southfront--2020-09-26--Armenia Is Transporting Kurdish Fighters From Iraq, Syria To Nagorno-Karabakh – Report

Armenia was transporting fighters from the Kurdish People ’ s Protection Units ( YPG ) and the Kurdistan Workers ’ Party ( PKK ) to the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh , Turkish daily Yeni Şafak reported on September 25 , citing Azerbaijani media outlets .
Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked region within Azerbijan governed by the Republic of Artsakh , a de facto independent state with an Armenian ethnic majority established on the basis of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
Azerbaijan has not exercised political authority over the region since the emergence of the Karabakh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijani media , Armenia is transporting Kurdish fighters to Nagorno-Karabakh to train local formations on sabotage , raids and improvised explosive devices .
Azeri sources claimed that Armenian Ambassador to Iraq , Hrachya Poladian , had orchestrated the deal with the YPG and the PKK in Syria and Iraq .
Poladian also reached an agreement with northern Iraq ’ s Patriotic Union for the transfer of Kurdish fighters from Iraq .
Kurdish fighters are allegedly following several routes through Iran to reach Nagorno-Karabakh .
The two main routes are : • From Iraq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Kermanshah in Iran and from there to Nagorno-Karabakh .
• From Mount Qandil in Iraq to Iran ’ s Urmiya then to Nagorno-Karabakh .
The Azeri claims against Armenia appear to be a response to recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants heading to Azerbaijan to work as mercenaries for the country ’ s armed forces .
A recent report by the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkey had already sent 300 Syrian militants to Azerbaijan .
Many opposition activists and sources in Turkish-backed groups have confirmed the deployment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even revealed that the militants , most of whom are radicals , were shocked that Azerbaijan was a Shiite-majority country .
The Azerbaijan Armed Forces and the Armenian military engaged in a series of skirmishes in July .
Back then , Turkey vowed to provide military assistance to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces .
The recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants being deployed in Azerbaijan and the Azeri media claims of ongoing cooperation between Yerevan and Kurdish groups indicate that tension between the two counties will continue to rise .
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Armenia was transporting fighters from the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkish daily Yeni Şafak reported on September 25, citing Azerbaijani media outlets.
Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked region within Azerbijan governed by the Republic of Artsakh, a de facto independent state with an Armenian ethnic majority established on the basis of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.
Azerbaijan has not exercised political authority over the region since the emergence of the Karabakh movement in 1988.
According to the Azerbaijani media, Armenia is transporting Kurdish fighters to Nagorno-Karabakh to train local formations on sabotage, raids and improvised explosive devices.
Azeri sources claimed that Armenian Ambassador to Iraq, Hrachya Poladian, had orchestrated the deal with the YPG and the PKK in Syria and Iraq. Poladian also reached an agreement with northern Iraq’s Patriotic Union for the transfer of Kurdish fighters from Iraq.
Kurdish fighters are allegedly following several routes through Iran to reach Nagorno-Karabakh. The two main routes are:
From Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah to Sabis, then to Kermanshah in Iran and from there to Nagorno-Karabakh.
From Mount Qandil in Iraq to Iran’s Urmiya then to Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Azeri claims against Armenia appear to be a response to recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants heading to Azerbaijan to work as mercenaries for the country’s armed forces.
A recent report by the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkey had already sent 300 Syrian militants to Azerbaijan.
Many opposition activists and sources in Turkish-backed groups have confirmed the deployment to Azerbaijan. A recent leaked audio message even revealed that the militants, most of whom are radicals, were shocked that Azerbaijan was a Shiite-majority country.
Another TFSA recording re: Azerbaijan. “We won’t stand with the Shias; they’re our enemies more than the Jews and Christians.” (Whether they’re there or not, I was personally looking forward to these guys learning that Azerbaijan is a Shia-majority country.) pic.twitter.com/jVJdwrWQyN — Lindsey Snell (@LindseySnell) September 25, 2020
The Azerbaijan Armed Forces and the Armenian military engaged in a series of skirmishes in July. Back then, Turkey vowed to provide military assistance to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
The recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants being deployed in Azerbaijan and the Azeri media claims of ongoing cooperation between Yerevan and Kurdish groups indicate that tension between the two counties will continue to rise.
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southfront--2020-09-26--Military Situation In Syria On September 26, 2020 (Map Update)

A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • A car bomb exploded in the Tal Halaf area @ @ @ @ @ al-Ain ; • SDF carried out a security operation near the Iraqi borders with US-led @ @ @ @ @ Turkish-backed militants shelled YPG and SAA positions in the Sorhan village ; • SAA artillery @ @ @ @ @ in the villages of Kansafra , Banin and Quqifin ; • President Recep Tayyip Erdogan @ @ @ @ @ 35 billion dollars on Syrian refugees , contradicting his previous claims that it had spent @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
A car bomb exploded in the Tal Halaf area near the city of Ras al-Ain;
SDF carried out a security operation near the Iraqi borders with US-led coalition areal support;
Turkish-backed militants shelled YPG and SAA positions in the Sorhan village;
SAA artillery shelled Turkish-backed militants’ positions in the villages of Kansafra, Banin and Quqifin;
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey had spent 35 billion dollars on Syrian refugees, contradicting his previous claims that it had spent 40 billion.
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southfront--2020-09-26--SDF Spokesperson Survived Another Assassination Attempt Claimed By Pro-Government Group (Photos)

Layalwa al-Abdullah , a spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) Deir Ezzor Military Council , have survived an assassination attempt .
The spokesman vehicle was reportedly targeted by gunmen as it was passing on al-Kharafi road in eastern Deir Ezzor in the late hours of September 25 .
Al-Abdullah survived the attack .
However , her driver was injured .
The Popular Resistance in the Eastern Region ( PR-EG ) , an armed group affiliated with the Syrian intelligence , claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt .
In an official statement , the group vowed to killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after , ” even if she abandons the ranks of the SDF .
This was reportedly the fifth attempt on al-Abdullah ’ s life .
The most recent attempt took palace in Deir Ezzor two weeks ago .
Back then , the SDF said its spokesman had a car accident .
However , the PR-EG also claimed responsibility .
In the last few months , tension between Arab locals in Deir Ezzor and the SDF grew like never before .
The Kurdish-led group was accused or orchestrating attacks on tribal leaders .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighters to act .
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Layalwa al-Abdullah, a spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Deir Ezzor Military Council, have survived an assassination attempt.
The spokesman vehicle was reportedly targeted by gunmen as it was passing on al-Kharafi road in eastern Deir Ezzor in the late hours of September 25. Al-Abdullah survived the attack. However, her driver was injured.
The Popular Resistance in the Eastern Region (PR-EG), an armed group affiliated with the Syrian intelligence, claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt.
In an official statement, the group vowed to killed al-Abdullah “tomorrow, or the day after,” even if she abandons the ranks of the SDF.
This was reportedly the fifth attempt on al-Abdullah’s life. The most recent attempt took palace in Deir Ezzor two weeks ago. Back then, the SDF said its spokesman had a car accident. However, the PR-EG also claimed responsibility.
In the last few months, tension between Arab locals in Deir Ezzor and the SDF grew like never before. The Kurdish-led group was accused or orchestrating attacks on tribal leaders. This has apparently encouraged the PR-EG and tribal fighters to act.
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southfront--2020-09-27--20 Killed, Injured In New Car Bomb Attack In Turkish-Occupied Ras Al-Ain (Videos)

Late on September 26 , a large blast rocked the outskirt of the Turkish-occupied town of Ras al-Ain in the northern countryside of Syria ’ s al-Hasakah .
A booby-trapped car reportedly exploded near a metal scrap yard in the industrial zone , that is located south of Ras al-Ain ’ s town ’ s center .
The explosion resulted in serious material damage and casualties .
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , seven people were killed and more than 12 others were injured .
Local security forces , which are backed by Turkey , speculated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Units , YPG , and the Kurdistan Workers ’ Party , PKK , were behind the car bomb attack .
Per usual , no evidence was presented .
Turkish forces occupied Ras al-Ayn and dozens of other town and villages in northeast Syria in October of Last year .
Since then , dozens of bombings targeted the region .
Scores of civilians , Turkish-backed militants and even Turkish service members were killed .
While Turkey and its proxies hold Kurdish forces responsible for most of the attacks , they are yet to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by them .
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Late on September 26, a large blast rocked the outskirt of the Turkish-occupied town of Ras al-Ain in the northern countryside of Syria’s al-Hasakah.
A booby-trapped car reportedly exploded near a metal scrap yard in the industrial zone, that is located south of Ras al-Ain’s town’s center. The explosion resulted in serious material damage and casualties.
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, seven people were killed and more than 12 others were injured.
Local security forces, which are backed by Turkey, speculated that the Kurdish People’s Protection Units, YPG, and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, PKK, were behind the car bomb attack. Per usual, no evidence was presented.
Turkish forces occupied Ras al-Ayn and dozens of other town and villages in northeast Syria in October of Last year. Since then, dozens of bombings targeted the region. Scores of civilians, Turkish-backed militants and even Turkish service members were killed.
While Turkey and its proxies hold Kurdish forces responsible for most of the attacks, they are yet to take any measures to secure the areas occupied by them.
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southfront--2020-09-27--More Than A Dozen Terrorists Eliminated By Lebanese Security Forces Near Syria’s Border

The Lebanese Internal Security Forces ( ISF ) announced on September 27 that it had eliminated more than a dozen terrorists in Wadi Khaled near the border with Syria .
The terrorists were killed in a security operation carried out on September 26 afternoon by the Information Division .
Heavy clashes were reported in Wadi Khaled .
In an official statement , the ISF said that an investigation into the August 21 Kaftoun attack , in which a civilian and two police officers were killed , had uncovered an ISIS-affiliated cell of more than 15 members .
At least 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kaftoun .
Three members of the cell , that works under the commander of a Syrian identified only by his initials ( M. H. ) , were arrested .
The remaining terrorists were determined to be taking shelter in a hideout in Wadi Khaled .
All of them were killed in the Information Division ’ s operation .
“ The cell ’ s members opened fire with light and medium weapons at the [ Information Division ’ s ] force , we responded to them , which led to the killing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in its statement , adding “ The operation is still ongoing , and the results will be announced successively.
” In another development , a terrorist , identified as Omar Buris , attempted to storm a Lebanese military position in the northern district of Miniyeh .
The terrorist managed to kill two soldiers before being eliminated by the position ’ s guards .
He was reportedly wearing an explosive vest that was later disposed by the military .
ISIS is apparently attempting to resurface in Lebanon , using the border with Syria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
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The Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on September 27 that it had eliminated more than a dozen terrorists in Wadi Khaled near the border with Syria.
The terrorists were killed in a security operation carried out on September 26 afternoon by the Information Division. Heavy clashes were reported in Wadi Khaled.
In an official statement, the ISF said that an investigation into the August 21 Kaftoun attack, in which a civilian and two police officers were killed, had uncovered an ISIS-affiliated cell of more than 15 members. At least 4 of the members were behind the attack in Kaftoun.
Three members of the cell, that works under the commander of a Syrian identified only by his initials (M. H.), were arrested.
The remaining terrorists were determined to be taking shelter in a hideout in Wadi Khaled. All of them were killed in the Information Division’s operation.
“The cell’s members opened fire with light and medium weapons at the [Information Division’s] force, we responded to them, which led to the killing of all the terrorists,” the ISF said in its statement, adding “The operation is still ongoing, and the results will be announced successively.”
In another development, a terrorist, identified as Omar Buris, attempted to storm a Lebanese military position in the northern district of Miniyeh. The terrorist managed to kill two soldiers before being eliminated by the position’s guards. He was reportedly wearing an explosive vest that was later disposed by the military.
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الجيش اللبناني يضطر لتفجير حزام ناسف على جثة إرهابي قتل قبل أن يفجر نفسه بعد أن تعذر فصل الحزام عن الجثة#لبنان #يونيوز pic.twitter.com/npMeP3LeaO — وكالة يونيوز للأخبار (@uunionnews) September 27, 2020
ISIS is apparently attempting to resurface in Lebanon, using the border with Syria as a base to launch attacks in the country.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Azerbaijan Makes First Gains In Emerging War Against Armenia (Map, Video)

The Azerbaijani Armed Forces captured 6 villages in the areas of Fizuli and Jabrail in the contested Nagorno Karabakh region , near the border with Iran , according to a statement by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry .
The Azerbaijani side also claimed that its forces captured several strategic heights there .
According to pro-Azerbaijani sources , the number of “ liberated ” villages is 7 .
Armenian sources as always deny any advances by Azerbaijan claiming that they have been successfully repelling attacks of the ‘ enemy ’ .
If reports about the capture of Garakhanbeyli , Garvand , Kend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marchanli and Ruzgar villages in Jabrayil area are confirmed , Azerbaijani forces made an important step in their wider goal to secure roads to Fizuli and Mindjevan .
The Azerbaijani side released a video showing strikes on positions and equipment of Armenian forces ( the footage reportedly shows drone strikes ) : Meanwhile , Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar held a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Garalov .
According to him , Turkey is ready to support efforts to ensure the territorial integrity of brotherly Azerbaijan to the last , Akar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijan are long-time strategic partners and have strong ties in the military and security sector .
Turkey regularly supports Azerbaijan on the international arena , including the conflict with Armenia .
Just recently , the sides conducted joint military drills inside Azerbaijan , and according to pro-Armenian sources , at least a part of the Turkish equipment remained there .
There are also reports about the deployment of Turkish proxy groups from Syria to Azerbaijan .
On the other hand , Armenia recently participated in the large-scale multi-national drills in Russia – Kavkaz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Therefore , the Russian military group permanently deployed in the Caucasus region is ready and mobilized .
Thus , the development of the conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region will mainly depend on the position of supporters of Armenia and Azerbaijan .
Despite the pro-US attitude of the current political regime in Armenia , Russia still remains a close partner of the country and the main guarantor of its sovereignty .
Therefore , if Moscow steps in and employ its influence , the threat of a full military defeat from the Azerbaijani-Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be removed .
So , the situation will have all chances to de-escalate .
On the other hand , the readiness of Turkey and Azerbaijan to develop the advance on the ground will depend on the scale of support to Armenia demonstrated by Russia .
Nor Russia nor Turkey are interested in an open confrontation .
Therefore , they will likely work to find a political solution to the current escalation and restore the ceasefire regime .
In turn , the United States , the new best friend of the Armenian regime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destabilization of the region and the provocation of Turkish-Russian tensions .
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The Azerbaijani Armed Forces captured 6 villages in the areas of Fizuli and Jabrail in the contested Nagorno Karabakh region, near the border with Iran, according to a statement by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. The Azerbaijani side also claimed that its forces captured several strategic heights there.
According to pro-Azerbaijani sources, the number of “liberated” villages is 7. Armenian sources as always deny any advances by Azerbaijan claiming that they have been successfully repelling attacks of the ‘enemy’.
If reports about the capture of Garakhanbeyli, Garvand, Kend Gyaryadiz villages in Fizuli area and Boyuk Marchanli and Ruzgar villages in Jabrayil area are confirmed, Azerbaijani forces made an important step in their wider goal to secure roads to Fizuli and Mindjevan.
The Azerbaijani side released a video showing strikes on positions and equipment of Armenian forces (the footage reportedly shows drone strikes):
Meanwhile, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar held a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Garalov. According to him, Turkey is ready to support efforts to ensure the territorial integrity of brotherly Azerbaijan to the last, Akar said during the conversation.
Turkey and Azerbaijan are long-time strategic partners and have strong ties in the military and security sector. Turkey regularly supports Azerbaijan on the international arena, including the conflict with Armenia. Just recently, the sides conducted joint military drills inside Azerbaijan, and according to pro-Armenian sources, at least a part of the Turkish equipment remained there. There are also reports about the deployment of Turkish proxy groups from Syria to Azerbaijan.
On the other hand, Armenia recently participated in the large-scale multi-national drills in Russia – Kavkaz 2020 (they ended on September 26). Therefore, the Russian military group permanently deployed in the Caucasus region is ready and mobilized. Thus, the development of the conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region will mainly depend on the position of supporters of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Despite the pro-US attitude of the current political regime in Armenia, Russia still remains a close partner of the country and the main guarantor of its sovereignty. Therefore, if Moscow steps in and employ its influence, the threat of a full military defeat from the Azerbaijani-Turkish bloc that is currently pretty large will be removed. So, the situation will have all chances to de-escalate. On the other hand, the readiness of Turkey and Azerbaijan to develop the advance on the ground will depend on the scale of support to Armenia demonstrated by Russia.
Nor Russia nor Turkey are interested in an open confrontation. Therefore, they will likely work to find a political solution to the current escalation and restore the ceasefire regime. In turn, the United States, the new best friend of the Armenian regime, is the main side interested in the destabilization of the region and the provocation of Turkish-Russian tensions.
In June 2018, SouthFront released a detailed anlaysis of the shifting balance of power in the South Caucasus and prospects of the possible Armenian-Azerbaijani war:
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southfront--2020-09-27--HTS ‘General Security’ Eliminated Senior ISIS Leader In Greater Idlib

The General Security directorate of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) announced on September 26 that it had eliminated a senior ISIS Leader in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib .
In a statement , the General Security said the leader , Youssef Noman Abd Naif al-Jubori , and his guard , Sami Jasim Mohamad Abdullah al-Jubori , were killed in a “ security operation ” in western Idlib .
Hassan Hassan , a director at the Washington-based Center for Global Policy , revealed that Noman , known by his nom de guerre “ Abu al-Harith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also known as “ Haji Hamed ” and “ Sami al-Ajouz , ” were both working as couriers and coordinators for ISIS between Syria and Iraq .
Abu al-Harith is the brother of Mutaz Abd Naif Noman , “ Haji Tayseer , ” a member of ISIS ’ Delegated Committed and the former Iraq “ Wali.
” HTS , originally Known as the al-Nusra Front , was ISIS ’ main branch in Syria .
In 2014 , al-Nusra , led by Abu Mohamad al-Julani , defected from ISIS in response to Abu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Caliphate.
” The two terrorist groups have been involved in a war of attrition since then , despite adopting the same radical ideology and political goals .
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The General Security directorate of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) announced on September 26 that it had eliminated a senior ISIS Leader in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
In a statement, the General Security said the leader, Youssef Noman Abd Naif al-Jubori, and his guard, Sami Jasim Mohamad Abdullah al-Jubori, were killed in a “security operation” in western Idlib.
Hassan Hassan, a director at the Washington-based Center for Global Policy, revealed that Noman, known by his nom de guerre “Abu al-Harith,” and his guard, who is also known as “Haji Hamed” and “Sami al-Ajouz,” were both working as couriers and coordinators for ISIS between Syria and Iraq.
Abu al-Harith is the brother of Mutaz Abd Naif Noman, “Haji Tayseer,” a member of ISIS’ Delegated Committed and the former Iraq “Wali.”
Both Abu al-Harith (killed this week by HTS in NW Syria) and Hajji Hamed served as the ISIS courier and coordination between the wilayat of Iraq and Syria. And, obviously, both come from the same Iraqi tribe of al-Jubour. pic.twitter.com/KGy1kWJTxR — Hassan Hassan (@hxhassan) September 27, 2020
HTS, originally Known as the al-Nusra Front, was ISIS’ main branch in Syria. In 2014, al-Nusra, led by Abu Mohamad al-Julani, defected from ISIS in response to Abu Baker al-Baghdad’s declaration of the “Caliphate.”
The two terrorist groups have been involved in a war of attrition since then, despite adopting the same radical ideology and political goals.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Armenia Imposes Martial Law, Declares Mass Mobilization Amid Full-Scale Clashes With Azerbaijan (Vid

Armenia Imposes Martial Law, Declares Mass Mobilization Amid Full-Scale Clashes With Azerbaijan (Videos)

The Armenian government has imposed a martial law and declared a mass mobilization amid large-scale clashes with Azerbaijan in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Hostilities between the sides broke out early on September 27 .
According to the Armenian government , Azerbaijan launched “ an offensive ” against the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic ( also known as the Republic of Artsakh ) .
While clashes have been ongoing , Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed that Nagorno-Karabakh forces “ successfully repel the attack ” and the situation is under control .
The Armenian government and media say that the escalation started with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armed Forces on settlements in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic , including its capital Stepanakert ( the population is about 55,000 ) .
The republic ’ s authorities alredy confirmed that at least 10 of its troops were killed .
The Armenian side also reported multiple civilian casualties as a result of actions of Azerbaijan .
The town of Varedins , inside Armenia , also came under Azerbaijani strikes , according to the Armenian Defense Ministry .
Azerbaijan ’ s Defense Ministry said the military launched “ a counteroffensive operation along the entire front ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that allegedly violated ceasefire .
The operation involves infantry and armored units supported by the air force .
The Turkish Foreign Ministry already declared its full support to Azerbaijan , accused Armenia of violating the international law .
Meanwhile , the United States , which under the pro-US government of Pashinyan allegedly became Armenia ’ s ‘ strategic partner ’ , is not hurrying up to declare its support to Armenia and propose it any diplomatic or military support .
Instead , Russia as always remains the only power that can save the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the expected military defeat in an open conflict against the Azerbaijani-Turkish bloc .
Both sides are now actively deploying military equipment and troops to the frontline claiming that they are delivering painful strikes to the enemy .
Armenians claim that Azerbaijan lost at least 3 battle tanks , 6 trucks and armoured vehicles and a Mi-35 helicopter .
At the same time , Azerbaijani sources claim that Azerbaijani forces destroyed at least 5 battle tanks , up to 10 air defense systems ( Soviet Osa systems ) , 3 armoured vehicles , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HQs .
All these claims are yet to be confirmed .
Just a few days ago , reports appeared that Turkey was redeploying members of Turkish-backed Syrian militant groups from Syria to Azerbaijan .
These militants , if they are really deployed , will likely participate in the Azerbaijani attack on Armenian forces .
The region is once again balancing on the brink of a new full-scale war .
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The Armenian government has imposed a martial law and declared a mass mobilization amid large-scale clashes with Azerbaijan in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Hostilities between the sides broke out early on September 27. According to the Armenian government, Azerbaijan launched “an offensive” against the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (also known as the Republic of Artsakh).
HINT: The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic a de facto independent state with an Armenian ethnic majority established on the basis of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic as a result of the Nagorno-Karabakh War (February 1988 – May 1994). This territory is de-facto controlled by Armenia, while Azerbaijan still seeks to restore control over the region.
While clashes have been ongoing, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed that Nagorno-Karabakh forces “successfully repel the attack” and the situation is under control.
Burning equipment of Azerbaijani forces:
The Armenian government and media say that the escalation started with a massive artillery strike by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces on settlements in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, including its capital Stepanakert (the population is about 55,000).
The situation in Stepanakert:
В сети появилось видео последствий обстрела жилых районов Степанакерта в Нагорном Карабахе. На кадрах показаны полуразрушенные квартиры и трещины в домах. pic.twitter.com/lN3GAJV5Fk — ИНЖЕНЕР-ЭНЕРГЕТИК 08 (@Sergey_taxi) September 27, 2020
The republic’s authorities alredy confirmed that at least 10 of its troops were killed. The Armenian side also reported multiple civilian casualties as a result of actions of Azerbaijan.
The town of Varedins, inside Armenia, also came under Azerbaijani strikes, according to the Armenian Defense Ministry.
Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said the military launched “a counteroffensive operation along the entire front” to protect civilians and contain Armenian forces that allegedly violated ceasefire. The operation involves infantry and armored units supported by the air force.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry already declared its full support to Azerbaijan, accused Armenia of violating the international law.
“Ankara strongly and fully supports Baku’s position. Turkey will provide assistance to Azerbaijan in the form that the Azerbaijani side needs,” Hami Aksoy, a spokesman for the Turkish Foreign Ministry, said.
Meanwhile, the United States, which under the pro-US government of Pashinyan allegedly became Armenia’s ‘strategic partner’, is not hurrying up to declare its support to Armenia and propose it any diplomatic or military support. Instead, Russia as always remains the only power that can save the ‘democratic government’ of Erevan from the expected military defeat in an open conflict against the Azerbaijani-Turkish bloc.
UPDATE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the situation during a phone call with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan. According to the Russian side, Lavrov expressed serious concern about the ongoing hostilities and reports of the killed and wounded, and emphasized the need to restore the ceasefire.
Armenian forces destroy Azerbaijani military equipment:
Both sides are now actively deploying military equipment and troops to the frontline claiming that they are delivering painful strikes to the enemy. Armenians claim that Azerbaijan lost at least 3 battle tanks, 6 trucks and armoured vehicles and a Mi-35 helicopter. At the same time, Azerbaijani sources claim that Azerbaijani forces destroyed at least 5 battle tanks, up to 10 air defense systems (Soviet Osa systems), 3 armoured vehicles, and struck multiple Armenian artillery positions and military HQs. All these claims are yet to be confirmed.
Just a few days ago, reports appeared that Turkey was redeploying members of Turkish-backed Syrian militant groups from Syria to Azerbaijan. These militants, if they are really deployed, will likely participate in the Azerbaijani attack on Armenian forces.
The region is once again balancing on the brink of a new full-scale war.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Assange’s Fourteenth Day at the Old Bailey: Elections, Cracking Passwords and Failures of Proof

On this Friday , the Assange trial moved into the rarefied realm of computer hacking and the less than rarefied world of when final arguments will be made .
The WikiLeaks publisher is confronting the prospect of extradition to the United States for 17 charges under the US Espionage Act and one under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act .
The defence first pushed for more time to prepare closing arguments .
As Edward Fitzgerald QC explained , “ It seems unlikely for you to make a judgment before Nov. 3 and you would have to bear in mind that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we say about [ US President Donald ] Trump is because this proceeding was initiated by Trump … and some elements of the case would be worse if Trump were [ re-elected ] .
” The arguments worked , and Judge Vanessa Baraitser found herself admitting that the election outcome was “ one of the factors going into my decision.
” She agreed to granting the defence four more weeks .
“ That means for your client there will be no more decision until the new year , if he appreciates that.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ politics permeates this entire process .
The defence also attempted to confront US Assistant Attorney General Gordon Kromberg ’ s rosy view of the US prison system , specifically regarding the conditions of the Alexandria Detention Center , destined venue for Assange ’ s pre-trial time , and ADX Florence in Colorado , where he is likely to spend time if convicted .
To date , the assistant attorney has been disinclined to surrender to cross-examination .
This led Fitzgerald to attempt the submission of two defence statements to court , one from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bureau of Prisons , another from a forensic psychiatrist well acquainted with ADX Florence .
“ We have no right to cross-examine Kromberg , who can say whatever he wants and we have no right to challenge him , ” submitted Fitzgerald .
“ They have no right to have the right word.
” Baraitser rejected the request , feeling that enough by way of defence testimony on the US prisons in question , had been heard .
The prosecution had been less than charitable in sending the defence documents at 11.30 pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prompted Mark Summers QC to request Judge Vanessa Baraitser to give their witness Patrick Eller an hour to peruse the prosecution material .
Eller , chief executive of Metadata Forensics and former digital forensic examiner at the US Army Criminal Investigation Command headquarters at Quantico , had submitted his written testimony some nine months previously .
Baraitser , on this occasion , acceded to the defence .
The day was further marked by a distinct lack of historical and computer literacy .
The judicial bench seemed unblemished by an awareness of certain details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with its important terminology ; the prosecution seemed ignorant of testimony supplied at the trial by the government ’ s own forensic expert .
The indictment accuses Assange of conspiring with Manning to attempt to crack a password hash drawn from a conversation on the Jabber instant messaging service .
On the surface , this reads like the basis of a narrowly crafted computer offence .
The indictment is , however more broadly crafted , drawing upon the Espionage Act to target Assange for allegedly receiving pilfered data , including the Guantanamo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of State Cables , and the Iraq rules of engagement files .
It is alleged that “ Assange knew that Manning was unlawfully taking and disclosing them , and at the time Assange agreed to assist Manning in cracking the encrypted password hash [ knowing ] that Manning was taking and providing WikiLeaks with classified documents and records containing national defense information from classified databases.
” Both awareness , and action , become criminal ingredients .
Assange , allegedly using the name Nathaniel Frank , was asked by Manning whether he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an encrypted hash of half a password .
Manning then sent a hexadecimal string taken from her computer network .
The hash was passed on to an expert ; Frank admitted to having “ no luck so far ” decrypting it .
Had this been possible , the prosecution claims that it would have “ made it more difficult for investigators to identify Manning as the source of the unauthorised disclosures of classified information.
” Cracking the encryption would have also given Manning access to an FTP ( File Transfer Protocol ) user @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grounds for the defence , fashioned by Eller ’ s written testimony , are two-fold : “ that the alleged passcode hash conspiracy was impossible , but even if it were possible , it has no utility to what is attributed to it.
” Eller ’ s analysis of Manning ’ s court martial records was incisive .
In his assessment , Manning never supplied the two necessary files vital in reconstructing the decryption key for the pass word hash .
“ At the time , it would not have been possible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the one Manning obtained.
” What was “ sent was insufficient to be able to crack the password in the way the government [ has ] prescribed.
” James Lewis QC for the prosecution attempted to find some agreement with Eller that Manning and Assange had “ thought they could crack the password and agreed to attempt to crack it.
” The answer from Eller was not assuring .
A hash had been provided ; they claimed to have “ rainbow tables for it.
” ( Rainbow tables being a decryption method @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guessing . )
Nothing was ever stated on where the hash was from .
Even more troublingly for the prosecution , Eller reminded Lewis that , “ The government ’ s own expert witness in the [ Manning ] court martial stated that was not enough for them to actually be able to do it.
” Bruised by this reversal of fortune , Lewis could only assay a weak question .
“ Are you aware Assange publicly boasted he is a fantastic hacker ?
” Looming over the day ’ s events in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manning court martial .
Consulting those records might have saved Lewis , and the court , some time .
Kevin Gosztola reminds us of the testimony of special agent for the Army Computer Crimes Investigating Unit , David Shaver .
On June 12 , 2013 , Shaver testified that the “ hash value ” was found in the chat , but was hardly the “ full hash value ” .
Major Thomas Hurley , for Manning ’ s defence , asked whether “ the hash value included in the chat wouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or user information ” .
“ Correct , ” came Shaver ’ s response .
The “ Nathaniel Frank ” identity also proved slippery .
In re-examination , Summers dug to see if there was any evidence linking Assange to it .
None that he could see , came the reply from Eller , more than once .
The prosecution now , just as in the Manning trial , continue to scrounge for an elusive link .
With Eller ’ s testimony also came the seeds of doubt in the prosecution ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ r ] outinely and in the course of work , ” downloaded the war log documents so as to have “ offline backups ” in the event the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network ( SIPRNet ) were it to suffer “ connectivity issues ” .
The SIPRNet , segregated from the internet , could be accessed from a sensitive compartmentalised information facility ( SCIF ) .
By the time the alleged conversation with Assange took place on Jabber , Manning had already downloaded and leaked documents including the Iraq and Afghan war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Collateral Murder ” video and the Guantanamo detainee assessment briefs using her standard account on two secure computers .
The “ documents named in the indictment that Manning sent after the alleged cracking attempt were the State Department cables , ” which Manning was , in any case , authorised to access .
The US government claim that Assange made an agreement with Manning to crack a password in order to access the FTP user account collapses in a heap .
As Eller notes in his submission , “ Manning already had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which she downloaded data.
” To log “ into another user account would not have provided her with more access than she already possessed.
” It was also “ unclear ” to Ellery “ that any anonymity would be gained by cracking the password to gain access to the ftp user account.
” This was certainly relevant in terms of downloading documents passed on to WikiLeaks , as doing so would have been tracked by the army , the user identifiable by means of the IP address .
“ Even if Manning was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account rather than her own normal account , this would have no effect on tracking , ” Eller ’ s witness statement summarises the point .
“ Merely logging into a different local user account on the computer ( such as ftp user ) would not anonymise Manning at all because the IP address of the computer would remain the same regardless of what user account is in use.
” Manning already had the means of accessing data via her own local computer , using a Linux CD which enabled her to read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Windows .
Eller ’ s submission is sharply convincing .
“ The technical impossibility of using the ftp user account to download data anonymously , combined with Manning ’ s past behaviour of downloading hundreds of thousands of documents from her own account , indicate that it is highly unlikely that Manning ’ s attempt to crack the ftp user password had anything to do with leaking documents.
” Eller ’ s testimony also gives an insight into how soldiers working with Manning at Forward Operating Base Hammer in Iraq frequently took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to music .
Unauthorised software , stored on the T-drive of the SCIF , or on their work computers to chat , play games and music , were used .
Manning ’ s court martial revealed that soldiers often attempted to crack administrative passwords to gain access to such software .
As Jason Milliman , a computer engineer retained to manage laptops at the base explained , “ soldiers cracked his password in order to install a program and then deleted his administrator account.
” The defence performance , in sinking the prosecution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawn from the US government ’ s own forensic expert in the Manning trial , was impressive .
But commentators such as Gosztola fear that a degree of obsolescence specific to the computer charge has crept in .
The 2020 superseding indictment is a grab all rag bag of assertions claiming that Assange conspired with the hacktivist group LulzSec and propagandised his cause for reasons of recruiting sources in the US intelligence community as future WikiLeaks sources .
It was the sort of material that should have been excised from the extradition proceedings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trials must have their scripts doctored for the occasion .
Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College , Cambridge .
He lectures at RMIT University , Melbourne .
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September 25. Central Criminal Court, London.
On this Friday, the Assange trial moved into the rarefied realm of computer hacking and the less than rarefied world of when final arguments will be made. The WikiLeaks publisher is confronting the prospect of extradition to the United States for 17 charges under the US Espionage Act and one under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
The defence first pushed for more time to prepare closing arguments. As Edward Fitzgerald QC explained, “It seems unlikely for you to make a judgment before Nov. 3 and you would have to bear in mind that the future is uncertain. Much of what we say about [US President Donald] Trump is because this proceeding was initiated by Trump … and some elements of the case would be worse if Trump were [re-elected].”
The arguments worked, and Judge Vanessa Baraitser found herself admitting that the election outcome was “one of the factors going into my decision.” She agreed to granting the defence four more weeks. “That means for your client there will be no more decision until the new year, if he appreciates that.” A more than revealing nod that politics permeates this entire process.
The defence also attempted to confront US Assistant Attorney General Gordon Kromberg’s rosy view of the US prison system, specifically regarding the conditions of the Alexandria Detention Center, destined venue for Assange’s pre-trial time, and ADX Florence in Colorado, where he is likely to spend time if convicted. To date, the assistant attorney has been disinclined to surrender to cross-examination. This led Fitzgerald to attempt the submission of two defence statements to court, one from a former chief psychiatrist at the US Bureau of Prisons, another from a forensic psychiatrist well acquainted with ADX Florence. “We have no right to cross-examine Kromberg, who can say whatever he wants and we have no right to challenge him,” submitted Fitzgerald. “They have no right to have the right word.” Baraitser rejected the request, feeling that enough by way of defence testimony on the US prisons in question, had been heard.
Failure to prove conspiracy
The prosecution had been less than charitable in sending the defence documents at 11.30 pm the previous night. Such a move prompted Mark Summers QC to request Judge Vanessa Baraitser to give their witness Patrick Eller an hour to peruse the prosecution material. Eller, chief executive of Metadata Forensics and former digital forensic examiner at the US Army Criminal Investigation Command headquarters at Quantico, had submitted his written testimony some nine months previously. Baraitser, on this occasion, acceded to the defence.
The day was further marked by a distinct lack of historical and computer literacy. The judicial bench seemed unblemished by an awareness of certain details of the Chelsea Manning court martial, along with its important terminology; the prosecution seemed ignorant of testimony supplied at the trial by the government’s own forensic expert.
The indictment accuses Assange of conspiring with Manning to attempt to crack a password hash drawn from a conversation on the Jabber instant messaging service. On the surface, this reads like the basis of a narrowly crafted computer offence. The indictment is, however more broadly crafted, drawing upon the Espionage Act to target Assange for allegedly receiving pilfered data, including the Guantanamo Bay detainee assessment briefs, the US Department of State Cables, and the Iraq rules of engagement files. It is alleged that “Assange knew that Manning was unlawfully taking and disclosing them, and at the time Assange agreed to assist Manning in cracking the encrypted password hash [knowing] that Manning was taking and providing WikiLeaks with classified documents and records containing national defense information from classified databases.” Both awareness, and action, become criminal ingredients.
Assange, allegedly using the name Nathaniel Frank, was asked by Manning whether he was capable of cracking a password hash containing an encrypted hash of half a password. Manning then sent a hexadecimal string taken from her computer network. The hash was passed on to an expert; Frank admitted to having “no luck so far” decrypting it.
Had this been possible, the prosecution claims that it would have “made it more difficult for investigators to identify Manning as the source of the unauthorised disclosures of classified information.” Cracking the encryption would have also given Manning access to an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) user account with greater access privileges.
The grounds for the defence, fashioned by Eller’s written testimony, are two-fold: “that the alleged passcode hash conspiracy was impossible, but even if it were possible, it has no utility to what is attributed to it.”
Eller’s analysis of Manning’s court martial records was incisive. In his assessment, Manning never supplied the two necessary files vital in reconstructing the decryption key for the pass word hash. “At the time, it would not have been possible to crack an encrypted password hash, such as the one Manning obtained.” What was “sent was insufficient to be able to crack the password in the way the government [has] prescribed.”
James Lewis QC for the prosecution attempted to find some agreement with Eller that Manning and Assange had “thought they could crack the password and agreed to attempt to crack it.” The answer from Eller was not assuring. A hash had been provided; they claimed to have “rainbow tables for it.” (Rainbow tables being a decryption method applying different password values by means of guessing.) Nothing was ever stated on where the hash was from.
Even more troublingly for the prosecution, Eller reminded Lewis that, “The government’s own expert witness in the [Manning] court martial stated that was not enough for them to actually be able to do it.” Bruised by this reversal of fortune, Lewis could only assay a weak question. “Are you aware Assange publicly boasted he is a fantastic hacker?”
Looming over the day’s events in thick reminder were the proceedings of the Manning court martial. Consulting those records might have saved Lewis, and the court, some time. Kevin Gosztola reminds us of the testimony of special agent for the Army Computer Crimes Investigating Unit, David Shaver. On June 12, 2013, Shaver testified that the “hash value” was found in the chat, but was hardly the “full hash value”. Major Thomas Hurley, for Manning’s defence, asked whether “the hash value included in the chat wouldn’t be enough to actually gain any passwords or user information”. “Correct,” came Shaver’s response.
The “Nathaniel Frank” identity also proved slippery. In re-examination, Summers dug to see if there was any evidence linking Assange to it. None that he could see, came the reply from Eller, more than once. The prosecution now, just as in the Manning trial, continue to scrounge for an elusive link.
With Eller’s testimony also came the seeds of doubt in the prosecution’s conspiracy charge. Manning had, “[r]outinely and in the course of work,” downloaded the war log documents so as to have “offline backups” in the event the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) were it to suffer “connectivity issues”. The SIPRNet, segregated from the internet, could be accessed from a sensitive compartmentalised information facility (SCIF). By the time the alleged conversation with Assange took place on Jabber, Manning had already downloaded and leaked documents including the Iraq and Afghan war logs, the rules of engagement and “Collateral Murder” video and the Guantanamo detainee assessment briefs using her standard account on two secure computers. The “documents named in the indictment that Manning sent after the alleged cracking attempt were the State Department cables,” which Manning was, in any case, authorised to access.
The US government claim that Assange made an agreement with Manning to crack a password in order to access the FTP user account collapses in a heap. As Eller notes in his submission, “Manning already had legitimate access to all the databases from which she downloaded data.” To log “into another user account would not have provided her with more access than she already possessed.” It was also “unclear” to Ellery “that any anonymity would be gained by cracking the password to gain access to the ftp user account.”
This was certainly relevant in terms of downloading documents passed on to WikiLeaks, as doing so would have been tracked by the army, the user identifiable by means of the IP address. “Even if Manning was in fact logged into the ftp user account rather than her own normal account, this would have no effect on tracking,” Eller’s witness statement summarises the point. “Merely logging into a different local user account on the computer (such as ftp user) would not anonymise Manning at all because the IP address of the computer would remain the same regardless of what user account is in use.”
Manning already had the means of accessing data via her own local computer, using a Linux CD which enabled her to read the files and bypass the security features of Windows. Eller’s submission is sharply convincing. “The technical impossibility of using the ftp user account to download data anonymously, combined with Manning’s past behaviour of downloading hundreds of thousands of documents from her own account, indicate that it is highly unlikely that Manning’s attempt to crack the ftp user password had anything to do with leaking documents.”
Eller’s testimony also gives an insight into how soldiers working with Manning at Forward Operating Base Hammer in Iraq frequently took breaks to play computer games and listen to music. Unauthorised software, stored on the T-drive of the SCIF, or on their work computers to chat, play games and music, were used. Manning’s court martial revealed that soldiers often attempted to crack administrative passwords to gain access to such software. As Jason Milliman, a computer engineer retained to manage laptops at the base explained, “soldiers cracked his password in order to install a program and then deleted his administrator account.”
The defence performance, in sinking the prosecution’s feeble password-cracking conspiracy with testimony drawn from the US government’s own forensic expert in the Manning trial, was impressive. But commentators such as Gosztola fear that a degree of obsolescence specific to the computer charge has crept in. The 2020 superseding indictment is a grab all rag bag of assertions claiming that Assange conspired with the hacktivist group LulzSec and propagandised his cause for reasons of recruiting sources in the US intelligence community as future WikiLeaks sources. It was the sort of material that should have been excised from the extradition proceedings, but Judge Baraitser refused. Show trials must have their scripts doctored for the occasion.
Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He lectures at RMIT University, Melbourne. Email: bkampmark@gmail.com
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southfront--2020-09-27--Trump Unveils “Platinum Plan” For Black Americans, Designates Antifa, KKK As “Terrorist Organization

Trump Unveils “Platinum Plan” For Black Americans, Designates Antifa, KKK As “Terrorist Organizations”

President Donald Trump ’ s reelection campaign released a “ Platinum Plan ” that outlines promises he is making to black Americans over the next 4 years , if he remains the U.S. president .
As The Epoch Times ’ Mimi Nguyen Ly details below , the plan seeks to uplift black communities through , in part , an investment of about $ 500 billion .
“ After years of neglect by Democrat politicians , black Americans have finally found a true advocate in President Trump , who is working tirelessly to deliver greater opportunity , security , prosperity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While Joe Biden takes black voters for granted—and even questions their blackness if they dare to support conservative ideals—President Trump is working hard to earn the black vote through his Platinum Plan.
” The president ’ s daughter , Senior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump posted details of the plan on Twitter late Friday .
The “ Platinum Plan ” ( pdf ) is based on four core values – opportunity , security , prosperity , and fairness .
The plan seeks to add some 3 million new jobs for the black community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and increase access to capital in black communities by almost $ 500 billion .
Part of the plan includes bringing back manufacturing jobs to the United States to advance jobs and business , and having an immigration policy that protects American jobs .
It also calls to “ increase activity in opportunity zones including benefits for local hires.
” Trump is also promising access to better education and job training opportunities , and will work to “ advance home ownership opportunities and enhance financial literacy in the black community , ” according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump speaks during an event for black supporters at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta , Georgia , on Sept. 25 , 2020 .
( Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images ) Over the next 4 years , Trump promises to lower the cost of healthcare , and “ bring better and tailored healthcare to address historic disparities ” for the black community .
The president will also ensure that black churches can compete for federal resources , and “ defend religious freedom exemptions to respect religious believers and always protect life.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice reform , with his plan saying that he will “ commit to working on a Second Step Act.
” He will also work towards “ safe urban neighborhoods with highest policing standards , ” the plan states .
Other aspects of the plan includes making Juneteenth a National Holiday , prosecuting the KKK , designating Antifa a terrorist organization , and making lynching a national hate crime .
Trump ’ s move to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization came after FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress that those who engaged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FBI investigations .
“ We have seen Antifa adherence coalescing and working together in what I would describe as small groups and nodes , ” Wray has said .
Wray added that the bureau is conducting multiple investigations “ into some anarchist violent extremists , some of whom operate through these nodes.
” Before that , Attorney General William Barr in August said Antifa is a “ revolutionary group ” that is bent on establishing communism or socialism in the United States .
“ They are a revolutionary group that is interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They ’ re essentially Bolsheviks .
Their tactics are fascistic , ” Barr said in an interview with Fox News on Aug. 9 .
At a “ Black Voices for Trump ” campaign rally in Atlanta , Georgia , Trump characterized his Platinum Plan as a “ black empowerment plan , ” and warned black voters against supporting his opponent , former Vice President Joe Biden .
President Donald Trump elbow bumps with Herschel Walker during a campaign rally in Atlanta , Georgia , on Sept. 25 , 2020 .
( John Bazemore/AP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s rally in Georgia , Biden said , “ As president , I will work to advance racial equity across the American economy and build back better … I promise to fight for black working families and direct real investments to advance racial equity as part of our nation ’ s economic recovery .
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President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign released a “Platinum Plan” that outlines promises he is making to black Americans over the next 4 years, if he remains the U.S. president.
As The Epoch Times’ Mimi Nguyen Ly details below, the plan seeks to uplift black communities through, in part, an investment of about $500 billion.
The Trump campaign announced late Friday:
“After years of neglect by Democrat politicians, black Americans have finally found a true advocate in President Trump, who is working tirelessly to deliver greater opportunity, security, prosperity, and fairness to their communities. “While Joe Biden takes black voters for granted—and even questions their blackness if they dare to support conservative ideals—President Trump is working hard to earn the black vote through his Platinum Plan.”
The president’s daughter, Senior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump posted details of the plan on Twitter late Friday.
The “Platinum Plan” (pdf) is based on four core values – opportunity, security, prosperity, and fairness.
The plan seeks to add some 3 million new jobs for the black community, create 500,000 new black-owned businesses, and increase access to capital in black communities by almost $500 billion.
Part of the plan includes bringing back manufacturing jobs to the United States to advance jobs and business, and having an immigration policy that protects American jobs. It also calls to “increase activity in opportunity zones including benefits for local hires.”
Trump is also promising access to better education and job training opportunities, and will work to “advance home ownership opportunities and enhance financial literacy in the black community,” according to the plan.
People listen while President Donald Trump speaks during an event for black supporters at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sept. 25, 2020. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
Over the next 4 years, Trump promises to lower the cost of healthcare, and “bring better and tailored healthcare to address historic disparities” for the black community. The president will also ensure that black churches can compete for federal resources, and “defend religious freedom exemptions to respect religious believers and always protect life.”
The president also seeks to further criminal justice reform, with his plan saying that he will “commit to working on a Second Step Act.” He will also work towards “safe urban neighborhoods with highest policing standards,” the plan states.
Other aspects of the plan includes making Juneteenth a National Holiday, prosecuting the KKK, designating Antifa a terrorist organization, and making lynching a national hate crime.
Trump’s move to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization came after FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress that those who engaged in recent violent protests are targets of serious FBI investigations. “We have seen Antifa adherence coalescing and working together in what I would describe as small groups and nodes,” Wray has said. Wray added that the bureau is conducting multiple investigations “into some anarchist violent extremists, some of whom operate through these nodes.” Before that, Attorney General William Barr in August said Antifa is a “revolutionary group” that is bent on establishing communism or socialism in the United States. “They are a revolutionary group that is interested in some form of socialism, communism. They’re essentially Bolsheviks. Their tactics are fascistic,” Barr said in an interview with Fox News on Aug. 9.
At a “Black Voices for Trump” campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Trump characterized his Platinum Plan as a “black empowerment plan,” and warned black voters against supporting his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden.
“Though black Americans have traditionally been shut out of opportunities to grow our own businesses and create generational wealth, President Trump is working hard to give us access to the American Dream,” K. Carl Smith, Black Voices for Trump advisory board member, said in a statement. “President Trump is a businessman and understands that pride, community, and dedication are built through entrepreneurship.”
President Donald Trump elbow bumps with Herschel Walker during a campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sept. 25, 2020. (John Bazemore/AP Photo)
“No one in Washington politics today has done more to hurt black Americans than Joe Biden,” Trump told supporters on Friday. “For half a century, Joe’s personally advocated or enacted virtually every policy that has caused pain and suffering in the black community. You know that.”
In a statement prior to Trump’s rally in Georgia, Biden said, “As president, I will work to advance racial equity across the American economy and build back better … I promise to fight for black working families and direct real investments to advance racial equity as part of our nation’s economic recovery.”
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southfront--2020-09-27--Dozens Killed In ISIS Ambush On Borno Governor In Nigeria

ISIS terrorists have ambushed the convoy of Babagana Umara Zulumr regional governor of the northeastern Nigeria state of Borno .
Zulumr ’ s convoy came under attack from the terrorists on September 25 near the town of Baga , right next to Lake Chad .
Initially , Nigerian sources told the France-Press Agency ( AFP ) that eight policemen , three service members and four civilians were killed in the attack .
However , the death toll rose to 30 the next day .
Zulumr was not reportedly hurt .
A security source told the agency that the terrorists also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun truck and six sports utility vehicles , which were escorting the convoy .
ISIS in Nigeria , formerly known as “ Boko Haram , ” is highly active in Borno State , especially in the areas bordering Lake Chad .
In the last few months , the Nigerian military stepped up its operations in Borno to address the terrorist group ’ s growing threat .
On September 25 and 26 , the air force carried out a series of airstrikes on the group ’ s hideouts in Bula Sabo , Dole , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lack of effective coordination between Nigeria and the other countries neighboring Lake Chad is allowing ISIS terrorists to thrive in the region .
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ISIS terrorists have ambushed the convoy of Babagana Umara Zulumr regional governor of the northeastern Nigeria state of Borno.
Zulumr’s convoy came under attack from the terrorists on September 25 near the town of Baga, right next to Lake Chad.
Initially, Nigerian sources told the France-Press Agency (AFP) that eight policemen, three service members and four civilians were killed in the attack. However, the death toll rose to 30 the next day. Zulumr was not reportedly hurt.
“The tally has increased to 30 as many bodies were picked in the surrounding areas after the attack,” one of the sources told the AFP, adding that “many people were injured.”
A security source told the agency that the terrorists also captured an armored personnel carrier, a gun truck and six sports utility vehicles, which were escorting the convoy.
ISIS in Nigeria, formerly known as “Boko Haram,” is highly active in Borno State, especially in the areas bordering Lake Chad.
In the last few months, the Nigerian military stepped up its operations in Borno to address the terrorist group’s growing threat. On September 25 and 26, the air force carried out a series of airstrikes on the group’s hideouts in Bula Sabo, Dole, Tongule, Bone and Isari Musa.
#PressRelease #DHQUpdate OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: AIR TASK FORCE LAUNCHES SUBSIDIARY OPERATION HAIL STORM 2, DESTROYS TERRORISTS’ HIDEOUTS, NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL FIGHTERS AT BULA SABO, DOLE IN BORNO STATEhttps://t.co/FElINBJg7i pic.twitter.com/fs2WvetgFF — DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) September 25, 2020
#PressRelease #DHQUpdate OPERATION HAIL STORM 2: AIR TASK FORCE NEUTRALIZES SCORES OF TERRORISTS, INFLICTS MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THEIR CAMPS AT TONGULE, BONE AND ISARI MUSA IN BORNO STATE https://t.co/S7BRYckaQr pic.twitter.com/dz4pOLUSRe — DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) September 26, 2020
The lack of effective coordination between Nigeria and the other countries neighboring Lake Chad is allowing ISIS terrorists to thrive in the region.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Lebanese Army, Intelligence Clash With Terrorist Cells Near Syria’s Border (Video)

Fierce Clashes between Lebanese government forces and terrorist cells are taking place in Wadi Khalid right on the border with Syria .
The clashes broke out on September 26 afternoon when a force of the Information Division attempted to raid a hideout where terrorists from different cells were holding a meeting .
The terrorists resisted arrest , opening fire at the force .
The Lebanese Armed Forces quickly dispatched reinforcements to the town of al-Farad , where the clashes are taking place .
According to the Lebanon 24 news outlet , three cells were meeting in the hideout to plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of the three cells is said to be affiliated with Abu Suleiman al-Dandashi , a Jund al-Sham leader who was eliminated by the Syrian military in Homs in 2014 .
Another cell is reportedly linked to Khaled Al-Talawi .
The infamous terrorist , who was eliminated two weeks ago by the Lebanese military , plotted the August 21 Kaftoun attack and was responsible for the killing of four soldiers in Tripoli on September 13 .
Journalist Bassam Abou Zeid revealed that the cells ’ members are Lebanese and Syrians .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ongoing clashes .
The Information Division and the Lebanese Armed Forces are reportedly determined to neutralize the cells today .
More information on the clashes will likely be shared tomorrow .
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Fierce Clashes between Lebanese government forces and terrorist cells are taking place in Wadi Khalid right on the border with Syria.
The clashes broke out on September 26 afternoon when a force of the Information Division attempted to raid a hideout where terrorists from different cells were holding a meeting.
The terrorists resisted arrest, opening fire at the force. The Lebanese Armed Forces quickly dispatched reinforcements to the town of al-Farad, where the clashes are taking place.
According to the Lebanon 24 news outlet, three cells were meeting in the hideout to plan a series of terrorist attacks in Lebanon.
One of the three cells is said to be affiliated with Abu Suleiman al-Dandashi, a Jund al-Sham leader who was eliminated by the Syrian military in Homs in 2014. Another cell is reportedly linked to Khaled Al-Talawi. The infamous terrorist, who was eliminated two weeks ago by the Lebanese military, plotted the August 21 Kaftoun attack and was responsible for the killing of four soldiers in Tripoli on September 13.
مصادر أمنية أكدت أن الاشتباكات مع مجموعة إرهابية في منطقة وادي خالد مازالت مستمرة وأن هناك اتجاها من قبل شعبة المعلومات في قوى الأمن والجيش على حسم المعركة الليلة.
وبحسب المعلومات عدد من القتلى والجرحى سقطوا في صفوف المجموعة الإرهابية والتي تردد أنها تضم لبنانيين وسوريين. pic.twitter.com/Mnw9YzPRSJ — Bassam Abou Zeid (@BassamAbouZeid) September 26, 2020
Journalist Bassam Abou Zeid revealed that the cells’ members are Lebanese and Syrians. Some of them were killed or injured in the ongoing clashes.
The Information Division and the Lebanese Armed Forces are reportedly determined to neutralize the cells today. More information on the clashes will likely be shared tomorrow.
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southfront--2020-09-27--In Video: Saudi-led Coalition Air Force Destroyed Houthis ‘Air-Defense’ System

The Saudi-led coalition announced on September 26 that it had destroyed an “ air-defense ” system of Yemen ’ s Houthis .
A warplanes of the coalition destroyed the system that was deployed in the outskirt of the Yemeni capital , Sanaa , with a pinpoint airstrike .
In an official statement , the Saudi coalition stressed that it will remain committed to the neutralization of the Houthis ’ offensive capabilities , which “ pose a threat to regional and international security.
” While the coalition claimed that an “ air-defense ” system was destroyed , footage of the airstrike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radar .
The P-18 , developed in the Soviet Union , is a 2D VHF radar with a maximum range of 250 km and an altitude of 35 km .
The system was in service with the former Yemeni military , which explains how it reached the hands of the Houthis .
For the last three years , the Houthis have been working to boost their air-defense capabilities .
The group restored 2K12 Kub medium-range air-defense systems and converted air-to-air missiles into ground-to-air missiles .
Last February , the Houthis demonstrated their capabilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combat aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force over northern Yemen .
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The Saudi-led coalition announced on September 26 that it had destroyed an “air-defense” system of Yemen’s Houthis.
A warplanes of the coalition destroyed the system that was deployed in the outskirt of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, with a pinpoint airstrike.
In an official statement, the Saudi coalition stressed that it will remain committed to the neutralization of the Houthis’ offensive capabilities, which “pose a threat to regional and international security.”
While the coalition claimed that an “air-defense” system was destroyed, footage of the airstrike showed what appeared to be a P-18 radar.
خاص #الحدث .. فيديو تدمير قوات التحالف منظومة دفاع جوية تتبع مليشيات الحوثي في #صنعاء pic.twitter.com/tTlL4BfumI — الحدث اليمني (@Alhadath_Ymn) September 26, 2020
The P-18, developed in the Soviet Union, is a 2D VHF radar with a maximum range of 250 km and an altitude of 35 km. The system was in service with the former Yemeni military, which explains how it reached the hands of the Houthis.
For the last three years, the Houthis have been working to boost their air-defense capabilities. The group restored 2K12 Kub medium-range air-defense systems and converted air-to-air missiles into ground-to-air missiles.
Last February, the Houthis demonstrated their capabilities when they shot down a Tornado IDS combat aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force over northern Yemen.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Military Situation In Iraq On September 26, 2020 (Map Update)

A brief overview of the recent developments in Iraq : • Sheikh Akram al-Kaabi , the Secretary General of Harakat @ @ @ @ @ countering US interests in Iraq until the complete expulsion of US forces from the country @ @ @ @ @ Emad Fadhel Nayef the brother-in-law of the former Kirkuk Intelligence Director in Bajwan village northwest @ @ @ @ @ The PMU and the Iraqi Army carried out a security operation against ISIS in the @ @ @ @ @ PMU and the Iraqi Army carried out a security operation against ISIS near the Kabisah @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THE TOPIC :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Iraq:
Sheikh Akram al-Kaabi, the Secretary General of Harakat al-Nujaba, called to continue countering US interests in Iraq until the complete expulsion of US forces from the country;
ISIS elements assassinated Emad Fadhel Nayef the brother-in-law of the former Kirkuk Intelligence Director in Bajwan village northwest of Kirkuk city;
The PMU and the Iraqi Army carried out a security operation against ISIS in the Hamrin mountain;
The PMU and the Iraqi Army carried out a security operation against ISIS near the Kabisah area west of Hit.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Khorasan Jihadists Call On Militants To Defect From Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham

A group of Jihadists from Khorasan , an Islamic name for Pakistan and Afghanistan , called on militants to defect from Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) in a new statement .
HTS , which was a main branch of al-Qaeda , is currently ruling over the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib .
In the statement , which was released on September 20 , the jihadists accused HTS and its leader , Abu Mohamad al-Julani , of following the same “ depraved ” path of ISIS .
“ Al-Julani has become an oppressor , a corrupter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding that al-Julani has “ broken the pledge of allegiance [ to al-Qaeda ] , obsessed Mujahedeen , broke up their ranks , prevented them from working against the Nusayris [ Syrian army ] , silenced their voices , imprisoned them and raided their homes.
” The jihadists also slammed al-Julani for making concessions to the West , including HTS ’ decision to allow the Turkish military into Greater Idlib .
HTS is working to assert its dominance over Greater Idlib and attempting to appease the West by cracking down on other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , the group engaged in a serious conflict with Horas al-Din and other al-Qaeda-affiliated groups .
The terrorists group also arrested a number of al-Qaeda-affiliated figures , including French jihadists Omar Diaby .
Al-Julani ’ s war on foreign jihadists in Syria has apparently began to provoke al-Qaeda ’ s “ old guards.
” This may have serious consequences on HTS ’ unity .
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A group of Jihadists from Khorasan, an Islamic name for Pakistan and Afghanistan, called on militants to defect from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in a new statement.
HTS, which was a main branch of al-Qaeda, is currently ruling over the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
In the statement, which was released on September 20, the jihadists accused HTS and its leader, Abu Mohamad al-Julani, of following the same “depraved” path of ISIS.
“Al-Julani has become an oppressor, a corrupter,” the jihadist said in the statement, adding that al-Julani has “broken the pledge of allegiance [to al-Qaeda], obsessed Mujahedeen, broke up their ranks, prevented them from working against the Nusayris [Syrian army], silenced their voices, imprisoned them and raided their homes.”
The jihadists also slammed al-Julani for making concessions to the West, including HTS’ decision to allow the Turkish military into Greater Idlib.
HTS is working to assert its dominance over Greater Idlib and attempting to appease the West by cracking down on other jihadi groups in the region. Earlier this year, the group engaged in a serious conflict with Horas al-Din and other al-Qaeda-affiliated groups.
The terrorists group also arrested a number of al-Qaeda-affiliated figures, including French jihadists Omar Diaby.
Al-Julani’s war on foreign jihadists in Syria has apparently began to provoke al-Qaeda’s “old guards.” This may have serious consequences on HTS’ unity.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Afghan Army MD-530F Helicopter Crashed Into River (Photos, Map Update)

An MD-530F helicopter of the Afghan Army crashed into a river in the city of Pul-e-Khumri in Baghlan province .
@ @ @ @ @ Media sources said the cause of the crash was a technical problem .
• A @ @ @ @ @ killed in a Taliban attack in the northeast of Badakhshan province ; • President Ashraf @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister Imran Khan agreed on an urgent need for a ceasefire via telephone call @ @ @ @ @ pay an official visit to Afghanistan ; • At least two people were killed in @ @ @ @ @ party in Kabul ; • According to local officials , the troops besieged in the @ @ @ @ @ Uruzgan province risk to suffer heavy casualties and the district will fall if military aid @ @ @ @ @ .
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An MD-530F helicopter of the Afghan Army crashed into a river in the city of Pul-e-Khumri in Baghlan province. Both pilots were killed. Media sources said the cause of the crash was a technical problem.
Other recent developments in Afghanistan include:
A local police commander was reportedly killed in a Taliban attack in the northeast of Badakhshan province;
President Ashraf Ghani and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan agreed on an urgent need for a ceasefire via telephone call. Ghani invited Khan to pay an official visit to Afghanistan;
At least two people were killed in the shooting at a wedding party in Kabul;
According to local officials, the troops besieged in the Dehradun and Gizab districts in Uruzgan province risk to suffer heavy casualties and the district will fall if military aid does not reach the region.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Armenia Is Transporting Kurdish Fighters From Iraq, Syria To Nagorno-Karabakh: Turkish Media

Armenia was transporting fighters from the Kurdish People ’ s Protection Units ( YPG ) and the Kurdistan Workers ’ Party ( PKK ) to the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh , Turkish daily Yeni Şafak reported on September 25 , citing Azerbaijani media outlets .
Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked region within Azerbijan governed by the Republic of Artsakh , a de facto independent state with an Armenian ethnic majority established on the basis of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
Azerbaijan has not exercised political authority over the region since the emergence of the Karabakh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijani media , Armenia is transporting Kurdish fighters to Nagorno-Karabakh to train local formations on sabotage , raids and improvised explosive devices .
Azeri sources claimed that Armenian Ambassador to Iraq , Hrachya Poladian , had orchestrated the deal with the YPG and the PKK in Syria and Iraq .
Poladian also reached an agreement with northern Iraq ’ s Patriotic Union for the transfer of Kurdish fighters from Iraq .
Kurdish fighters are allegedly following several routes through Iran to reach Nagorno-Karabakh .
The two main routes are : • From Iraq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Kermanshah in Iran and from there to Nagorno-Karabakh .
• From Mount Qandil in Iraq to Iran ’ s Urmiya then to Nagorno-Karabakh .
The Azeri claims against Armenia appear to be a response to recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants heading to Azerbaijan to work as mercenaries for the country ’ s armed forces .
A recent report by the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkey had already sent 300 Syrian militants to Azerbaijan .
Many opposition activists and sources in Turkish-backed groups have confirmed the deployment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even revealed that the militants , most of whom are radicals , were shocked that Azerbaijan was a Shiite-majority country .
The Azerbaijan Armed Forces and the Armenian military engaged in a series of skirmishes in July .
Back then , Turkey vowed to provide military assistance to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces .
The recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants being deployed in Azerbaijan and the Azeri media claims of ongoing cooperation between Yerevan and Kurdish groups indicate that tension between the two counties will continue to rise .
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Armenia was transporting fighters from the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkish daily Yeni Şafak reported on September 25, citing Azerbaijani media outlets.
Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked region within Azerbijan governed by the Republic of Artsakh, a de facto independent state with an Armenian ethnic majority established on the basis of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.
Azerbaijan has not exercised political authority over the region since the emergence of the Karabakh movement in 1988.
According to the Azerbaijani media, Armenia is transporting Kurdish fighters to Nagorno-Karabakh to train local formations on sabotage, raids and improvised explosive devices.
Azeri sources claimed that Armenian Ambassador to Iraq, Hrachya Poladian, had orchestrated the deal with the YPG and the PKK in Syria and Iraq. Poladian also reached an agreement with northern Iraq’s Patriotic Union for the transfer of Kurdish fighters from Iraq.
Kurdish fighters are allegedly following several routes through Iran to reach Nagorno-Karabakh. The two main routes are:
From Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah to Sabis, then to Kermanshah in Iran and from there to Nagorno-Karabakh.
From Mount Qandil in Iraq to Iran’s Urmiya then to Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Azeri claims against Armenia appear to be a response to recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants heading to Azerbaijan to work as mercenaries for the country’s armed forces.
A recent report by the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkey had already sent 300 Syrian militants to Azerbaijan.
Many opposition activists and sources in Turkish-backed groups have confirmed the deployment to Azerbaijan. A recent leaked audio message even revealed that the militants, most of whom are radicals, were shocked that Azerbaijan was a Shiite-majority country.
Another TFSA recording re: Azerbaijan. “We won’t stand with the Shias; they’re our enemies more than the Jews and Christians.” (Whether they’re there or not, I was personally looking forward to these guys learning that Azerbaijan is a Shia-majority country.) pic.twitter.com/jVJdwrWQyN — Lindsey Snell (@LindseySnell) September 25, 2020
The Azerbaijan Armed Forces and the Armenian military engaged in a series of skirmishes in July. Back then, Turkey vowed to provide military assistance to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
The recent reports of Turkish-backed Syrian militants being deployed in Azerbaijan and the Azeri media claims of ongoing cooperation between Yerevan and Kurdish groups indicate that tension between the two counties will continue to rise.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Armenia Says Turkey Directly Participates In Azerbaijani Advance On Nagorno-Karabakh, Claims Hundred

Armenia Says Turkey Directly Participates In Azerbaijani Advance On Nagorno-Karabakh, Claims Hundreds Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed

Clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces continued in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region on September 27 evening .
Azerbaijan , supported by Turkey , seeks to take control over the entire region and dismantle the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic , a self-proclaimed state with an Armenian majority and integrated into Armenia .
Azerbaijani forces have been advancing sine the morning and so far , according to the Azerbaijani side , have captured at least 7 villages and several key heights in Fuzuli and Jabrayil areas .
Turkey , a strategic ally of Azerbaijan , already declared its full support to its actions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any requested assistance .
The Armenian side says that Turkish forces and proxies directly participate in the clashes .
Arayik Harutyunyan , the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic , said that not only Azerbaijan , but also Turkey is at war with the republic .
The Armenian Defense Ministry also declared thatit has data confirming the participation of mercenaries ( likely members of Syrian militant groups funded by Turkey ) , the “ Turkish involvement ” and the usage of “ Turkish weapons ” .
Armenian sources continue releasing videos of the destroyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 8 bodies ) of Azerbaijani forces .
The first seconds of the video likely shows vestiges of a Mi-8 helicopter of the Azerbaijani military : Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said that about 200 Azerbaijani soldiers were killed .
He also said that 30 armored vehicles and 20 drones were destroyed .
According to Hovhannisyan , 90 out of almost a hundred wounded Armenian soldiers are in normal condition , the rest were taken to a military hospital in Yerevan .
At least 16 Armenian soldiers were confirmed to be killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a fire control over the road between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic .
Forces of Azerbaijan allegedly took the Murov height of the Murovdag mountain range and established fire control of the Vardenis-Aghdar road connecting Karabakh with Armenia .
The Ministry of Defense said that this will prevent the transportation of additional troops and equipment from Armenia along the route in the direction of the Kelbajar and Aghdar regions in Karabakh .
The Armenian side denied these claims and said that the Azerbaijani attack on its positions near the town of Mrav @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Armenians lost ‘ some positions ’ in the area Talish and in the southern areas .
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Clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces continued in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region on September 27 evening. Azerbaijan, supported by Turkey, seeks to take control over the entire region and dismantle the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, a self-proclaimed state with an Armenian majority and integrated into Armenia.
Azerbaijani forces have been advancing sine the morning and so far, according to the Azerbaijani side, have captured at least 7 villages and several key heights in Fuzuli and Jabrayil areas. Turkey, a strategic ally of Azerbaijan, already declared its full support to its actions and said that it is ready to provide any requested assistance.
The Armenian side says that Turkish forces and proxies directly participate in the clashes. Arayik Harutyunyan, the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, said that not only Azerbaijan, but also Turkey is at war with the republic.
The Armenian Defense Ministry also declared thatit has data confirming the participation of mercenaries (likely members of Syrian militant groups funded by Turkey), the “Turkish involvement” and the usage of “Turkish weapons”.
Armenian sources continue releasing videos of the destroyed military equipment and killed soldiers (at least 8 bodies) of Azerbaijani forces. The first seconds of the video likely shows vestiges of a Mi-8 helicopter of the Azerbaijani military:
Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said that about 200 Azerbaijani soldiers were killed. He also said that 30 armored vehicles and 20 drones were destroyed. According to Hovhannisyan, 90 out of almost a hundred wounded Armenian soldiers are in normal condition, the rest were taken to a military hospital in Yerevan. At least 16 Armenian soldiers were confirmed to be killed.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan declared that it got a fire control over the road between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Forces of Azerbaijan allegedly took the Murov height of the Murovdag mountain range and established fire control of the Vardenis-Aghdar road connecting Karabakh with Armenia. The Ministry of Defense said that this will prevent the transportation of additional troops and equipment from Armenia along the route in the direction of the Kelbajar and Aghdar regions in Karabakh.
The Armenian side denied these claims and said that the Azerbaijani attack on its positions near the town of Mrav was repelled. Nonetheless, it confirmed that the Armenians lost ‘some positions’ in the area Talish and in the southern areas.
Clashes are ongoing.
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southfront--2020-09-27--ISIS Released Photos Of Recent Ambush In Nigeria’s Borno

On September 27 , ISIS ’ news agency Amaq shared photos of the terrorist group ’ s recent ambush in the northwestern Nigerian state of Borno .
The ambush , which took place on September 25 , targeted the convoy of Babagana Umara Zulumr regional governor of Borno .
The convoy was passing near the town of Baga , on the shores of Lake Chad , when it was attacked by dozens of terrorists .
Zulumr survived the attack without being hurt .
However , 30 soldiers , policemen , local fighters and civilians were killed by ISIS terrorists .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the ambush can be seen in Amaq ’ s photos , which also show some of the weapons and vehicles captured by the terrorist group .
In the last few months , ISIS terrorists stepped up their attacks in Borno , especially in the areas neighboring Lake Chad .
Dozens of service members and civilians were killed in attacks by the terrorist group .
The Nigerian military is conducting ground and aerial operations against the terrorist group ’ s cells in Borno on a regular basis .
However , the group still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-planned attacks like the ambush near Baga .
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On September 27, ISIS’ news agency Amaq shared photos of the terrorist group’s recent ambush in the northwestern Nigerian state of Borno.
The ambush, which took place on September 25, targeted the convoy of Babagana Umara Zulumr regional governor of Borno. The convoy was passing near the town of Baga, on the shores of Lake Chad, when it was attacked by dozens of terrorists.
Zulumr survived the attack without being hurt. However, 30 soldiers, policemen, local fighters and civilians were killed by ISIS terrorists.
The bodies of seven police officers killed in the ambush can be seen in Amaq’s photos, which also show some of the weapons and vehicles captured by the terrorist group.
In the last few months, ISIS terrorists stepped up their attacks in Borno, especially in the areas neighboring Lake Chad. Dozens of service members and civilians were killed in attacks by the terrorist group.
The Nigerian military is conducting ground and aerial operations against the terrorist group’s cells in Borno on a regular basis. However, the group still is capable of carrying out large, well-planned attacks like the ambush near Baga.
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southfront--2020-09-27--Mozambican Army Repelled ISIS Attack On Bilibiza Town In Cabo Delgado (Map Update)

A brief overview of the recent developments in Mozambique : • Clashes between ISIS and Mozambican Army were reported in @ @ @ @ @ the Ilha Do Ibo and Ilha De Quirimba islands ; • According to The Mozambican @ @ @ @ @ Mozambican forces repelled ISIS attack on the town of Bilibiza in Cabo Delgado province .
@ @ @ @ @ has been provided yet ; • According to the Mozambican media , ISIS members managed @ @ @ @ @ the town and capture the territory of the agricultural Institute .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Mozambique:
Clashes between ISIS and Mozambican Army were reported in the mangrove forest peninsula between the Ilha Do Ibo and Ilha De Quirimba islands;
According to The Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, the Mozambican forces repelled ISIS attack on the town of Bilibiza in Cabo Delgado province. No information about the casualties has been provided yet;
According to the Mozambican media, ISIS members managed to reach the outskirts of the town and capture the territory of the agricultural Institute.
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southfront--2020-09-27--IRGC Revealed New Naval Ballistic Missile Equipped With Electro-Optical Seeker (Photos)

On September 27 , the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps ( IRGC ) unveiled a new naval ballistic missile , dubbed “ Zolfaqar Basir.
” The new missile was put on display at a permanent exhibition of the achievements of the IRGC Aerospace Force .
The exhibition was inaugurated in the morning to celebrate the “ Sacred Defence Week , ” an annual commemoration of the Iran-Iraq war .
Zolfaqar Basir is the most advanced of Iran ’ s naval ballistic missiles , which were designed to engage large warships such as aircraft carriers .
The two older missiles Persian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 300 and 250 km .
The new missile ’ s range is up to 700 km .
The missile , which is derivative from the ground-to-ground Zolfaqar , is equipped with an optical seeker , likely used for target identification and tracking .
Zolfaqar Basir will further boost the offensive capabilities of the IRGC .
The missile ’ s large range allows it to engage any naval target in the Persian Gulf , Gulf of Omar or in the Arabian sea .
Despite the increasing pressure from the U.S , Iran managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the last two years .
The Islamic country upgraded its missile arsenal , developed air-defense systems and built advanced drones .
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On September 27, the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new naval ballistic missile, dubbed “Zolfaqar Basir.”
The new missile was put on display at a permanent exhibition of the achievements of the IRGC Aerospace Force. The exhibition was inaugurated in the morning to celebrate the “Sacred Defence Week,” an annual commemoration of the Iran-Iraq war.
Zolfaqar Basir is the most advanced of Iran’s naval ballistic missiles, which were designed to engage large warships such as aircraft carriers. The two older missiles Persian Gulf and Hormuz, have a range of 300 and 250 km. The new missile’s range is up to 700 km.
The missile, which is derivative from the ground-to-ground Zolfaqar, is equipped with an optical seeker, likely used for target identification and tracking.
?? جدیدترین عضو خانواده موشک های ذوالفقار با نام ذوالفقار بصیر با سر جستجوگر اپتیکی pic.twitter.com/JPhRgUUdNB — Mohammad.Shaltouki (@mohshaltouki) September 27, 2020
Fast forward to 2020 and “Zolfaqar-e-Basir” has been unveiled (albeit, in mockup form) after being hinted at in NOV 2018. It is a Zolfaqar missile with a Khalije Fars style EO seeker. A leap in Iran’s ASBM range from 300km to 700km. https://t.co/E7iIYyrkR2 pic.twitter.com/RKI5yzknPF — Aᴍɪʀ (@AmirIGM) September 27, 2020
Zolfaqar Basir will further boost the offensive capabilities of the IRGC. The missile’s large range allows it to engage any naval target in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Omar or in the Arabian sea.
Despite the increasing pressure from the U.S, Iran managed to make several breakthroughs in weapons development in the last two years. The Islamic country upgraded its missile arsenal, developed air-defense systems and built advanced drones.
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