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Eye on Extremism: May 14, 2025
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President Donald Trump told Gulf leaders on Wednesday he urgently wants “to make a deal” with Iran to wind down its nuclear program but Tehran must end its support of proxy groups throughout the region as part of any potential agreement. Iran “must stop sponsoring terror, halt its bloody proxy wars and permanently and verifiably cease pursuit of nuclear weapons,” Trump said in remarks at a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital. “They cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
New York Times: Trump Says U.S. Will Lift Sanctions on Syria Under New Government
President Trump said on Tuesday that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, throwing an economic lifeline to a country devastated by nearly 14 years of civil war and decades of dictatorship under the Assad family. Mr. Trump was expected to meet for the first time with Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, where the American leader is making the first major state visit of his second term. Mr. al-Shara led the rebel alliance that ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Syria in December. The U.S. president made the surprise announcement to end sanctions as he addressed a business forum in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where the crowd erupted in cheers and gave him a standing ovation.
CEP Mentions
ZDF: Arrests for planned sabotage for Russia – Intelligence expert Schindler on ZDFheute live
CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed: “…Last year, a container burned down in a DHL logistics center in Leipzig. The trigger was a package containing an incendiary device with a time fuse. The former president of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution later stated that they "narrowly avoided a plane crash." There are also repeated reports of drone flights over military territory or cyberattacks on government agencies and companies. What do we know about these low-level agents, and how is Putin using them for his own purposes? How well is Germany protected against Russian sabotage? Jessica Zahedi discusses this live on ZDFheute with intelligence expert Hans-Jakob Schindler.”
CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed on the security situation in the Middle East and the visit by the U.S. President.
Analysis
Reuters: How India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink with US-brokered ceasefire
At 2.09 a.m. on Saturday, Ahmad Subhan, who lives near an air base in the Pakistan military garrison city of Rawalpindi, heard the first explosion that rattled the windows of his house - and took South Asia to the brink of war. As dawn broke, the heaviest fighting in decades between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan reached a crescendo, after nearly three weeks of escalating tensions. Fighter jets and missiles crisscrossed the skies of one of the world's most populated regions. Pakistani officials said they would convene an emergency meeting of their top nuclear decision-making body. The critical eight-hour window also saw Indian missile barrages on three major Pakistani air bases and other facilities, including Nur Khan, which is ringed by civilian homes like Subhan's, and just a 20-minute drive to the capital, Islamabad.
United States
Reuters: Trump envoys see better chance for hostage release in Gaza
U.S. officials told families of hostages still held in Gaza they see a better chance of a deal for their release after Washington reached an accord with militant group Hamas for an American hostage's freedom that largely bypassed the Israeli government. U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler and Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, met families of hostages for almost two hours in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Of the 58 hostages still held in Gaza, about 20 are said to be alive. "I think there’s a better chance now than before," Boehler told reporters in Tel Aviv ahead of meeting the families. Boehler, who is tasked with securing the release of U.S. hostages, said Hamas could "pull a deal any day they want" and there was "hope of change" following Alexander's release.
Reuters: Trump meets Syrian president, urges him to establish ties with Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel, after a surprise U.S. announcement that it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government. Trump met Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa, who once pledged allegiance to al Qaeda and swept to power at the head of a group that Washington has called a terrorist organisation, before a summit between the United States and Gulf Arab countries.
Reuters: Houthi ceasefire followed US intel showing militants sought off-ramp
Days before a surprise U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis, U.S. intelligence started picking up indications the Yemeni fighters were looking for an exit after seven weeks of relentless U.S. bombings, four U.S. officials said. Houthi leaders began reaching out sometime around the first weekend in May to U.S. allies in the Middle East, two of the officials said. "We started getting intel that the Houthis had had enough," one of the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity to recount the internal discussions about the intelligence, which haven't been previously reported. Two sources said Iran played an important role in encouraging the Iran-aligned Houthis to negotiate, as Tehran pursues its own talks with the United States over its nuclear program aimed at ending crippling U.S. sanctions and preventing a military strike by the U.S. or Israel.
Kurdistan24: U.S. Welcomes PKK Announcement of Intent to Disband
The State Department has expressed U.S. support for the announcement of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) that it is dissolving itself. The PKK held its 12th Congress last week. The U.S., European Union, and Turkey all classify the organization as a terrorist group.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Russell Brand defends Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ music video
Russell Brand, the actor and iconoclastic activist, defended Kanye West’s latest song, titled “Heil Hitler,” saying that the artist now known as Ye is “uncancellable.” “‘Heil Hitler’ @kanyewest is uncancellable because he reached such a zenith in the culture that he couldn’t be killed,” said Brand in a post on X. “I think people would like it if he died. Why? Because he’s a problem for their agenda. Also, let’s be honest; the hook is catchy.”
A man checked out dozens of books on Jewish history and other marginalized topics from a public library in a heavily Jewish Cleveland suburb before filming himself apparently setting fire to them, local authorities said. Local Jewish leaders decried the incident at the Beachwood Public Library, appearing alongside other interfaith leaders at a press conference Monday outside a local church to denounce the burnings.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Half of American Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds
About half of American Jews describe President Donald Trump as antisemitic, while only a minority think his campus crackdown is reducing antisemitism, according to a new survey. American Jews are also broadly critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and fewer of them say they feel an attachment to Israel than before the current Israel-Hamas war, according to the survey.
Newsweek: Former National Guardsman Arrested for ISIS Terror Attack Plot on Army Base
A 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member was arrested Tuesday after allegedly plotting a terrorist attack on a U.S. Army facility in suburban Detroit for several months, federal authorities said. The man planned to carry out a mass shooting at the Army's Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) in Warren—also known as the Detroit Arsenal—on behalf of the Islamic State group, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
SBG San Antonio: Mother charged with helping child plot terror attack on school
A local mother has been arrested and charged with allegedly helping her child plot a terror attack on his school. According to a court affidavit, 33-year-old Ashley Pardo was arrested and charged with Aiding in the Commission of Terrorism after her son was found to have been plotting an attack against a local middle school.
Canada
Global News: Toronto ISIS financier pleads guilty
An Islamic State financier from Toronto has admitted he used online fundraising platforms to raise money he sent overseas for the terrorist group’s fighters.At the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Monday, Khalilullah Yousuf pleaded guilty to terrorist financing and participating in terrorist group activity. Claiming he was fundraising for Palestinians in Gaza and Muslim religious events, Yousuf solicited donations on crowdfunding sites such as GoFundMe. But Yousuf instead sent the money to ISIS supporters, who provided photos of weapons, ammunition and an ISIS flag to show how it was being used. Yousuf also acknowledged he produced ISIS propaganda, as well as manuals on how to join the terror group and carry out attacks. He was sentenced to 12 years. Considering the time he has already spent in custody awaiting trial, he faces an addition nine years in prison.
European Union
Reuters: EU sees Syria instability as terror risk
Instability in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal EU counter-terrorism document seen by Reuters warning that the overall terror threat level remains high. European officials have been cautiously optimistic about Syria's new leadership - which came to power in December after overthrowing former President Bashar al-Assad - despite its Islamist roots. "Terrorism and violent extremism continue to pose a significant threat to the European Union and its Member States. The overall threat level remains high," the document said. "Developments in the security situation in Syria could lead to the resurgence of jihadist groups in the region either with a risk of departure from Syrian territory, possibly to Europe, or through the remote activation of jihadists on the European continent," it added.
France
Reuters: Israel's Netanyahu accuses Macron of standing with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday of standing with Hamas after Macron said Israel's policy in Gaza was "shameful". Netanyahu said Israel was sticking to its war aims of securing the release of its hostages, defeating Hamas and ensuring Gaza poses no threat to Israel.
Germany
Reuters: Germany arrests three Ukrainians suspected of spying in exploding parcel plot
Three Ukrainians have been arrested over a plot to mail exploding parcels from Germany to Ukraine, prosecutors said, putting Europe's cross-border postal network in the spotlight as a target of suspected Russian sabotage. Together with cases of parcels detonating at European depots last year, the arrests added to an air of suspicion in Europe, where intelligence officials have warned of a growing threat from hybrid attacks in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle: Why Kanye West's pro-Hitler song is illegal in Germany
Despite being banned on most social media platforms, a provocative new single by Ye, the rapper also known as Kanye West, remains on Elon Musk's X platform, where it has millions of views. Ye's latest track references the words of the Nazi salute "Heil Hitler" ("Hail Hitler"), which was used while Adolf Hitler was in power. The single's artwork resembles a swastika and the song ends with a lengthy sample from a Hitler speech. West has been banned multiple times from X for antisemitic content, and recently lost his Yeezy-brand contract with Adidas after posting a series of antisemitic rants. Quickly after its release, platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Soundcloud worked to ban the single due to its antisemitic content. Although the video appears to not to have been uploaded by the artist to other platforms, his celebrity status has meant the video has been sampled and shared by users on Facebook, Instagram and Reddit, among other platforms, millions of times.
Hungary
Associated Press: Hungary targets critics with bill that would blacklist critical media and NGOs
The nationalist party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán introduced a bill late Tuesday that would allow the government to monitor, restrict, penalize and potentially ban organizations it deems a threat to national sovereignty, marking a significant escalation of the government’s long-running crackdown on critical media and non-governmental organizations.
Romania
Reuters: MAGA goes East: Romania's presidential frontrunner rides hard-right wave
A pro-Trump hard-right lawmaker could win Sunday's presidential election in Romania, while polls put two more MAGA-fans in second and third place in a Polish vote, amid a political shift in Central Europe that could widen rifts in the European Union. George Simion, a nationalist who campaigns to "Make Romania Great Again", opposes military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the EU's leadership, decisively won the first round of the ballot on May 4. He has been ahead in most polls ahead of a May 18 run-off vote against centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan, though the most recent survey put them neck-and-neck.
United Kingdom
Sky News: Islamic State fighters who return to the UK must face justice, committee says
More than 400 people who fought for the group, also called ISIS and Daesh, are thought to have then returned to the UK, after travelling to the Middle East. ISIS once held swathes of land in Syria and Iraq and was responsible for widespread campaigns of terror, murder, and rape. This often targeted minority religious groups like the Yazidis. Sky News recently released a documentary on ISIS and the Yazidis, led by special correspondent Alex Crawford. Crawford gave evidence to parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), which in a new report has warned that none of the ISIS supporters who had made their way back to the UK had been successfully prosecuted. It called on the government to take steps to ensure they can be tried in British courts, after ministers previously claimed such crimes were "best investigated and prosecuted under local laws" - meaning abroad.
BBC: Far-right extremists guilty of planning attacks
Three far-right extremists who amassed hundreds of weapons and planned to carry out attacks on targets including a mosque have been convicted of terrorism offences. Brogan Stewart, 25, from West Yorkshire, Christopher Ringrose, 34, from Staffordshire, and Marco Pitzettu, 25, from Derbyshire, were part of an online group who "idolised the Nazi regime". Sheffield Crown Court was told how Stewart had detailed torturing a Muslim leader using an "information extraction kit". All three were found guilty of terrorism offences at the same court on Wednesday and are due to be sentenced on 17 July.
Hate preacher Anjem Choudary is having his 28-year jail sentence reviewed by a High Court judge, the Mail on Sunday can reveal. It comes after he launched a tax-payer funded appeal to have his prison term reduced. Hashem Abedi, 27 – who is jailed for life for his role in the Arena atrocity - attacked the officers in the kitchen of a separation unit inside maximum security Frankland prison in County Durham. It is claimed that Choudary - who was also at the same unit - inspired Abedi to launch the horrific attack, with one of the officers airlifted to hospital with severe injuries.
Britain's most dangerous inmates should be kept in US-style 'super-max' jails, a union chief has demanded in the wake of yet another savage attack on prison staff. MPs and former prison officers have called for stringent measures - accusing jail bosses of 'tolerating Islamist gangs' and 'appeasing' extremist groups out of fear of being seen as racist.
Washington Post: A political ‘tipping point’ in Britain? A far-right party gains clout
Darren Grimes could have been a grandson to the veterans gathered at a nursing home strung with Union Jack banners for Victory in Europe Day. But the elders in medal-covered blazers treated the 31-year-old as the man of the hour, and maybe the politician of the future. Grimes’s Reform UK — the populist right-wing party founded by anti-Europe, anti-immigration activist Nigel Farage — swept into office in May 1 elections, winning new majorities here on the Durham County Council and on nine other regional councils across England. The races were local. But Reform UK’s unprecedented surge has recast political trends nationwide, sparking panic in Britain’s two major parties while drawing comparisons to the rise of populist movements that have come to power in Europe and the United States.
Iraq
Washington Post: Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under a new amnesty law
More than 19,000 prisoners have been released in Iraq so far this year under a broad new amnesty law that eases prison crowding and frees some people convicted of terrorism-related crimes, judicial authorities said Tuesday. The amnesty covers some people convicted of the terror-related offense of membership in the Islamic State group, which had been seen by Sunni Muslims as disproportionately targeting their community. However, anyone convicted of a killing in connection with terrorism-related charges is not eligible for the amnesty. Other crimes covered under the amnesty include corruption, theft and drug use.
Israel
Reuters: Israel says it intercepted a missile from Yemen, Houthis claim responsibility
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards its territory. The launch coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf. Trump has announced that he reached a ceasefire with Yemen's Houthis that will halt attacks on U.S. vessels.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza — where airstrikes on two hospitals Tuesday killed at least eight and wounded dozens — even if a deal is reached to release more hostages. Netanyahu’s comments are likely to complicate talks on a new ceasefire that had seemed to gain momentum after Hamas released the last living American hostage on Monday in a gesture to U.S. President Donald Trump, who is visiting the region but skipping Israel.
New York Times: Israel Bombards Gaza Seeking to Kill Top Hamas Leader
Israeli fighter jets bombed the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday evening in an attempt to kill Muhammad Sinwar, one of Hamas’s remaining top leaders in the enclave, according to three Israeli officials. All three officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Around the same time, the Israeli military said its forces had struck a Hamas command center underneath the European Hospital near Khan Younis. An Israeli military spokeswoman declined to say whether Mr. Sinwar had been targeted in that strike. The health ministry in Gaza said that at least six people had been killed in the strike on the hospital, with at least 40 others wounded.
Jerusalem Post: Possible killing of Mohammed Sinwar may boost hostage deal efforts
If Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has indeed been assassinated, it would make it easier to reach a hostage and ceasefire deal, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday evening. "[Mohammed] Sinwar was the most extreme figure in terms of negotiation positions for reaching a deal," the official said. "If he is out of the picture, it should ease the efforts to reach an agreement." The assassination attempt occurred as the Israeli delegation, led by “M” from the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, arrived in Qatar on Tuesday evening. Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the administration’s envoy for hostage affairs, Adam Boehler, also arrived in Qatar. Ahead of the negotiations that began on Tuesday, senior Qatari officials met in recent days with Hamas representatives based in Doha.
Jerusalem Post: How did Hamas terrorists get the Austrian rifles seen in hostage handoff?
When Hamas terrorists released Edan Alexander on May 12, they chose to pose with him and a member of the Red Cross. It appears that two of the men in the photo are Hamas, because they have green headbands, and another is from Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These groups work together in Gaza and have often appeared at ceremonies releasing hostages. What caught some people’s attention on May 12 was the fact that the men were all posing with the same type of rifle: an Austrian Steyr AUG. The rifles stand out because they don’t look like the more common AK-47 that Hamas members usually use in Gaza. They are also very different than the M-4 or M-16 type rifles that are common in the IDF and which have shown up increasingly among terrorist groups.
Iran
Iran is open to accepting temporary restrictions on its uranium enrichment program, a senior Iranian official said Tuesday, marking a cautious shift in tone as high-level negotiations with the United States continue, according to AFP. Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated that Tehran could consider "a series of restrictions on the level and volume of enrichment" for a limited time, though he emphasized that the current discussions with Washington have not yet addressed these specifics.
Lebanon
Naharnet: Baabda says Qassem's latest stances 'realistic'
The latest stances of Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem were “realistic,” Lebanese Presidency sources said. “Every now and then some Hezbollah officials issue some stances that do not reflect this pragmatism, but what’s certain is that the more they show cooperation, the more things become easier to implement,” the sources told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper.
Naharnet: Fadlallah denies Hezbollah tried to smuggle gold through airport
MP Hassan Fadlallah on Wednesday categorically denied that Hezbollah was behind an attempt to smuggle gold through the Rafik Hariri International Airport, urging authorities to reveal to public opinion all the details related to the allegations. “I stress our keenness on the airport’s security and on enforcing laws on everyone and providing a safe environment for this vital facility, and we have greatly contributed to assisting official security authorities to accomplish this mission,” Fadlallah added.
Naharnet: Trump says Lebanon has chance for future 'free from Hezbollah grip'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh that there is in Lebanon a new chance for peace and for a future "free from the grip of Hezbollah". "In Lebanon there is a new chance for a future free from the grip of Hezbollah terrorists if the new president and PM can rebuild an effective Lebanese state," Trump said.
Naharnet: Israel says killed Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon strike
Israel's military said it killed a Hezbollah militant in a strike on south Lebanon on Wednesday, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group. "Earlier today (Wednesday), the IDF (military) struck in the area of Qaaqaaiyet al-Jisr in southern Lebanon, eliminating the Hezbollah commander of the Qabrikha area," a military statement said.
Naharnet: Report: Berri's advice to Hezbollah to talk to Aoun dispelled its concerns and suspicion
President Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah “have started to exchange positive messages” aimed at reassuring the group and “dispelling its concerns as well as its suspicion over the election of Aoun as president,” Lebanese political sources said. In remarks to Asharq al-Awsat newspaper, the sources attributed the progress in Aoun’s relation with Hezbollah to a “positive role” played by Speaker Nabih Berri.
Syria
Reuters: Syrian leader Sharaa's path from global jihad to meeting Trump
Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa has transformed himself from al Qaeda militant to Syrian president in a dramatic political rise capped on Wednesday by a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The encounter in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion and spent years in U.S. prison there before returning to Syria to join the insurgency against Bashar al-Assad.
Kurdistan24: Mazloum Abdi Welcomes US Sanctions Relief on Syria
Mazloum Abdi, Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the United States for lifting sanctions on Syria, calling the move a positive step toward the country's recovery. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Abdi thanked US President Donald Trump for the decision, emphasizing its potential to contribute to national stability and reconstruction efforts.
Turkey
Reuters: Erdogan's global peacemaker spotlight hides tumult within Turkey
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan has probably never held more global sway: he will host the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years on Thursday, days after his country's militant nemesis, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), dissolved. His growing capital as international statesman - working towards stability in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and receiving accolades from U.S. President Donald Trump for it - is turbocharging Turkey's rising regional influence.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Wednesday that his government would closely monitor the implementation of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s declared decision to disarm and dissolve its organizational structure, emphasizing that full commitment is required from all affiliated factions.
Yemen
Reuters: Israel issues evacuation warnings in Yemen as Trump visits Gulf
Israel issued evacuation warnings on Wednesday for three seaports in Yemen after saying the Iran-aligned Houthis had fired a missile towards it. It reported the missile launch while U.S. President Donald Trump was on a visit to three Gulf states - Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Reuters: Turkish police detain 97 students over university protest
Turkish police detained 97 students on Tuesday in Istanbul's Bogazici University over a protest against an Islamic preacher's conference on the campus, the city's governor said. The students were protesting against a conference by Nureddin Yildiz, an Islamic preacher who is known for his controversial views on early marriages. The conference was organised by a student club of the university.
Pakistan
Reuters: Pakistan says it is committed to truce with India, vows response to aggression
Pakistan said on Tuesday it remained committed to a truce with India agreed after four days of intense fighting last week, but vowed to respond with full resolve to any future aggression by New Delhi. The nuclear-armed neighbours halted their worst fighting in nearly three decades after agreeing to a ceasefire on Saturday, following diplomacy and pressure from the United States.
Burkina Faso
Associated Press: More than 100 killed in jihadi attack in northern Burkina Faso
An attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso killed more than 100 people, mostly soldiers, an aid worker and local residents said Monday. The attack on several locations, including a military base and the long besieged strategic town of Djibo, occurred early Sunday, said an aid worker actively involved in dialogues in Burkina Faso’s hard-hit communities. A student from the area said her father was among those killed. Both individuals spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on the condition of anonymity due to fear of reprisals. A jihadi group aligned with Al-Qaida known as Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM, which is active in the Sahel region, claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack.
Kenya
Daily Nation: 700-strong city militia: Nairobi Kanjo recruits unleashing terror on residents
A Nairobi County Assembly committee has expressed concern over the ruthlessness with which City Inspectorate officers, commonly known as kanjos, are enforcing bylaws, at times physically assaulting residents accused of breaking the law. Members of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) have questioned why more than 700 recruits – who are yet to graduate – were unceremoniously released into the streets as interns last year.
Libya
Naharnet: Calm in Tripoli after protests, gunfire over counting of municipal poll votes
Calm returned gradually to the northern city of Tripoli after a tense night that witnessed protests and shooting in the air over a delay in the release the results of the municipal elections that were held on Sunday. The protests lead to the closure of a number of key roads in the city, prompting the army and security forces to send major reinforcements to pursue shooters and restore order.
Nigeria
The Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army has expressed concerns over the growing use of "armed drones" by the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, warning that such tactics are difficult to detect using conventional radar systems. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), disclosed this development on Tuesday during a briefing in Maiduguri, Borno State.
United Nations
Jerusalem Post: Albanese's Australia and NZ trip funded by pro-Hamas orgs., UN Watch reveals
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories accepted around $20,000 in payment from pro-Hamas groups in order to fund her trips to Australia and New Zealand in late 2023, according to a special report by the watchdog UN Watch, published on Wednesday.
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