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Angola Mediates Peace Agreement Between Rwanda and the Republic of Congo

DRC soldiers digging trenches in Eastern Congo

by Admin Nov 26, 2024 A truce has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda with the help of the Angola negotiators to quell the disturbing conflict in the Eastern Republic of Congo with the Rwanda M23 militia causing uneasiness in the region with hundreds of Congolese dead and thousands more displaced. A key document was signed to agree on a peace deal on Monday in Angola between the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Republic of Congo who assembled in Luanda with their envoys. The key document was in the presence of Tete Antonio the Angola foreign minister, who later disclosed to the journalists present that a pact had been reached between the two countries. In early August, Angola brokered a ceasefire between the two countries but was violated by the M23 militia in October, the group that is heavily backed by the Rwanda government and is made up of the Tutsi ethnic group of Rwanda descent went on a violent spree that forced hundreds to leave their homes. A grueling conflict between the Republic of Congo forces and the M23 terrorist group has displaced thousands since 2021 despite the conflict and violation of the ceasefire agreement by M23 militias the Rwanda government never backed out of the diplomatic dialogue due to the consistent pressure from Angola government in a bid to stabilize the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Congo. However, the new agreement does not reveal the details of the agreement between Rwanda and the Republic of Congo, the Angolan government mediators revealed that the details of the peace agreement are a bid to keep confidentiality to avoid criticism and manipulation of the public against their respective governments. In the previously drafted agreement made in early August, it was agreed upon that the M23 group created by the former ethnic Hutu leaders in the wake of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide should be dismantled as a precondition for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from the borders of Eastern Congo. Often portrayed by Rwanda as a threat to its security, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) is one of various disparate militias fighting alongside the Congolese armed forces against the M23. For the past three decades, the DRC’s mineral-rich east has been plagued by internal and cross-border violence.

Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack Since the Beginning of the War In Ukraine

Ternopil, Ukraine under Russia Drone Attack

by Admin Nov 26, 2024 After the use of a new experimental hypersonic ballistic missile last week, the Russian government launched its largest drone attack since the beginning of the war two years ago. The Russian military drone attack crippled the Ukrainian power infrastructure in the western region of Ternopil and damaged residential buildings in the Kyiv region. The Ukrainian air defense shot down 76 drones out of 188 of the drones launched by the Russian military, according to a statement by the Ukrainian Air Force “Unfortunately, there were hits to critical infrastructure facilities, and private and apartment buildings were damaged in several regions due to the massive drone attack”. The Ukrainian Air Force statement further disclosed “The enemy launched a record number of Shahed attack UAVs and unidentified drones.” The Russian military also launched four Iskander-M ballistic missiles in its overnight attack which also affected the water and disrupted heat supplies, the head of the regional defence headquarters The consequences are bad because the facility was significantly affected and this will have an impact on the power supply of the entire region for a long time,” Vyacheslav Nehoda, the governor of the Ternopil region located in the eastern part of Ukraine where the drone attack was most affected, over 70% of the region lost power after the drone attack. Nehoda said “The consequences are bad because the facility was significantly affected and this will have an impact on the power supply of the entire region for a long time,” He further revealed that the emergency services worked overnight to restore the water supply in the morning and the local authorities are looking into introducing planned power cuts in the attack’s aftermath. Serhiy Popko, the head of the Ukraine military administration disclosed that four residential buildings were destroyed by debris from ten drones shot down by the air defense system in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Agrees to a Cease-Fire With Hezbollah

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

by Admin Nov 26, 2024 The dust finally settled down in the Middle East as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally agreed to a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah of Lebanon after three months of intense fighting and destruction in both Israel and Lebanon. The agreement was mediated by Joe Biden, the United States President, and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France based on the United Nations Security Council Resolution of 1701 which states that “The resolution demanded that Israel withdraw all its forces from southern Lebanon, and for the Lebanese government and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to deploy their forces together throughout the south. No other armed personnel would be permitted in the area”. It further requires the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon which also includes Hezbollah. The UNSRC 1701 also recognizes the Lebanese States as the only authority in Lebanon to bear arms. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin. Netanyahu, who spoke on Tuesday evening, emphasized the necessity for the ceasefire to safeguard the citizens of Israel and would allow residents to return to their homes while Israel’s ability retains the ability to act against external threats in Lebanon diplomatically. The Israeli prime minister said “The length of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon. We will enforce the agreement and respond forcefully to any violation. We will continue to be united until victory.” The decision to agree to a ceasefire was not fully agreed upon by the Israeli cabinet and most called for the eradication of the Hezbollah militia wing but Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the cease-fire deal depends on what happens in Lebanon and if the Lebanese government can keep their leash on Hezbollah. He further explained that the cease-fire was needed so Israel could face the Iranian threats. It could be recalled that a heavy missile and drone exchange happened last month between the two countries. Najib Mikati, the Prime Minister of Lebanon expressed support for the ceasefire while urging the immediate implementation to halt the ongoing devastation. The cease-fire agreement was announced by the United States President, Joe Biden, who said the implementation of the cease-fire begins on Wednesday at 3 am. The Lebanese health ministry estimates that more than 3,700 people have been killed since October 2023, with most casualties occurring in recent months.

Sectarian Conflict Kills 82 and Several Injured in Pakistan

Protests Against Sectarian Clashes in Pakistan

by Admin Nov 24, 2024 Violence erupted in Pakistan when unknown gunmen laid an ambush on Shiite Muslim convoys traveling under the protection of the Pakistani police on Thursday and 43 people were killed in the process, this incident made the Shiite Muslims accuse the Sunni Muslim Pakistanis of the slaughter and descend on their community which led to a three-days brutal conflict. Pakistan is a Muslim country with a majority of the Sunni sect. Still, it also hates the Shiite Muslims who majorly reside in Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province — near the border with Afghanistan. A local administrator who chose to be anonymous said, “The clashes and convoy attacks on November 21, 22, and 23 have resulted in 82 fatalities and 156 injuries”. He further disclosed that “Among the deceased 16 were Sunni, while 66 belonged to the Shia community… The mobile network across Kurram remains suspended and traffic on the main highway is halted”. Prodesq gathered that over 300 families, mostly from the Shiite Muslim community, fled their homes and moved to Afghanistan after Sunni Muslims descended on their community with guns and other deadly weapons. The Pakistani Police have regularly struggled to control the violence in Kurram, which was part of the semi-autonomous Federally Administered Tribal Areas until it was merged with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018. Aftab Alam Afrid, a Pakistan provincial lawyer disclosed that “Our priority today is to broker a ceasefire between both sides. Once that is achieved, we can begin addressing the underlying issues”. A delegation from the provincial government held talks with the Shiite community on Saturday and is set to hold another meeting with the Sunni community on Sunday. The meeting with the Sunni community was delayed after the helicopter conveying the provincial government delegates came under gunfire in the region with no casualties or injuries recorded. Both the Shiite and Sunni have always been at loggerheads with each other for decades, last month a total number of 16 people were killed including three women and two children when both sects clashed. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said 79 people died between July and October in sectarian clashes. There have been large protests in Lahore the second-largest city, and Pakistan and also in Karachi the commercial heart of the country against the ongoing violence. A seven-day cease-fire has been agreed between the two sects after the meeting with the delegation of the provincial government.

Russia Recruits Houthis Mercenaries To Fight In Ukraine

Houthis Yemeni Militias

by Admin Nov 24, 2024 The Russian government has decided to recruit the Houthis mercenaries to aid them in their war in Ukraine, with a promise of high financial payments and Russian citizenship in exchange for their services. This new alliance shows the deep ties between Moscow, Yemen, and the Houthis militia group. The arrival of the Houthis mercenaries began in July and adds to the growing increase of foreign troops Russia has recruited to help fight their war in Ukraine against Ukrainian forces and NATO allied troops. Earlier in September, the Ukrainian government announced that the Russian government had received 12,000 North Korean troops and in October 7,000 of the North Korean troops were deployed into the Kursk region of Russia to help fight the Ukrainian occupation forces that have captured the region since August while the remaining 5000 was deployed into Ukraine to conduct an offensive in the Southern Ukrainian region. The Houthis were recruited through a Yemeni-linked company in Moscow, a company founded by Abdulwali Abdo Hassan al-Jabri, a prominent Houthi politician. The company is registered in Salalah, Oman, the Al Jabri company’s registration documents identify it as a tour operator and retail supplier of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. The presence of the Houthis militias has increased the number of foreign fighters that joined forces with the Russian military, Nepal, Indian, and Belarusian mercenaries have been fighting in Ukraine on behalf of the Russian army as the Kremlin is looking for all possible ways to avoid a full mobilization of their forces. The Houthis militia group is sponsored by the Iranian government which has been a major supporter of Russia in its war in Ukraine, last year Iran supplied the Russian army with thousands of Kamikaze drones and missiles, and in September, Russia sent missile defense systems to Tehran to support the Iranian government in its war against Israel. The United States diplomats have expressed their concerns and are surprised by the Kremlin’s level of desperation in their recruitment of the Houthis militias, they said that they never thought such an alliance could be feasible between the Kremlin and the Houthis and quite unimaginable before the war in Ukraine. Tim Lenderking, the United States envoy to Yemen confirmed the report that the Houthis and the Russian government have established communications and are also discussing the possibility of transferring weapons to the Houthis militias who have been involved in hostilities with Israel since the beginning of the Conflict in Gaza Strip in October last year. Lenderking further explained, “We know that there are Russian personnel in Sana’a helping to deepen this dialogue … The kinds of weapons that are being discussed are very alarming, and would enable the Houthis to better target ships in the Red Sea and possibly beyond.” Mohammed al Bukhaiti, a member of the Ansar Allah politburo, told the Russian news website Meduza earlier this month that they were in “constant contact” with the Russian leadership “to develop these relations in all areas, including economics, politics, and the military”. The Houthis are recognized as formidable fighters and have fought in the Syrian war and against ISIS in Yemen and Afghanistan. The group has been responsible for several attacks against Israel bond ships in the Red Sea over the past year and in September the United States government tried to establish a diplomatic relationship between Israel and Houthis which the Houthis leadership declined unless there is a ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank. Prodesq political war analyst, Temitope Oladeji, said that the Russian government’s ties with the Houthis did not start with the war in Ukraine but rather with Russia’s involvement in the Syria war when Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to support Syrian President Assad in his war against western-backed ISIS to divide the country into different factions, and more importantly the relationship between Iran and Russia help cemented the transaction between the Houthis and the Kremlin.

“World World Three Has Begun” Claims Ukraine Ex-General

General Valerii Zaluzhny, former Ukraine Commander-In-Chief of the Ukrainian Army

by Admin Nov 23, 2024 General Valery Zaluzhny, former Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Army has said that the world has entered a phase of World War III with the involvement of non-democratic allies such as North Korea and Iran who have aided Russia in its war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian ex-general disclosed this while speaking at Ukrainska Pravda’s UP100 award ceremony. He said, “I believe that in 2024 we can believe that the Third World War has begun”. Zaluzhny, now part of the Ukrainian envoy to the United Kingdom, added”Because, in 2024, Ukraine is no longer facing Russia. Soldiers from North Korea are standing in front of Ukraine. Let’s be honest. Already in Ukraine, the Iranian ‘Shahedis’ are killing civilians openly, without any shame.” The ex-general highlighted the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine fighting on behalf of Russia, the massive influx of Chinese weapons used by Russian fighters, and the use of Iranian Kamikaze drones, which have set a precedent for the ushering of World War III. He further explained “It is still possible to stop it here, on the territory of Ukraine. But for some reason, our partners do not want to understand this. It is obvious that Ukraine already has too many enemies. Ukraine will survive with technology, but it is unclear whether it can win this battle alone”. The outspoken general essay with The Economist magazine, last year drew the final straw between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who felt infuriated by the essay and relieved Zaluzhny of his post as the commander in chief of the Ukrainian army and was replaced by General Oleksandr Syrskyi, who is regarded as a very close ally to Zelensky. Zaluzhny was famously credited for a successful campaign in pushing back Russia’s initial attack launched on Feb. 24, 2022, which was later tarnished by the failure to lead a successful counteroffensive against the Russian incursion last year.

Russia Responds To Ukraine Missile Attack With A New Hypersonic Missile Attack On Dnipro

Vladimir Putin, The President Of Russia

by Admins Nov 23, 2022 Russia took the world by surprise with the launch of a new experimental hypersonic missile strike on Dnipro City of Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s use of long-range missile strikes in Russia after the Ukrainian government was given the green light by President Biden to use United States-long-range missiles (ATACMS) the United Kingdom Storm Shadow missiles to attack Russia. Vladimir Putin, the Russian president who had been initially silent about the United States’ decision to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with United States long-range missiles, said the United States decided to escalate the war to another level of aggression against Russia and in response to the Western aggression Russia responded with a new experimental hypersonic missile which can not be intercepted by any modern day missile defense systems. The Russia President said “In response to the use of American and British long-range weaponry, on November 21, the Russian Armed Forces conducted a combined strike on a Ukrainian defense industry facility,” He further stated that “Among the operations carried out was the testing of one of Russia’s latest medium-range missile systems. In this case, a ballistic missile equipped with a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead was used,” the Kremlin leader said. “Russian missile operators named the system ‘Oreshnik.’ The tests were deemed successful, with the target being hit as intended.” He added, “In the event of an escalation of aggressive actions, we will respond decisively and accordingly.” The next day, the Russian president signed the order to lower Russia’s threshold for using nuclear weapons, a decision which was widely interpreted as retaliation for the United States and British decision to give Ukraine the green light to attack Russia with their long-range missiles. “We will do this openly and publicly, for humanitarian reasons, without fearing any opposition from the enemy, who will also receive this information”, the Russian president said. Vladimir Putin made his statement hours after the attack and the Ukrainian government accused the Russian military of using Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) to attack Dnipro, which the Russian president explained that it was a new experimental missile capable of reaching its targets at a speed of 2.5 to 3 kilometers per second. The Russian president said that the name of the missile is called Oreshkin and it can beat any modern-day missile defense technology in the world including the United States technology, Vladimir Putin said that before the attack was carried out the Russian government notified the United States government which it failed to notify Kyiv. The Pentagon confirmed that it was notified by the Russian government of the impending attack on Ukraine with a new experimental hypersonic ballistic missile through a nuclear risk reduction channel and also dismissed the Ukrainian government’s claim that the Russian military attacked its military facilities in Dnipro with an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). The United States government and several other Western countries temporarily closed their embassies in Kyiv on Wednesday, with the United States delegates explaining that it had received a warning of a potentially significant attack on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.

County Judge Orders Jussie Smollett to be from Prison Pending Appeal Hearing

Jussie Smollett

by Admin Nov 22, 2024 Jussie Smollett, the Hollywood star was granted partial freedom on Wednesday after an appeal court judge ruled in his favor after an agreement with his lawyers was made that he should be released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack. This sentence came a week after the actor was sentenced to an immediate 150 days imprisonment by a Cook County judge for his conviction on five felony counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police. The case which began in January 2019 started when Smollet called the Chicago police to report an attack on him by two men in ski masks the hunt for the suspects later turned out to be an investigation on Smollet himself who reported the incident and was the victim of the crime. Smollett’s attorneys had earlier argued in the appeal court that their client would have completed his sentence by the time the appeal process was completed and that their client could be in danger of physical harm if he remained locked up in Cook County Jail. The Empire TV show star had an emotional outburst last week after he was sentenced to prison by the Cook County Judge, Smollet said “I am not suicidal. And if anything happens to me when I go in there, I do not do it to myself. And you must all know that.” The Hollywood actor insinuated that he was being imprisoned against his will by the Chicago police system because of his race and being gay. A jury had earlier convicted Smollett in December on five felony counts of disorderly conduct, the charge filed when a person lies to police while Smollet was acquitted on a sixth count. Judge James Linn of Cook County sentenced Smollett last week to 150 days in jail, but with good behavior, he could have been released in as little as 75 days. Smollett maintained his innocence during the trial. Smollet was accused by the Chicago police that the Hollywood star paid two men he knew from his work on “Empire” to stage the attack on him while on his way home and also use racist and homophobic slurs on him. The Appeal Court ruled in a 2-1 decision and gave a verdict that Smollett could be released after posting a personal recognizance bond of $150,000, suggesting he does not have to put down money but agrees to come to court as required. However, it remains uncertain if the Hollywood actor was released immediately after the ruling.

The International Criminal Court Has Issued Arrest Warrant For Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

by Admin Nov 21, 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) has surprised the world with an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. The contemplation of the decision by the ICC judges began in May early this year, and a pre-trial chamber had earlier rescinded Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant the Israeli former defense minister. Karim Khan, the ICC prosecutor who led the application for arrest warrants against the Israeli officials and three Hamas leaders in May for alleged crimes committed during the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel and Israel’s subsequent war on Gaza. Khan said that there were reasonable grounds to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant and also Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the group’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh, and Mohammed Deif for criminal charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. In a statement issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, it said that Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant are both wanted for “crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024”. The statement further accused the Prime Minister and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant of “intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity” which is against the United Nations human rights law. The ICC judges also unanimously voted for the arrest of Mohammed al-Masri, known as Mohammed Deif, the Hamas Military commander for “alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed” in Israel on the October 7, 2023 attack and further crimes against Israeli hostages in Gaza. Mohammed Deif is believed to be dead after Israel claimed that the Hamas leader who perpetrated the October 7 attack on Israel was killed in an airstrike on Gaza in July, the Israeli claim which was also backed by a further statement from Hamas to announce the death of their commander in August. However, the Israeli government has condemned the decision of the ICC judges, the office of the Israeli prime minister in a statement said “Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions leveled against it by ICC, and won’t give in to pressure in the defense of its citizens”. It could be recalled that earlier this month Benjamin Netanyahu had relieved Yoav Gallant of his position as the Defense Minister after both had a falling out with Netanyahu claiming that he could not trust Gallant and accusing him of being behind the Iran attack document leaks. Prodesq Political analyst, Temitope Oladeji explained that the ICC arrest warrant will restrict Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant from traveling to 122 countries that are signatories to the Rome Status of the ICC and this will be a great division between the United States and some of its allies like the Netherlands which has come out to support the ruling of the ICC. However, Oladeji explained further that the Hague Invasion Act of the United States can be invoked if Benjamin Netanyahu should be arrested by the ICC, the Hague Invasion Act gives the United States President the power to use “all means necessary and appropriate to bring about the release of any U.S. or allied personnel being detained or imprisoned by, on behalf of, or at the request of the International Criminal Court”. Israel, which is a close ally of the United States and has been backed by the U.S. government in its war in Gaza and Lebanon, is covered by the Hague Invasion Act.

Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer Accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of Human Rights Violations at The G20 Summit

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with President Xi Jinping of China

by Admin Nov 19, 2024 Things took a different turn when Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister took shots at President Xi Jinping of China, the British Prime Minister accused the Chinese President of being a sponsor of Human Rights violations in China after both leaders met at this year’s G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Xi who spoke first at the meeting on Monday, exchanged pleasantries with the British prime minister, hailing the cooperation between the two countries and seeking a better trading partnership with Beijing and London, which included trade, investment, clean energy, and financial services. The conversation went sour when the British prime minister interrupted the Chinese president halfway into his speech and brought up human rights cases of sanctioned lawmakers in Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and the case of former media mogul Jimmy Lai. While the British Prime Minister was still at his speech, tension grew within the conference room and Chinese officials stood up and ordered British journalists out of the room before Keir Starmer could finish his speech about the human rights cases. Things became more awkward when the British prime minister’s entourage tried to stop the Chinese officials from ushering the reporters out of the room but the Chinese officials went physical and pushed the British journalist out of the room. In his speech, the British Prime Minister said, “I’m very pleased that my foreign secretary and Foreign Minister Wang met recently and discussed their respective concerns including human rights and parliamentary sanctions, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and our shared interest in Hong Kong.” Keir Starmer further said, “We are concerned about reports of Jimmy Lai’s deteriorating health in prison”. The Chinese officials viewed the British Prime Minister’s reference to Hong Kong and Lai as a very sensitive topic because both territories were former British colonies and in recent years the British government has accused Hong Kong of a legislative security breach for handing over the territory back to China in 1997. A Hong Kong court on Tuesday morning sentenced dozens of former democracy advocates in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial, a trial which was largely condemned by the largely Western powers including Britain, and the United States, accusing Hong Kong and the Chinese government of politically sabotaging the democratic rights of the Hong Kong people. The outcome of the trial is evidently likely to further hinder China’s relationship with the Western powers. However, the Chinese media read out the details of the meeting with the British Prime Minister and his entourage but omitted the reference to Taiwan or human rights allegations made by Keir Starmer which are considered to be the most sensitive topics of discussion. At the end of the meeting, the British Prime later proposed holding meetings with Premier Li Qiang China’s second-highest ranking official in Beijing or London in early next year, as well as a meeting between Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Vice Premier He Lifeng to further discuss enhancing economic financial dialog to explore more investment projects.

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