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Africa Subsaharan
Nigerian Army Vows 'Aggressive Military Operation' Against Terrorists In Zamfara Soon. Honest,
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Posted by: Fred || 08/16/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || [10 views] Top|| File under: Boko Haram (ISIS)


The Grand Turk
Turkey deports 110 Syrian, Iraqi refugees to north, NW Syria
[NPASyria] On Tuesday, Ottoman Turkish authorities deported over 110 Syrian and Iraqi refugees from their territories to areas under the control of Ottoman Turkish-backed armed opposition factions, aka Syrian National Army (SNA) in northern Syria. The deportations took place through Tel Abyad and Bab al-Hawa border crossings.

An exclusive source informed North Press that Ottoman Turkish authorities handed over around 48 refugees, including 17 Iraqis, to the Ottoman Turkish-backed Military Police through the Tel Abyad crossing in northern Raqqa Governorate, northern Syria. These individuals are currently undergoing security investigations.

The source added that another 62 Syrian refugees, including 20 women with their children, were deported through the Bab al-Hawa crossing, northwest Syria, by the Ottoman Turkish authorities towards areas-held by 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) in Idlib Governorate, northwest Syria.

The sources indicated that the deportation process was carried out after collecting their biometric data and fingerprints to prevent their permanent return to Ottoman Turkish territories. Additionally, their relatives residing within The Sick Man of Europe Turkey
...just another cheapjack Moslem dictatorship, brought to you by the Moslem Brüderbund...
were not informed about their deportation process.
Posted by: trailing wife || 08/16/2023 01:00 || Comments || Link || [9 views] Top|| File under: Migrants/Illegal Immigrants


India-Pakistan
Islamabad court throws out Imran Khan's plea seeking bail extension in six more cases
Using the same playbook as the Dems...
[GEO.TV] A district and sessions court in Islamabad has rejected incarcerated Pakistain Tehrik-e-Insaf
...a political party in Pakistan. PTI was founded by former Pakistani cricket captain and philanthropist Imran Khan. The party's slogan is Justice, Humanity and Self Esteem, each of which is open to widely divergent interpretations....
(PTI) Chairman Imran Khan
...aka The Great Khan, who is the lightweight's lightweight...
’s plea seeking an extension in interim bail in six cases related to the May 9 incidents.

The PTI chief arrest in a corruption case on May 9 this year triggered violent mostly peaceful protests with the party supporters attacking defence and military installations in many parts of the country.

Hundreds of PTI workers and leaders were arrested for their alleged involvement in the riots while the authorities had accused the former premier of being the criminal mastermind of the violent mostly peaceful protests.

Judge Muhammad Sohail announced the verdict on Tuesday saying that it would be convenient if the former prime minister, who was removed from power via a parliamentary vote last year, joined the investigation related to the cases.

The six cases were registered against the incarcerated PTI chief in Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
Company, Ramna, Kohsar, Tarnool and Secretariat cop shoppes of the federal capital.

The judge said the bail PTI chief cannot be extended in light of the Supreme Court verdict.

The ousted premier was put behind bars at Attock Jail earlier this month after a trial court in Islamabad sentenced him to three years in prison and imposed a Rs100,000 fine after he was found guilty of concealing proceeds of Toshakhana (state depository) gifts that he received from foreign dignitaries as the prime minister of the country from 2018 to 2022.
Posted by: Fred || 08/16/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || [11 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Pakistan


Iraq
Sadiqoun bloc condemns alleged entry of 2,500 US Soldiers into Iraq, citing sovereignty violation
[Shafaq News] The Sadiqoun Parliamentary Bloc, linked to the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement led by Qais Khazali, expressed apprehension over reports of the alleged arrival of 2,500 American soldiers within Iraqi borders.

The group contends that this development violates Iraqi illusory sovereignty and the existing strategic security accord between Baghdad and Washington.

Hassan Salem, a spokesperson for the Sadiqoun Bloc, informed Shafaq News agency that the American soldiers have purportedly taken up positions at the Ain al-Assad air base. Salem noted that it remains uncertain whether this troop movement occurred with or without the knowledge of the Iraqi government.

Salem underscored that Iraq had previously conveyed to the United States that combat forces "are unnecessary" within its territory. He emphasized that any foreign military presence should be limited to roles focused on training and advisory capacities.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a al-Sudani, who also serves as the Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, restated Iraq's position that foreign combat forces are not presently required within the country. He indicated that Iraq is actively engaged in ongoing dialogues to shape the future nature of its relationship and collaboration with the Global Coalition.

The United States has maintained involvement in Iraq for over two decades. The initial invasion in 2003, justified by the George W. Bush administration as a response to perceived weapons of mass destruction development, led to the subsequent occupation and a protracted conflict destabilizing the nation.

The aftermath created conditions conducive to the rise of terrorist entities like ISIS. While no weapons of mass destruction were ultimately found, the conflict's repercussions were substantial.

Following the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2011, they returned in 2014 to aid in the fight against ISIS.

After discussions with U.S. President Joe The Big Guy Biden
...46th president of the U.S. S I'm not working for you. Don't be such a horse's ass....
in Washington, former Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi later announced that Iraq no longer requires international combat forces. al-Kadhimi declared that Iraqi security forces are now sufficiently equipped to safeguard the nation against external threats. He also highlighted that international combat forces have generated tensions and resentment among the Iraqi populace.

At the time, Biden conveyed respect for the Iraqi government's decision.

Currently, the United States maintains a limited military presence in Iraq while continuing to offer military assistance and training to the Iraqi government. Diplomatic ties persist, and the two nations uphold a strategic partnership.
Posted by: trailing wife || 08/16/2023 00:00 || Comments || Link || [18 views] Top|| File under: Govt of Iraq

#1  A search shows 2500 troops remaining in Iraq after the drawdown - it's likely these are the troops SPQ is wailing about, not new troops.
Posted by: Mercutio || 08/16/2023 10:19 Comments || Top||

#2  I hoped so, Mercutio, but I wasn’t sure enough to ignore the article. Thank you for finding that for us.
Posted by: trailing wife || 08/16/2023 13:36 Comments || Top||

#3  When they're reading their news from stone tablets, it takes a little while to disseminate.

Why U.S. forces remain in Iraq 20 years after ‘shock and awe’
Posted by: Skidmark || 08/16/2023 15:32 Comments || Top||



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