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Dec
12
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2024 Kobani clashes Turkish military forces and the pro-Turkish Dawn of Freedom Operations Room launch an attack with tanks and drones against the Tishrin Dam o

2024 Kobani clashes Turkish military forces and the pro-Turkish Dawn of Freedom Operations Room launch an attack with tanks and drones against the Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates river, which the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights warns could trigger a dam failure and a severe humanitarian crisis. (SOHR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2024
Dec
12
War / Conflict / Security

Turkish military forces and the pro-Turkish Dawn of Freedom Operations Room launch an attack with tanks and drones against the Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates rive

Turkish military forces and the pro-Turkish Dawn of Freedom Operations Room launch an attack with tanks and drones against the Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates river, which the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights warns could trigger a dam failure and a severe humanitarian crisis. (SOHR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2024
Dec
12
War / Conflict / Security

Israel and the Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian residents of the villages of Hader, Hamidiya, and Umm Batna in Quneitra Governor

Israel and the Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian residents of the villages of Hader, Hamidiya, and Umm Batna in Quneitra Governorate are displaced from their homes after Israeli military forces enter the villages with military vehicles. (SOHR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2024
Dec
12
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Manbij offensive Large-scale protests occur in Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, against pro-Turkish Dawn of Freedom Operations Room revenge killings and crime

Manbij offensive Large-scale protests occur in Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, against pro-Turkish Dawn of Freedom Operations Room revenge killings and crimes against civilians. (SOHR) Pro-Turkish factions are filmed executing dozens of surrendered prisoners of the pro-Kurdish Manbij Military Council and Syrian Democratic Forces. (SOHR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2024
Dec
13
War / Conflict / Security

Israel and the Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries in the Yarmouk B

Israel and the Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa Governorate, instructing them to surrender all weapons in the villages and for villagers to comply with home searches. (Erem News) (Sada El-Balad)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2024
Dec
13
War / Conflict / Security

Russia launches one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure since the conflict began, with about 290 missiles fired and drones striking mu

Russia launches one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure since the conflict began, with about 290 missiles fired and drones striking multiple regions. The Russian Defense Ministry claims that the attack was in response to a recent Ukrainian ATACMS attack on Taganrog-Central air base in Rostov Oblast, Russia. (The Kyiv Independent) (UNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2024
Dec
13
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Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure Russia launches one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure since the conflict began, wit

Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure Russia launches one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure since the conflict began, with about 290 missiles fired and drones striking multiple regions. The Russian Defense Ministry claims that the attack was in response to a recent Ukrainian ATACMS attack on Taganrog-Central air base in Rostov Oblast, Russia. (The Kyiv Independent) (UNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2024
Dec
13
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Syrian civil war Israel and the Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries

Syrian civil war Israel and the Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa Governorate, instructing them to surrender all weapons in the villages and for villagers to comply with home searches. (Erem News) (Sada El-Balad) US intervention in the Syrian civil war The U.S. military evacuates American citizen Travis Timmerman out of Syria after Timmerman had previously been reported missing in the country. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2024
Dec
13
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa Governorate,

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Syrian sources report that Israeli forces met with village dignitaries in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa Governorate, instructing them to surrender all weapons in the villages and for villagers to comply with home searches. (Erem News) (Sada El-Balad)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2024
Dec
14
War / Conflict / Security

Somali Civil War Puntland–Somaliland dispute Las Anod conflict Two Somaliland troops are killed and eight others are injured in fighting between Somaliland and

Somali Civil War Puntland–Somaliland dispute Las Anod conflict Two Somaliland troops are killed and eight others are injured in fighting between Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo forces in Erigavo, Sanaag, Somaliland. (Idil News) At least eight people were killed and ten others injured in a deadly inter-clan conflict in a rural area under the El Buur district of Galgadud region in south-central Somalia (Hiiraan Online)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 14, 2024
Dec
15
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate, Syria, with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights descri

Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate, Syria, with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights describing the strikes as the heaviest in the region since the start of the civil war. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2024
Dec
15
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate, Syria, with the S

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate, Syria, with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights describing the strikes as the heaviest in the region since the start of the civil war. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2024
Dec
15
War / Conflict / Security

Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate,

Syrian civil war Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) Israeli Air Force fighter jets strike surface-to-air missile and weapon depots in Tartus Governorate, Syria, with the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights describing the strikes as the heaviest in the region since the start of the civil war. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 15, 2024
Dec
16
War / Conflict / Security

2024 Australia heat wave Walpeup, Victoria, Australia, reports a temperature of 47.1 °C (116.8 °F), the hottest temperature reported in the state since 2019.

2024 Australia heat wave Walpeup, Victoria, Australia, reports a temperature of 47.1 °C (116.8 °F), the hottest temperature reported in the state since 2019. Extreme heat wave and fire risk warnings are also issued for areas across Australia. (The Guardian) (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2024
Dec
16
War / Conflict / Security

Sectarianism and minorities in the Syrian civil war The brother of the imam of the Great Prophet Mosque of Masyaf is assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Hama

Sectarianism and minorities in the Syrian civil war The brother of the imam of the Great Prophet Mosque of Masyaf is assassinated by unidentified gunmen in Hama Governorate, in a potential revenge operation due to the imam being associated with Hezbollah and other Iranian- and Shia-associated militias. (SOHR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2024
Dec
16
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) The Cabinet of Israel approves a plan proposing to double the occupied Golan Heights' regional Israeli settlers populat

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) The Cabinet of Israel approves a plan proposing to double the occupied Golan Heights' regional Israeli settlers population. (BBC News) Heavy overnight Israeli airstrikes are reported in Tartus Governorate, Syria. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 16, 2024
Dec
17
War / Conflict / Security

Mexican drug war Two municipal policemen are killed and three civilians are wounded in an attack near the Jerécuaro-Apaseo el Alto state highway in Jerécuaro, G

Mexican drug war Two municipal policemen are killed and three civilians are wounded in an attack near the Jerécuaro-Apaseo el Alto state highway in Jerécuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico. In the same day, four State Public Security Forces officers are killed and two more are wounded after a confrontation with gunmen in the city of Uriangato. (Milenio)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2024
Dec
17
War / Conflict / Security

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia–NATO relations NATO's Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine command center in Wiesbaden, G

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Russia–NATO relations NATO's Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine command center in Wiesbaden, Germany, takes over coordination of Western military support to Ukraine from the United States. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2024
Dec
17
War / Conflict / Security

Two municipal policemen are killed and three civilians are wounded in an attack near the Jerécuaro-Apaseo el Alto state highway in Jerécuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico

Two municipal policemen are killed and three civilians are wounded in an attack near the Jerécuaro-Apaseo el Alto state highway in Jerécuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico. In the same day, four State Public Security Forces officers are killed and two more are wounded after a confrontation with gunmen in the city of Uriangato. (Milenio)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2024
Dec
17
War / Conflict / Security

War crimes in the Syrian civil war, Fall of the Assad regime Syrian mass graves Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad r

War crimes in the Syrian civil war, Fall of the Assad regime Syrian mass graves Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with a site in Al-Qutayfah, Rif Dimashq Governorate, estimated to contain the remains of at least 100,000 people. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2024
Dec
18
War / Conflict / Security

China–United States relations Chinese espionage in the United States Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillanc

China–United States relations Chinese espionage in the United States Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillance station on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security to monitor, threaten and coerce ethnic Chinese in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. At least 100 such stations have been reported worldwide across 53 countries, with human rights monitoring NGOs accusing China of using the outposts to threaten and monitor Chinese nationals abroad. (BBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 18, 2024
Dec
18
War / Conflict / Security

Chinese espionage in the United States Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillance station on behalf of the Chi

Chinese espionage in the United States Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillance station on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security to monitor, threaten and coerce ethnic Chinese in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. At least 100 such stations have been reported worldwide across 53 countries, with human rights monitoring NGOs accusing China of using the outposts to threaten and monitor Chinese nationals abroad. (BBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 18, 2024
Dec
18
War / Conflict / Security

Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillance station on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security to mon

Two Americans of Chinese descent plead guilty to running a covert secret police surveillance station on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security to monitor, threaten and coerce ethnic Chinese in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. At least 100 such stations have been reported worldwide across 53 countries, with human rights monitoring NGOs accusing China of using the outposts to threaten and monitor Chinese nationals abroad. (BBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 18, 2024
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