolls Joe Biden Over His Taxes (VIDEO)

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#1  Lower right doesn't seem happy. Or very feminine
Posted by: Frank G || 06/18/2023 11:11 Comments || Top||

#2  They look like a chorus of hostages posed in tire inner tubes configured like an upside down Olympic symbol. Otherwise, it is great photography.
Posted by: Super Hose || 06/18/2023 11:46 Comments || Top||

#3  @#1 - Almost looks like Butch from the Little Rascals. "Come on, Woy-am".
Posted by: DooDahMan || 06/18/2023 12:00 Comments || Top||

#4  Happy Father's Day to the Rantburg crowd.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 06/18/2023 15:38 Comments || Top||

#5  @#1: Maybe the photog was nekkid?
Posted by: Anomalous Sources || 06/18/2023 22:21 Comments || Top||

#6  Off the "last year's seaside Sennett scenes" pile, hopefully not previously posted...

Haughty and Naughty, or, Beachballs, being a timeless, tempestuous tale adapted to the modern taste...

A literal shipwreck from Sennett
With crackerjack soundtrack on Gennett!
See nayads, a beach,
A guy just out of-- [screech]
"Oh, you dreamboat!"
"Unhand me, Miss Bennet!"
"Whaddaya, sexist? Say, what's a soundtrack?"
"Beats me. On second thought, carry on, for I believe I shall soon be the happiest of men."
"Gawd, you're all alike."
"Me too!"
"Ooooooo?"
The End.
Posted by: Lonzo Tojo5957 || 06/18/2023 23:11 Comments || Top||


Africa Horn
Sudanese general calls for evacuation as army targets militias in residential areas
[SUDANTRIBUNE] General Yasir al-Atta, a member of the Sovereign Council, called on civilians in Khartoum to evacuate houses near those occupied by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), stating that the army would strike the rebellion everywhere.

When the conflict broke out on April 15, the Sudanese army destroyed all RSF bases in Khartoum state while the militias took over homes in residential areas to shield themselves from Arclight airstrike
...KABOOM!...
s.

However,
those who apply themselves too closely to little things often become incapable of great things...
the army gradually started shelling positions occupied by the RSF, eventually targeting residential areas. In recent weeks, the army deployed additional infantry troops, engaging in street battles within residential neighbourhoods, resulting in more civilians being displaced from the capital.

Addressing Sudanese army forces at an undisclosed location, Lt Gen al-Atta announced their decision to pursue the militias anywhere and urged the remaining residents of Khartoum to leave.

"I advise the civilians that if the RSF elements occupy your house and you are forced out, the neighbours, in turn, should evacuate the houses adjacent to this house because from now on, we will attack them anywhere."

"When the battle is limited to the army, the troops do their duty, and the nation stands behind them. But now the battle is a battle of a nation; it is the battle of a people involving the entire Sudanese nation with its military, civil, and political forces."

He further said that while there may be "some rot and dirt" among the political forces, individuals of integrity are also among them. Regarding the media, although a few may engage in questionable practices, the majority uphold honourable and noble standards.

After over two months of conflict, the violence has displaced approximately 1.7 million individuals, including men, women, and children.

Excluding any negotiated settlement for the conflict with the RSF, Alatta informed his troops that only ammunition would be the language of communication between the army and the "rebels."

He mentioned that some heads of state expressed their reluctance to label the RSF as rebels because they want to mediate between the two sides.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [13 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Sudan


American, Saudi mediators announce new ceasefire agreement in Sudan
[SUDANTRIBUNE] American and Saudi mediators Saturday announced a new three-day ceasefire agreement between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Set to take effect on June 18 at 6:00 a.m. Khartoum time, the agreement will last for a period of 72 hours until June 21.

The mediators emphasized the importance of addressing the suffering endured by the Sudanese people and urged the parties to fully commit to the ceasefire, thereby curbing the severity of the violence.

As part of the agreement, the SAF and RSF have agreed to various measures during the ceasefire period. These include refraining from prohibited movements, attacks, using military aircraft or drones, artillery strikes, reinforcement of positions, and resupply of forces. The parties have also pledged to avoid seeking any military advantage throughout the ceasefire.

One crucial aspect of the agreement is the commitment to allowing the unimpeded movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance across Sudan. Recognizing the urgent need for aid, the mediators emphasized the significance of ensuring that humanitarian groups can reach those in need without obstruction.

The announcement comes ahead of the upcoming humanitarian donor conference scheduled for June 19.

The controllers, underscoring the pressing humanitarian situation in Sudan, called on the parties to genuinely consider the immense suffering endured by the Sudanese people. They emphasized the necessity of strict adherence to the ceasefire agreement and urged an end to the violence.

In the event that either party fails to observe the 72-hour ceasefire, the mediators have stated that they will be compelled to consider adjourning the ongoing talks in Jeddah. The announcement serves as a stark reminder of the seriousness with which the mediators view compliance with the agreed-upon terms.

The new ceasefire agreement holds great promise for the people of Sudan, offering a window of respite from the conflict and creating an opportunity for humanitarian aid to reach those in desperate need.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [14 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Sudan

#1  I'm not sure what the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led in the main by African tribal Muslims hopes to accomplish in Jiddah. In Africa's Sahil, Saudi Arabia has consistently supported Africa's so-called Arabs (with their phoney geneologies) when they have been confronted by African tribal Muslims. I suppose that the Saudis intend to buy off the RSF, but this time they may not succeed.
Posted by: Slavising Unineting5672 || 06/18/2023 13:31 Comments || Top||

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Get the Americans out of their. The State Department has screwed up since the day Ambassador Anderson claimed after the Islamists took over in June 1989, 'we can work with these people.' He was followed by CIA fugups who closed down operations, and by Susan Rice, who refused the Sudanese offer to turn over Osama Bin Laden. In later years the Dept of State tried to keep the Sudan Humpty Dumpty togethr, and the creation of South Sudan is more a testiment to their demand for freedom than anything that happened in Foggy Bottom. Washington agonized when Israeli pilots destroyed Iranian bases in Sudan. Then there was the hand wringing as Durfur descended into chaos. Now as Darfur seeks independence from Khartoum the State Department wants to play a role to fug everything up. Par for the course.




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Posted by: Slavising Unineting5672 || 06/18/2023 14:11 Comments || Top||


Amid chaotic fighting in Sudan a possible ceasefire emerges
[HODHODYEMENNEWS.NET] Sudan’s army called on citizens to leave their homes near the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)’s positions, amid reports on the possibility of a new truce, Sudanese media reported on Saturday.

According to media reports, in addition to sporadic shooting, reconnaissance warplanes were flying over Khartoum and anti-aircraft weapons were heard south of Omdurman, central and western Khartoum.

Local Sudanese reports said that 5 non-combatants were killed in Khartoum as a result of mutual artillery shelling in a number of areas.

In a statement, the RSF accused the Sudanese army of killing 2 of its employees in a brutal and inhumane manner. However,
a woman is only as old as she admits...
the army has not commented yet.

In addition, telecommunications services were completely cut off in the city of El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, and there is little information about the situation there after the killing of the state governor.

According to unofficial information, a new 72 hours truce between the army and the RSF is being put forward.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [10 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Sudan

#1  For thirty years the Sudan military has taken the battle to the south, and then to the west and Durfar. The Nile Arabs have fought the African ethnicities tooth and nail. And now the battle is being fought in Khartoum! And somehow the world is being asked to sympathize with the Nile Arabs? Fuggum.
Posted by: Slavising Unineting5672 || 06/18/2023 13:48 Comments || Top||


Several Al-Shabaab militants killed in airstrike in Lower Juba
[GOOBJOOG] An Arclight airstrike
...KABOOM!...
that targeted a high-level meeting of Senior al-Shabaab
...... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...
leaders in Lower Juba region has killed several al-Shabaab bad boys, army sources say.

The operation, which was carried out by the Somali National Army (SNA) together with its international partners targeted the meeting that was held at a location in Jamaame district in Lower Juba region, following intelligence reports.

Preliminary reports indicate heavy casualties among the al-Shabaab Lions of Islam present at the meeting. However,
women are made to be loved, not understood...
detailed information regarding the exact number of casualties and the extent of the damage is still being assessed.

This joint operation highlights the strong collaboration between the Somali National Army and its international partners in the ongoing fight against terrorism.

Such operations are crucial for maintaining security, eradicating turban elements, and fostering stability in the region.

Further updates on the operation, including additional information on the impact of the airstrike, will be provided as soon as an official statemens is released.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [17 views] Top|| File under: al-Shabaab (AQ)


Africa North
Drug Trafficking Effort Thwarted in Libya
[LIBYAREVIEW] The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Libya successfully intercepted a large drug shipment from Benghazi to Misrata and apprehended the drug pusher behind the operation.

This bust was conducted following intelligence received by the CID’s investigation and inference unit indicating that a consignment of cannabis was to be transported from Benghazi to Misrata. The source further confirmed the details about the vehicle type, color, and other specifics, which was loaded onto a car carrier truck.

The Sherlocks quickly moved to the truck’s expected departure point in the Sai Farj area. However,
a woman is only as old as she admits...
further investigation revealed that the truck had already departed for its destination. After acquiring the driver’s name and phone number, who was also transporting other vehicles, the Sherlocks made contact with the driver demonstrating substantial cooperation.

Upon the Sherlocks’ request, the unsuspecting driver halted in the city of Sirte, and the investigative team proceeded there. During the inspection of the suspected vehicle a quantity of cannabis was discovered.

Following the seizure of the illicit shipment and the vehicle harboring it, the truck driver was transported to the CID headquarters and interrogated. During the inquiry, he provided the Sherlocks with the name of the person who owned the car in which the drugs were found.

During the interrogation, the suspect confessed that he was the one who placed the drugs in the car for delivery to Misrata. He also admitted that the drugs belonged to another individual, whose full name he disclosed. Current investigations are underway to apprehend this individual.

Furthermore, he also revealed the name of the person who supplied him with the drugs — a major person of interest to the CID and other security agencies in Benghazi. He is currently believed to be hiding in the western region after fleeing Benghazi to avoid capture.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [13 views] Top|| File under: Narcos


Africa Subsaharan
Gunmen Abduct Prominent Chief Imam In Ondo State
[TWITTER]
Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [7 views] Top|| File under: Banditti


Authorities blame ISIS-linked group for deadly attack on Ugandan school, 25 dead
[NPASYRIA] According to Ugandan authorities, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an opposition group with links to Islamic State
...formerly ISIS or ISIL, depending on your preference. Before that they were al-Qaeda in Iraq, as shaped by Abu Musab Zarqawi. They're really very devout, committing every atrocity they can find in the Koran and inventing a few more. They fling Allah around with every other sentence, but to hear western pols talk they're not really Moslems....
(ISIS), is responsible for an attack on a private school in Mpondwe late on Friday, which killed at least 25 people.

The attack occurred close to Uganda’s border with the DRC. According to Ugandan police, 25 bodies were recovered from the scene and 8 people remain at death's door. Officials also worry that an undisclosed number of people were kidnapped by the group.

The ADF was founded in the 1990s in opposition to the government. Based in DRC, they have also threatened security forces in Rwanda and its host country. In 2017, elements within ADF began forging ties with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. ISIS propaganda showed ADF members pledging allegiance to the group in 2019.

The group is likely responsible for the killing of 36 people in village in eastern DRC in March. Ugandan authorities have also tied the ADF to a suicide kaboom in the country’s capital, Kampala, in 2021.

Numerous ISIS-linked groups operate in sub-Saharan Africa, including in the tri-border region between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
...The country in west Africa that they put where Upper Volta used to be. Its capital is Oogadooga, or something like that. Its president is currently Blaise Compaoré, who took office in 1987 and will leave office feet first, one way or the other...
, in northeast Nigeria
... a particularly crimson stretch of Islam's bloody border...
, around Lake Chad, in the Horn of Africa, and in northern Mozambique, as well as the DRC.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [12 views] Top|| File under: Allied Democratic Forces


Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
IS member extradited to Russia from Iraq
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Regnum] Leyla Gatagazheva, a member of the ISIS (an organization whose activities are banned in the Russian Federation), was extradited to Russia from the territory of Iraq, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on July 17.

“In our country, she is accused of participating in the activities of an organization that, in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, is recognized as a terrorist organization,” said the official representative of the department, Irina Volk .

Gatagazheva was taken to Russia by employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Penitentiary Service, accompanied by representatives of the NCB Interpol.

According to the Russian police, Gatagazheva, having arrived in Syria in October 2016, voluntarily joined the ranks of a terrorist organization. She helped the wounded militants, was engaged in washing and repairing their uniforms, and cooked food. In addition, Gatagazheva provided them with weapons with her own money.

The Russian woman was put on the international wanted list based on a request from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Ingushetia. In Iraq, she was detained and on June 17 at Baghdad airport she was handed over to representatives of Russian law enforcement agencies for delivery to Moscow.

On April 20, the FSB announced the arrest of an ISIS supporter in the Stavropol Territory who planned to carry out a terrorist action in Mineralnye Vody. They seized the raw materials for the manufacture of the bomb. The attack was planned in a place of mass congestion of people.

Posted by: badanov || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [17 views] Top|| File under:


Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Former opposition member killed in Syria's Daraa
[NPASYRIA] On Friday, unknown button men shot a former opposition member in the city of Daraa in southern Syria, killing him at once.

A local source told North Press that "the so-called Rani Ruweli Bajbuj, a former opposition member, was fatally shot by person or persons unknown, riding a cycle of violence, in a market in Daraa al-Balad."

The source added that Bajbuj had collaborated with an armed military group working for the Islamic State
...formerly ISIS or ISIL, depending on your preference. Before that they were al-Qaeda in Iraq, as shaped by Abu Musab Zarqawi. They're really very devout, committing every atrocity they can find in the Koran and inventing a few more. They fling Allah around with every other sentence, but to hear western pols talk they're not really Moslems....
(ISIS) under the command of the so-called Hefo.

The so-called ’Muhammad al-Masalma’, nicknamed Hefo, headed an ISIS-affiliated gang.

Bajbuj was among the people who smuggled food and ammunition to ISIS Death Eaters while they were besieged by the Eighth Brigade and local gunnies in the Tariq al-Sadd neighborhood in October 2022, the source noted.

Since the government forces re-captured Daraa in 2018, the governorate has been living in a state of insecurity, with daily liquidations targeting soldiers and officers of the government forces, as well as the spread of thefts.

In July 2018, the opposition armed factions and government forces reached a cease-fire agreement mediated by Russia in the opposition-held areas of Daraa Governorate. Under the deal, the opposition factions agreed to hand over their weapons in exchange for staying in Daraa. Those who opposed the agreement were sent to Idlib, which is under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, formerly al-Nusra, before that it was called something else
...al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate, from which sprang the Islamic State...
(HTS, formerly al-Nusra
...formally Jabhat an-Nusrah li-Ahli al-Sham (Support Front for the People of the Levant), also known as al-Qaeda in the Levant. They aim to establish a pan-Arab caliphate. Not the same one as the Islamic State, though .. ...
Front).

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [12 views] Top|| File under: Islamic State


Tension simmers between IRGC, government in Syria's Deir ez-Zor
[NPASYRIA] Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an ally of the Syrian government, killed on Friday a soldier of the Syrian government forces after a dispute in eastern Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria.

A military source from the Fourth Division of the government forces told North Press that a dispute occurred between hard boyz of the Base 47, affiliated with the IRGC, and the Fourth Division’s members because the latter set up checkpoints inside neighborhoods and towns under the control of the Iranian-backed militias.

The source added that the dispute caused tension, which evolved into using weapons, killing one soldier of the Fourth Division at a checkpoint in the town of al-Suwayeiya in the countryside of Abu Kamal in eastern Deir ez-Zor.

Following the incident, the IRGC set up more checkpoints and fortified them with more holy warriors, set up barricades, and brought in military reinforcements to various towns in the countryside of Abu Kamal, in anticipation of a possible attack by the Division against the IRGC checkpoints or headquarters, the source added.

Since early June, there has been simmering tension between the two parties following the decision to withdraw members of the Fourth Division from checkpoints along the Euphrates River and limit their presence in headquarters and posts on the outskirts of the Syrian Desert. They were replaced with units of the Elite Republican Guard and IRGC, the source noted.

The source went further stressing that a state of calmness prevailed in those towns. Meanwhile,
...back at the Council of Boskone, Helmuth ordered the entire 614th quadrant searched. The Green Lensman must be found!...
leaders of the Fourth Division threatened to launch attacks against the IRGC headquarters and checkpoints to "avenge the dead."

Iranian-backed militias and the government forces control large areas of the Syrian Desert and the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, which constitutes a source of concern as it witnesses intensive operations by ISIS sleeper cells.

The IRGC was created after Iran’s 1979 revolution to protect the new Islamic regime. It has become one of the most powerful paramilitary organizations in the Middle East. It has provided assistance to holy warrior groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, Leb
...an Iranian colony situated on the eastern Mediterranean, conveniently adjacent to Israel. Formerly inhabited by hardy Phoenecian traders, its official language is now Arabic, with the usual unpleasant side effects. The Leb civil war, between 1975 and 1990, lasted a little over 145 years and produced 120,000 fatalities. The average length of a ceasefire was measured in seconds. The Lebs maintain a precarious sectarian balance among Shiites, Sunnis, and about a dozeen flavors of Christians. It is the home of Hezbollah, which periodically starts a war with the Zionist Entity, gets Beirut pounded to rubble, and then declares victory and has a parade. The Lebs have the curious habit of periodically murdering their heads of state or prime ministers...
, the Paleostinian territories, Syria, and Yemen
...an area of the Arabian Peninsula sometimes mistaken for a country. It is populated by more antagonistic tribes and factions than you can keep track of...
. Its control over large sectors of the Iranian economy helps it fund its activities.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [23 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Iraq


Medical staff condemns Turkish bombing of Tel Rifaat Hospital
[NPASYRIA] On Saturday, the medical staff of Avrin Hospital, in the town of Fafeen, northern Aleppo, condemned the Ottoman Turkish shelling of Tel Rifaat Hospital a day earlier, which lead to casualties and material losses.

The staff’s statement condemned The Sick Man of Europe Turkey
...just another cheapjack Moslem dictatorship, brought to you by the Moslem Brüderbund...
’s targeting of Tel Rifaat Hospital, which provides health services to displaced people from Afrin. The statement considered Turkey’s repeated attacks and shelling as an attempt to "intimidate the population and empty the area."

The statement also criticized the silence of Russia’s forces in the area, which has been the guarantor of a ceasefire agreement between Turkey and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) since 2019.

Like Fafeen, Tel Rifaat is organized under the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). It houses IDPs from Afrin, which has been under the control of Turkey and its allied Syrian National Army (SNA) since 2018, following a military operation dubbed ’Olive Branch’.

The town of Tel Rifaat, 35 km north of Aleppo city, has been a shelter for Afrin IDPs since 2018 following the Ottoman Turkish invasion of Afrin region, which resulted in the displacement of about 300,000 of the original inhabitants.

Since last Monday, many areas in northern Syria have been attacked by Ottoman Turkish dronezaps and shelling. The attacks also hit a Russian vehicle, which killed a Russian soldier and injured three others.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [16 views] Top|| File under: Sublime Porte


Turkey continues to cut off Syria's share of Euphrates water
[NPASYRIA] Desertification is a major environmental challenge. It transforms fertile land into barren wastelands. When this occurs, it becomes extremely difficult to cultivate crops, feed animals or collect food.

Each year, about 12 million hectares of productive lands turn barren due to desertification and drought. Around 900 million individuals in over 100 countries suffer the consequence.

Drought cases and periods in 2021 increased by 29 percent since 2000 compared to the past two decades, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

The International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17 each year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat this phenomenon. The commemoration is led by the secretariat of the United Nations
...the Oyster Bay money pit...
Convention to Combat Desertification.

In Syria, a lack of water has helped expand this phenomenon, as The Sick Man of Europe Turkey
...just another cheapjack Moslem dictatorship, brought to you by the Moslem Brüderbund...
continues to violate a water-sharing agreement signed with Syria and Iraq under the supervision of the UN, and cuts off the Euphrates’ natural flow, which portents humanitarian and natural disasters.

The 1987 agreement stipulates Turkey’s permanent commitment to pumping 500 cubic meters of water per second from the Euphrates River toward Syria.

The continuous water cut-off has led to a major disaster in Syria’s agriculture sector and livestock; it is now threatening the population in northeast Syria, too.

Turkey’s cutting off Syria’s share of water from the Euphrates River has contributed to aggravating the water crisis in the country, as more than 5 million individuals depend on it. The acute shortage of water yield has led to the deterioration of crops, which in turn affected the food crisis, in addition to the spread of diseases and epidemics.

Regions of northeast Syria are the most affected by the water crisis. Turkey has trapped water in its dams since January 2019 and uses the Euphrates River as a weapon of war against the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).

However,
some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them...
the most affected party are civilians, especially farmers, as the low levels of water on the Euphrates and dried-up tributaries have contributed to a deterioration of the production rate in the agriculture sector, particularly after farmers were prohibited from aggregating crops with river water, and a spread of cholera.

The drought in the region directly affected the Syrian economy and Syrians’ food reserves. This has led to higher prices for vegetables and bread in all Syrian regions. Turkey has thus committed another flagrant violation of human rights
...not to be confused with individual rights, mind you...
— denying Syrians their right to safe water and affecting their food security.

According to the UN, 54 out of 73 water stations along the western bank of the Euphrates have been greatly affected by the dangerously low water levels. This has affected drinking water in the Governorates of Hasakah, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Aleppo.

The low water level has caused a health crisis and spread of diseases and epidemics, such as cholera, hepatitis, and typhoid fever. The number of fatalities because of these diseases increased since the river dried up.

Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [10 views] Top|| File under: Sublime Porte

#1  Muslims can proudly point to Turkey, which has never signed an agreement it wouldn't break.
Posted by: Slavising Unineting5672 || 06/18/2023 13:54 Comments || Top||


Civilians caught in the crossfire as Turkish-backed militants open fire on them in north Raqqa when trying to cross into AANES territories
[PUBLISH.TWITTER]
Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [14 views] Top|| File under: Ottoman Proxies

#1  Also caught in the crossfire...
Posted by: Raj || 06/18/2023 0:20 Comments || Top||


Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and US-led Global Coalition arrest two ISIS members in southern Hasakah
[TWITTER]
Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [10 views] Top|| File under: Islamic State


In Syria, shelling was carried out in the Idlib de-escalation zone
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Regnum] Members of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group (an organization whose activities are banned in the Russian Federation) carried out one shelling in the Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria in a day, the deputy head of the Center for the Reconciliation of Warring Parties (CPVS) in this Arab republic said at a press conference. -Admiral Oleg Gurinov.

The Idlib de-escalation zone includes the province of Idlib, as well as parts of the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia and Hama. In total, four de-escalation zones have been created in Syria.

They appeared after the fourth international conference on this Arab country, which was held in Astana in May 2017. The corresponding decision was made at the end of the event.

The corresponding memorandum was signed by Russia, Iran and Turkey, which are the guarantors of the ceasefire in Syria, where a civil war has been waged since 2011.

Posted by: badanov || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [14 views] Top|| File under: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (al-Nusra)

#1  To be fair, this could well meet the Syrian definition of “de-escalation”
Posted by: Ululating Platypus || 06/18/2023 2:23 Comments || Top||


Terror Networks
Iraqi Defence Minister Labels al-Hole Camp as ISIS Hotbed, Advocates for Its Closure''
[PUBLISH.TWITTER]
Posted by: Fred || 06/18/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || E-Mail|| [8 views] Top|| File under: Islamic State

#1  Curious how now that they are collected authorities cannot proceed with their eradication.
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