Lebanon, Israel reports threat escalation along the Blue Line
The IDF at the three-party summit with UNIFIL and LAF: Hostile forces and arms trafficking increase. Hezbollah uses drones for reconnaissance missions in the Jewish state.
Cybercrime, here it come the phishing scam on Ukraine-UN
A fake ONG asks donations only in cryptocurrency to “continue helping” local people, following the Russian invasion. It’s a trick to make money disappear.
Syria, the population takes to the streets against the Turkish offensive in Kurdistan
While the SDF fight in Tal Tamr and Zarghan, civilians call for a Inherent Resolve and UN intervention. Furthermore, they remind that they will fight to the end.
Africa, UK troops deal a severe blow to ISGS in Mali
The LRRG of the UN mission MAKARA 2 dismantles a terrorist cell of the Islamic State and restores security in Ansongo.
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.