southfront--2020-08-29--UAE Condemned Turkish Intervention In Syria In Letter To UN

your condemnation is only worth when you are shown and regularly known as a person who upholds the very standards you try to impose , without double life .
So , if Turkey doesnt hunt whales , good for you .
Not that I know of whales in the mediterranean .
I really wish to see something positive in Turkey .
Stop doing wrong to others and bad stuff wont happen to you .
Turkey was spared from WW2 .
The evil empire of old is gone , why would anyone do for a GOOD reason ?
Did people lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Greeks arent the most sympa people , why turn tension with them by trying to hurt their feelings ?
There are bigger fish that can bring retribution to Turkeys actions and ambitions .
Considering that Turkey tries to play a sovereign country , something that all countries should strive to be , without being vassals to others , I think this is commendable .
So , try to play that what you intend on others , expect that you will get that , sooner , or later .
Again , think , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destruction even though Germans wished it hadnt .
If West is falling to a trap of their greed , do not follow them there .
Talks of greatness , or making great again usually lead to great ruin .
Nazis basically wanted Germany Great ‘ again ’ after WW1 defeat .
And first there was moral decline , hedonism , godlessness , moral relativism , where evil looked as if good .
Their aggression and successive defeat brought in communism in its most brutal stalinist form .
And it lasted way longer than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did some good , but stuff like secret police , anonymous accusations and house check-ups by said police do not count as something very positive .
Things like taking your property you worked for in US mines for 24 years , only for that to be taken away by new authorities .
You were a kulak , a burgeouisie member .
After a long time , after war reconstruction , militarization , did things improve .
When you think about it , it was two bad camps , both unfree , both claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the regime was much more realistic and down to earth , but it wasnt the same savages as in 1950s .
And until 1990 , there was a constant threat of war .
With nukes getting lobbed .
A credible threat of immediate destruction did help to put things down , but some people do not share this .
With these , they try as far as they can without getting cut , and when they get cut , they lash out more .
A recipe for disaster for whole nations .
Erdo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on greed and pride .
Become a respectable neighbor that doesnt try to loot others in the US/West image .
Maybe then Turkey can become a force for good , an example to follow .
: ) So … this is one of ways how I look at something resembling a Turkey that is a force of good , or at least , one that doesnt let itself be used by bad outsiders as well .

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The United Arab Emirates has accused Turkey of seeding chaos in the Arab World and occupying Syria in a new letter to the United Nations Security Council.
The UAE’s message, which was delivered on August 28, was an apparent response to a recent message from Turkey to the Security Council. Ankara accused Abu Dhabi of suppressing democratic movements in the Middle East, as well as of killing people in Yemen.
In its message, the UAE said Turkey is attempting to shift international attention from its dangerous acts, including its illegitimate operations in Syria. The UAE also referred to Turkey as a hub for ISIS terrorists moving to central Asia and Afghanistan.
“Turkey is threatening to use migrants to advance its megalomaniac goals,” the message reads.
Tension between the UAE and Turkey escalated earlier this month after the announcement of the peace deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Ankara, which maintains official relations with Tel Aviv since 1949, slammed Abu Dhabi over the deal.
The UAE, which has been openly working to counter Turkey’s influence in the Middle East, restored relations with Syria more than a year ago. Abu Dhabi reopened its embassy in Damascus in December 2018.
According to several reports, the UAE is supporting Syria’s war on Turkish-backed militants and terrorist groups, which are occupying vast parts of the country.
The UAE’s message indicates that the country is not backing down from its stand against Turkey’s moves in the region. Abu Dhabi is clearly determined to foil Ankara’s plans.
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southfront--2020-08-29--Financial Establishment Prohibition Of Free Speech Continues: Twitter Blocks ‘Articles of Unity’ Web

Financial Establishment Prohibition Of Free Speech Continues: Twitter Blocks ‘Articles of Unity’ Website

The campaign of the social media companies to cancel the right to freedom of speech continues to target alternative voices and social movements , suspending and blocking accounts with no right to appeal their arbitrary decisions .
Although US President Trump complained loudly earlier this week when he was targeted by the social media companies of the Financial Establishment , he now appears to have no objection to the extensive operation of censorship and control over access to information as long as his twits are not affected .
Unity 2020 , a campaign launched by ‘ cancelled ’ Evergreen College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left and right to ‘ fix ’ US democracy , has been suspended from Twitter and had its website banned .
The campaign ’ s Twitter account was suspended on Thursday night as US President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party ’ s nomination for the 2020 presidential race .
Weinstein told his followers the account was cut off for promoting the hashtag # JustSayNotoDonaldandJoe , which had been tweeted more than 11,000 times by the time @ ArticlesofUnity was cut off .
LINK It ’ s not clear what is was about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site .
It had previously summarised Unity 2020 ’ s stated mission as being that of bringing together those on the left and right who feel they ’ ve been excluded from the political process .
However , the attempted censorship brought more attention to the target , and the hashtag started trending again as Twitter users demanded to know what rule the account had broken .
Twitter then blocked all efforts to post Unity 2020 ’ s web address , and existing tweets with the address were redirected to the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weinstein , a biology professor , became famous in 2017 after he was mobbed by angry students after refusing to vacate the Evergreen campus during a ‘ ’ event , in which white students and faculty staff were expected to stay home in a contrived show of ‘ ’ with black students .
Weinstein and his wife , also a professor at the school , left Evergreen later that year after suing the college over its failure to protect them from harassment and violence .
The Articles of Unity campaign talks about bipartisan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one ‘ centre-left ’ candidate and one from the ‘ centre-right ’ , the main requirement being that the candidates must be ‘ patriotic , highly capable , and courageous ’ .
A social movement with similar policies , the Movement for a People ’ s Party , is holding a virtual convention on Sunday with speakers including former Democratic candidates Marianne Williamson and Mike Gravel , progressive comedian Jimmy Dore , and journalist Chris Hedges .
Democratic Socialist and former Bernie Sanders campaign head Nina Turner and activist professor Dr. Cornel West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is pushing back against another business-as-usual party platform from the Democrats , demanding the inclusion of Medicare for All , a “ ” amid the pandemic-related economic crisis , and other progressive measures .
Earlier this year US President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies after Twitter called two of his tweets ‘ potentially misleading ’ .
Speaking from the Oval Office ahead of signing the order , Trump said the move was to “ defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ A small handful of social media monopolies controls a vast portion of all public and private communications in the United States , ” he claimed .
“ They ’ ve had unchecked power to censor , restrict , edit , shape , hide , alter , virtually any form of communication between private citizens and large public audiences.
” The measure specifically cites Twitter for “ selectively ” applying warning labels to “ certain tweets.
” It also faults Google for helping the Chinese government surveil its citizens ; Twitter for spreading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Chinese advertising .
Facebook and Google said Trump ’ s proposal risks harming the internet and digital economy… So , who exactly are some of these social media companies and tech companies that control and manage such a large proportion of the world ’ s most-used social media platforms ?
Google , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram were singled out for mention in Trump ’ s statements .
While the largest individual shareholders and senior executives receive almost all the attention and divert attention from where the real power over decision-making lies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Inc. are Vanguard Group ( 10.6 % ) , Blackrock ( 7 % ) , Morgan Stanley ( 6.1 % ) and State Street Corporation ( 4.5 % ) , between them around 28 % ( directly ) .
They are also among the largest mutual fund holders through a range of investment vehicles .
Vanguard , Blackrock and State Street are also among the 5 largest shareholders of Morgan Stanley .
Facebook acquired the WhatsApp messaging and calling platform in 2014 .
It acquired Instagram in 2012 , and has purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection companies with capabilities with many diverse capabilities such as face recognition technology .
The largest institutional investors of Facebook are Vanguard ( 7.4 % ) , Capital R & M ( 6.9 % ) , Fidelity M & R ( 5 % ) , State Street ( 4 % ) and Blackrock ( 2.4 % ) – between them around 28.7 % .
The largest institutional investors of Google are Vanguard ( 7.4 % ) , Capital R & M ( 5 % ) , Fidelity M & R ( 4 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and Blackrock ( 2.4 % ) – between them around 22.8 % .
How about Silicon Valley ?
Just to take two examples , the four largest shareholders of Microsoft are Vanguard ( 7 % ) , Blackrock ( 4 % ) , State Street ( 4 % ) and Capital R & M ( 4 % ) : of Apple the largest shareholders are Vanguard ( 7 % ) , Berkshire Hathway ( 5 % ) , Blackrock ( 3 % ) and State Street ( 4 % ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stakes if not between them a controlling interest in many of the most influential banks , mass media companies , weapons producers , among many , many other key economic , industrial and technology sectors .
Vngd – Vanguard , BkRk – BlackRock , StSt – State Street , Nwpt – Newport , CapRM – Capital Research & Management , FMR – Fidelity Management & Research Co. – FMR LLC , TRP – T. Rowe Price Associates , Bnk Am – Bank of America , LAC – Longview Asset Management , Norges – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Brkshr H – Berkshire Hathaway , Mtbshi – Mitsubishi The total in the final column refers to the combined holdings of the main financial conglomerates involved ( in particular Vanguard , BlackRock , Capital Research & Management , Fidelity Management & Research Co. and T. Rowe Price ) .
The actual total is probably considerably larger as it only includes the ten or twenty largest shareholders in each instance and also doesn ’ t include the shareholdings of other corporations and investment funds controlled by the principal financial entities ( such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percentages are taken from the lists of largest shareholders compiled by ‘ Marketscreener ’ and ‘ Morningstar ’ .
A more detailed of the multi-layered , interlocked financial pyramid of ownership and control is available in another South Front report .
The latest campaign of censorship of all alternative voices raises the need to reconsider the regulation of social media platforms .
Beyond this is the challenge of seeking to ensure diversity , freedom of choice and real alternatives among social media platforms , as well as deciding who should have the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and according to what principles and objectives .
Going a step further , how have such a small number of investment funds and financial conglomerates , some of them recently established , managed to obtain control over such a staggering share of most of the major companies involved ?
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The campaign of the social media companies to cancel the right to freedom of speech continues to target alternative voices and social movements, suspending and blocking accounts with no right to appeal their arbitrary decisions. Although US President Trump complained loudly earlier this week when he was targeted by the social media companies of the Financial Establishment, he now appears to have no objection to the extensive operation of censorship and control over access to information as long as his twits are not affected.
Unity 2020, a campaign launched by ‘cancelled’ Evergreen College Professor Bret Weinstein to join the disaffected left and right to ‘fix’ US democracy, has been suspended from Twitter and had its website banned.
The campaign’s Twitter account was suspended on Thursday night as US President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2020 presidential race. Weinstein told his followers the account was cut off for promoting the hashtag #JustSayNotoDonaldandJoe, which had been tweeted more than 11,000 times by the time @ArticlesofUnity was cut off. LINK
It’s not clear what is was about the hashtag that set Twitter to block the site. It had previously summarised Unity 2020’s stated mission as being that of bringing together those on the left and right who feel they’ve been excluded from the political process. However, the attempted censorship brought more attention to the target, and the hashtag started trending again as Twitter users demanded to know what rule the account had broken.
Twitter then blocked all efforts to post Unity 2020’s web address, and existing tweets with the address were redirected to the ‘potentially harmful website’ warning screen.
Weinstein, a biology professor, became famous in 2017 after he was mobbed by angry students after refusing to vacate the Evergreen campus during a ‘day of absence’ event, in which white students and faculty staff were expected to stay home in a contrived show of ‘solidarity’ with black students. Weinstein and his wife, also a professor at the school, left Evergreen later that year after suing the college over its failure to protect them from harassment and violence.
The Articles of Unity campaign talks about bipartisan cooperation, proposing a dual presidency with one ‘centre-left’ candidate and one from the ‘centre-right’, the main requirement being that the candidates must be ‘patriotic, highly capable, and courageous’.
A social movement with similar policies, the Movement for a People’s Party, is holding a virtual convention on Sunday with speakers including former Democratic candidates Marianne Williamson and Mike Gravel, progressive comedian Jimmy Dore, and journalist Chris Hedges. Democratic Socialist and former Bernie Sanders campaign head Nina Turner and activist professor Dr. Cornel West are set to headline the convention, which is pushing back against another business-as-usual party platform from the Democrats, demanding the inclusion of Medicare for All, a “people’s stimulus” amid the pandemic-related economic crisis, and other progressive measures.
Earlier this year US President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies after Twitter called two of his tweets ‘potentially misleading’.
Speaking from the Oval Office ahead of signing the order, Trump said the move was to “defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in American history.” He further stated: “A small handful of social media monopolies controls a vast portion of all public and private communications in the United States,” he claimed. “They’ve had unchecked power to censor, restrict, edit, shape, hide, alter, virtually any form of communication between private citizens and large public audiences.” The measure specifically cites Twitter for “selectively” applying warning labels to “certain tweets.” It also faults Google for helping the Chinese government surveil its citizens; Twitter for spreading Chinese propaganda; and Facebook for profiting from Chinese advertising. Tech companies pushed back against the order. Facebook and Google said Trump’s proposal risks harming the internet and digital economy… Twitter declined to comment…
So, who exactly are some of these social media companies and tech companies that control and manage such a large proportion of the world’s most-used social media platforms? Google, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram were singled out for mention in Trump’s statements.
While the largest individual shareholders and senior executives receive almost all the attention and divert attention from where the real power over decision-making lies, the largest institutional investors of Twitter, Inc. are Vanguard Group (10.6%), Blackrock (7%), Morgan Stanley (6.1%) and State Street Corporation (4.5%), between them around 28% (directly). They are also among the largest mutual fund holders through a range of investment vehicles. Vanguard, Blackrock and State Street are also among the 5 largest shareholders of Morgan Stanley.
Facebook acquired the WhatsApp messaging and calling platform in 2014. It acquired Instagram in 2012, and has purchased a variety of other technology and data collection companies with capabilities with many diverse capabilities such as face recognition technology. The largest institutional investors of Facebook are Vanguard (7.4%), Capital R&M (6.9%), Fidelity M&R (5%), State Street (4%) and Blackrock (2.4%) – between them around 28.7%.
The largest institutional investors of Google are Vanguard (7.4%), Capital R&M (5%), Fidelity M&R (4%), State Street (3.9%) and Blackrock (2.4%) – between them around 22.8%.
How about Silicon Valley? Just to take two examples, the four largest shareholders of Microsoft are Vanguard (7%), Blackrock (4%), State Street (4%) and Capital R&M (4%): of Apple the largest shareholders are Vanguard (7%), Berkshire Hathway (5%), Blackrock (3%) and State Street (4%).
The same financial/ investment fund monsters have large stakes if not between them a controlling interest in many of the most influential banks, mass media companies, weapons producers, among many, many other key economic, industrial and technology sectors.
Company Largest Shareholders Total JP Morgan Vngd 7% StSt 5% BkRk 4% FMR 3% CapRM 2% 23% Citigroup Vngd 7% StSt 4% BkRk 4% FMR 4% Harris 2% 20% HSBC PingAn 6% BkRk 3% Vngd 2% LglGnl 2% Norges 2% 6% Bnk of Amer. BrkshrH 9% Vngd 7% StSt 4% BkRk 4% FMR 3% 28% Wells Fargo BrkshrH 9% Vngd 7% StSt 4% BkRk 4% CpRM 3% 31% Gldman Schs Vngd 6% StSt 6% GSachs5% Bkshr 5% BkRk 4% 28% Mrgn Stanley Mtbshi 25% StSt 8% Vngd 5% TRP 5% BkRk 3% 25% Lckheed Mrtn StSt 20% Vngd 9% CpRM 7% BkRk 7% Bnk Am 4% 47% Boeing Vngd 11% BkRk 7% Nwpt 7% TRP 7% StSt 5% 37% Raytheon Vngd 11% BkRk 10% StSt 6% FMR 4% Bnk Am 3% 34% Nrthrp Grumn StSt 12% Vngd 9% BkRk 8% FMR 6% TRP 4% 39% Gnl Dynamics LAC 11% CpRM 8% Nwpt 7% Vngd 7% BkRk 4% 26%
Vngd – Vanguard, BkRk – BlackRock, StSt – State Street, Nwpt – Newport, CapRM – Capital Research & Management, FMR – Fidelity Management & Research Co. – FMR LLC, TRP – T. Rowe Price Associates, Bnk Am – Bank of America, LAC – Longview Asset Management, Norges – Norges Bank, Harris – Harris Associates, Brkshr H – Berkshire Hathaway, Mtbshi – Mitsubishi
The total in the final column refers to the combined holdings of the main financial conglomerates involved (in particular Vanguard, BlackRock, Capital Research & Management, Fidelity Management & Research Co. and T. Rowe Price). The actual total is probably considerably larger as it only includes the ten or twenty largest shareholders in each instance and also doesn’t include the shareholdings of other corporations and investment funds controlled by the principal financial entities (such as JP Morgan, etc.). The percentages are taken from the lists of largest shareholders compiled by ‘Marketscreener’ and ‘Morningstar’.
A more detailed of the multi-layered, interlocked financial pyramid of ownership and control is available in another South Front report.
The latest campaign of censorship of all alternative voices raises the need to reconsider the regulation of social media platforms. Beyond this is the challenge of seeking to ensure diversity, freedom of choice and real alternatives among social media platforms, as well as deciding who should have the power to censor or control their use, and according to what principles and objectives.
Going a step further, how have such a small number of investment funds and financial conglomerates, some of them recently established, managed to obtain control over such a staggering share of most of the major companies involved?
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southfront--2020-08-29--Several Kurdish Fighters Killed In ISIS Attacked On SDF Post On Syrian-Iraqi Border

Late on August 29 , ISIS terrorists attacked a post of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) on @ @ @ @ @ to a statement by the Amaq news agency , the terrorists managed to storm the @ @ @ @ @ the town of al-Twimin in the southern countryside of al-Hasakah .
Iraqi government forces intervened @ @ @ @ @ to withdrew .
During the attack , ISIS terrorists captured five AK-47-type assault rifles along @ @ @ @ @ fighters .
Amaq claimed that five fighters of the SDF were killed in the attack @ @ @ @ @ Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported only four casualties .
ISIS cells are known to @ @ @ @ @ al-Hasakah countryside and in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar .
However , they usually @ @ @ @ @ border line between the two countries .
The attack on al-Twimin post signs a significant @ @ @ @ @ ISIS is apparently attempting to reestablish its forces on the Syrian-Iraqi border , which witnessed @ @ @ @ @ Caliphate ” in 2014 .
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Late on August 29, ISIS terrorists attacked a post of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the Syrian-Iraqi border.
According to a statement by the Amaq news agency, the terrorists managed to storm the post that is located near the town of al-Twimin in the southern countryside of al-Hasakah. Iraqi government forces intervened quickly, forcing the terrorists to withdrew.
During the attack, ISIS terrorists captured five AK-47-type assault rifles along with their ammunition from SDF fighters.
Amaq claimed that five fighters of the SDF were killed in the attack. However, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported only four casualties.
ISIS cells are known to be active in the southern al-Hasakah countryside and in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar. However, they usually avoid launching attacks on the border line between the two countries.
The attack on al-Twimin post signs a significant escalation of the conflict. ISIS is apparently attempting to reestablish its forces on the Syrian-Iraqi border, which witnessed the birth of its “Caliphate” in 2014.
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southfront--2020-08-29--Military Situation In Libya On August 29, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya : • One Government of @ @ @ @ @ member was killed in an intra-clashes in the Abu Salim area of Tripoli ; • @ @ @ @ @ was voted out of his office and will face an inquiry “ on his statements @ @ @ @ @ in Tripoli and other cities.
” Bashagha called for his investigation to be public and @ @ @ @ @ • According to the spokesman of the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) Sirte-Jufra Operations @ @ @ @ @ s forces violated the ceasefire by firing over 12 Grad rockets at their positions on @ @ @ @ @ citizens took to the streets of Tripoli to support Libya ’ s Interior Minister Fathi @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya:
One Government of National Accord (GNA) member was killed in an intra-clashes in the Abu Salim area of Tripoli;
GNA Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha was voted out of his office and will face an inquiry “on his statements about the protests and incidents in Tripoli and other cities.” Bashagha called for his investigation to be public and broadcasted live for transparency;
According to the spokesman of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Sirte-Jufra Operations Room, Khalifa Haftar’s forces violated the ceasefire by firing over 12 Grad rockets at their positions on August 27;
Misrata citizens took to the streets of Tripoli to support Libya’s Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha.
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southfront--2020-08-29--Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sam Arrested Prominent Activist In Greater Idlib

Security forces of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) have arrested Fayez al-Daghim , a prominent opposition activist in Greater Idlib .
Al-Daghim was reportedly arrested on August 24 after getting into an argument with the traffic police of HTS ’ Salvation Government in Idlib city .
The activist ’ s phone and car were seized .
He was also prevented from contacting his parents .
His current location remains unknown .
Like many activists , al-Daghim produced and distributed propaganda supporting armed groups in Greater Idlib , including HTS .
He mainly worked for the Turkey-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public pressure over the arrest of American journalist Bilal Abdul Kareem and British aid worker Tauqir Sharif .
Last week , foreign jihadists threatened HTS security forces and accused the group ’ s leader , Abu Mohamad al-Julani , of “ betraying ” and “ selling ” them .
According to a new report by the pro-opposition Syrian Network for Human Rights , at least 2116 civilians are currently arrested by HTS .
The fate of 85 % of them remain unknown .
HTS is constantly working to tighten its grip over Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fairly large force in the region , is turning a blind eye to the terrorist group ’ s acts .
Ankara ’ s passive behavior seems to encourage al-Julani .
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Security forces of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have arrested Fayez al-Daghim, a prominent opposition activist in Greater Idlib.
Al-Daghim was reportedly arrested on August 24 after getting into an argument with the traffic police of HTS’ Salvation Government in Idlib city. The activist’s phone and car were seized. He was also prevented from contacting his parents. His current location remains unknown.
Like many activists, al-Daghim produced and distributed propaganda supporting armed groups in Greater Idlib, including HTS. He mainly worked for the Turkey-based Syria TV.
هيئة تحرير الشام تعتقل الناشط الإعلامي فايز الدغيم في مدينة إدلب، في 24 آب. تخشى الشبكة السورية أن يتعرّض لعمليات تعذيب، وأن يُصبح في عداد المُختفين قسرياً كحال 85% من مُجمل المعتقلين.#سورياhttps://t.co/guJ0nvcg3Z pic.twitter.com/zwvaViftLE — الشبكة السورية (@SN4HR) August 29, 2020
HTS is under immense public pressure over the arrest of American journalist Bilal Abdul Kareem and British aid worker Tauqir Sharif.
Last week, foreign jihadists threatened HTS security forces and accused the group’s leader, Abu Mohamad al-Julani, of “betraying” and “selling” them.
According to a new report by the pro-opposition Syrian Network for Human Rights, at least 2116 civilians are currently arrested by HTS. The fate of 85% of them remain unknown.
HTS is constantly working to tighten its grip over Greater Idlib. Turkey, which maintains a fairly large force in the region, is turning a blind eye to the terrorist group’s acts. Ankara’s passive behavior seems to encourage al-Julani.
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southfront--2020-08-29--ISIS SVBIED Targeted Egyptian Troops In Northern Sinai (Photos)

On August 29 , Egyptian troops operating in the northern part of Sinai Peninsula were targeted with a suicide vehicle-borne @ @ @ @ @ ) .
ISIS quickly claimed responsibility for the attack , which took place near the @ @ @ @ @ the west of the city of Bir El Abd .
In a statement , the @ @ @ @ @ agency , Amaq , identified the suicide bomber as “ Abu Azzam al-Masri.
” The @ @ @ @ @ the SVBIED attack .
An armored bulldozer of the Egyptian Armed Forces was destroyed in @ @ @ @ @ revealed that the attack targeted Egyptian troops conducting a security operation west of Bir El @ @ @ @ @ that several service members were killed or injured .
Earlier this week , ISIS targeted @ @ @ @ @ bulldozer of the Egyptian armed forces near Iqtiyah with improvised explosive devices .
ISIS is @ @ @ @ @ in the Sinai Peninsula .
The SVBIED attack in Iqtiyah indicates that the terrorist group @ @ @ @ @ , to some extent .
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On August 29, Egyptian troops operating in the northern part of Sinai Peninsula were targeted with a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED).
ISIS quickly claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place near the town of Iqtiyah located to the west of the city of Bir El Abd.
In a statement, the terrorist group’s news agency, Amaq, identified the suicide bomber as “Abu Azzam al-Masri.” The agency also shared photos of the SVBIED attack. An armored bulldozer of the Egyptian Armed Forces was destroyed in the blast.
Egyptian sources revealed that the attack targeted Egyptian troops conducting a security operation west of Bir El Abd. The sources confirmed that several service members were killed or injured.
Earlier this week, ISIS targeted a battle tank and armored bulldozer of the Egyptian armed forces near Iqtiyah with improvised explosive devices.
ISIS is working to reassert its influence in the Sinai Peninsula. The SVBIED attack in Iqtiyah indicates that the terrorist group’s efforts are successful, to some extent.
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southfront--2020-08-29--Military Situation In Syria On August 29, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • 4 members of @ @ @ @ @ and 12 others were wounded in an IED attack on a military bus on the @ @ @ @ @ • 2 Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) members were killed when an IED targeted @ @ @ @ @ village of Al-Ashitah ; • Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) artillery shelled Turkish-backed militants @ @ @ @ @ of Barah ; • Turkish military convoy consisting of military trucks and armored vehicles entered @ @ @ @ @ ; • Turkish-backed militants ’ artillery shelled SDF positions near the town of Ain Issa @ @ @ @ @ :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
4 members of the Syrian army were killed and 12 others were wounded in an IED attack on a military bus on the T3 – Humaymat road;
2 Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) members were killed when an IED targeted a military vehicle near the village of Al-Ashitah;
Syrian Arab Army (SAA) artillery shelled Turkish-backed militants’ positions in the village of Barah;
Turkish military convoy consisting of military trucks and armored vehicles entered Syria via Kafr Lusin crossing;
Turkish-backed militants’ artillery shelled SDF positions near the town of Ain Issa.
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southfront--2020-08-29--ISIS Terrorists Raided Police Post In Iraq’s Kirkuk (Photos)

On August 28 , ISIS news agency , Amaq , released photos of a recent attack by the group ’ @ @ @ @ @ Federal Police .
The attack , which took place on August 26 , targeted a @ @ @ @ @ in the district of Hawija in the northern province of Kirkuk .
ISIS terrorists raided @ @ @ @ @ with light machine guns as well as rocket-propelled grenades .
According to Amaq , a @ @ @ @ @ the attack .
A thermal surveillance camera installed at the post was also destroyed .
@ @ @ @ @ in Kirkuk , especially in Hawija .
Earlier this week , the terrorists were arrested @ @ @ @ @ Federal Police .
Loads of weapons and ammunition were also uncovered .
Iraqi government forces @ @ @ @ @ combat ISIS threat .
However , the group ’ s influence appears to be expanding @ @ @ @ @ northern and western region are witnessing more and more terrorist attacks .
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On August 28, ISIS news agency, Amaq, released photos of a recent attack by the group’s terrorists on the Iraqi Federal Police.
The attack, which took place on August 26, targeted a post of the Federal Police in the district of Hawija in the northern province of Kirkuk. ISIS terrorists raided the post after targeting it with light machine guns as well as rocket-propelled grenades.
According to Amaq, a police officer was injured in the attack. A thermal surveillance camera installed at the post was also destroyed.
ISIS cells are highly active in Kirkuk, especially in Hawija. Earlier this week, the terrorists were arrested in the district by the Federal Police. Loads of weapons and ammunition were also uncovered.
Iraqi government forces are making immense effort to combat ISIS threat. However, the group’s influence appears to be expanding. The country’s northern and western region are witnessing more and more terrorist attacks.
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southfront--2020-08-30--SDF Foiled Attempt To Smuggle Eight ISIS Wives Out Of Al-Hawl Camp: Monitoring Group

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) have foiled a new attempt to smuggle ISIS wives out of the notorious al-Hawl Camp in northeast Syria , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on August 29 .
According to the UK-based monitoring group , security personnel working in al-Hawl plotted to smuggle eight women and 25 children out from the camp .
The plot was , however , uncovered and foiled by the SDF ’ s security forces , Asayish .
“ Security forces uncovered an escape attempt near the main fence after arresting two personnel , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other of internal security forces , they were coordinating with the women to facilitate their escape , ” the SOHR ’ s report reads .
The SOHR revealed in its report that the al-Hawl Camp is witnessing escape attempts by ISIS wives and their children on a dail basis .
Earlier this month , Kurdish sources revealed that Asayish foiled a plot to smuggle five Russian women affiliated with ISIS from al-Hawl Camp along with their children .
The al-Hawl camp , which is located in eastern al-Hasakah , is hosting 67,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ISIS fighters .
An entire section of the camp is dedicated for foreign wives of ISIS terrorists .
The SDF is running the camp with support from the U.S.-led coalition .
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The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have foiled a new attempt to smuggle ISIS wives out of the notorious al-Hawl Camp in northeast Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on August 29.
According to the UK-based monitoring group, security personnel working in al-Hawl plotted to smuggle eight women and 25 children out from the camp. The plot was, however, uncovered and foiled by the SDF’s security forces, Asayish.
“Security forces uncovered an escape attempt near the main fence after arresting two personnel, one of the People’s Protection Units and the other of internal security forces, they were coordinating with the women to facilitate their escape,” the SOHR’s report reads.
The SOHR revealed in its report that the al-Hawl Camp expiriences escape attempts by ISIS wives and their children on a dail basis.
Earlier this month, Kurdish sources revealed that Asayish foiled a plot to smuggle five Russian women affiliated with ISIS from al-Hawl Camp along with their children.
The al-Hawl camp, which is located in eastern al-Hasakah, is hosting 67,000 people, including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters. An entire section of the camp is dedicated for foreign wives of ISIS terrorists. The SDF is running the camp with support from the U.S.-led coalition.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Turkish Army Is Reinforcing Troops Deployed On Lattakia-Aleppo Highway

On August 30 , the Turkish military deployed troops along the strategic M4 highway in the northwestern Syrian region of @ @ @ @ @ links the port city of Lattakia with Aleppo city , Syria ’ s industrial hub @ @ @ @ @ the highway in Greater Idlib is under the control of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir @ @ @ @ @ few months , the Turkish military established dozens of posts on this strip .
The @ @ @ @ @ is a part of ongoing preparations for a new joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the M4 @ @ @ @ @ or tomorrow .
The 25th joint Russian-Turkish patrol , which took place on August 25 @ @ @ @ @ .
Another terrorist attack targeted a Turkish post on the M4 on August 28 .
@ @ @ @ @ forced the Turkish military to take more serious measures to secure the M4 .
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On August 30, the Turkish military deployed troops along the M4 highway in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
The M4 links the port city of Lattakia with Aleppo city, Syria’s industrial hub. A long strip of the highway in Greater Idlib is under the control of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. In the last few months, the Turkish military established dozens of posts on this strip.
“The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has monitored an intensive deployment of Turkish forces at the entrances to the city of Arihah and along the Lattakia-Aleppo international highway,” the monitoring group said in a report.
The SOHR said the Turkish deployment is a part of ongoing preparations for a new joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the M4 highway that may start today or tomorrow.
The 25th joint Russian-Turkish patrol, which took place on August 25, was attacked by terrorists. Another terrorist attack targeted a Turkish post on the M4 on August 28.
The recent attacks have apparently forced the Turkish military to take more serious measures to secure the M4. Ankara has been making efforts to reopen the M4 as it is committed to do under the March 5 agreement with Russia.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Chronicles Of Ukrainain Democracy: Member Of Ternopil Regional Council Calls To Hang Jews

The United States is a well-known friend of the state of Israel and the Israeli leadership .
The Trump administration even recognized the Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heihts and is clearly aiming to make even more steps in support of Israel .
Meanwhile , in another ‘ partnter ’ of the United States , Ukraine : A member of the regional council , Bohdan Yatsikovskiy , was filmed singing a song calling for the killing of Jews during a church event in the village of Gnezdichno in the region of Ternopil .
After a member of the opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Life ” sent an appeal to Police to investigate Yatsikovskiy for inciting ethnic hatred , the Ternopil deputy called the accusations against him a “ provocation ” , and the song “ folk art ” .
According to him , it was “ a folklore version of the famous Ukrainian song , which is often sung by many Ukrainians in our region.
” Therefore , the ‘ Ukrainian patriot ’ claimed that the instigation of ethnic hatred is supposedly an ordinary behavior for people living in western Ukraine .
So , his actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Taking into account that after the 2014 coup , Ukraine has de-facto became a colony of the United States .
‘ Ukrainian patriots ’ vowing to kill Jews , Russian-speaking people , and other groups that they hate are intentionally ignored in Western mainstream media .
Another interesting fact is that the aforementioned incident took place during a ‘ religious event ’ in the front of a local church , which was seized by pro-government radicals from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church ( Moscow Patriarchate ) .
Now , the church is controlled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church of Ukraine .
This pseudo-church organization was created with support from then President Petro Poroshenko , the United States State Department and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in December 2018 and got the tomos of autocephaly from Constantinople in January 2019 .
The seizure of properties belonging to the canonic Ukrainian Orthodox Church was among the key goals of the organization .
So , its members together with pro-government radicals immediately started doing this , with mixed results .
In the coming years , the ‘ independent ’ Orthodox Church of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of internal contradictions ( for money and power ) , but it still technically exists and churches controlled by it remain regularly appear in the center of various scandals .
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The United States is a well-known friend of the state of Israel and the Israeli leadership. The Trump administration even recognized the Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heihts and is clearly aiming to make even more steps in support of Israel. Meanwhile, in another ‘partnter’ of the United States, Ukraine:
A member of the regional council, Bohdan Yatsikovskiy, was filmed singing a song calling for the killing of Jews during a church event in the village of Gnezdichno in the region of Ternopil.
Ukraine state official Bohdan Yatsikovskiy is singing his author song: «Yid is crying: Do not beat me please, and in the garden, in the silent corner, a rope is waiting for him (for Jew)». pic.twitter.com/F2z1ceztmk — Eduard Dolinsky (@edolinsky) August 22, 2020
After a member of the opposition party “the Opposition Platform — For Life” sent an appeal to Police to investigate Yatsikovskiy for inciting ethnic hatred, the Ternopil deputy called the accusations against him a “provocation”, and the song “folk art”. According to him, it was “a folklore version of the famous Ukrainian song, which is often sung by many Ukrainians in our region.” Therefore, the ‘Ukrainian patriot’ claimed that the instigation of ethnic hatred is supposedly an ordinary behavior for people living in western Ukraine. So, his actions are fine. This sounds pretty questionable. Taking into account that after the 2014 coup, Ukraine has de-facto became a colony of the United States. ‘Ukrainian patriots’ vowing to kill Jews, Russian-speaking people, and other groups that they hate are intentionally ignored in Western mainstream media.
Another interesting fact is that the aforementioned incident took place during a ‘religious event’ in the front of a local church, which was seized by pro-government radicals from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate). Now, the church is controlled by the so-called ‘independent’ Orthodox Church of Ukraine. This pseudo-church organization was created with support from then President Petro Poroshenko, the United States State Department and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in December 2018 and got the tomos of autocephaly from Constantinople in January 2019. The seizure of properties belonging to the canonic Ukrainian Orthodox Church was among the key goals of the organization. So, its members together with pro-government radicals immediately started doing this, with mixed results. In the coming years, the ‘independent’ Orthodox Church of Ukraine split and almost collapsed under the pressure of internal contradictions (for money and power), but it still technically exists and churches controlled by it remain regularly appear in the center of various scandals.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Houthis’ Recent Operation Against ISIS, Al-Qaeda In Yemen’s Al-Bayda’ (Fresh Combat Footage)

On August 29 , the Houthis ’ media wing released new videos of the Yemeni group ’ s recent large-scale operation against ISIS and al-Qaeda in the central province of al-Bayda ’ .
The operation , which took place earlier this month , targeted several strongholds of ISIS and al-Qaeda in the district of Wald Rabi ’ .
At least 250 terrorists of ISIS and al-Qaeda were killed by the Houthis .
The Yemeni fighters also destroyed fourteen positions of the terrorists and liberated 1,000 km2 of the district .
The operation ’ s new videos prove , again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ISIS and al-Qaeda terrorists with close air support during the battle in the area of Yakla .
Furthermore , one of the videos shows dozens of documents which were found in the positions of ISIS and al-Qaeda in Yakla .
Some of the documents were of the Saudi-led coalition .
Many passports were also uncovered , some belong to terrorists from Saudi Arabia , Kuwait , Qatar and Syria .
During the battle in Yakla , the Houthis seized large quantities of weapons from ISIS and al-Qaeda terrorists , some were allegedly supplied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large-scale operation in al-Bayda ’ dealt a major blow to ISIS and al-Qaeda remnants .
The province was considered a safe haven for both terrorist groups .
The new videos of the Houthis ’ operation expose the Saudi-led coalition ’ s support for ISIS and al-Qaeda .
It remains unclear , however , if the coalition is cooperating and coordinating with the terrorist groups .
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On August 29, the Houthis’ media wing released new videos showing the Yemeni group’s recent large-scale operation against ISIS and al-Qaeda in the central province of al-Bayda’.
The operation, which took place earlier this month, targeted several strongholds of ISIS and al-Qaeda in the district of Wald Rabi’. At least 250 terrorists of ISIS and al-Qaeda were killed by the Houthis. The Yemeni fighters also destroyed fourteen positions of the terrorists and liberated 1,000 km2 of the district.
The operation’s new videos prove, again, that warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition provided ISIS and al-Qaeda terrorists with close air support during the battle in the area of Yakla.
Furthermore, one of the videos shows dozens of documents which were found in the positions of ISIS and al-Qaeda in Yakla. Some of the documents were of the Saudi-led coalition. Many passports were also uncovered, some belong to terrorists from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Syria.
During the battle in Yakla, the Houthis seized large quantities of weapons from ISIS and al-Qaeda terrorists, some were allegedly supplied by the Saudi-led coalition.
The Houthis large-scale operation in al-Bayda’ dealt a major blow to ISIS and al-Qaeda remnants. The province was considered a safe haven for both terrorist groups.
The new videos of the Houthis’ operation expose the Saudi-led coalition’s alleged support for ISIS and al-Qaeda. It remains unclear, however, if the coalition is cooperating and coordinating with the terrorist groups.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Ukrainian Su-27 Fighter Jet Hits Road Sign During Highway Landing Drills (Videos, Photo)

Click to see the full-size image A Su-27 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Air Force hit a road sign during @ @ @ @ @ the M06 international highway , near the city of Chop , on August 27 .
@ @ @ @ @ road sign that posed a threat to the Ukrainian national security .
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A Su-27 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Air Force hit a road sign during the highway landing drills on the M06 international highway, near the city of Chop, on August 27. Apparently this was a Russian road sign that posed a threat to the Ukrainian national security. Therefore, it was successfully neutralized.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Russian Su-27 Fighter Jets Intercept U.S. B-52H Strategic Bomber Over Black Sea

On August 28th , two Russian Su-27 Flanker fighter jets intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bomber over the Black Sea .
According to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs the strategic bomber was conducting routine operations in the black sea over international waters .
The Russian fighter jets “ an unsafe and unprofessional manner while crossing within 100 feet of the nose of the B-52 multiple times at co-altitude and while in afterburner causing turbulence and restricting the B-52 ’ s ability to maneuver.
” “ Actions like these increase the potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and inconsistent with good airmanship and international flight rules , ” said Gen. Jeff Harrigian , U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander .
“ While the Russian aircraft were operating in international airspace , they jeopardized the safety of flight of the aircraft involved .
We expect them to operate within international standards set to ensure safety and prevent accidents , ” he added .
The US Strategic bombers carried out a flight above all 30 NATO nations to prove US commitment to security .
It is possible that the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside a B-52H strategic bomber , similarly to how Belgian , Polish , Czech and other pilots did on August 28th as part of the “ parade.
” The fighter crews approached the US Air Force B-52H at a safe distance , according to the Russian side .
When the foreign military aircraft turned away from the Russian state border , the Su-27s returned to their home airfield .
Earlier on the same day , a Su-27 fighter jet intercepted reconnaissance aircraft from the United States , Sweden and Denmark over the Baltic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the US Air Force RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft , the Swedish Air Force ’ s Gulf Stream reconnaissance aircraft and the Danish Air Force ’ s Challenger reconnaissance aircraft .
They also did not violate the state borders of Russia and turned around .
After that , the Russian fighter returned to the airfield .
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On August 28th, two Russian Su-27 Flanker fighter jets intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bomber over the Black Sea.
According to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs the strategic bomber was conducting routine operations in the black sea over international waters.
The Russian fighter jets “an unsafe and unprofessional manner while crossing within 100 feet of the nose of the B-52 multiple times at co-altitude and while in afterburner causing turbulence and restricting the B-52’s ability to maneuver.”
“Actions like these increase the potential for midair collisions, are unnecessary, and inconsistent with good airmanship and international flight rules,” said Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander. “While the Russian aircraft were operating in international airspace, they jeopardized the safety of flight of the aircraft involved. We expect them to operate within international standards set to ensure safety and prevent accidents,” he added.
The US Strategic bombers carried out a flight above all 30 NATO nations to prove US commitment to security.
The ?? U.S. remains committed to our @NATO allies & partners & will decisively respond to threats in spite of the current COVID-19 crisis. Today’s B-52 #bombers flight over all NATO nations prove U.S. commitment. pic.twitter.com/oulsUGjZQS — US Embassy Bucharest (@AmbasadaSUA) August 28, 2020
Today we participated with ?? #F16 in the exercise Operation Allied Sky. This is a Bomber Task Force Mission exercise carried out by ??#B52 aircraft together with @NATO allies and organised by @US_Stratcom & @US_EUCOM. pic.twitter.com/cZA414VXSZ — Belgian Air Force?? (@BeAirForce) August 28, 2020
It is possible that the Russian fighter jet pilots simply wanted to fly alongside a B-52H strategic bomber, similarly to how Belgian, Polish, Czech and other pilots did on August 28th as part of the “parade.”
“To identify the air target and prevent violation of the state border of the Russian Federation, two Su-27 fighters from the air defense forces of the Southern Military District were taken into the air,” RIA Novosti quoted the Russian National Defense Control Center.
The fighter crews approached the US Air Force B-52H at a safe distance, according to the Russian side.
When the foreign military aircraft turned away from the Russian state border, the Su-27s returned to their home airfield.
“The entire flight of the Russian Su-27 fighters took place strictly in accordance with international rules for the use of airspace,” the department said.
Earlier on the same day, a Su-27 fighter jet intercepted reconnaissance aircraft from the United States, Sweden and Denmark over the Baltic Sea.
The aerial targets were identified as the US Air Force RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft, the Swedish Air Force’s Gulf Stream reconnaissance aircraft and the Danish Air Force’s Challenger reconnaissance aircraft. They also did not violate the state borders of Russia and turned around. After that, the Russian fighter returned to the airfield.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Facebook Blocks Searches For Kenosha Shooter, As Evidence Piles Up He Acted In Self-Defense

As of August 27th , it appears that Facebook is blocking searches for the name “ Kyle Rittenhouse ” – the gunman suspected of shooting and killing two rioters in Kenosha , Wisconsin on the evening of August 25th .
The block was first reported by Rolling Stone magazine .
Reached by The Verge , Facebook confirmed it was blocking searches , but downplayed the significance of the measure .
The tech giant simply admitted that it was a common practice to apply this kind of censorship .
In a previous statement on the shooting , the platform emphasized that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harmful information in the wake of the incident .
For starters , any reports that , for example , maybe Rittenhouse acted in self defense and as can be seen from several videos and by the manner in which he simply surrendered to police , with his hands held high , could be considered harmful .
Since coverage such as this doesn ’ t adhere to the radical right-wing “ terrorist ” who ’ s intentionally targeting the BLM and Antifa rioters who are fighting for their rights .
Protesters can be seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ass !
” and trying to assault him from behind , even before he allegedly simply opened fire into “ a crowd.
” Also there seems to be no crowd .
A GoFundMe was organized for Kyle Rittenhouse and to raise funds for his self-defense legal case .
Even a MSM outlet such as the New York Times admits that he likely acted in self-defense .
“ While Mr. Rittenhouse is being pursued by the group , an unknown gunman fires into the air , though it ’ s unclear why .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage filmed at the scene .
Mr. Rittenhouse turns toward the sound of gunfire as another pursuer lunges toward him from the same direction .
Mr. Rittenhouse then fires four times , and appears to shoot the man in the head.
” The GoFundMe was immediately taken down .
Meanwhile , the GoFundMe for one of the two killed individuals who allegedly assaulted Rittenhouse is still up , and the platform itself is referring to him as a ‘ hero ’ .
Separately , the GoFundMe page for Black Lives Matter rioters arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to accumulate over $ 1.3 million in donations .
The same rioters who celebrated the killing of a Trump supporter , and continue destroying public property throughout the city .
The GoFundMe page for Jacob Blake , the convicted child sex offender whose shooting by police sparked the violent riots in Kenosha , has accrued $ 1.6 million .
George Floyd ’ s family GoFundMe page has racked up the staggering sum of $ 14.7 million , in contrast to the $ 800,000 raised for 5-year-old murder victim Cannon Hinnant .
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As of August 27th, it appears that Facebook is blocking searches for the name “Kyle Rittenhouse” – the gunman suspected of shooting and killing two rioters in Kenosha, Wisconsin on the evening of August 25th.
The block was first reported by Rolling Stone magazine.
Reached by The Verge, Facebook confirmed it was blocking searches, but downplayed the significance of the measure. The tech giant simply admitted that it was a common practice to apply this kind of censorship.
“It’s not actually new,” a representative said. “We block searches for a ton of stuff – for instance, child exploitation content.”
In a previous statement on the shooting, the platform emphasized that it was taking proactive measures to limit harmful information in the wake of the incident.
“We’ve designated this shooting as a mass murder and have removed the shooter’s accounts from Facebook and Instagram,” a Facebook representative said.
What would include harmful information?
For starters, any reports that, for example, maybe Rittenhouse acted in self defense and as can be seen from several videos and by the manner in which he simply surrendered to police, with his hands held high, could be considered harmful. Since coverage such as this doesn’t adhere to the radical right-wing “terrorist” who’s intentionally targeting the BLM and Antifa rioters who are fighting for their rights.
Protesters can be seen chasing him, yelling “Get his ass!” and trying to assault him from behind, even before he allegedly simply opened fire into “a crowd.”
Also there seems to be no crowd.
A GoFundMe was organized for Kyle Rittenhouse and to raise funds for his self-defense legal case.
“Please help me save our son Kyle! He did nothing wrong, he is being railroaded by the state,” read the preview of the fundraiser for Rittenhouse.
If he waited another second he’d be dead pic.twitter.com/ZXP9oKOqlV — LeftyCrypto? (@LeftyCrypto) August 26, 2020
they were trying to kill him pic.twitter.com/pc8SjGw09l — LeftyCrypto? (@LeftyCrypto) August 26, 2020
Even a MSM outlet such as the New York Times admits that he likely acted in self-defense.
“While Mr. Rittenhouse is being pursued by the group, an unknown gunman fires into the air, though it’s unclear why. The weapon’s muzzle flash appears in footage filmed at the scene. Mr. Rittenhouse turns toward the sound of gunfire as another pursuer lunges toward him from the same direction. Mr. Rittenhouse then fires four times, and appears to shoot the man in the head.”
The GoFundMe was immediately taken down.
They took it down ? pic.twitter.com/VMShj0nXG2 — Be Pure (@HerbalGoddess) August 26, 2020
Meanwhile, the GoFundMe for one of the two killed individuals who allegedly assaulted Rittenhouse is still up, and the platform itself is referring to him as a ‘hero’.
“Here is the verified GoFundMe to support the family of Anthony Huber–the hero who gave his life attempting to take down a gunman in Kenosha & save others. All funds will be sent to Anthony’s partner & stepdaughter,” wrote GoFundMe on Twitter and shared a link to his fundraiser campaign.
Here is the verified GoFundMe to support the family of Anthony Huber—the hero who gave his life attempting to take down a gunman in Kenosha & save others. All funds will be sent to Anthony’s partner & stepdaughter. https://t.co/mXLRPIrH0F — GoFundMe (@gofundme) August 26, 2020
Peaceful… except for the seven times he beat his girlfriend up. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? https://t.co/II3UUzOQIL — DeAnna Lorraine ?? (@DeAnna4Congress) August 29, 2020
Separately, the GoFundMe page for Black Lives Matter rioters arrested by police in Portland has been allowed to accumulate over $1.3 million in donations.
The same rioters who celebrated the killing of a Trump supporter, and continue destroying public property throughout the city.
The GoFundMe page for Jacob Blake, the convicted child sex offender whose shooting by police sparked the violent riots in Kenosha, has accrued $1.6 million.
George Floyd’s family GoFundMe page has racked up the staggering sum of $14.7 million, in contrast to the $800,000 raised for 5-year-old murder victim Cannon Hinnant.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Military Situation In Syria On August 30, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • Syrian Arab Army @ @ @ @ @ Turkish-backed militants ’ positions in the village of Qahirah ; • Clashes between Turkish-backed militants @ @ @ @ @ of al-Bab ; • An explosion targeted an oil well in the eastern countryside of @ @ @ @ @ Al-Tanak oil field ; • US military sent a 60 truck convoy to its bases @ @ @ @ @ A Turkish military convoy consisting of military trucks and armored vehicles entered Syria via the @ @ @ @ @ ISIS targeted a bus carrying 18th Armored Division troops on road north of Palmyra with @ @ @ @ @ targeted the US military position in the Conoco area .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
Syrian Arab Army (SAA) artillery shelled Turkish-backed militants’ positions in the village of Qahirah;
Clashes between Turkish-backed militants and SDF were reported west of al-Bab;
An explosion targeted an oil well in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor, near the Al-Tanak oil field;
US military sent a 60 truck convoy to its bases in Hasakah province;
A Turkish military convoy consisting of military trucks and armored vehicles entered Syria via the Kafr Lusin crossing;
Unknown individuals killed a SDF commander in Suwaidan;
ISIS targeted a bus carrying 18th Armored Division troops on road north of Palmyra with an IED;
Rockets targeted the US military position in the Conoco area.
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southfront--2020-08-30--EU Gives Turkey 1 Month To Change Behavior Or Sanctions Would Follow

On August 28th , European Union High Representative Josep Borrell gave a list of possible staggered sanctions to be imposed on Ankara if it continued its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean .
The deadline for Turkey to change its behavior is September 24th , when the extraordinary EU Summit on relations with Turkey is to begin .
Borrell said that the EU was prepared to sanction Turkish vessels , blocking their access to EU ports and a ban on their access to European infrastructure , capital and technology .
He also urged Ankara to “ stop unilateral actions , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition ” for dialogue .
On the same day , NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that he had spoken with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discussed the creation of a mechanism to de-escalate tension within the alliance .
Erdogan insisted that Turkey wants a mutually beneficial deal for all countries in the Eastern Mediterranean .
In a statement after the summit , the spokesman of the Turkish Foreign Ministry , Hami Aksoy condemned the EU for its unconditional support of its member state Greece and that it further escalated tensions .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to criticize Turkey ’ s hydrocarbon activities within its own continental shelf and to call for their termination .
Because , as confirmed by the European Court of Justice , the EU has no jurisdiction on this matter .
This call is contrary to the EU ’ s own acquis and international law , ” the statement read .
“ We invite the EU and EU member-states not to support Greece ’ s maximalist claims in contravention of international law , under a pretext of union solidarity , ” it added .
Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accused the European Union of being “ insincere ” and warned that Turkey “ will protect its rights over every cubic meter in the Eastern Mediterranean waters no matter what.
” If Athens ’ attempts to expand its territorial waters isn ’ t a cause of war , then what is ?
” Oktay asked .
He referred to Athens ’ plans to extend its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea and indications that similar moves may follow in other maritime areas .
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Parliament this week that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea to 12 miles .
Greece maintains a right to extend its territorial waters to 12 nautical miles in other sea areas , including the Aegean , when it sees fit , in accordance with the provisions of international law and its national interest .
Oktay said that “ Turkey expects equity from the EU ” and that “ no one should expect Ankara to take a step back based on this equity.
” One of the key islands that ’ s being used in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ island of Kastellorizo , located just 2 kilometers off Turkish shore .
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fumed that acknowledging Greek jurisdiction in the region would mean “ imprisoning Turkey within its coastline.
” And in recent days there were photographs of Greek troops getting off a tourist ferry on the island , as part of military exercises in the area .
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On August 28th, European Union High Representative Josep Borrell gave a list of possible staggered sanctions to be imposed on Ankara if it continued its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The deadline for Turkey to change its behavior is September 24th, when the extraordinary EU Summit on relations with Turkey is to begin.
Borrell said that the EU was prepared to sanction Turkish vessels, blocking their access to EU ports and a ban on their access to European infrastructure, capital and technology.
“We can go to measures related to sectoral activities… where the Turkish economy is related to the European economy,” Borrell told a news conference in Berlin.
He also urged Ankara to “stop unilateral actions,” saying that de-escalation was a “key condition” for dialogue.
On the same day, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that he had spoken with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discussed the creation of a mechanism to de-escalate tension within the alliance.
Erdogan insisted that Turkey wants a mutually beneficial deal for all countries in the Eastern Mediterranean.
In a statement after the summit, the spokesman of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Hami Aksoy condemned the EU for its unconditional support of its member state Greece and that it further escalated tensions.
“It is not up to the EU to criticize Turkey’s hydrocarbon activities within its own continental shelf and to call for their termination. Because, as confirmed by the European Court of Justice, the EU has no jurisdiction on this matter. This call is contrary to the EU’s own acquis and international law,” the statement read. “We invite the EU and EU member-states not to support Greece’s maximalist claims in contravention of international law, under a pretext of union solidarity,” it added.
Turkish Vice-President Fuat Oktay on August 29th, accused the European Union of being “insincere” and warned that Turkey “will protect its rights over every cubic meter in the Eastern Mediterranean waters no matter what.”
“We [Turkey] are well aware of peace and diplomatic language, but we will not hesitate to do what is necessary when it comes to protecting the rights and interests of Turkey. France and Greece are among those who know this best,” Oktay said in an interview with Anadolu Agency.
If Athens’ attempts to expand its territorial waters isn’t a cause of war, then what is?” Oktay asked.
He referred to Athens’ plans to extend its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea and indications that similar moves may follow in other maritime areas.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Parliament this week that Greece plans to extend the western limit of its territorial waters in the Ionian Sea to 12 miles.
Greece maintains a right to extend its territorial waters to 12 nautical miles in other sea areas, including the Aegean, when it sees fit, in accordance with the provisions of international law and its national interest.
Oktay said that “Turkey expects equity from the EU” and that “no one should expect Ankara to take a step back based on this equity.”
“It is insincere for the EU to call for dialogue on the one hand and make other plans on the other, regarding the activities we carry out in our own continental shelf in the Eastern Mediterranean,” Oktay also said.
One of the key islands that’s being used in the escalation of tensions is the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo, located just 2 kilometers off Turkish shore.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fumed that acknowledging Greek jurisdiction in the region would mean “imprisoning Turkey within its coastline.”
“The way Greece laid out Kastellorizo’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) links Greece’s zone to Cyprus’s, de facto restricting Turkey’s to the Antalya bay area,” explains Panayotis Tsakonas, director of the security program at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). “If the two countries can’t agree, they’ll have to bring their dispute to an international tribunal that will set the dividing line,” Tsakonas predicted.
And in recent days there were photographs of Greek troops getting off a tourist ferry on the island, as part of military exercises in the area.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Bill Gates Next Project: Building Nuclear Power Plants Across The Pacific Northwest

Here comes the next Bill Gates project which , like his others , aims to solve climate change and save the planet .
However , this time , some of the critics of Gates & Co. ’ s approach have warned that the advanced nuclear power plants he ’ s now trying to build ( which would “ supplement ” the northwest ’ s power grid ) might be vulnerable to terror attacks due to high levels of enriched uranium .
In a report published Thursday , Reuters revealed , for the first time , a new campaign by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the company ’ s board ) to build commercial advanced nuclear energy plants called “ Natrium ” in the US later in the decade .
The project will focus on the Pacific Northwest , where Gates has won the backing of three major utilities in the region , including Berkshire Hathaway-owned PacifiCorp ( of course Gates ’ best buddy Warren Buffett was more than willing to help out , we imagine ) .
After President Trump scrapped a plan to build these advanced power plants in and around Beijing , Gate ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus back to the US , according to Reuters .
If the initial plants are a success , the company hopes to build them across the US , and abroad , hoping to provide a means of buttressing energy grids that are increasingly dependent on renewable power like solar and wind .
By mid-century , “ we would see hundreds of these reactors around the world , solving multiple different energy needs , ” said Chris Levesque , the president and CEO of TerraPower , said .
The 345-megawatt plants would be cooled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 billion each , and the complex technology would allow for the introduction of nuclear energy in countries that don ’ t have those resources like…say…Iran ?
And via this “ Molten Salt Power Storage ” technique , these new-age nuclear power plants could shut down and store energy for days when the grid isn ’ t as well supplied .
Nuclear power is a top source of virtually emissions-free electricity , but many plants are shutting in the United States because of high costs and competition from solar and wind .
Critics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smaller nuclear is even more expensive than conventional .
The new plants , however , are designed to complement a renewable power because they will store the reactor power in tanks of molten salt during days when the grid is well supplied .
The nuclear power could be used later when solar and wind power are low due to weather conditions .
Molten salt power storage has been used at thermal solar plants in the past , but leaks have plagued some of the projects .
Even though questions about practicality and affordability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Levesque insist that nuclear power can be an important component of a “ fossil fuel free ” energy grid .
However , nonproliferation experts warn that these plants could become targets for attack because their uranium fuel would be even more highly enriched than conventional nuclear fuel .
The Gates Foundation has been given wide latitude by the press ( because Gates owns the press ) to experiment with its public health initiatives , but some projects have been criticized for making the situation in impoverished nations worse , not better .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the margin for error is a lot more unforgiving .

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Here comes the next Bill Gates project which, like his others, aims to solve climate change and save the planet. However, this time, some of the critics of Gates & Co.’s approach have warned that the advanced nuclear power plants he’s now trying to build (which would “supplement” the northwest’s power grid) might be vulnerable to terror attacks due to high levels of enriched uranium.
In a report published Thursday, Reuters revealed, for the first time, a new campaign by the Gates-controlled TerraPower LLC (Gates is chairman of the company’s board) to build commercial advanced nuclear energy plants called “Natrium” in the US later in the decade. The project will focus on the Pacific Northwest, where Gates has won the backing of three major utilities in the region, including Berkshire Hathaway-owned PacifiCorp (of course Gates’ best buddy Warren Buffett was more than willing to help out, we imagine).
After President Trump scrapped a plan to build these advanced power plants in and around Beijing, Gate’s TerraPower was forced to shift its focus back to the US, according to Reuters.
Gates had initially hoped to build an experimental nuclear plant near Beijing with state-owned China National Nuclear Corp. But last year, TerraPower was forced to seek new partners after the Trump administration restricted nuclear deals with China.
If the initial plants are a success, the company hopes to build them across the US, and abroad, hoping to provide a means of buttressing energy grids that are increasingly dependent on renewable power like solar and wind. By mid-century, “we would see hundreds of these reactors around the world, solving multiple different energy needs,” said Chris Levesque, the president and CEO of TerraPower, said. The 345-megawatt plants would be cooled by liquid sodium and cost about $1 billion each, and the complex technology would allow for the introduction of nuclear energy in countries that don’t have those resources like…say…Iran?
And via this “Molten Salt Power Storage” technique, these new-age nuclear power plants could shut down and store energy for days when the grid isn’t as well supplied.
Nuclear power is a top source of virtually emissions-free electricity, but many plants are shutting in the United States because of high costs and competition from solar and wind. Critics of advanced nuclear have also warned that smaller nuclear is even more expensive than conventional. The new plants, however, are designed to complement a renewable power because they will store the reactor power in tanks of molten salt during days when the grid is well supplied. The nuclear power could be used later when solar and wind power are low due to weather conditions. Molten salt power storage has been used at thermal solar plants in the past, but leaks have plagued some of the projects.
Even though questions about practicality and affordability continue to plague the project, Gates and Levesque insist that nuclear power can be an important component of a “fossil fuel free” energy grid.
However, nonproliferation experts warn that these plants could become targets for attack because their uranium fuel would be even more highly enriched than conventional nuclear fuel.
The Gates Foundation has been given wide latitude by the press (because Gates owns the press) to experiment with its public health initiatives, but some projects have been criticized for making the situation in impoverished nations worse, not better.
When it comes to privatized nuclear plants, the margin for error is a lot more unforgiving.
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southfront--2020-08-30--U.S. Convoy Targeted By IED In Northern Iraq. Rockets Struck U.S. Base In Syria

On August 29th , an improvised explosive device ( IED ) targeted a US convoy moving between Hillah and Divaniiah , in Iraq .
Attacks such as this one have become commonplace in recent weeks and months , with frequent shelling of US positions and on the few camps that still house US troops .
Shelling in the area near the US Embassy in Baghdad , as well as the Baghdad International Airport , where US troops are stationed are also not uncommon .
This IED attack comes just days after a UN convoy was reportedly also struck on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UN ’ s Iraq mission told the UN Security Council via videoconference that an improvised explosive device had detonated near a convoy operated by the World Food Program .
Ninevah province is in northern Iraq and includes the city of Mosul .
ISIS took the area in 2014 .
Ninevah has a large amount of religious and ethnic diversity and parts of it are disputed between the federal and Kurdistan Region governments .
Iraq ’ s Popular Mobilization Units control much of the province , but ISIS still continues operating in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An unknown group known as the Guardians of Blood claimed on August 26th that it hit an American security convoy between the Nineveh province and Erbil .
The group referred to itself as “ Islamic Resistance.
” Meanwhile , not too far from Northern Iraq , the largest U.S. military deployment in Syria , which is located near the Conoco Oil Fields was reportedly targeted by a missile attack .
This was reported by the pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) Deir Ezzor Media Center .
It claimed that the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by pro-Assad forces , while other sources alleged that the attack was conduted by Iranian-backed groups .
Just days earlier , the same base was targeted by rocket fire , but the projectiles reportedly missed the installation .
Neither of these attacks received official confirmation , and no group assumed responsibility for them .
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On August 29th, an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a US convoy moving between Hillah and Divaniiah, in Iraq.
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The IED attack targets a U.S. military convoy between Hillah and Divaniiah. pic.twitter.com/pNFFzLoDvV — Spriter (@spriter99880) August 29, 2020
Unconfirmed reports of an IED attack towards a US military convoy between Babylon and Aldiwanya province in Iraq. This picture is being shared among pro-IRGC channels claiming to be from the attack [No hit on reverse image search) pic.twitter.com/XArDDlJymV — Faytuks News ? (@Faytuks) August 29, 2020
Attacks such as this one have become commonplace in recent weeks and months, with frequent shelling of US positions and on the few camps that still house US troops.
Shelling in the area near the US Embassy in Baghdad, as well as the Baghdad International Airport, where US troops are stationed are also not uncommon.
This IED attack comes just days after a UN convoy was reportedly also struck on August 27th.
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, who heads the UN’s Iraq mission told the UN Security Council via videoconference that an improvised explosive device had detonated near a convoy operated by the World Food Program.
“Conditions for humanitarian actors are also hazardous in certain areas as was starkly highlighted Wednesday by the IED explosion that impacted a World Food Program convoy in Ninevah,” she said.
Ninevah province is in northern Iraq and includes the city of Mosul. ISIS took the area in 2014. Ninevah has a large amount of religious and ethnic diversity and parts of it are disputed between the federal and Kurdistan Region governments. Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units control much of the province, but ISIS still continues operating in some parts of it, carrying out attacks.
An unknown group known as the Guardians of Blood claimed on August 26th that it hit an American security convoy between the Nineveh province and Erbil. The group referred to itself as “Islamic Resistance.”
Meanwhile, not too far from Northern Iraq, the largest U.S. military deployment in Syria, which is located near the Conoco Oil Fields was reportedly targeted by a missile attack.
This was reported by the pro-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Deir Ezzor Media Center. It claimed that the attack on the Conoco base was carried out by pro-Assad forces, while other sources alleged that the attack was conduted by Iranian-backed groups.
Just days earlier, the same base was targeted by rocket fire, but the projectiles reportedly missed the installation.
Neither of these attacks received official confirmation, and no group assumed responsibility for them.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Foreign Media Expelled From Belarus As Propaganda Against Lukashenko Ramps Up

Protests continued in Belarus , with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets each day .
August 30th is expected to be a big event , and together with it appears that international journalists ’ credentials were revoked in the country .
the Belarusian Association of Journalists said at least 17 journalists were stripped of their accreditation , which are issued by the foreign ministry .
Among them were a video journalist and a photographer from Reuters news agency , two from the BBC and four from Radio Liberty .
There is even a video purportedly showing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) being apprehended by an unidentified man dressed in black .
The Associated Press news agency also said two Moscow-based journalists who were covering the recent demonstrations in Belarus were deported to Russia on Saturday .
Also , the AP ’ s Belarusian journalists were told by the government that their press credentials had been revoked .
Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , who escaped to Lithuania , said she was worried about the government targeting the media .
Several Western embassies in Minsk issued a statement against President Alexander Lukashenko ’ s government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We condemn the disproportionate use of force and urge the Belarusian authorities to stop the violence and the threats to use military force against the country ’ s own citizens and release immediately and unconditionally all those unlawfully detained , ” the missions of the United States , the United Kingdom , Switzerland and the European Union said in the joint statement .
“ Intimidation and prosecution based on political grounds need to stop .
We call on the Belarusian authorities to respect the country ’ s international obligations on fundamental democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prosecutor of the International Legal Department of the General Prosecutor ’ s Office , Counselor of Justice Vitaly Volskiy resigned in protest against the actions of the authorities .
He is one of many individuals leaving government service in presumed support of the opposition .
The opposition media network is reporting on the “ unstable mental condition ” of the usurper – in wording and claims very similar to what was said regarding Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro starting from February 2019 .
The long coup attempt there , however , appears to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still only beginning .
And it uses all the common accusations found in MSM , such as the mythical Wagner contractors and more .
“ Friends , this week has shown even better the unstable mental state of the usurper .
Throughout May , June and July he frightened us with Russia , looked for the Kremlin ’ s trail in any candidate , smashed Belgazprombank and detained the Wagner PMC fighters .
After August 9th , the psychopath began to threaten to bring Russian troops here .
He blamed the Czech Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and military army helicopters shot down balloons on the border with Lithuania .
The United States has replaced the Kremlin as the main threat .
At the moment , the madman thought of transferring troops to the western borders and accusing Poland of trying to seize the Grodno region .
It even came to a violation of the religious peace , threats to Christians , detentions near churches and churches .
We believe that such actions of the state treason can lead to sad consequences .
The Belarusian people must go out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friendship with all their neighbors .
And also will not allow the invaders to destroy the sovereignty of our country.
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Protests continued in Belarus, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets each day. August 30th is expected to be a big event, and together with it appears that international journalists’ credentials were revoked in the country.
the Belarusian Association of Journalists said at least 17 journalists were stripped of their accreditation, which are issued by the foreign ministry. Among them were a video journalist and a photographer from Reuters news agency, two from the BBC and four from Radio Liberty.
There is even a video purportedly showing a Radio Libery (a US-state funded media) being apprehended by an unidentified man dressed in black.
The Associated Press news agency also said two Moscow-based journalists who were covering the recent demonstrations in Belarus were deported to Russia on Saturday. Also, the AP’s Belarusian journalists were told by the government that their press credentials had been revoked.
Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who escaped to Lithuania, said she was worried about the government targeting the media.
“The only way it will attempt to cling onto power is by fear and intimidation,” she said.
Several Western embassies in Minsk issued a statement against President Alexander Lukashenko’s government and in support of the opposition.
“We condemn the disproportionate use of force and urge the Belarusian authorities to stop the violence and the threats to use military force against the country’s own citizens and release immediately and unconditionally all those unlawfully detained,” the missions of the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the European Union said in the joint statement. “Intimidation and prosecution based on political grounds need to stop. We call on the Belarusian authorities to respect the country’s international obligations on fundamental democratic and human rights.”
Meanwhile, Senior Prosecutor of the International Legal Department of the General Prosecutor’s Office, Counselor of Justice Vitaly Volskiy resigned in protest against the actions of the authorities.
He is one of many individuals leaving government service in presumed support of the opposition.
The opposition media network is reporting on the “unstable mental condition” of the usurper – in wording and claims very similar to what was said regarding Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro starting from February 2019. The long coup attempt there, however, appears to have entirely failed.
The Belarusian one is still only beginning. And it uses all the common accusations found in MSM, such as the mythical Wagner contractors and more.
“Friends, this week has shown even better the unstable mental state of the usurper. Throughout May, June and July he frightened us with Russia, looked for the Kremlin’s trail in any candidate, smashed Belgazprombank and detained the Wagner PMC fighters. After August 9th, the psychopath began to threaten to bring Russian troops here. He blamed the Czech Republic and Ukraine for all mortal sins, and military army helicopters shot down balloons on the border with Lithuania. The United States has replaced the Kremlin as the main threat. At the moment, the madman thought of transferring troops to the western borders and accusing Poland of trying to seize the Grodno region. It even came to a violation of the religious peace, threats to Christians, detentions near churches and churches. We believe that such actions of the state treason can lead to sad consequences. The Belarusian people must go out and show that they stand for peace and friendship with all their neighbors. And also will not allow the invaders to destroy the sovereignty of our country.”
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southfront--2020-08-30--Trump Supporter Killed In Portland, BLM And Antifa Protesters Cheer His Death

On August 29th , a man was shot and killed in Portland , as a pro-Trump protest and a counter-protest including Antifa and BLM clashed in the city .
Portland police said the man was shot around 8:45 p.m. near Southwest Third Avenue and Alder Street .
The man lay in the street as medics tended to the gunshot wounds .
The body remained there after medics left .
Next to the body was camouflage gear with infidel and thin blue line patches – what is now known as a “ Blue Lives Matter ” patch , which expresses support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counter-protest celebrated the death of the man .
Reportedly the shooter was a BLM protester who can be seen in several videos .
It ’ s the third consecutive weekend competing groups have clashed downtown , events that have grown increasingly violent as Portland protests against systemic racism and police brutality .
These riots have gone for approximately 4 months now .
There is a video of the shooting , as well as a video showing medics attempting to save the man ’ s life .
Patriot Prayer founder Joey Gibson showed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was promptly chased down the street by counter-protesters .
The man was reportedly wearing a Patriot Prayer baseball cap when he was shot .
Gibson said he didn ’ t know the man and had no idea what was going on , he was chased and had to take refuge inside a gas station .
Counter-protesters attempted to enter the gas station and take Gibson out , but others circled it and impeded their way .
Finally , police cleared the area around it .
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On August 29th, a man was shot and killed in Portland, as a pro-Trump protest and a counter-protest including Antifa and BLM clashed in the city.
Portland police said the man was shot around 8:45 p.m. near Southwest Third Avenue and Alder Street.
The man lay in the street as medics tended to the gunshot wounds. The body remained there after medics left. Next to the body was camouflage gear with infidel and thin blue line patches – what is now known as a “Blue Lives Matter” patch, which expresses support of law enforcement.
Protesters from the counter-protest celebrated the death of the man.
“I am not sad that a f**king fascist died tonight,” yells a female Antifa militant at a gathering in downtown Portland. The crowd laughs and cheers. The victim was a Trump supporter. pic.twitter.com/XK4Czzseia — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) August 30, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters and Antifa are cheering on the murder of a Trump supporter tonight in Portland. "Our community held its own and took out the trash." pic.twitter.com/9rJjBlwL1s — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) August 30, 2020
Reportedly the shooter was a BLM protester who can be seen in several videos.
Portland shooter is 100% part of BLM/Antifa. He's all over the video 7-8 mins earlier next to the bullhorn guy. White kid in sandals talking to a girl in a striped dress. He said to her "Hey, I hope I didn't scare you earlier." 3 mins before he shoots the Trump supporter. pic.twitter.com/tH4Lx0hfGi — Dataracer (@Dataracer117) August 30, 2020
It’s the third consecutive weekend competing groups have clashed downtown, events that have grown increasingly violent as Portland protests against systemic racism and police brutality. These riots have gone for approximately 4 months now.
Will social media platforms ban all of BLM / Antifa from its platform now? If the Proud Boys meet Facebook's "dangerous individuals and organizations" policy, what about a movement that just openly incited murder? — Allum Bokhari (@LibertarianBlue) August 30, 2020
There is a video of the shooting, as well as a video showing medics attempting to save the man’s life.
Here is video recorded from a distance of the shooting. pic.twitter.com/wtxItCDMay — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 30, 2020
Patriot Prayer founder Joey Gibson showed up to the scene of the shooting, and was promptly chased down the street by counter-protesters.
The man was reportedly wearing a Patriot Prayer baseball cap when he was shot.
Gibson said he didn’t know the man and had no idea what was going on, he was chased and had to take refuge inside a gas station.
Counter-protesters attempted to enter the gas station and take Gibson out, but others circled it and impeded their way. Finally, police cleared the area around it.
Police move and move protestors away from the gas station pic.twitter.com/FJNnewoXcm — Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) August 30, 2020
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southfront--2020-08-30--Military Situation In Yemen On August 29, 2020 (Map Update, Videos)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : • The Liaison and @ @ @ @ @ ( loyal to Ansar Allah ) reported 92 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah over the past @ @ @ @ @ Allah targeted the Saudi-led coalition HQ in Marib city with missile and drone ; • @ @ @ @ @ and Saudi-led forces were reported in the Madghal area .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 8 airstrikes on Abdiyah district;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 5 airstrikes on Majzar district;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on Nate district;
The Liaison and Coordination Officers’ Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 92 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah over the past 24 hours;
Ansar Allah targeted the Saudi-led coalition HQ in Marib city with missile and drone;
Heavy clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces were reported in the Madghal area.
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southfront--2020-08-30--Two US Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash Off Californian Coast

Two US soldiers were killed on Thursday and three others were injured in a helicopter crash during routine training off the California coast , officials said on Friday .
A group belonging to the US Army Special Operations Command was conducting training in the vicinity of Coronado , Calif. , when the ‘ aircraft incident ’ occurred , a SOCOM spokesperson said in a statement .
The area has been secured and an investigation into the crash is underway .
More information about the incident will be provided 24-hours after next-of-kin notifications , the spokesperson said .
The helicopter was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and injured are from the Army ’ s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment , The San Diego Union-Tribune reported , citing a Defense Department official .
The 160th SOAR is headquartered out of Fort Campbell , Ky. , and provides rotary wing support to special operations forces .
The official also told The San Diego Union-Tribune that the helicopter crashed Thursday evening on San Clemente Island , which is about 70 miles west of Coronado and San Diego .
The island is also where eight Marines and a sailor with the 15th Marine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amphibious assault vehicle accident as they were returning to their ship after finishing training there .
Their bodies were recovered on August 7 .
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Two US soldiers were killed on Thursday and three others were injured in a helicopter crash during routine training off the California coast, officials said on Friday.
A group belonging to the US Army Special Operations Command was conducting training in the vicinity of Coronado, Calif., when the ‘aircraft incident’ occurred, a SOCOM spokesperson said in a statement. The area has been secured and an investigation into the crash is underway.
More information about the incident will be provided 24-hours after next-of-kin notifications, the spokesperson said.
The helicopter was a Black Hawk and the soldiers killed and injured are from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported, citing a Defense Department official. The 160th SOAR is headquartered out of Fort Campbell, Ky., and provides rotary wing support to special operations forces.
The official also told The San Diego Union-Tribune that the helicopter crashed Thursday evening on San Clemente Island, which is about 70 miles west of Coronado and San Diego.
The island is also where eight Marines and a sailor with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit died June 30 in an amphibious assault vehicle accident as they were returning to their ship after finishing training there. Their bodies were recovered on August 7. LINK
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