southfront--2020-03-22--Coronavirus COVID-19: “Made in China” or “Made in America”?

Trump contends that the coronavirus was “ Made in China ” .
And that China threatens America .
The president of the US wants Americans to believe that the coronavirus pandemic carries the “ Made in China ” label .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refers to it as the “ Wuhan coronavirus.
” “ The Big Lie ” started on January 30th when the WHO Director General pressured by powerful US economic interests declared a global public health emergency with only 150 “ confirmed cases ” ( by the WHO ) outside Chinawith only six cases in the USA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Fake media ” immediately went into high gear .
China was held responsible for “ spreading infection ” Worldwide .
On the following day ( January 31 , 2020 ) , Trump announced that he would deny entry to the US of both Chinese and foreign nationals “ who have traveled in China in the last 14 days ” .
This immediately triggered a crisis in air travel , transportation , US-China business relations as well as freight and shipping transactions .
While the “ Made in China ” coronavirus label @ @ @ @ @ @ @ objective was to bring the Chinese economy to its knees .
It was an act of “ economic warfare ” , which has contributed to undermining both China ’ s economy as well as that of most Western countries ( allies of the US ) , leading to a wave of bankruptcies , not to mention unemployment , collapse of the tourist industry , etc .
Moreover , Trump ’ s “ Made in China ” coronavirus label almost immediately as of early February triggered a campaign against ethnic Chinese throughout the Western @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new phase was launched .
The Trump administration imposed a 30-day ban on Europeans entering the United States through the suspension of air-travel with the EU ( with the exception of Britain ) .
America is now waging its “ economic war ” against Western Europe , while using COVID-19 as a justification .
European governments have been co-opted .
In Italy a lockdown prevails , ordered by the Prime Minister , large cities in Northern Italy including Milano and Torino have literally closed down .
The stock value of airlines companies collapses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” of Trump ’ s March 11 decision to ban transatlantic flights from EU countries made a bundle of money .
It ’ s called “ short-selling ” in the derivative market among other speculative ops .
Institutional speculators including hedge funds with “ inside info ” had already placed their bets .
More generally , a massive transfer of money wealth has occurred , among the largest in World history , leading to countless bankruptcies , not to mention the loss of lifelong savings engineered through the collapse of financial markets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be naive to believe that these occurrences are spontaneous , based on market forces .
They are deliberate .
They are part of a carefully designed plan involving powerful financial interests .
COVID-19 : “ Made in China ” or “ Made in America ” ?
And now a new bombshell has emerged : The White House rhetoric of accusing China of spreading the “ Wuhan virus ” Worldwide has been refuted by both Japanese and Chinese reports .
Scientific analysis revealed by Larry Romanoff suggests that the virus was “ Made in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a statement to the US Congress ( House Oversight Committee ) , CDC Director Robert Redfield unwittingly “ spilled the beans ” .
He candidly admitted , yes , some cases diagnosed as seasonal flu could have been coronavirus .
When did this occur ?
In October , November ?
What is the chronology .
It is worth noting that Redfield ’ s statement is corroborated by both Japanese and Taiwanese virologists .
Two countries which are staunch allies of the USA .
And on March 12 , in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Committee ) , CDC Director Robert Redfield unwittingly “ spilled the beans ” .
He candidly admitted , yes , some cases diagnosed as seasonal flu could have been coronavirus .
When did this occur ?
In October , November ?
What is the chronology .
It is worth noting that Redfield ’ s statement is corroborated by both Japanese and Taiwanese virologists .
Two countries which are staunch allies of the USA .
It is worth noting that the Taiwan virologist ( referred to above ) China ’ s Foreign Ministry has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statements intimating that the virus could have originated in the US .
“ When Did “ Patient Zero ” Begin in the US ?
” said China ’ s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian .
Of course “ WHEN ” is the fundamental question .
The World is at the Crossroads of the Most Serious Social and Economic Crisis in Modern History People Worldwide are being misled .
They are told : “ It ’ s going to get worse ” .
Angela Merkel has stated without a shred of evidence that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract coronavirus if more isn ’ t done to stop its spread.
” In several countries , the economy has closed down .
Supermarkets , shopping malls , offices , factories , schools , universities are at a standstill .
People are confined to their homes .
Fear and intimidation prevail .
In the meantime , coinciding with the coronavirus lockdown in Italy , 30,000 US troops have been dispatched to the EU , under US-NATO ’ s “ Defend Europe 2020 ” war games against Russia , in the largest military deployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Defender become the Invader… ?
” Let ’ s be clear : The coronavirus pandemic is not the “ cause ” of this unfolding economic and social crisis .
It is the “ pretext ” for the implementation of a carefully designed “ operation ” ( supported by media disinformation ) which destabilizes national economies , impoverishes large sectors of the World population and literally undermines the lives of millions of people .
What we are dealing with is “ An Act of War ” .
While COVID-19 is an important Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ongoing fear campaign does not constitute an effective means to combating the virus , i.e .
by providing target medical assistance and health services to those affected .
What Happens Next : The Potential Impacts of a Continued Freeze of US Trade with China The geopolitics are complex .
How will economic events unfold ?
We will essentially focus briefly on US-China relations .
Those who formulated America ’ s “ undeclared economic war ” against China , failed to envisage the potential backlash on the US economy .
In a matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relations and transportation are not resumed , the impacts on the national economies of Western countries could be devastating .
A large share of goods displayed in America ’ s shopping malls , including major brands are “ Made in China ” .
“ Made in China ” is the backbone of retail trade in the USA which indelibly sustains household consumption in virtually all major commodity categories from clothing , footwear , hardware , electronics , toys , jewellery , household fixtures , medical supplies , medicine and prescription drugs , , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Made in China ” also dominates the production of a wide range of industrial inputs , advanced technology , machinery , building materials , automotive , parts and accessories , etc .
not to mention the extensive sub-contracting of Chinese companies on behalf of US conglomerates .
While the US has a powerful and sophisticated financial apparatus ( which has the ability to manipulate trade and stock markets Worldwide ) , America ’ s Real Economy is in a shambles .
Production does not take place in the USA .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US trade deficit with China is instrumental in fuelling the profit driven consumer economy which relies on “ Made in China ” consumer goods .
Meanwhile China holds a large part of the US public debt which they can readily convert into real assets overnight .
At this juncture of the coronavirus crisis , Beijing policy makers are fully aware that the US economy is fragile and heavily dependent on “ Made in China ” .
Moreover , China has overtaken the US in several high tech areas including 5G .
And with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , coupled with a global export market under the “ Belt and Road ” initiative , the Chinese economy will have the upper hand .

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By Prof Michel Chossudovsky; Originally appeared at Global Research
Trump contends that the coronavirus was “Made in China”. And that China threatens America. The president of the US wants Americans to believe that the coronavirus pandemic carries the “Made in China” label. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refers to it as the “Wuhan coronavirus.” “The Big Lie” started on January 30th when the WHO Director General pressured by powerful US economic interests declared a global public health emergency with only 150 “confirmed cases” (by the WHO) outside Chinawith only six cases in the USA. And it was called a pandemic.
“Fake media” immediately went into high gear. China was held responsible for “spreading infection” Worldwide.
On the following day (January 31, 2020), Trump announced that he would deny entry to the US of both Chinese and foreign nationals “who have traveled in China in the last 14 days”. This immediately triggered a crisis in air travel, transportation, US-China business relations as well as freight and shipping transactions.
While the “Made in China” coronavirus label served as a pretext, the unspoken objective was to bring the Chinese economy to its knees.
It was an act of “economic warfare”, which has contributed to undermining both China’s economy as well as that of most Western countries (allies of the US), leading to a wave of bankruptcies, not to mention unemployment, collapse of the tourist industry, etc.
Moreover, Trump’s “Made in China” coronavirus label almost immediately as of early February triggered a campaign against ethnic Chinese throughout the Western World.
Stage 2.0: “Infections Transmitted by Europeans”?
On March 11, a new phase was launched. The Trump administration imposed a 30-day ban on Europeans entering the United States through the suspension of air-travel with the EU (with the exception of Britain).
America is now waging its “economic war” against Western Europe, while using COVID-19 as a justification.
European governments have been co-opted. In Italy a lockdown prevails, ordered by the Prime Minister, large cities in Northern Italy including Milano and Torino have literally closed down.
Confusion, Fear and intimidation prevail.
It’s “Damage Made in America”.
Late February: Financial manipulation characterizes stock market transactions Worldwide.
The stock value of airlines companies collapses overnight. Those who had “foreknowledge” of Trump’s March 11 decision to ban transatlantic flights from EU countries made a bundle of money. It’s called “short-selling” in the derivative market among other speculative ops. Institutional speculators including hedge funds with “inside info” had already placed their bets.
More generally, a massive transfer of money wealth has occurred, among the largest in World history, leading to countless bankruptcies, not to mention the loss of lifelong savings engineered through the collapse of financial markets.
This process is ongoing. It would be naive to believe that these occurrences are spontaneous, based on market forces. They are deliberate. They are part of a carefully designed plan involving powerful financial interests.
COVID-19: “Made in China” or “Made in America”?
And now a new bombshell has emerged: The White House rhetoric of accusing China of spreading the “Wuhan virus” Worldwide has been refuted by both Japanese and Chinese reports. Scientific analysis revealed by Larry Romanoff suggests that the virus was “Made in America”:
“it appears that the virus did not originate in China and, according to reports in Japanese and other media, may have originated in the US. … In February, the Japanese Asahi news report (print and TV) claimed the coronavirus originated in the US, not in China, and that some (or many) of the 14,000 American deaths attributed to influenza may have in fact have resulted from the coronavirus.
And on March 12, in a statement to the US Congress (House Oversight Committee), CDC Director Robert Redfield unwittingly “spilled the beans”. He candidly admitted, yes, some cases diagnosed as seasonal flu could have been coronavirus.
When did this occur? In October, November? What is the chronology. It is worth noting that Redfield’s statement is corroborated by both Japanese and Taiwanese virologists. Two countries which are staunch allies of the USA.
And on March 12, in a statement to the US Congress (House Oversight Committee), CDC Director Robert Redfield unwittingly “spilled the beans”. He candidly admitted, yes, some cases diagnosed as seasonal flu could have been coronavirus.
When did this occur? In October, November? What is the chronology. It is worth noting that Redfield’s statement is corroborated by both Japanese and Taiwanese virologists. Two countries which are staunch allies of the USA.
CDC director Robert Redfield admitted some Americans who seemingly died from influenza were tested positive for novel #coronavirus in the posthumous diagnosis, during the House Oversight Committee Wednesday. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/kk7q0bKE6p — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) March 12, 2020
It is worth noting that the Taiwan virologist (referred to above)
“stated that the US has recently [?] had more than 200 “pulmonary fibrosis” cases that resulted in death due to patients’ inability to breathe, … He said he .. informed the US health authorities to consider seriously those deaths as resulting from the coronavirus, … [He] then stated the virus outbreak may have begun earlier than assumed, suggesting “We must look to September of 2019”. (quoted in Larry Romanoff, op cit)
China’s Foreign Ministry has reacted to CDC Robert Redfield’s statements intimating that the virus could have originated in the US.
“When Did “Patient Zero” Begin in the US?” said China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian.
Of course “WHEN” is the fundamental question.
“How many people are infected, what are the names of the hospitals, It might be US Army that brought epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent, US owe us an explanation”
See below
@CDCDirector Dr. Robert Redfield: Some cases that were previously diagnosed as Flu in the US were actually #COVID19. It is absolutely WRONG and INAPPROPRIATE to call this the Chinese coronavirus. https://t.co/Mk4RB7XYq0 — Hua Chunying 华春莹 (@SpokespersonCHN) March 12, 2020
The World is at the Crossroads of the Most Serious Social and Economic Crisis in Modern History
People Worldwide are being misled. They are told: “It’s going to get worse”. Angela Merkel has stated without a shred of evidence that “70% of the German population could contract coronavirus if more isn’t done to stop its spread.”
In several countries, the economy has closed down. Supermarkets, shopping malls, offices, factories, schools, universities are at a standstill. People are confined to their homes. Fear and intimidation prevail.
In the meantime, coinciding with the coronavirus lockdown in Italy, 30,000 US troops have been dispatched to the EU, under US-NATO’s “Defend Europe 2020” war games against Russia, in the largest military deployment since World War II. “Could the Defender become the Invader…?”
Let’s be clear: The coronavirus pandemic is not the “cause” of this unfolding economic and social crisis. It is the “pretext” for the implementation of a carefully designed “operation” (supported by media disinformation) which destabilizes national economies, impoverishes large sectors of the World population and literally undermines the lives of millions of people. What we are dealing with is “An Act of War”.
While COVID-19 is an important Public Health concern, the lockdown coupled with an ongoing fear campaign does not constitute an effective means to combating the virus, i.e. by providing target medical assistance and health services to those affected.
What Happens Next: The Potential Impacts of a Continued Freeze of US Trade with China
The geopolitics are complex. How will economic events unfold? We will essentially focus briefly on US-China relations.
Those who formulated America’s “undeclared economic war” against China, failed to envisage the potential backlash on the US economy.
It’s an “Economic Harakiri” i.e. “Suicide American Style”
In a matter of months, if normal US-China trade relations and transportation are not resumed, the impacts on the national economies of Western countries could be devastating.
A large share of goods displayed in America’s shopping malls, including major brands are “Made in China”.
“Made in China” is the backbone of retail trade in the USA which indelibly sustains household consumption in virtually all major commodity categories from clothing, footwear, hardware, electronics, toys, jewellery, household fixtures, medical supplies, medicine and prescription drugs,, TV sets, cell phones, etc.
“Made in China” also dominates the production of a wide range of industrial inputs, advanced technology, machinery, building materials, automotive, parts and accessories, etc. not to mention the extensive sub-contracting of Chinese companies on behalf of US conglomerates.
While the US has a powerful and sophisticated financial apparatus (which has the ability to manipulate trade and stock markets Worldwide), America’s Real Economy is in a shambles.
Production does not take place in the USA. The producers have given up production.
The US trade deficit with China is instrumental in fuelling the profit driven consumer economy which relies on “Made in China” consumer goods. Meanwhile China holds a large part of the US public debt which they can readily convert into real assets overnight.
www.Made-In-China.com
At this juncture of the coronavirus crisis, Beijing policy makers are fully aware that the US economy is fragile and heavily dependent on “Made in China”. Moreover, China has overtaken the US in several high tech areas including 5G.
And with an internal market of 1.4 billion people, coupled with a global export market under the “Belt and Road” initiative, the Chinese economy will have the upper hand.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Great Mosque Of Damascus Closed For First Time In Centuries Over COVID-19 Fears (Video)

Great Mosque of Damascus has been closed for the first time in centuries over COVID-19 fears .
Meanhwhile , Syria is increasing measures to prevent the COVID-19 spread .
The country ’ s state-run news agency SANA reports ( source ) : As part of the government preventive and precautionary measures to prevent the Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) epidemic , Prime Minister Imad Khamis on Saturday issued a circular asking ministers to take the necessary decisions to suspend work in the ministries and its affiliated entities starting form tomorrow until further notice as long as the suspension does not constitute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks of the spread of the Coronavirus .
The circular reduces the number of workers in essential institutions to the minimum possible , and comes into effect from Sunday , March 22 , 2020 until further notice .
Khamis underlined that the suspension of work does not include productive facilities and institutions .
The Prime Minister also issued another circular requiring governors to take the necessary measures to close markets and suspend all commercial , service , cultural and social activities .
The circular excluded centers of selling foodstuffs , pharmacies and private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessity for the exempted parties to abide by measures and procedures of the public health and safety .
The objective of both circulars is to minimize the movement of citizens in markets and elsewhere .

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Great Mosque of Damascus has been closed for the first time in centuries over COVID-19 fears.
Meanhwhile, Syria is increasing measures to prevent the COVID-19 spread. The country’s state-run news agency SANA reports (source):
As part of the government preventive and precautionary measures to prevent the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, Prime Minister Imad Khamis on Saturday issued a circular asking ministers to take the necessary decisions to suspend work in the ministries and its affiliated entities starting form tomorrow until further notice as long as the suspension does not constitute an obstacle to efforts to face the risks of the spread of the Coronavirus.
The circular reduces the number of workers in essential institutions to the minimum possible, and comes into effect from Sunday, March 22, 2020 until further notice.
Khamis underlined that the suspension of work does not include productive facilities and institutions.
The Prime Minister also issued another circular requiring governors to take the necessary measures to close markets and suspend all commercial, service, cultural and social activities.
The circular excluded centers of selling foodstuffs, pharmacies and private health centers with an emphasis on the necessity for the exempted parties to abide by measures and procedures of the public health and safety.
The objective of both circulars is to minimize the movement of citizens in markets and elsewhere.


southfront--2020-03-22--Russia Sends COVID-19 Response Group To Rescue Italy As Chaos Spreads Across Europe

The Russian Aerospace Forces are forming a special air group to deploy Russian medics and supplies to rescue Europe from the COVID-19 crisis .
The deployment will start in Italy on March 22 .
Russia will provide teams of doctors , protective gear and medical equipment to Italy to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic .
The decision followed an appeal by Italian PM Giuseppe Conte during a phone call with Vladimir Putin .
Eight mobile teams of Russian military doctors and virologists , automotive complexes of aerosol disinfection of transport and territory , as well as medical equipment , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian response came in time as EU bodies and ‘ American partners ’ of the NATO and EU member state , Italy , appeared to be unable to provide any real assistance , or just do not want to do so .
There are already at least 4,825 deaths in Italy .
This the highest number around the globe .
Furthermore , there are only 6,072 people recovered from the COVID-19 , while the total number of cases was 53,578 .
For example in China , 72,440 people recovered from the COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European health care system demonstrates its inability to contain the crisis .
The situation is slightly better in other Western states , like the US , Spain , Germany , and France .
So , there is no surprise that chaos is spreading across the West .
MSM and Western diplomats are trying to keep the siuation under the control accusing China , Russia and Iran of spreading ‘ disinformation ’ about the COVID-19 crisis .
However , it ’ s hard to do so when the Russian Aerispace Forces create an emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rescue Europe , while the Italian Army is transporting coffins with coronavirus victims ’ bodies out of its hardest-hit region , Lombardy , as overworked medics set up makeshift triage tents outside of overloaded hospitals .
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called the crisis the “ most difficult ” in Italy ’ s post-war period and ordered all businesses and activities that are not vital for providing basic necessities to be closed until at least April 3 .
Earlier , Russia delivered coronavirus testing kits to 13 countries .
Public health watchdog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian-manufactured equipment will be capable of conducting over 100,000 tests for Covid-19 , and has already been used to track down the first cases of the disease in Armenia , Belarus , Kyrgyzstan , and Uzbekistan .
Moscow is due to ship kits to Serbia , Iran , and North Korea as well as to Egypt and Venezuela , among others .
The developing global economic crisis and COVID-19-related issues publicly demonstrated to the entire world that there is no unity and solidarity in the so-called ‘ collective West ’ .
The EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States , have been blaiming and shaming ‘ agressive Russians ’ and ‘ coward Chinese ’ for years .
The EU and the US imposed sanctions on Russia .
At the same time , the NATO is increasing military presence near Russian borders .
The US is openly preparing to defeat and destroy Russia and China .
Key international defense treaties , like the INF , are collapsing because of actions of the US .
The US best ally ( after Israel ) in the Middle East , Saudi Arabia , is advancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis and aiming to destroy economies of Russia and Iran .
Nonetheless , it ’ s the Russians who come to rescue Europe in the face of the crisis , while the Washington establishment , the EU and NATO bureaucracy are mostly concerned with rescuing their own asses and finding an opportunity to blame somebody for their own failures .
MORE ON THE TOPIC : • COVID-19 : Italian Crematoriums Running Out Of Space , Pentagon Sends 2,600 Europe-based Personnel Into Quarantine • World Is In Crisis To Which Russia Had Been Preparing

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The Russian Aerospace Forces are forming a special air group to deploy Russian medics and supplies to rescue Europe from the COVID-19 crisis. The deployment will start in Italy on March 22.
Russia will provide teams of doctors, protective gear and medical equipment to Italy to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision followed an appeal by Italian PM Giuseppe Conte during a phone call with Vladimir Putin.
“In response to a request from the Italian side, the Russian president confirmed his readiness to promptly provide the necessary assistance and outlined the specific parameters [of what Russia can offer],” the Kremlin’s press service reported.
Eight mobile teams of Russian military doctors and virologists, automotive complexes of aerosol disinfection of transport and territory, as well as medical equipment, are set to deploy in Italy.
The Russian response came in time as EU bodies and ‘American partners’ of the NATO and EU member state, Italy, appeared to be unable to provide any real assistance, or just do not want to do so.
There are already at least 4,825 deaths in Italy. This the highest number around the globe. Furthermore, there are only 6,072 people recovered from the COVID-19, while the total number of cases was 53,578. For example in China, 72,440 people recovered from the COVID-19, while there were 81,054 cases. The European health care system demonstrates its inability to contain the crisis.
The situation is slightly better in other Western states, like the US, Spain, Germany, and France. So, there is no surprise that chaos is spreading across the West. MSM and Western diplomats are trying to keep the siuation under the control accusing China, Russia and Iran of spreading ‘disinformation’ about the COVID-19 crisis. However, it’s hard to do so when the Russian Aerispace Forces create an emergency force to deploy Russian medics and supplies to rescue Europe, while the Italian Army is transporting coffins with coronavirus victims’ bodies out of its hardest-hit region, Lombardy, as overworked medics set up makeshift triage tents outside of overloaded hospitals.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called the crisis the “most difficult” in Italy’s post-war period and ordered all businesses and activities that are not vital for providing basic necessities to be closed until at least April 3.
Earlier, Russia delivered coronavirus testing kits to 13 countries. Public health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said on March 21 that the Russian-manufactured equipment will be capable of conducting over 100,000 tests for Covid-19, and has already been used to track down the first cases of the disease in Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Moscow is due to ship kits to Serbia, Iran, and North Korea as well as to Egypt and Venezuela, among others.
The developing global economic crisis and COVID-19-related issues publicly demonstrated to the entire world that there is no unity and solidarity in the so-called ‘collective West’. The EU and NATO, led by the United States, have been blaiming and shaming ‘agressive Russians’ and ‘coward Chinese’ for years. The EU and the US imposed sanctions on Russia. At the same time, the NATO is increasing military presence near Russian borders. The US is openly preparing to defeat and destroy Russia and China. Key international defense treaties, like the INF, are collapsing because of actions of the US. The US best ally (after Israel) in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, is advancing on the oil market worsening the economic crisis and aiming to destroy economies of Russia and Iran. Nonetheless, it’s the Russians who come to rescue Europe in the face of the crisis, while the Washington establishment, the EU and NATO bureaucracy are mostly concerned with rescuing their own asses and finding an opportunity to blame somebody for their own failures.
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southfront--2020-03-22--‘Stay Indoors Or Risk A Year In Prison’: Jordan Blows Sirens At Start Of Virus Lockdown

Jordan has imposed an unprecedented nation-wide curfew on Saturday to combat the spread of coronavirus at a moment its official confirmed number of cases approaches 100 .
As of Friday health officials said Jordan has 85 confirmed infections while emphasizing they expect numbers to rise rapidly .
“ Jordan blew sirens at the start of a nationwide curfew on Saturday , limiting the mobility of its 10 million citizens indefinitely to combat the spread of coronavirus , witnesses and officials said , ” Reuters reports .
The round-the-clock ban on residents going outside started at 7am with warning sirens literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being widely described as the most severe measure any country has imposed on a nation-wide level thus far in the crisis .
As nations across the globe move to a militarized response , and with even the United States witnessing the rare deployment of National Guard units to city streets , such as in New York and Georgia , the government of Jordan is poised to impose perhaps the most draconian penalties for violating the newly announced measures .
The Jordanian Army announced Saturday curfew violators for all but authorized emergency personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year in jail .
Thousands of soldiers have already been deployed to city streets and highways , especially in the sprawling capital of Amman .
“ Anyone going outside will be subjecting themselves to punishment , ” Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni said in an Arabic broadcast .
Already at least 400 were arrested Saturday .
“ Nearly 400 people have been arrested in Jordan for violating an indefinite curfew introduced on Saturday that bans people from leaving their homes even to purchase food , ” The Guardian reports .
The stringent measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Reuters describes : Amman officials say they had to take drastic measures due to the “ recklessness ” of some elements among the population who refuse to take the pandemic threat seriously .
“ Unfortunately we have seen recklessness in scenes of shopping and moving around in the streets .
These pose a grave danger to our efforts to contain the epidemic , ” Amjad Adailah , a cabinet minister and government spokesman said .
Similar but arguably less draconian measures have been deployed in some communities and cities in neighboring Israel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Syria to the north is presenting an increasingly worrisome situation : the Assad government has ordered the closure of all schools , restaurants , theaters and public places , and has even sent many government workers home as of Saturday .
Yet authorities in Damascus are still officially reporting zero cases .
However , it could also be the case they acted quickly enough , with WHO officials looking on and administering tests , amid all but the Lebanese border being for years shutdown due to war .
The potential for an outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region is also alarming international health officials .
The WHO is reportedly attempting to set up urgent testing inside camps along the Syrian-Turkish border , after a handful of cases appeared in an internally displaced persons ( IDP ) camp in Iraq .

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Jordan has imposed an unprecedented nation-wide curfew on Saturday to combat the spread of coronavirus at a moment its official confirmed number of cases approaches 100. As of Friday health officials said Jordan has 85 confirmed infections while emphasizing they expect numbers to rise rapidly.
“Jordan blew sirens at the start of a nationwide curfew on Saturday, limiting the mobility of its 10 million citizens indefinitely to combat the spread of coronavirus, witnesses and officials said,” Reuters reports.
The round-the-clock ban on residents going outside started at 7am with warning sirens literally sounding across Amman. The new curfew is being widely described as the most severe measure any country has imposed on a nation-wide level thus far in the crisis.
As nations across the globe move to a militarized response, and with even the United States witnessing the rare deployment of National Guard units to city streets, such as in New York and Georgia, the government of Jordan is poised to impose perhaps the most draconian penalties for violating the newly announced measures.
The Jordanian Army announced Saturday curfew violators for all but authorized emergency personnel and vital services will face up to a year in jail. Thousands of soldiers have already been deployed to city streets and highways, especially in the sprawling capital of Amman.
“Anyone going outside will be subjecting themselves to punishment,” Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni said in an Arabic broadcast. Already at least 400 were arrested Saturday. “Nearly 400 people have been arrested in Jordan for violating an indefinite curfew introduced on Saturday that bans people from leaving their homes even to purchase food,” The Guardian reports.
Watch: Sirens blared at the start of a curfew across #Jordan earlier in the day, limiting the mobility of 10 million citizens indefinitely to combat the spread of #COVID_19 #coronavirus. The Jordanian army says 392 violations have been recorded so far.https://t.co/jVDgOTbYXO pic.twitter.com/OeyAReyU7q — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) March 21, 2020
The stringent measures immediately resulted in the following scene, as Reuters describes:
Armored police vehicles roamed the streets of main cities, calling on people to heed warnings not to leave their homes, witnesses said. Streets across the capital and main cities were deserted, with shops shuttered as police patrolled neighborhoods and the army manned checkpoints, witnesses said.
Amman officials say they had to take drastic measures due to the “recklessness” of some elements among the population who refuse to take the pandemic threat seriously.
“Unfortunately we have seen recklessness in scenes of shopping and moving around in the streets. These pose a grave danger to our efforts to contain the epidemic,” Amjad Adailah, a cabinet minister and government spokesman said.
The air raid sirens at 7 am in Amman Jordan signaling the start of a three day curfew – that means, stay inside or risk jail. #Covid_19 #Amman #lockdown pic.twitter.com/GYBhyAnQPd — amandaorr (@amandaorr) March 21, 2020
Similar but arguably less draconian measures have been deployed in some communities and cities in neighboring Israel and the West Bank.
Also, Syria to the north is presenting an increasingly worrisome situation: the Assad government has ordered the closure of all schools, restaurants, theaters and public places, and has even sent many government workers home as of Saturday. Yet authorities in Damascus are still officially reporting zero cases. However, it could also be the case they acted quickly enough, with WHO officials looking on and administering tests, amid all but the Lebanese border being for years shutdown due to war.
The potential for an outbreak inside squalid and over-crowded refugee camps in the region is also alarming international health officials. The WHO is reportedly attempting to set up urgent testing inside camps along the Syrian-Turkish border, after a handful of cases appeared in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Iraq.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Afghanistan: ISIS Claims Responsibility For Rocket Attack On U.S. Bagram Airfield (Photos)

ISIS Khorasan Province ( ISIS-KP ) announced on March 21 that its fighters had shelled the U.S. Bagram Airfield in @ @ @ @ @ Parwan .
The terrorist group ’ s news agency , Amaq , released photos showing @ @ @ @ @ ten 107 mm rocket for the attack .
The Bagram Airfield is the largest U.S. @ @ @ @ @ The base has a dual runway capable of handling large military aircrafts .
Many units @ @ @ @ @ ( AAF ) and the U.S.-led Resolute Support Mission are stationed in the base .
@ @ @ @ @ report any damage or causalities as a result of the rocket attack on the airfield @ @ @ @ @ revealed within a few hours .
This was the second rocket attack by ISIS-PK on @ @ @ @ @ last 30 days .
The group ’ s ability to attack such high value targets @ @ @ @ @ the province is growing .
This poses a dangerous threat to both Afghan and U.S. @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC :

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ISIS Khorasan Province (ISIS-KP) announced on March 21 that its fighters had shelled the U.S. Bagram Airfield in the eastern Afghan province of Parwan.
The terrorist group’s news agency, Amaq, released photos showing the fighters preparing at least ten 107 mm rocket for the attack.
The Bagram Airfield is the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan. The base has a dual runway capable of handling large military aircrafts. Many units of the Afghan Armed Forces (AAF) and the U.S.-led Resolute Support Mission are stationed in the base.
Afghan sources didn’t report any damage or causalities as a result of the rocket attack on the airfield. Any losses are usually revealed within a few hours.
This was the second rocket attack by ISIS-PK on the Bagram Airfield in the last 30 days. The group’s ability to attack such high value targets indicates that its influence in the province is growing. This poses a dangerous threat to both Afghan and U.S. forces.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Leader Of Idlib Militant Group Responsible For Killing Of 2 Turkish Soldiers Survives Assassination

Leader Of Idlib Militant Group Responsible For Killing Of 2 Turkish Soldiers Survives Assassination Attempt

The head of al-Qaeda-linked miltiant group Houras al-Din , Abu al-Bara al-Tunisi survived an assassination attempt in the city of @ @ @ @ @ According to local sources , an IED exploded near a car waiting for the prominent @ @ @ @ @ Houras al-Din leader was not targeted .
Earlier , this week Houras al-Din carried out @ @ @ @ @ Turkish military convoy in the province of Idlib killing 2 Turkish soldiers .
Hayat Tahrir @ @ @ @ @ other radical groups are not interested in the implementation of the Russian-Turkish safe zone deal @ @ @ @ @ any form .
So , they are ready to carry out any actions , including @ @ @ @ @ that in fact support them ) , to achieve this goal .
Some sources speculate @ @ @ @ @ a response to the attack on Turkish troops .
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The head of al-Qaeda-linked miltiant group Houras al-Din, Abu al-Bara al-Tunisi survived an assassination attempt in the city of Idlib on Marh 21. According to local sources, an IED exploded near a car waiting for the prominent terrorist. Nonetheless, the Houras al-Din leader was not targeted.
#Idlib: Une tentative d'assassinat à la bombe IED a eu lieu aujourd'hui contre Abou Al Bara Al Tounsi, un dirigeant de l'organisation Horas Al Dine, dans la ville d'#Idlib. pic.twitter.com/zsWvaIQbNe — Moussa Al Hassan (@MoussaNDT) March 21, 2020
Earlier, this week Houras al-Din carried out an IED attack on a Turkish military convoy in the province of Idlib killing 2 Turkish soldiers. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Houras al-Din and other radical groups are not interested in the implementation of the Russian-Turkish safe zone deal on the M4 highway in any form. So, they are ready to carry out any actions, including attacks on Turkish forces (that in fact support them), to achieve this goal.
Some sources speculate that the assassination attempt was a response to the attack on Turkish troops.
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southfront--2020-03-22--A “Major Disaster”: Army Deploys In New York State, Italy Confirms Record 800 Deaths In A Single Day

• Massive surge in number of deaths and cases in UK , Germany , Spain , Italy , and France • NJ declares full state lockdown ; “ will take action ” for people not following precautions • US Fiscal Aid package around $ 2 trillion ( 10 % of GDP ) , Kudlow • Officials increasingly calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics Update ( 1415ET ) : Just as Gov .
Cuomo hinted earlier this week , New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy has signed an executive order mandating that all non-essential workers living in the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of European countries have reported new figures , including Spain , which announced that more than 5,000 new cases and ~300 new deaths were confirmed over the past day , increasing the total number of cases in the country by 25 % to 24,926 , according to the Spanish Ministry of Health .
The death toll in the country is at 1,326 .
Germany confirmed that it has agreed to take on over €150 billion of new debt as part of a €350 billion package of emergency measures to save its economy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More devastating figures were released from Italy on Saturday , including announcing 793 new deaths , the highest total yet , bringing its total to 4,825 , well above China ’ s total , and the latest in a grim string of records that has so far tracked the worst fears of epidemiologists .
In total , more than 53,578 cases have been confirmed .
UK today saw total deaths reach 233 as the number of cases soared by more than 1000 to 5,015 from 3,983 on Friday .
Italy was at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The UK patients were aged between 41 and 94 years old and all had underlying health conditions , according to NHS England .
Earlier , two more deaths were recorded in Wales , bringing its total to five , and another death in Scotland , taking the number to seven .
Northern Ireland has recorded one death .
Finally , France also just reported the biggest daily jump in covid cases , which soared by 1,847 to 14,459 , while the number of deaths spiked the most yet , or 112 to 562 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bangkok , Thailand ’ s capital , imposed a partial shutdown from Sunday as the number of confirmed cases surged past 400 with a rising number of people in critical condition .
Malls in Bangkok will be closed , and shops offering food and essential services will be among the few allowed to remain open , Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said during a press briefing on Saturday .
The restrictions will begin Sunday , and continue until at least April 12 , he said .
( 1230ET ) : New cases are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NYC are being reported faster than we can keep up , as the state ramps up testing .
NYC officials just announced that the total number of confirmed cases in the city has climbed to 7,530 .
An hour ago , Gov .
Cuomo put the number at 6,211 .
By our count , this puts the new total cases in New York State at 11,675 .
Last night , de Blasio described NYC as the “ epicenter ” of the US outbreak .
Update ( 1145ET ) : During Saturday ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Cuomo made clear that he wasn ’ t waiting around for the military and FEMA to solve his state ’ s problems .
After announcing new restrictions that closed all “ non-essential ” businesses and threatened fines and other punishments for any “ non-essential ” New York workers who violate his ‘ stay at home ’ order ( though , of course , certain activities like buying food , medication and doctors appointments will be permitted ) .
As state ’ s scramble to follow President Trump ’ s advice to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chains , Cuomo revealed that New York State had ordered 6,000 ventilators .
He also announced that he would be traveling around the state on Saturday with state workers looking for appropriate staging areas for the Army Corp of Engineers , which is preparing to renovate buildings to prepare more space for COVID-19 patients .
With a federal cost-sharing rate of 75 % , New York State will be able to dole emergency funds out to counties , towns and cities , as well as the state ’ s Native American tribes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive money if they meet certain criteria .
Part of the money will pay for ‘ crisis counseling ’ for New Yorkers who are psychologically or physically impacted by the crisis .
As Cuomo ’ s press conference was ending , the state reported another 3,254 new cases of the virus , bringing its total to 10,356 , making New York State the first in the US to pass 10,000 .
For nearly a week now , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo has been begging the White House or the Pentagon to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to quickly transform existing businesses into coronavirus hospitals where patients from the impending surge can be isolated and treated .
If the state doesn ’ t quickly make up for its twin shortages of hospital beds and medical equipment , Cuomo warned , it could lead to thousands of preventable deaths .
Now , a few days after President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper dispatched a Navy hospital ship to New York to help with the outbreak , President Donald Trump formally approved FEMA aid to the state late Friday night after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first “ major disaster area ” since the start of the national outbreak .
Billions of dollars in emergency funding are now available to help combat the outbreak in the state , FEMA said in a statement .
“ Federal funding is also available to state , tribal , and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures , ” FEMA said in a statement .
President Trump ’ s national emergency declaration earlier this month activated FEMA , and made a pot of $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The decision comes after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed that his city has become the epicenter of the national outbreak , as public health authorities in the city counted at least one coronavirus-linked death per hour on Friday .
Between just 10 am and 6 pm , 14 people in NYC died from the virus , raising the death toll in America ’ s largest city to 43 .
It was the first time NYC ’ s daily death toll hit double-digits .
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths may become the new normal for New Yorkers , for at least a time .
In another rare moment of political unity , Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the president ’ s decision .
Yesterday , Cuomo ordered 100 % of the state ’ s workforce to stay home , effective Sunday evening .
Only essential businesses are allowed to stay open .
And that ’ s not a request , that ’ s an order .
“ These are not helpful hints…they will be enforced , ” as Cuomo said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we reported .
The latest data show 8,299 confirmed cases in New York State .
And as the state runs out of hospital beds and precious ventilators , Trump is sending in the military , which is now working on plans to takeover hotels , college dormitories and sports arenas and turn them into ICU-like medical facilities , as the Daily Mail reports .
According to the latest federal data , at least 19,624 people have been diagnosed with the virus , and at least 260 deaths have been recorded .
So far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there have been at least 275,000 diagnosed cases and more than 11,000 coronavirus-related deaths .
With billions in federal funding flowing into New York , Trump ’ s decision to declare New York a “ major disaster ” will open up money available to eligible local and tribal governments and even nonprofits who meet the criteria , so long as they operate in areas affected by COVID-19 in New York State .
Initially , it seemed like the outbreak was developing in the suburbs , Public health officials in New York State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a cluster of cases was confirmed in New Rochelle , including the town ’ s “ patient zero ” , a lawyer who commuted into Manhattan into his wife , also a lawyer .
Both contracted the virus , kicking off a wave of infections in a Jewish community in and around New Rochelle .
Now , it appears swift action in wealthy Westchester County has brought the outbreak under control ( or so it seems , at least ) .
The bigger problem now is an outbreak in Jewish communities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williamsburg and Borough Park .
The clusters , though so far not explicitly acknowledged as such by the state , appear to be the biggest centers of infection in the city .
De Blasio even admitted that Brooklyn is seeing the worst of the outbreak .
Switzerland reported another batch of new cases , bringing its total to 6,100 infections and 56 deaths .
As the global panic deepens , and the number of cases continues to multiply at an alarming rate , more officials are calling for the 2020 Tokyo Games to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would probably rattle confidence in global markets , at least momentarily , as the world grapples with the unprecedented situation at hand .
The IOC chief rebutted these calls again Saturday morning , according to reports in the Japanese press , but it definitely makes one wonder : If things keep getting worse , how much longer can they hold off ?

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Summary:
Massive surge in number of deaths and cases in UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France
New York, New Jersey deaths, cases accelerate;
NY Gov Cuomo: “months, not weeks” to control virus
NYC airspace closed after positive Air Traffic Controller test
NJ declares full state lockdown; “will take action” for people not following precautions
FDA authorizes first 45-minute COVID-19 test
US Fiscal Aid package around $2 trillion (10% of GDP), Kudlow
Officials increasingly calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics
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Update (1415ET): Just as Gov. Cuomo hinted earlier this week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order mandating that all non-essential workers living in the state stay home.
Meanwhile, a group of European countries have reported new figures, including Spain, which announced that more than 5,000 new cases and ~300 new deaths were confirmed over the past day, increasing the total number of cases in the country by 25% to 24,926, according to the Spanish Ministry of Health.
The death toll in the country is at 1,326.
Germany confirmed that it has agreed to take on over €150 billion of new debt as part of a €350 billion package of emergency measures to save its economy from the brutal effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
More devastating figures were released from Italy on Saturday, including announcing 793 new deaths, the highest total yet, bringing its total to 4,825, well above China’s total, and the latest in a grim string of records that has so far tracked the worst fears of epidemiologists. In total, more than 53,578 cases have been confirmed.
UK today saw total deaths reach 233 as the number of cases soared by more than 1000 to 5,015 from 3,983 on Friday. Italy was at that death figure on March 7. The UK patients were aged between 41 and 94 years old and all had underlying health conditions, according to NHS England. Earlier, two more deaths were recorded in Wales, bringing its total to five, and another death in Scotland, taking the number to seven. Northern Ireland has recorded one death.
Finally, France also just reported the biggest daily jump in covid cases, which soared by 1,847 to 14,459, while the number of deaths spiked the most yet, or 112 to 562 overnight.
Meanwhile, in Asia, Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, imposed a partial shutdown from Sunday as the number of confirmed cases surged past 400 with a rising number of people in critical condition. Malls in Bangkok will be closed, and shops offering food and essential services will be among the few allowed to remain open, Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said during a press briefing on Saturday. The restrictions will begin Sunday, and continue until at least April 12, he said.
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(1230ET): New cases are being reported out of New York State and NYC are being reported faster than we can keep up, as the state ramps up testing.
NYC officials just announced that the total number of confirmed cases in the city has climbed to 7,530. An hour ago, Gov. Cuomo put the number at 6,211.
By our count, this puts the new total cases in New York State at 11,675.
Last night, de Blasio described NYC as the “epicenter” of the US outbreak.
New York City has 5,151 confirmed cases of COVID-19, Mayor de Blasio announced, and said the largest U.S. city is now the epicenter of the crisis. Follow latest updates here: https://t.co/1S9iYGfKZK pic.twitter.com/u4FPfOxHBf — Reuters (@Reuters) March 21, 2020
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Update (1145ET): During Saturday’s press briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made clear that he wasn’t waiting around for the military and FEMA to solve his state’s problems.
After announcing new restrictions that closed all “non-essential” businesses and threatened fines and other punishments for any “non-essential” New York workers who violate his ‘stay at home’ order (though, of course, certain activities like buying food, medication and doctors appointments will be permitted).
As state’s scramble to follow President Trump’s advice to try and acquire equipment through their own supply chains, Cuomo revealed that New York State had ordered 6,000 ventilators.
He also announced that he would be traveling around the state on Saturday with state workers looking for appropriate staging areas for the Army Corp of Engineers, which is preparing to renovate buildings to prepare more space for COVID-19 patients.
With a federal cost-sharing rate of 75%, New York State will be able to dole emergency funds out to counties, towns and cities, as well as the state’s Native American tribes. Nonprofits working in the state can also receive money if they meet certain criteria. Part of the money will pay for ‘crisis counseling’ for New Yorkers who are psychologically or physically impacted by the crisis.
As Cuomo’s press conference was ending, the state reported another 3,254 new cases of the virus, bringing its total to 10,356, making New York State the first in the US to pass 10,000.
Here’s a video from Cuomo’s press briefing:
Holding a briefing with updates on #Coronavirus. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/uSqQdxYRUQ — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 21, 2020
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For nearly a week now, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been begging the White House or the Pentagon to send in the Army Corp of Engineers to quickly transform existing businesses into coronavirus hospitals where patients from the impending surge can be isolated and treated.
If the state doesn’t quickly make up for its twin shortages of hospital beds and medical equipment, Cuomo warned, it could lead to thousands of preventable deaths.
Now, a few days after President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper dispatched a Navy hospital ship to New York to help with the outbreak, President Donald Trump formally approved FEMA aid to the state late Friday night after declaring New York the nation’s first “major disaster area” since the start of the national outbreak.
Billions of dollars in emergency funding are now available to help combat the outbreak in the state, FEMA said in a statement.
“Federal funding is also available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures,” FEMA said in a statement.
President Trump’s national emergency declaration earlier this month activated FEMA, and made a pot of $42 billion in disaster-relief funds available.
The decision comes after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed that his city has become the epicenter of the national outbreak, as public health authorities in the city counted at least one coronavirus-linked death per hour on Friday.
Between just 10 am and 6 pm, 14 people in NYC died from the virus, raising the death toll in America’s largest city to 43. It was the first time NYC’s daily death toll hit double-digits.
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot warned on Saturday morning that double-digit increases in deaths may become the new normal for New Yorkers, for at least a time.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we get to a day when we have double-digits new people dying every day,” she said at a City Hall press conference Friday afternoon. “With more and more cases confirmed here each day, it’s imperative that the federal government does everything within its power to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus.”
In another rare moment of political unity, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised the president’s decision.
Pres. Trump just approved a major disaster declaration for New York to fight coronavirus. Sen. @GillibrandNY and I pushed for this! FEMA needs to get to work NOW to open these MANY billions in direct aid for New York and individuals to help save lives and protect public health. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 20, 2020
Yesterday, Cuomo ordered 100% of the state’s workforce to stay home, effective Sunday evening. Only essential businesses are allowed to stay open. And that’s not a request, that’s an order.
“These are not helpful hints…they will be enforced,” as Cuomo said during his Friday press conference, as we reported.
The latest data show 8,299 confirmed cases in New York State. And as the state runs out of hospital beds and precious ventilators, Trump is sending in the military, which is now working on plans to takeover hotels, college dormitories and sports arenas and turn them into ICU-like medical facilities, as the Daily Mail reports.
According to the latest federal data, at least 19,624 people have been diagnosed with the virus, and at least 260 deaths have been recorded. So far, 147 people have recovered. Globally, there have been at least 275,000 diagnosed cases and more than 11,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
With billions in federal funding flowing into New York, Trump’s decision to declare New York a “major disaster” will open up money available to eligible local and tribal governments and even nonprofits who meet the criteria, so long as they operate in areas affected by COVID-19 in New York State.
Initially, it seemed like the outbreak was developing in the suburbs,
Public health officials in New York State were gripped with anxiety earlier this month as a cluster of cases was confirmed in New Rochelle, including the town’s “patient zero”, a lawyer who commuted into Manhattan into his wife, also a lawyer. Both contracted the virus, kicking off a wave of infections in a Jewish community in and around New Rochelle.
Now, it appears swift action in wealthy Westchester County has brought the outbreak under control (or so it seems, at least).
The bigger problem now is an outbreak in Jewish communities in Brooklyn, based in the neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Borough Park. The clusters, though so far not explicitly acknowledged as such by the state, appear to be the biggest centers of infection in the city. De Blasio even admitted that Brooklyn is seeing the worst of the outbreak.
Switzerland reported another batch of new cases, bringing its total to 6,100 infections and 56 deaths.
As the global panic deepens, and the number of cases continues to multiply at an alarming rate, more officials are calling for the 2020 Tokyo Games to be postponed – an unprecedented event that would probably rattle confidence in global markets, at least momentarily, as the world grapples with the unprecedented situation at hand. The IOC chief rebutted these calls again Saturday morning, according to reports in the Japanese press, but it definitely makes one wonder: If things keep getting worse, how much longer can they hold off?
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southfront--2020-03-22--Libyan National Army Captures Turkish Armored Personnel Carrier (Photos)

The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) has captured a Turkish ACV-15 armored personnel carrier ( APC ) from forces loyal to the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) .
On March 21 , the LNA shared photos of the captured APC , which appeared to be damaged .
The vehicle was reportedly captured in the town of Ain Zara , to the southeast of the Libyan capital , Tripoli .
Over the last few months , Turkey stepped up its support for the GNA following a cooperation agreement .
Ankara sent armored vehicles , howitzers and ammunition to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drones were also deployed in Libya .
Turkey also sent thousands of its Syrian proxies to fight in the ranks of pro-GNA forces .
In the last few days , 14 such militants were killed by the LNA around Tripoli and the city of Misrata .
Despite not making any significant advance on the ground , the LNA is inflicting heavy losses on GNA forces .
The army could be trying to drain the GNA , without getting dragged into a direct military confrontation with Turkey .
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The Libyan National Army (LNA) has captured a Turkish ACV-15 armored personnel carrier (APC) from forces loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA).
On March 21, the LNA shared photos of the captured APC, which appeared to be damaged. The vehicle was reportedly captured in the town of Ain Zara, to the southeast of the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
Over the last few months, Turkey stepped up its support for the GNA following a cooperation agreement. Ankara sent armored vehicles, howitzers and ammunition to its Libyan allies. Air-defense systems and drones were also deployed in Libya.
Turkey also sent thousands of its Syrian proxies to fight in the ranks of pro-GNA forces. In the last few days, 14 such militants were killed by the LNA around Tripoli and the city of Misrata.
Despite not making any significant advance on the ground, the LNA is inflicting heavy losses on GNA forces. The army could be trying to drain the GNA, without getting dragged into a direct military confrontation with Turkey.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Security Forces Foil Attempt To Smuggle ISIS Wives, Children From Al-Hawl Camp

The Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) security forces , commonly known as Asayish , have foiled an attempt to smuggle ISIS wives and children out of the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeast Syria , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported on March 20 .
The attempt was foiled thanks to surveillance cameras installed inside the camp .
The cameras were able to detect the smuggler .
“ Security forces thwarted the smuggling of five Russian women , accompanied by 13 of their children , from the families of the Islamic State … A woman attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she is the wife of an ISIS official responsible for the affairs of the group ’ s non-Syrian fighters who were killed , ” the SOHR ’ s report reads .
According to the monitoring group , the smuggler and ISIS wives attempted to sneak out of the camp through the side fence .
However , they were immediately busted .
More than 66,000 people , including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters , are being held in the al-Hawl camp , which is located in the eastern al-Hasakah countryside .
Recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criminal activities of ISIS wives .
In the most recent incident , that took place last week , an Iraqi refugee was murdered in the camp by these terrorists with a sledgehammer .
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) security forces, commonly known as Asayish, have foiled an attempt to smuggle ISIS wives and children out of the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeast Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on March 20.
The attempt was foiled thanks to surveillance cameras installed inside the camp. The cameras were able to detect the smuggler.
“Security forces thwarted the smuggling of five Russian women, accompanied by 13 of their children, from the families of the Islamic State … A woman attempted to smuggle them out of the camp, she is the wife of an ISIS official responsible for the affairs of the group’s non-Syrian fighters who were killed,” the SOHR’s report reads.
According to the monitoring group, the smuggler and ISIS wives attempted to sneak out of the camp through the side fence. However, they were immediately busted.
More than 66,000 people, including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters, are being held in the al-Hawl camp, which is located in the eastern al-Hasakah countryside.
Recently, the al-Hawl camp became notorious for the criminal activities of ISIS wives. In the most recent incident, that took place last week, an Iraqi refugee was murdered in the camp by these terrorists with a sledgehammer.
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southfront--2020-03-22--In Video: Russian UAVs Painting Targets For Krasnopol Laser-Guided Artillery Rounds In Syria

A new video showing Russian operations against terrorists in Syria .
The video shows how Russian UAVs paint targets for artillery strikes with 12mm Krasnopol laser-guided artillery rounds .
Several Russian and Soviet-made 152mm artillery guns can launch the advanced shell , which is guided by semi-active laser .
Krasnopol has a range of 20km and can hit its targets with a pin-point accuracy .
According to the available information , Russian forces in Syria are employing the Krasnopol with the 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer .
This type of howitzers was seen in the Homs desert in late 2017 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Krasnopol ’ s target should be illuminated with laser .
The Malakhit portable automated artillery fire control system , which was developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau , is usually used to illuminate targets .
However , experts believe that Russia has several types of drones , which are capable of illumining targets for the Krasnopol .
Russian forces used the Krasnopol to eliminated a group of militants , which conducted the drone attack on Hmeimim airbase on December 31 , 2017 .
The guided shell was able to hit its targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC : • ‘ Moderate Rebels ’ Bite Hand That Feeds Them .
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A new video showing Russian operations against terrorists in Syria. The video shows how Russian UAVs paint targets for artillery strikes with 12mm Krasnopol laser-guided artillery rounds.
Undated video showing Russian UAVs painting targets for Krasnopol 152mm laser-guided artillery rounds in Syria. https://t.co/BJ8infnZ1n pic.twitter.com/EmintcJvJt — Rob Lee (@RALee85) March 20, 2020
Several Russian and Soviet-made 152mm artillery guns can launch the advanced shell, which is guided by semi-active laser. Krasnopol has a range of 20km and can hit its targets with a pin-point accuracy.
According to the available information, Russian forces in Syria are employing the Krasnopol with the 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer. This type of howitzers was seen in the Homs desert in late 2017.
Like any other laser-guided weapon, the Krasnopol’s target should be illuminated with laser. The Malakhit portable automated artillery fire control system, which was developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau, is usually used to illuminate targets. However, experts believe that Russia has several types of drones, which are capable of illumining targets for the Krasnopol.
Russian forces used the Krasnopol to eliminated a group of militants, which conducted the drone attack on Hmeimim airbase on December 31, 2017. The guided shell was able to hit its targets with great accuracy.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Afrin Liberation Forces Say 22 Turkish-Backed Militants Killed, Injured In New Attacks

The Afrin Liberation Forces ( ALF ) announced on March 21 that its units had carried out series of attacks @ @ @ @ @ northern Aleppo countryside .
In an official statement , the Kurdish guerilla group said the @ @ @ @ @ 11 Turkish-backed militants and injured 11 others .
The ALF didn ’ t claim responsibility @ @ @ @ @ attack on Afrin city , which reportedly killed five civilians .
The Kurdish group was @ @ @ @ @ deadly attack by some opposition activists .
The newly-announced attacks reveal that the ALF is @ @ @ @ @ occupied area of Afrin .
This could pose a serious threat not only to Syrian @ @ @ @ @ but also to Turkish military personnel .
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The Afrin Liberation Forces (ALF) announced on March 21 that its units had carried out series of attacks on Turkish forces in the northern Aleppo countryside.
In an official statement, the Kurdish guerilla group said the attacks claimed the lives of 11 Turkish-backed militants and injured 11 others.
“On March 8, the [ALF] forces carried out an operation targeting a position of the mercenaries [Turkish-backed militants] in the village of Arab Waran of Shara district [in southern Afrinc], during which three mercenaries were killed.
On March 9, the forces targeted a gathering of mercenaries in the village of Shalta’a of Shara district, as a result two mercenaries were killed and two others were wounded.
On March 11, a sniper attack targeted a mercenary in the vicinity of [the town of] Marea. The mercenary was instantly killed.
On March 18, the forces damaged two vehicles belonging to the mercenaries of the Turkish occupation in the Mahmudiyah neighborhood of Afrin [city], as a result two mercenaries were wounded.
On the same date, the forces carried out an offensive operation on a checkpoint of the Turkish occupation’s mercenaries in the village of Kossa, in the Raju district [in southern Afrin], killing two mercenaries and wounding three others.
An explosive device also targeted a mercenary checkpoint in the village of Abidan in the district of Balbulah [in southern Afrin], as a result two mercenaries were killed and another was wounded. On March 19, the forces targeted a position of the mercenaries in the vicinity of the town of Marea, as a result a mercenary was killed and three others were wounded,” the ALF’s statement reads.
The ALF didn’t claim responsibility for the March 18 rocket attack on Afrin city, which reportedly killed five civilians. The Kurdish group was accused of carrying out the deadly attack by some opposition activists.
The newly-announced attacks reveal that the ALF is becoming more active inside the occupied area of Afrin. This could pose a serious threat not only to Syrian militants in the area, but also to Turkish military personnel.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Syria Confirms First Novel COVID-19 Case

The Ministry of Health of Syria announced on March 22 that it had registered the very first case of the notorious coronavirus in the war-torn country .
Health Minister Dr. Nizar Yazaji told the Syrian state-run TV that a 20-year old girl who returned from aboard has tested positive for COVID-19 .
The girl reportedly came from Lebanon .
The case was apparently detected right away .
The girl , which is not showing any symptoms yet , has been placed under quarantine .
On March 22 morning , Syria entered a general lock down .
The move was succeeded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible widespread of COVID-19 in the country .
Schools , markets , government departments were shut down .
public transportation are set to be suspended on March 23 , when border with Lebanon will be also closed .
In the last two weeks , the Ministry of Health of Syria prepared many quarantine centers and medical points in different parts of the country .
Syria had called on the international community to pressure the U.S. and the EU into lifting their sanctions , which dealt a devastating blow to its economy over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held the U.S. and the EU responsible for the widespread of the virus in sanctioned countries , including Iran and Venezuela .
While Syria is making efforts to confront the threat of coronavirus , the country ’ s limited resources remain a real threat .
A widespread of the virus in the Syria could lead to a tragedy far worse than everything we have seen , so far .
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The Ministry of Health of Syria announced on March 22 that it had registered the very first case of the notorious coronavirus in the war-torn country.
Health Minister Dr. Nizar Yazaji told the Syrian state-run TV that a 20-year old girl who returned from aboard has tested positive for COVID-19. The girl reportedly came from Lebanon.
The case was apparently detected right away. The girl, which is not showing any symptoms yet, has been placed under quarantine.
On March 22 morning, Syria entered a general lock down. The move was succeeded by several strict measures aiming at preventing a possible widespread of COVID-19 in the country. Schools, markets, government departments were shut down. public transportation are set to be suspended on March 23, when border with Lebanon will be also closed.
In the last two weeks, the Ministry of Health of Syria prepared many quarantine centers and medical points in different parts of the country.
Syria had called on the international community to pressure the U.S. and the EU into lifting their sanctions, which dealt a devastating blow to its economy over the last nine years. Damascus also held the U.S. and the EU responsible for the widespread of the virus in sanctioned countries, including Iran and Venezuela.
While Syria is making efforts to confront the threat of coronavirus, the country’s limited resources remain a real threat. A widespread of the virus in the Syria could lead to a tragedy far worse than everything we have seen, so far.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Satellite Images Reveal Numbers Of Russian Warplanes Deployed In Hmeimim Air Airbase

On March 22 , Obretix , a defense observer on Twitter , shared new satellite images of the Russia ’ s Hmeimim airbase on the Syrian coast .
The new images , taken on the 11th of this month , reveal that the air base is currently hosting five Su-24 , three Su-34 and five Su-35 warplanes as well as an A-50 airborne early warning and control ( AEW & C ) , a Tu-214R electronic intelligence ( ELINT ) plane , two IL-76 , an An-124 , two An-26 and an An-72 cargo planes .
The Tu-214R was deployed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations in Greater Idlib .
However , the state of the art spy plane returned to Russia on March 22 .
Nine other unspecified warplanes were parked inside the bases ’ hardened shelters .
These shelters were built last year to address the threat of rocket and drone attacks .
Obretix ’ s photos also revealed that several BM-27 Uragan and BM-30 Smerch heavy multiple rocket launchers ( MRLs ) are currently deployed in Hmeimim Air Base .
The Russian aerial group deployed in Hmeimim Air Base provided the Syrian Arab Army ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recent operation in Greater Idlib .
This support allowed the army to reopen the M5 highway linking Aleppo city with the capital , Damascus .
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On March 22, Obretix, a defense observer on Twitter, shared new satellite images of the Russia’s Hmeimim airbase on the Syrian coast.
The new images, taken on the 11th of this month, reveal that the air base is currently hosting five Su-24, three Su-34 and five Su-35 warplanes as well as an A-50 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C), a Tu-214R electronic intelligence (ELINT) plane, two IL-76, an An-124, two An-26 and an An-72 cargo planes.
at least 22 RuAF fighter/bomber jets at Hmeymim air base in Latakia on 11 March 2020: 5 Su-24, 3 Su-34, 5 Su-35 + 9 unknown parked in shelters. in addition to a Tu-214R [RF-64514], Tu-154 [RA-85041], An-124 [RA-82013], an A-50, 2 IL-76, 2 An-26 and an An-72 pic.twitter.com/6t7R2BS92a — Samir (@obretix) March 21, 2020
The Tu-214R was deployed in Syrian last January to support military operations in Greater Idlib. However, the state of the art spy plane returned to Russia on March 22.
Russian Air Force TU-214R ELINT RF-64514 departed
Chkalovsky AB #Moscow, it seems TU-214R have already returned from Khmeimim Air Base #Syria pic.twitter.com/wxrOiq86iA — Manu Gómez (@GDarkconrad) March 22, 2020
Nine other unspecified warplanes were parked inside the bases’ hardened shelters. These shelters were built last year to address the threat of rocket and drone attacks.
Obretix’s photos also revealed that several BM-27 Uragan and BM-30 Smerch heavy multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) are currently deployed in Hmeimim Air Base.
some of the howitzers and BM-27/30 MLRS stored in this corner of the base previously https://t.co/yvfd3nHBoG were moved elsewhere just recently https://t.co/8RMBs2rXk3 pic.twitter.com/MWWkTnZ00q — Samir (@obretix) March 21, 2020
The Russian aerial group deployed in Hmeimim Air Base provided the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) with effective air support during the recent operation in Greater Idlib. This support allowed the army to reopen the M5 highway linking Aleppo city with the capital, Damascus.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Turkish Military Establishes Two New ‘Observation’ Posts In Northwest Idlib (Videos)

so you 99 % bibi cock sucking treacherous Zionist pig PUTIN LOVERS……what´s your excuse this time around ?
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…….brainwashed Zionist donks here 99 % … ps .
you Folks should TRY to READ HISTORY……it is not the battles here and there that deside , but rather the bigger Picture…..you dont win a Chess match with the first turns , you set your Opponent up…..you dont win a Tennis match with hiiting direcft winners , but you rather set them up…….. all These “ stupid ” Maps comparing sysria now 2020 with 2015 for instance are like comparing eggs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 onwards were 99 % area form “ so called ” ISIS , and that aerea made up roughly 75 % desert……the cities that were freed ie .
aleppo , douma etc… were freed because of hezbollah and shiite iranian Forces ( they suffered heavenly , it was a so called meat grinder ) ….but all These cities were not liberated by force.The terrorists were surrounded 100 % each and every time , in aleppo , douma , etc.. and PUTIN made the “ evacuation ” Agreements , letting the worst head Choppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IDLIB .
The Areas in the east occupied by pseudo “ sdf ” , in real by US Forces with UK and French Forces.This area was never even attacked .
through agreemenst between erdogan and Putin , TURKEY was ALLOWED per Agreement to invade and occupy AFRIN first .
Second Agreement between erdogan and Putin was on Idlib.Turkey was again ALLOWED per Agreemnet to inade and occupy Idlib with 12 official miliatyr Posts.They are now , ty to southfront for pointing that fact out last week here , over 40 , i repat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Idlib.ALL created under the watchfull eyes of Russia.ALL against their OWN Agreement which stated 12 Military Posts .
Further more , throught he astana Agreement , the most crucial part was sentence number 1 .
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Reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty , independence , unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic as well as to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and highlighted that these principles should be universally respected and complied with ; Second most important part was the so called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jihadis could not Shell civilian Areas/villages/cities no more .
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and if you do all remember , that is when the ridiculouness got really started.CEASEFIRE after ceasefire , ALWAYS ONE SIDED — SAA ofcourse- and were NOT PERMITTED by PUTIN to fullfill the Agreement that teracherous Zionist pig signed himself , NAMELY go on the offensive if the jihadis wont move out of the “ demilitarized Zone ” ………….and funny enough..after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day in and day out , SAA with hezbollah decided to go on the offensive…and voila what happens… A NEW TREACHEROUS ZIONIST PUTIN agreemnt with erdogan .
The Invasion and Occupation by Turkish armed Forces of North east syria !
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Again per Agreement with Putin.During this again “ havoc ” period of Invasion in North east syria , IDLIB was spared any big offensives for Logical Military reasons…TAF was invading the North east and SAA tried to meet them as soon as possible thus limiting the TAF Invasion any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So back we are to IDLIB.The turkish armed Forces , since september 18 , 2018 in Idlib have CLEARY shown that they are siding with ALL jihadi Groups in Idlib.Rearming them with modern NATO weapons , ie .
Stinger , to artillery , mortars , rockets , munition , uav´s , medical supplies , intelligance and even going so far as to using the turkish armed Forces with artillery and mortar fire as FIRE AIF for jihai attacks on SAA positions , including direct UAV attacks on SAA personala nd Hardware .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CAN BE CALLED AN ENEMY of the Syrian Arab Republic .
Now if YOU 99 % Zionist brainwashed still believe that allowing Turkey to invade and occupy syrian alnd was a good idea u fellows are more fucked than i originally thought.The area in IDLIB has now becaome a area were 2 armies , fully armed with modern weapons stand 2 km apart.And the last Thing , THE worst case Szenario was Always , a direct war between Turkey and syria armed Forces..for a dozen Logical Military reasons.The easiest to understand even for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turkish aremed Forces ( wether they lost 12 percent of offciers due to Erdogans purge wont make a difference in t he big Picture ) are more than 10 times bigger in sheer numbers and most of the times in Quality too ie .
airforce , modern planes etc.. it was treacherous Zionist pig Putin who with his Zionist Brothers SET THE TRAP………THE UPCOMING WAR between TURKEY and SAA is now inevitable.I wrote About this Szenario 3 years ago .
It is the Nightmare for syrian Leadership and the happy day for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can sit on the sidelines and watch a very brutal war between syria and Turkey .
All this was only made possible through the 3 Agreements that Putin personally made with erdogan .
Only a madman who has lost all his senses or a treacherous Zionist pig could have the idea and come to the conclusion , that a turkish Invasion of syrian land would benefit the legitimate government of assad .
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On March 22, the Turkish military began working to establish two “observation posts” near the city of Jisr al-Shughur in the northwestern part of Syria’s Greater Idlib.
According to opposition activists, the posts will be established on the hilltops of Khattab and Msheirfeh, which overlook the M4 highway. The strategic highway, which links the coastal city of Lattakia with Aleppo city, runs right through Jisr al-Shughur.
Earlier, opposition sources, including the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), reported that several Turkish military convoys have entered Greater Idlib.
Jisr al-Shughur and its vicinity are under the control of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP). The Turkish military may be coordinating with these terrorist groups.
In an agreement with Russia reached on March 5, Turkey promised to reopen the M4. Nevertheless, this is yet to happen. Opposition supporters and militants are still blocking several sections of the highway. Ankara has not done anything about this, so far.
The establishment of observation posts near the M4 highway could help implement the March 5 agreement. However, it’s still unclear if this is Ankara’s real goal, or if it is just preparing for yet another military confrontation with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA).
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southfront--2020-03-22--In Video: Iraqi Warplanes Rain Hell On ISIS Hideouts In Hamrin Mountains

On March 22 , Iraqi Air Force ( IQAF ) warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on ISIS hideouts in Hamrin Mountains in northern Iraq .
According to the Iraqi military ’ s Joint Operations Command , many hideouts were destroyed in the airstrikes , which also eliminated “ dozens ” of ISIS terrorists .
“ The operation was carried out with Iraqi planning by the Joint Operations Command and the Army Chief of Staff and with the preparations of Iraqi technicians from the Air Force Command , after the withdrawal of the international [ U.S.-led ] coalition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Iraqi military , said .
The Iraqi military shared a video showing some of the preparations for the aerial operation and airstrikes on two caves used by ISIS cells .
Located right between the cities of Mosul , Tikrit and Kirkuk , Hamrin Mountains are known to be infested with ISIS cells .
The region ’ s rough , mountainous terrains are often used as shelters by the terrorist group ’ s fighters .
The aerial operation proves that the Iraqi military is capable of countering ISIS remnants in the country without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week , the coalition withdrew some of its troops from Iraq , citing the widespread of COVID-19 as the reason .
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On March 22, Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on ISIS hideouts in Hamrin Mountains in northern Iraq.
According to the Iraqi military’s Joint Operations Command, many hideouts were destroyed in the airstrikes, which also eliminated “dozens” ISIS terrorists.
“The operation was carried out with Iraqi planning by the Joint Operations Command and the Army Chief of Staff and with the preparations of Iraqi technicians from the Air Force Command, after the withdrawal of the international [U.S.-led] coalition,” Yehia al-Rasool, a spokesman for the Iraqi military, said.
The Iraqi military shared a video showing some of the preparations for the aerial operation and airstrikes on two caves used by ISIS cells.
Located right between the cities of Mosul, Tikrit and Kirkuk, Hamrin Mountains are known to be infested with ISIS cells. The region’s rough, mountainous terrains are often used as shelters by the terrorist group’s fighters.
The aerial operation proves that the Iraqi military is capable of countering ISIS remnants in the country without support from the U.S.-led coalition. Earlier this week, the coalition withdrew some of its troops from Iraq, citing the widespread of COVID-19 as the reason.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Syrian Democratic Forces Release Dozens Of ISIS Members Sparking Fear Among Locals

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) have released more than 80 members of ISIS who were captured during battles with the terrorist group in northeast Syria , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported on March 22 .
According to the London-based monitoring group , the released individuals are all Syrian citizens , from the governorates of Raqqa , al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor .
The monitoring group said the SDF ’ s decision upset the locals , who fear that theses individuals will go back to fight in the ranks of ISIS .
The terrorist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts of northeast Syria .
Earlier this week , ISIS revealed that its cells assassinated 40 people in Deir Ezzor within three months only .
Most of the victims were SDF personnel or people affiliated with the U.S.-backed group .
In the last few years , the SDF released hundreds of ex-ISIS fighters .
This likely contributed to the reemergence of ISIS in northeast Syria .
The SDF usually releases ISIS members upon request from influential figures , like tribal leaders , businessmen or local commanders .
In some cases , personal connections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the motive .
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The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have released more than 80 members of ISIS who were captured during battles with the terrorist group in northeast Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on March 22.
According to the London-based monitoring group, the released individuals are all Syrian citizens, from the governorates of Raqqa, al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor.
“Some of those released have not yet finished their sentence, while others did,” the SOHR’s report reads.
The monitoring group said the SDF’s decision upset the locals, who fear that theses individuals will go back to fight in the ranks of ISIS. The terrorist group still has some influence in different parts of northeast Syria.
Earlier this week, ISIS revealed that its cells assassinated 40 people in Deir Ezzor within three months only. Most of the victims were SDF personnel or people affiliated with the U.S.-backed group.
In the last few years, the SDF released hundreds of ex-ISIS fighters. This likely contributed to the reemergence of ISIS in northeast Syria.
The SDF usually releases ISIS members upon request from influential figures, like tribal leaders, businessmen or local commanders. In some cases, personal connections and even bribes are believed to be the motive.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Map Update: COVID-19 Outbreak In European Union And U.K. As Of March 22, 2020

Personally I think it is developed in a Lab…either by USraHell or China…to wreck someone ’ s Economy….this is just @ @ @ @ @ test-case for the Future..Martial Law…Lockdowns…Sheeple herded in the Direction the Elites want…Why did the Elites @ @ @ @ @ similar like this is my guesstimate…a Hidden Agenda to get rid of 7 Billion People… @ @ @ @ @ is just setting the balance a bit…and again we can expect more of this to @ @ @ @ @ you got a rifle & a Backpack with all your Gear stashed somewhere up for @ @ @ @ @ come…We can just guess what will happen

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southfront--2020-03-22--It’s Weird: Iranian Supreme Leader Slams U.S. Offer Of ‘Help’ With COVID-19

Iran ’ s Supreme Leader has slammed the U.S. offer of “ help ” with the coronavirus outbreak in the country , questioning Washington ’ s real intentions .
In a televised address on March 22 , Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the offer of help is weird .
The Supreme leader also criticized Washington ’ s management of the pandemic , touching on speculations that the virus was developed by the U.S. itself .
“ Americans have said several times that ‘ we are ready to help with treatment and medicine ; just ask us and we will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weirdest things which they tell us to ask them , ” the Leader said , adding “ Firstly , you have a shortage yourself and this is what American officials say .
Secondly , you are accused of producing the virus .
I do not know how true this accusation is , but when such an accusation is made , which wise person will ask for your help ?
” The Supreme Leader went on to call U.S. officials “ mendacious , deceitful , shameless and greedy , ” describing them as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charlatans.
” Iran is witnessing a widespread of the coronavirus with more than 21,000 reported cases .
The deadly virus has claimed the lives of 1,683 Iranians , so far .
The U.S. offer to “ help ” Iran with the pandemic appears to be a propaganda move .
While Washington was offering its “ help , ” it was actively increasing sanctions on the Islamic country .
Earlier this week , the U.S. sanctioned nine entities based in South Africa , Hong Kong and China , as well as three Iranian individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to trade in Iran ’ s petrochemicals .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington will maintain its maximum-pressure campaign to choke off Tehran ’ s ability to export its oil .
These measures show that the U.S. maybe trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran by employing the disaster in its “ maximum pressure ” campaign .
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Iran’s Supreme Leader has slammed the U.S. offer of “help” with the coronavirus outbreak in the country, questioning Washington’s real intentions.
In a televised address on March 22, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the offer of help is weird. The Supreme leader also criticized Washington’s management of the pandemic, touching on speculations that the virus was developed by the U.S. itself.
“Americans have said several times that ‘we are ready to help with treatment and medicine; just ask us and we will help’. This is one of the weirdest things which they tell us to ask them,” the Leader said, adding “Firstly, you have a shortage yourself and this is what American officials say. Secondly, you are accused of producing the virus. I do not know how true this accusation is, but when such an accusation is made, which wise person will ask for your help?”
The Supreme Leader went on to call U.S. officials “mendacious, deceitful, shameless and greedy,” describing them as “all kinds of charlatans who speak like charlatans.”
Iran is witnessing a widespread of the coronavirus with more than 21,000 reported cases. The deadly virus has claimed the lives of 1,683 Iranians, so far.
The U.S. offer to “help” Iran with the pandemic appears to be a propaganda move. While Washington was offering its “help,” it was actively increasing sanctions on the Islamic country.
Earlier this week, the U.S. sanctioned nine entities based in South Africa, Hong Kong and China, as well as three Iranian individuals, for engaging in “significant transactions” to trade in Iran’s petrochemicals. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington will maintain its maximum-pressure campaign to choke off Tehran’s ability to export its oil.
These measures show that the U.S. maybe trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran by employing the disaster in its “maximum pressure” campaign.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Series Of IED Attacks Rocks Tabqah, Syrian Intelligence Blamed

On March 21 , a series of explosions rocked the town of Tabqah in the western countryside of Raqqa .
The town is under the control of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) .
Four improvised explosive devices ( IEDs ) were behind the explosions , which targeted positions , vehicles and personnel of the SDF next to the Andalusia pool and the Maysalun roundabout .
According to the local al-Khabour Facebook page , the IED attacks claimed the lives of at least six personnel of the SDF .
These claims are yet to be verified .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SOHR ) claimed in a report that the IED attacks were carried out by cells of the Syrian intelligence .
The Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) and the Russian Military Police maintain a large military presence in the Tabqah Air Base in cooperation with the SDF .
Due to this , the SOHR ’ s accusations are illogical .
ISIS cells are known to be active in Tabqah .
The terrorist group , which has been attempting to crawl back to the capital of its long-gone Caliphate in Raqqa , could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE ON THIS TOPIC :

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On March 21, a series of explosions rocked the town of Tabqah in the western countryside of Raqqa. The town is under the control of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were behind the explosions, which targeted positions, vehicles and personnel of the SDF next to the Andalusia pool and the Maysalun roundabout.
According to the local al-Khabour Facebook page, the IED attacks claimed the lives of at least six personnel of the SDF. These claims are yet to be verified.
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) claimed in a report that the IED attacks were carried out by cells of the Syrian intelligence.
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the Russian Military Police maintain a large military presence in the Tabqah Air Base in cooperation with the SDF. Due to this, the SOHR’s accusations are illogical.
ISIS cells are known to be active in Tabqah. The terrorist group, which has been attempting to crawl back to the capital of its long-gone Caliphate in Raqqa, could be the real perpetrator of the attacks.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Military Situation In Yemen On March 22, 2020 (Map Update)

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Majzar area 2 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Sirwah area 3 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Hazm area 6 times;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck Khab and Shaaf 10 times;
Ceasefire violations were reported in al-Hudaydah.
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southfront--2020-03-22--Map Update: COVID-19 Outbreak In Greater Middle East As Of March 22, 2020

It is less interesting than intransparent and silly .
Although the country lacks testing procedures and infrastructure , it is @ @ @ @ @ cases in Syria .
But the country is at war , so it is a @ @ @ @ @ keep such information secret .
The Spanish flu , for example , which caused 30-40 @ @ @ @ @ World War , swept through Europe without anyone reporting or informing .
But I honestly @ @ @ @ @ Syrian Health Minister Nizar Wahbeh al-Yaziji : “ Thank God , the Syrian army has @ @ @ @ @ that were present on Syrian soil .
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