Syria, Turkey still uses the “water” weapon against the Kurdistan
The Alouk station, which supplies Hasaka and is controlled by Ankara and allied militias, remains closed. Attacks on tankers also increase.
Terrorism, UNOCT: Beware of ISIS, it has not yet been defeated
Voronkov gives the UN Security Council an overview of the evolution of the Islamic State. Not only in Iraq and Syria, but also in Africa (ISGS) and Asia. Daesh remains a real danger.
Syria, SDF and UN to protect children from violence
Kurdish forces enact new rules that prohibit transforming schools into bases and storing military material there. Meanwhile, the guards are trained to protect the oil fields from Isis.
Syria, UN to Turkey: Stop using water as a weapon against the Kurds
The constant interruptions from Alouk station boost the risks related to the coronavirus, especially in Hasaka. Meanwhile, Russia is increasingly nervous with Ankara on Idlib.
Syria, the coronavirus doesn’t stop Turkey’s raids in the north
The TAF bomb, despite the UN request for a truce, Aleppo, Ain Issa and Tal Abyad. Ankara fears back attacks if it resumes Spring Shield. Meanwhile, Damascus confirms first death from COVID-19.
Israel, IDF train against Hezbollah naval attacks
Exercises and targeted training to defend sea infrastructures from possible raids from Lebanon. Meanwhile, UNIFIL announces that it has intercepted 100,000 ships and sent 14,400 to LAF for further inspections.
Lebanon, LAF acquire new capabilities thanks to UNIFIL
The UN force carries out targeted courses for local soldiers in order to improve their operational capacity and security. Primarily for the population. Demining also starts again.
Security, why we should all worry about Benin political situation
Nearly 100 political and government members sent an alarming letter on crimes against humanity and very high levels of corruption of the current presidency (Talon) to UN and Interpol.
Cyber Security, the international community tighten ranks on cyberspace
27 countries sign a joint statement on advancing responsible state behaviour, calling on all states to join in countering state and non-state actors aggressions.
North Korea stole US$ 2bn with cyber attacks to fund It’s weapons program
It has been unveiled by a leaked United Nations report. Pyongyang state sponsored hackers as Lazarus preferred cryptocurrency to avoid international controls on money flux.