southfront--2020-09-06--The Political And Religious Games Of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople called the faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church “ ungrateful children.
” Why ?
Because they refuse to follow or honor the schism of the “ Orthodox Church of Ukraine ” ( OCU ) , created largely by Bartholomew himself , in conjunction with former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko .
To achieve recognition of his “ creation ” and then be able to increase his influence further , Bartholomew has taken part in quite a few political and religious games .
For a month and a half , Patriarch Bartholomew was silent .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision of the Turkish authorities to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque , after which he went into a sort of hiding .
They say he waited until all the noise died down .
In the end the Sumela monastery was reopened and it became obvious why Bartholomew kept silent , he even thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of taking such good care of Christianity .
And then , Bartholomew finally , publicly , designated the enemies of the Patriarchate of Constantinople , and it turns out that they are “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Russian “ ungrateful children ” who also refuse to acknowledge his primacy over the Orthodox church .
But , according to Orthodox canons , the only possible head of the Church is Christ , and not a single patriarch .
All metropolitans , archbishops and bishops are only primates of the flock .
They resolve issues among themselves on the basis of consensus , that is , universal agreement .
However , two years ago , the unity of the Orthodox world was violated precisely because of the ambitions of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet the politicians from Ukraine and agreed to legalize local schismatics .
At the same time , the believers of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church ( UOC ) did not ask for full independence .
The UOC is only nominally part of the Russian Orthodox Church – according to the charter , it is considered “ self-governing ” within the Moscow Patriarchate , and with unique “ rights of broad autonomy.
” As a result of the interference of the Phanar ( the district of Istanbul , where the administrative center of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church affairs in Ukraine , the Russian Church broke off communication with Bartholomew and Co .
The Patriarch of Constantinople , bypassing the age-old canons , encroached into its territory .
Instead of discussing the problem of the Ukrainian schism , which has lasted for 30 years , Bartholomew issued a tomos of autocephaly to the “ Orthodox Church of Ukraine ” .
After issuing the OCU Tomos on January 6th , 2019 , the Phanar began a large-scale game behind the curtains .
Patriarch Bartholomew promised that “ soon ” all 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schismatics .
That did not happen .
For nine months , the idea was either openly condemned – like , for example , the Russian and Polish churches – or they completely ignored the topic .
Among the “ abstaining ” are representatives of the “ Greek family ” bound by the same language , ethnicity and liturgical rite .
In addition to Constantinople , these are the Alexandrian , Jerusalem , Cypriot and Hellas ( Greek itself ) churches .
The latter is closest to the Phanar – priests for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territory of Muslim Turkey , are trained in Athens .
In addition , the Church of Greece is financially dependent on the state – Greece sponsors a salary fund for the clergy .
In October last year , the Phanar managed to influence the Church of Greece , and she recognized the Ukrainian self-consecrated persons .
True , not unanimously – several bishops spoke out against .
The principle of conciliarity ( consensus ) , which is most important for Orthodoxy , was violated .
The Phanar lured the Primate of the Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jerome of Athens was invited to Istanbul to serve with Bartholomew .
Jerome spent Vespers with the Patriarch and planned to stay the next day for the Liturgy .
However , during the ceremony , it turned out that representatives of Ukrainian schismatics were also praying in the church .
Upon learning of this , the archbishop did not appear at matins .
However , the propagandists of the OCU presented this as their victory .
Indeed , according to the canons , if one clergyman takes communion from the same cup as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him “ a brother in Christ.
” And if someone serves along with the schismatics , he actually joins them .
A month after the incident , on November 8 , 2019 , the Orthodox Church of Alexandria recognized the schismatic OCU ( centered in Egyptian Alexandria – it historically nourishes the African continent in the Orthodox world , and its hierarchy is formed mainly from the Greeks ) .
The media then wrote that the decision was made under pressure from Greek diplomats .
And now the “ Istanbul patriarchy ” is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This time , according to Ukrainian media , Bartholomew chose the Jerusalem Orthodox Church as the number one target .
It , like the Cypriot one , a year ago did not follow the lead of their Greek counterparts .
Moreover , Patriarch Theophilus initiated a pan-Orthodox discussion of the Ukrainian schism .
The first attempt was made on February 26 , 2019 in Amman .
The meeting was attended by the heads and representatives of six local churches , although everyone was invited – including Bartholomew .
And now Patriarch Theophilos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a service on the occasion of the Church ’ s New Year on September 1 .
The heads and representatives of all “ Greek ” churches will come to the celebration .
Obviously , members of the OCU will also be present .
In turn , a person close to the leadership of the Jerusalem Church , in a conversation with RIA , emphasized : Patriarch Theophilus is now “ in a difficult situation like never before.
” He is being pressured not only by representatives of the Phanar , but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some of them are big donors .
The position of the Jerusalem Patriarchate is unenviable .
After all , the recognition of Ukrainian schismatics will inevitably lead to a break , primarily with the Russian Orthodox Church , the largest in terms of the number of churches , clergy and believers .
This is fraught not only with formal , at first glance , “ sanctions ” , such as disobedience of the primate in the service , but also with tangible consequences for the image and economy .
So , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church of Greece , the Russian Orthodox Church “ did not bless ” pilgrimage trips to the holy sites of Greece and communion in its churches .
This also affected the monasteries of Athos .
This includes , also the jurisdiction of the Jerusalem Patriarchate – the main ancient shrines of Christianity , including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher .
Every year tens of thousands of believers of the Russian Church go to bow to them – only the coronavirus pandemic and the closure of borders have suspended an endless stream of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Theophilus manages to escape Bartholomew ’ s trick , since there are minutes of the meetings and it is clear in advance who will be present to serve .
At the same time , Constantinople has many ways to force Jerusalem to “ unofficially recognize ” the Ukrainian schismatics .
There could be discussions , various negotiations and more .
But most significantly , there will be great pressure from the Greek diaspora , as well as from the United States .
The Americans have recently been communicating more with the Jerusalem Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions .
But for now , the clergy are holding on with dignity – they do not allow themselves to be drawn into a large-scale church-political adventure started two years ago .
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Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople called the faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church “ungrateful children.”
Why? Because they refuse to follow or honor the schism of the “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” (OCU), created largely by Bartholomew himself, in conjunction with former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
To achieve recognition of his “creation” and then be able to increase his influence further, Bartholomew has taken part in quite a few political and religious games.
For a month and a half, Patriarch Bartholomew was silent. On June 30, he condemned in advance the decision of the Turkish authorities to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque, after which he went into a sort of hiding. They say he waited until all the noise died down.
In the end the Sumela monastery was reopened and it became obvious why Bartholomew kept silent, he even thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of taking such good care of Christianity.
And then, Bartholomew finally, publicly, designated the enemies of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, and it turns out that they are “within the Church-mother.”
“In fact, there are many of them, <…> they are also subjects of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, its spiritual descendants,” he said.
This also refers to the Russian “ungrateful children” who also refuse to acknowledge his primacy over the Orthodox church.
“We continue to embrace everyone, enemies and friends, with our love, our prayer and our sensitivity,” Bartholomew said.
But, according to Orthodox canons, the only possible head of the Church is Christ, and not a single patriarch. All metropolitans, archbishops and bishops are only primates of the flock. They resolve issues among themselves on the basis of consensus, that is, universal agreement.
However, two years ago, the unity of the Orthodox world was violated precisely because of the ambitions of the Patriarch of Constantinople: he went to meet the politicians from Ukraine and agreed to legalize local schismatics.
At the same time, the believers of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) did not ask for full independence.
The UOC is only nominally part of the Russian Orthodox Church – according to the charter, it is considered “self-governing” within the Moscow Patriarchate, and with unique “rights of broad autonomy.”
As a result of the interference of the Phanar (the district of Istanbul, where the administrative center of the Patriarchate of Constantinople is located) in church affairs in Ukraine, the Russian Church broke off communication with Bartholomew and Co.
The Patriarch of Constantinople, bypassing the age-old canons, encroached into its territory. Instead of discussing the problem of the Ukrainian schism, which has lasted for 30 years, Bartholomew issued a tomos of autocephaly to the “Orthodox Church of Ukraine”.
After issuing the OCU Tomos on January 6th, 2019, the Phanar began a large-scale game behind the curtains.
Patriarch Bartholomew promised that “soon” all 14 local churches of the world will recognize the schismatics.
That did not happen. For nine months, the idea was either openly condemned – like, for example, the Russian and Polish churches – or they completely ignored the topic. Among the “abstaining” are representatives of the “Greek family” bound by the same language, ethnicity and liturgical rite.
In addition to Constantinople, these are the Alexandrian, Jerusalem, Cypriot and Hellas (Greek itself) churches. The latter is closest to the Phanar – priests for the Patriarchate of Constantinople, based on the territory of Muslim Turkey, are trained in Athens. In addition, the Church of Greece is financially dependent on the state – Greece sponsors a salary fund for the clergy.
In October last year, the Phanar managed to influence the Church of Greece, and she recognized the Ukrainian self-consecrated persons.
True, not unanimously – several bishops spoke out against. The principle of conciliarity (consensus), which is most important for Orthodoxy, was violated.
The Phanar lured the Primate of the Church of Greece by deceiving him – Archbishop Jerome of Athens was invited to Istanbul to serve with Bartholomew.
Jerome spent Vespers with the Patriarch and planned to stay the next day for the Liturgy.
However, during the ceremony, it turned out that representatives of Ukrainian schismatics were also praying in the church.
Upon learning of this, the archbishop did not appear at matins.
However, the propagandists of the OCU presented this as their victory.
Indeed, according to the canons, if one clergyman takes communion from the same cup as another, it means that he considers him “a brother in Christ.”
And if someone serves along with the schismatics, he actually joins them.
A month after the incident, on November 8, 2019, the Orthodox Church of Alexandria recognized the schismatic OCU (centered in Egyptian Alexandria – it historically nourishes the African continent in the Orthodox world, and its hierarchy is formed mainly from the Greeks). The media then wrote that the decision was made under pressure from Greek diplomats.
And now the “Istanbul patriarchy” is preparing to pull off the same trick.
This time, according to Ukrainian media, Bartholomew chose the Jerusalem Orthodox Church as the number one target. It, like the Cypriot one, a year ago did not follow the lead of their Greek counterparts.
Moreover, Patriarch Theophilus initiated a pan-Orthodox discussion of the Ukrainian schism. The first attempt was made on February 26, 2019 in Amman. The meeting was attended by the heads and representatives of six local churches, although everyone was invited – including Bartholomew.
And now Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem has been invited to Istanbul for a service on the occasion of the Church’s New Year on September 1.
The heads and representatives of all “Greek” churches will come to the celebration. Obviously, members of the OCU will also be present.
“This method is the cheapest for the Phanar: they also suffered financially from the pandemic. Otherwise they will lure Theophilus – and then they will trumpet that he served with the schismatics. He will have to explain his action. As we can see from the example of the Church of Greece, attempts to justify later turned into the recognition of the OCU by Patriarch Jerome,” a Ukrainian source claimed.
In turn, a person close to the leadership of the Jerusalem Church, in a conversation with RIA, emphasized:
Patriarch Theophilus is now “in a difficult situation like never before.” He is being pressured not only by representatives of the Phanar, but also by influential members of the Greek diaspora. Some of them are big donors.
“Despite this, it is unlikely that Theophilus will go to Istanbul. Now in the Greek world, it is he who is gaining strength, not Bartholomew. I do not think that he will play into the hands of an opponent,” the source noted.
The position of the Jerusalem Patriarchate is unenviable. After all, the recognition of Ukrainian schismatics will inevitably lead to a break, primarily with the Russian Orthodox Church, the largest in terms of the number of churches, clergy and believers.
This is fraught not only with formal, at first glance, “sanctions”, such as disobedience of the primate in the service, but also with tangible consequences for the image and economy.
So, after the recognition of the schismatics by the Church of Greece, the Russian Orthodox Church “did not bless” pilgrimage trips to the holy sites of Greece and communion in its churches. This also affected the monasteries of Athos.
This includes, also the jurisdiction of the Jerusalem Patriarchate – the main ancient shrines of Christianity, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Every year tens of thousands of believers of the Russian Church go to bow to them – only the coronavirus pandemic and the closure of borders have suspended an endless stream of pilgrims.
It is possible that Patriarch Theophilus manages to escape Bartholomew’s trick, since there are minutes of the meetings and it is clear in advance who will be present to serve.
At the same time, Constantinople has many ways to force Jerusalem to “unofficially recognize” the Ukrainian schismatics.
There could be discussions, various negotiations and more. But most significantly, there will be great pressure from the Greek diaspora, as well as from the United States.
The Americans have recently been communicating more with the Jerusalem Church than before, trying to influence its actions. But for now, the clergy are holding on with dignity – they do not allow themselves to be drawn into a large-scale church-political adventure started two years ago.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Ukraine’s Puzzling Enthusiasm In Inviting U.S.-Led Nuclear War On Its Territory

On September 4th , US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers flew over Ukrainian airspace , and along Crimea and the Donetsk and Luhansk People ’ s Republics .
They were escorted by Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 ’ s and they were a very apparent warning to Russia , and a sort of sizing up of potential strikes if the need were to arise .
Alongside the bombers , a number of NATO reconnaissance aircraft , but also NATO warplanes , also made flights over the Black Sea .
Some of them took place within the territory controlled by Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine .
Having specified that there were three B-52H Stratofortresses .
Such a formation of American B-52H missile carriers and Ukrainian MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters seriously agitated the Russian “ invaders ” , who immediately raised 8 fighter jets – 4 Su-27 and 4 Su-30 – to intercept and transferred the air defense to full combat readiness Southern Military District .
NATO reconnaissance planes have successfully used this and received all the necessary information about the air defense of a potential enemy , the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said .
The Ministry of Defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried out in order to work out the military coordination of the Ukrainian and NATO aviation , and similar flights will be repeated .
This is significant , since for the first time US long-range strategic bombers flew near the Russian borders from the territory of Ukraine .
To a certain extent , this mission is concerning .
The B-52H is a strategic bomber .
And its purpose is not reconnaissance , but the delivery of missile and bomb strikes – moreover , the Stratofortress is designed specifically for nuclear weapons .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks by weapons of mass destruction on a region it considers its own territory – in this case , on Crimea .
Also , strikes in the south of Russia proper were probably practiced .
It is obvious that in a real war scenario , American bombers entering Ukrainian airspace will become a target for the Russian Federation .
In other words , a nuclear war will go on in the skies over Ukraine .
With all the ensuing consequences .
And in this sense , the enthusiasm of the Ukrainian military is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not bode well for modern Ukraine either .
Russia is ready to go far enough to prevent NATO infrastructure from approaching its borders .
This is also in part why Russia was rather keen in accepting Crimea into its borders .
And if Kiev demonstrates a desire to become a base for an American attack against Russia , this could dramatically change Moscow ’ s entire strategy in Ukraine .
It is one thing when Ukraine is perceived as a weak adversary who , on the whole , does not threaten the security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other scenario is as a country from whose territory a nuclear strike can be delivered against Russia .
It is unlikely that any sanctions could impact Moscow ’ s actions .
In the present , a demonstration of a nuclear threat from the territory of Ukraine can achieve at least the goal of disrupting any agreements – for example , in Eastern Ukraine , where a somewhat stable ceasefire has been going on for more than a month .
Obviously , Moscow isn ’ t allowing Ukraine to integrate the region , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nuclear strike against Russia .
One question should be asked , are the citizens of Ukraine themselves aware that they may be involved in a nuclear war with Russian , and it is led by the United States , but on Kiev ’ s territory ?
Were they asked ?
And the answer is obvious : it is unlikely that the “ colonial administration ” ask the opinion of the “ natives ” on what actions to undertake .
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Carries Out “ Historical ” B-25H Bomber Flight In Ukrainian Airspace Along Crimea And Eastern Ukraine

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On September 4th, US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers flew over Ukrainian airspace, and along Crimea and the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.
They were escorted by Ukrainian Air Force Su-27’s and they were a very apparent warning to Russia, and a sort of sizing up of potential strikes if the need were to arise.
Alongside the bombers, a number of NATO reconnaissance aircraft, but also NATO warplanes, also made flights over the Black Sea.
Some of them took place within the territory controlled by Ukraine.
A British Typhoon fighter circled over Nikolaev.
The flights were enthusiastically confirmed by Ukraine. Having specified that there were three B-52H Stratofortresses.
Such a formation of American B-52H missile carriers and Ukrainian MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters seriously agitated the Russian “invaders”, who immediately raised 8 fighter jets – 4 Su-27 and 4 Su-30 – to intercept and transferred the air defense to full combat readiness Southern Military District.
NATO reconnaissance planes have successfully used this and received all the necessary information about the air defense of a potential enemy, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said.
“Two of the three bombers turned on the Mode-S transponder, which allowed them to be tracked during the flight through the Black Sea region. Interestingly, the plane flew towards the Sea of Azov, then orbited for several minutes before flying north towards Kiev “, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that the flight was carried out in order to work out the military coordination of the Ukrainian and NATO aviation, and similar flights will be repeated.
Аудиозапись сопровождения стратегических бомбардировщиков B-52 ВВС ??США?? восемью истребителями Су-27 и Су-30СМ ВКС России??. pic.twitter.com/A6Jzinw0zo — PlaneRadar (@ua4wiy_) September 5, 2020
This is significant, since for the first time US long-range strategic bombers flew near the Russian borders from the territory of Ukraine.
To a certain extent, this mission is concerning. The B-52H is a strategic bomber. And its purpose is not reconnaissance, but the delivery of missile and bomb strikes – moreover, the Stratofortress is designed specifically for nuclear weapons.
That is, Ukraine helped to practice possible attacks by weapons of mass destruction on a region it considers its own territory – in this case, on Crimea. Also, strikes in the south of Russia proper were probably practiced.
It is obvious that in a real war scenario, American bombers entering Ukrainian airspace will become a target for the Russian Federation. In other words, a nuclear war will go on in the skies over Ukraine. With all the ensuing consequences.
And in this sense, the enthusiasm of the Ukrainian military is not entirely clear.
This story does not bode well for modern Ukraine either. Russia is ready to go far enough to prevent NATO infrastructure from approaching its borders. This is also in part why Russia was rather keen in accepting Crimea into its borders.
And if Kiev demonstrates a desire to become a base for an American attack against Russia, this could dramatically change Moscow’s entire strategy in Ukraine.
It is one thing when Ukraine is perceived as a weak adversary who, on the whole, does not threaten the security of the Russian Federation.
In the other scenario is as a country from whose territory a nuclear strike can be delivered against Russia. It is unlikely that any sanctions could impact Moscow’s actions.
In the present, a demonstration of a nuclear threat from the territory of Ukraine can achieve at least the goal of disrupting any agreements – for example, in Eastern Ukraine, where a somewhat stable ceasefire has been going on for more than a month. Obviously, Moscow isn’t allowing Ukraine to integrate the region, which is helping the United States plan a nuclear strike against Russia.
One question should be asked, are the citizens of Ukraine themselves aware that they may be involved in a nuclear war with Russian, and it is led by the United States, but on Kiev’s territory?
Were they asked? And the answer is obvious: it is unlikely that the “colonial administration” ask the opinion of the “natives” on what actions to undertake.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Man Catches Fire After Comrade Throws Molotov In Portland; Riot Declared, Tear Gas Deployed

A Portland rioter caught fire after running through a molotov cocktail thrown by a comrade Saturday night , during the @ @ @ @ @ of protests .
The man attempted to douse the flames as one onlooker shouted “ @ @ @ @ @ !
” Portland police worked with state troopers to force the crowd to disperse , @ @ @ @ @ to the nearby East Precinct , where dozens of police officers were waiting for them @ @ @ @ @ of officers arrived to block the crowd ’ s path on Stark Street .
Around @ @ @ @ @ in the crowd threw at least three Molotov cocktail-like devices toward the police line .
@ @ @ @ @ .
One of the devices appeared to wound the foot of a bystander .
The @ @ @ @ @ to immediately declare the gathering a riot and order people to leave .
Police forced @ @ @ @ @ within minutes , released tear gas onto the crowd .
Portland PD deployed tear gas @ @ @ @ @ the street .
Police eventually rushed in and took down several protesters .

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A Portland protester rioter caught fire after running through a molotov cocktail thrown by a comrade Saturday night, during the city’s 100th straight of protests.
The man attempted to douse the flames as one onlooker shouted “stop, drop and roll!”
A man just got lit on fire. Chaotic night in Portland already #PortlandRiots #Portland pic.twitter.com/iWOP0is6MQ — Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) September 6, 2020
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Ok why not? Angle 2. pic.twitter.com/7QqD27468z — Steve Inman (@SteveInmanUIC) September 6, 2020
Portland police worked with state troopers to force the crowd to disperse, thwarting their attempts to march to the nearby East Precinct, where dozens of police officers were waiting for them, according to Oregon Live.
Dozens of officers arrived to block the crowd’s path on Stark Street. Around 9:20 p.m., some people in the crowd threw at least three Molotov cocktail-like devices toward the police line. Another person lit a firework. One of the devices appeared to wound the foot of a bystander. The series of explosions prompted police to immediately declare the gathering a riot and order people to leave. Police forced the crowd east and, within minutes, released tear gas onto the crowd. –Oregon Live
Fire bombs were thrown at officers, injuring at least one community member. Police are trying to restore peace and order for the safety of this neighborhood. https://t.co/V3UOCR6Bc4 — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 6, 2020
Portland PD deployed tear gas as protesters tossed fireworks in the street.
Extremely heavy smoke in SE Portland tonight as #antifa riot using Molotov cocktails. One person was already set on fire. BLM-antifa are celebrating more than 100 days of violence in the city. #PortlandRiots https://t.co/hqA5lF9gao — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
Earliest I’ve ever seen it declared a riot. Teargas and fireworks already in full force, and this was just shortly after 9 pm in Portland #PortlandRiots #Portland pic.twitter.com/1CzI5mrorj — Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) September 6, 2020
Police eventually rushed in and took down several protesters.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Erdogan Threatens Greece As “Pre-Planned” Tank Deployment To Greek Border Takes Place

On September 5th , Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan moved towards directly giving Greece ultimatums and threats .
He said that Athens should enter negotiations or “ face the consequences.
” “ They ’ re either going to understand the language of politics and diplomacy , or in the field with painful experiences , ” he said .
“ They are going to understand that Turkey has the political , economic and military power to tear up the immoral maps and documents imposed , ” Erdogan added , referring to areas marked by Greece and Cyprus as their economic maritime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready for every eventuality and result ” .
Alongside his threats , reports surfaced with footage of Turkey delivering approximately 40 tanks towards the Evros River , along which the border with Greece runs .
Reportedly , these tanks are there for deterrence , and not for any actual offensive actions .
The deployment was also allegedly planned long in advance , and is of no relation to the current deterioration of relations between Greece and Turkey .
According to Turkish state outlet Anadolu Agency , the transfer of the tanks was pre-planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based in the eastern province of Malatya .
As France is also involved in the conflict around Libya , the Eastern Mediterranean , and even Syria , Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called French President Emmanuel Macron “ hysterical ” over his stance on the matters .
Mevlut Cavusoglu emphasized that Turkey had foiled French hope for Libyan National Army ’ s Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar to capture the Libyan capital of Tripoli by providing military support to the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord ( GNA ) , repelling Haftar ’ s assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Turkey and France were involved in an incident when a French warship attempted to inspect a Turkish vessel as part of a UN arms embargo against Libya , and a Turkish warship protected the cargo vessel , which was more than likely actually breaching the embargo .
“ With that hysteria , he didn ’ t know what to do .
Right after that , he said our ships had harassed their ships in the eastern Mediterranean but couldn ’ t document this and was humiliated , ” the Turkish minister said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position that France was the country provoking Greece the most in the eastern Mediterranean conflict , calling on Paris to cooperate with Turkey to accomplish regional stability .
Turkey ’ s Foreign Minister also accused Greece of avoiding dialogue and lying after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis denied it had agreed to NATO-brokered talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean .
“ Let threats go away so that the contacts can begin , ” Mitsotakis said earlier on Friday , prompting Cavusoglu to accuse him of “ lying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the secretary general ’ s ( remarks ) but the one lying here is not the NATO secretary general , it ’ s Greece itself .
Greece showed once more than it ’ s not in favor of dialog.
” Earlier , on August 30th , Erdogan called the leaders of France and Greecy “ greedy and incompetent ” for challenging Ankara ’ s energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean .
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On September 5th, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan moved towards directly giving Greece ultimatums and threats.
He said that Athens should enter negotiations or “face the consequences.”
“They’re either going to understand the language of politics and diplomacy, or in the field with painful experiences,” he said. “They are going to understand that Turkey has the political, economic and military power to tear up the immoral maps and documents imposed,” Erdogan added, referring to areas marked by Greece and Cyprus as their economic maritime zones. He said Turkey was “ready for every eventuality and result”.
Alongside his threats, reports surfaced with footage of Turkey delivering approximately 40 tanks towards the Evros River, along which the border with Greece runs.
Turkey deploys tanks to Greece border from Syrian border, Turkish private news agency İHA claims. Approximately 40 tanks. pic.twitter.com/nnDrEegXsj — Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) September 5, 2020
Reportedly, these tanks are there for deterrence, and not for any actual offensive actions.
The deployment was also allegedly planned long in advance, and is of no relation to the current deterioration of relations between Greece and Turkey.
According to Turkish state outlet Anadolu Agency, the transfer of the tanks was pre-planned by Turkey’s Second Army, based in the eastern province of Malatya.
As France is also involved in the conflict around Libya, the Eastern Mediterranean, and even Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called French President Emmanuel Macron “hysterical” over his stance on the matters.
Mevlut Cavusoglu emphasized that Turkey had foiled French hope for Libyan National Army’s Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar to capture the Libyan capital of Tripoli by providing military support to the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), repelling Haftar’s assault back in June.
“In Libya they (France) supported the putschist Haftar and made a grave mistake,” he said, adding, “Things changed, balances shifted, Haftar was defeated and Macron became hysterical.”
Back in June, Turkey and France were involved in an incident when a French warship attempted to inspect a Turkish vessel as part of a UN arms embargo against Libya, and a Turkish warship protected the cargo vessel, which was more than likely actually breaching the embargo.
“With that hysteria, he didn’t know what to do. Right after that, he said our ships had harassed their ships in the eastern Mediterranean but couldn’t document this and was humiliated,” the Turkish minister said.
Cavusoglu also reiterated Ankara’s position that France was the country provoking Greece the most in the eastern Mediterranean conflict, calling on Paris to cooperate with Turkey to accomplish regional stability.
“There is no need for such hysterical behavior from France, it makes them look laughable. We are two NATO member countries.”
Turkey’s Foreign Minister also accused Greece of avoiding dialogue and lying after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis denied it had agreed to NATO-brokered talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean.
“Let threats go away so that the contacts can begin,” Mitsotakis said earlier on Friday, prompting Cavusoglu to accuse him of “lying,” saying, “Greece denied the secretary general’s (remarks) but the one lying here is not the NATO secretary general, it’s Greece itself. Greece showed once more than it’s not in favor of dialog.”
Earlier, on August 30th, Erdogan called the leaders of France and Greecy “greedy and incompetent” for challenging Ankara’s energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean.
“Do Greeks accept what could happen to them because of their greedy and incompetent leaders?” asked Erdogan. “Do the French know the price they will pay because of their greedy and incompetent leaders?”
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southfront--2020-09-06--Saudi Arabia Begins US-Sponsored Campaign For Normalization With Israel

On September 4th , a sermon delivered by Abdul Rahman al-Sudais , the imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca appears to be interpreted as a sort of interlude towards normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel .
In his sermon , Sudais said that Islam requires Muslims to respect non-Muslims and treat them well .
He pointed out that Prophet Mohammed “ performed ablution from a polytheistic water bottle and died while his shield was mortgaged to a Jew.
” According to Sudais , the prophet was so good to his Jewish neighbor that the latter converted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to “ correct and purify the Islamic faith from false and suspicious beliefs.
” He had previously urged for peaceful inter-faith dialogue and preached Islam ’ s opposition to “ explosions and terrorism.
” US President Donald Trump , when the UAE and Israel signed a normalization deal , predicted that other Arab states would soon follow suit .
The Emirates became only the third Arab country in history to recognize Israel , after Egypt and Jordan .
Trump ’ s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner said that Jerusalem ( since it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and Riyadh will ‘ do great things together , ’ despite silence from Saudis on the normalization between the UAE and Israel .
Saudi Arabia has agreed to allow Israeli flights into its airspace .
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan recently said the kingdom was open to establishing relations with Israel on condition that a peace agreement is reached between Israel and the Palestinians .
Reportedly , during an American delegation ’ s visit at Riyadh on September 2nd , headed by special White House advisor Jared Kushner , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Saudi and the US was suggested , similar in fashion to the recent Kosovo-Israel announcement .
Sudais ’ s words sparked a wave of protests on social media , where many Arabs and Muslims claimed he was paving the way for Saudi Arabia to follow suit with the United Arab Emirates and establish relations with Israel .
Islamic cleric Muhammad al-Shinqiti of Mauritania accused Sudais of exploiting the podium of the Grand Mosque in Mecca to promote normalization with Israel .
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On September 4th, a sermon delivered by Abdul Rahman al-Sudais, the imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca appears to be interpreted as a sort of interlude towards normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
In his sermon, Sudais said that Islam requires Muslims to respect non-Muslims and treat them well.
He pointed out that Prophet Mohammed “performed ablution from a polytheistic water bottle and died while his shield was mortgaged to a Jew.”
السديس تحدث في خطبته عن أهمية التطبيع مستشهداً بأدلة بعيدة عن معناها و مضللة ولم يتحدث عن حرق المساجد و المصاحف و إساءة لنبينا الكريم في أوروبا قلنا لكم و لا زلنا نقول أنتم مجرد دمى أمريكية صهيونية لعنكم الله و حشركم معهم #السديس #التطبيع_خيانة #إلا_رسول_الله pic.twitter.com/lWfNWCGwab — Mohamed ??mestour?? (@DjilaMestour) September 5, 2020
The photograph’s caption reads “I am a Rabbi, not an Imam.”
According to Sudais, the prophet was so good to his Jewish neighbor that the latter converted to Islam.
Sudais also talked about the need to “correct and purify the Islamic faith from false and suspicious beliefs.”
He had previously urged for peaceful inter-faith dialogue and preached Islam’s opposition to “explosions and terrorism.”
US President Donald Trump, when the UAE and Israel signed a normalization deal, predicted that other Arab states would soon follow suit.
The Emirates became only the third Arab country in history to recognize Israel, after Egypt and Jordan.
Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner said that Jerusalem (since it recognizes it as Israel’s capital) and Riyadh will ‘do great things together,’ despite silence from Saudis on the normalization between the UAE and Israel.
Saudi Arabia has agreed to allow Israeli flights into its airspace. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan recently said the kingdom was open to establishing relations with Israel on condition that a peace agreement is reached between Israel and the Palestinians.
Reportedly, during an American delegation’s visit at Riyadh on September 2nd, headed by special White House advisor Jared Kushner, a proposal for a triangle accord between Israel, Saudi and the US was suggested, similar in fashion to the recent Kosovo-Israel announcement.
Sudais’s words sparked a wave of protests on social media, where many Arabs and Muslims claimed he was paving the way for Saudi Arabia to follow suit with the United Arab Emirates and establish relations with Israel.
Egyptian Islamic scholar Mohammed al-Sagheer accused the Saudi cleric of hypocrisy.
“He is paving the way for normalization and treason,” Sagheer commented.
Islamic cleric Muhammad al-Shinqiti of Mauritania accused Sudais of exploiting the podium of the Grand Mosque in Mecca to promote normalization with Israel.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Saudi Arabian Air Force Strikes Houthi Positions In Response To Advance

On September 5th , the Saudi Arabian Air Force launched a series of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as part of an ongoing military operation and in response to missiles and kamikaze drones launched into Saudi cities .
A video was released of some of the strikes .
Earlier , on September 2nd , the Saudi-led coalition announced intercepting explosive-laden drones and boats and ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis at Saudi civilian and military targets in the Kingdom and Yemen .
The Saudi-led coalition response allegedly mainly targeted senior Houthi commanders in the Marib and Al-Bayda provinces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Jawf .
The Houthis also want to force the Kingdom to stop its massive military logistics with the Yemeni army , according to Yemeni military officials .
According to him , the Houthis had suffered heavy losses over the last couple of weeks as a result of counterattacks by government forces .
The Houthis , after allegedly failing to make a major military breakthrough with ground assaults , have turned to attacking Saudi Arabia to end their rising death count .
Losses for the Houthis appear to have begun allegedly mounting after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city of Marib .
“ The Houthis put their entire eggs in Marib ’ s basket , it is a ‘ To be or not to be ’ battle for them , ” Col. Abdul Basit Al-Baher , a Yemeni army spokesman in the southern city of Taiz , told Arab News .
“ The Houthis are hungry for money and resources so they keep escalating pressure on Marib .
Due to land and air surveillance , the coalition ’ s airstrikes have become more precise and can locate and target Houthi commanders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC : • Map Update : Saudi-led Forces Retreat From More Areas In Yemen ’ s Baydha , Marib

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On September 5th, the Saudi Arabian Air Force launched a series of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as part of an ongoing military operation and in response to missiles and kamikaze drones launched into Saudi cities.
A video was released of some of the strikes.
Earlier, on September 2nd, the Saudi-led coalition announced intercepting explosive-laden drones and boats and ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis at Saudi civilian and military targets in the Kingdom and Yemen.
The Saudi-led coalition response allegedly mainly targeted senior Houthi commanders in the Marib and Al-Bayda provinces, as well as in the northern province of Jawf.
The Houthis also want to force the Kingdom to stop its massive military logistics with the Yemeni army, according to Yemeni military officials.
“The coalition (warplanes) targeted their fortifications, military equipment, trenches, gatherings, command rooms as well as military reinforcements,” Brig. Gen. Abdu Abdullah Majili, a Yemeni army spokesman said.
According to him, the Houthis had suffered heavy losses over the last couple of weeks as a result of counterattacks by government forces.
The Houthis, after allegedly failing to make a major military breakthrough with ground assaults, have turned to attacking Saudi Arabia to end their rising death count.
“The Houthis suffered fatal blows and a huge depletion of fighters during the current raging battles,” Majili added.
Losses for the Houthis appear to have begun allegedly mounting after they began the operation to capture the city of Marib.
“The Houthis put their entire eggs in Marib’s basket, it is a ‘To be or not to be’ battle for them,” Col. Abdul Basit Al-Baher, a Yemeni army spokesman in the southern city of Taiz, told Arab News. “The Houthis are hungry for money and resources so they keep escalating pressure on Marib. Due to land and air surveillance, the coalition’s airstrikes have become more precise and can locate and target Houthi commanders on the battlefields.”
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southfront--2020-09-06--Navalny’s Alleged Poisoning Constitutes Chemical Weapons Usage According to NATO And OPCW

On September 3rd , the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) said that the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny with a toxic nerve agent constituted a use of banned chemical weapons .
This is relevant , since he was allegedly poisoned with Novichok and it was banned by the OPCW in 2020 .
Russia rejected accusations that Moscow was to blame for the poisoning of opposition leader Navalny .
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow rejected any suggestion that Russia was responsible and warned other countries against jumping to hasty conclusions .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures against Moscow after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany would consult its NATO allies about how to respond to the poisoning .
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the member states were united in condemning the alleged attack .
He added there was “ proof beyond doubt ” that a Novichok nerve agent was used against Navalny .
But Russia has dismissed the diagnosis given by doctors in Germany , where he is being treated .
Speaking after an emergency NATO meeting , Stoltenberg said the Kremlin “ must fully co-operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chemical Weapons on an impartial international investigation ” .
Stoltenberg stressed that Navalny ’ s poisoning , which took place in Russia and not in a NATO member state , was different to that of the Skripals .
But several senior Russian MPs have rejected NATO ’ s demands .
Since the incident , the EU has demanded a “ transparent ” investigation by the Russian government .
The US National Security Council , too , has pledged to “ work with allies and the international community to hold those in Russia accountable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately 17 years ago , David Kelly died in the UK while going on a walk in Oxfordshire , where he lived .
Kelly was the distinguished government scientist who hunted down weapons of mass destruction of the kind used by the Blair government to justify the 2003 war with Iraq .
It turned out that Saddam Hussein ’ s government had none .
The BBC began reporting on the matter , and it was eventually revealed that it was Dr. David Kelly who was the hidden source behind the reports .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigated and it was concluded that it was suicide .
The inquiry found that Kelly died after cutting an artery , had taken an overdose of painkillers and had heart disease which left his arteries “ significantly narrowed ” .
Thus , said experts , less blood loss may have killed the scientist than that needed to kill a healthy man .
This happened before he could officially give testimony on whether there really were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq .
This is quite similar to claims that Russia is using some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also keeps failing to kill its alleged assassination targets .
It is also showing how far protecting the narrative can go .
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On September 3rd, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said that the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny with a toxic nerve agent constituted a use of banned chemical weapons.
“Any poisoning of an individual through the use of a nerve agent is considered a use of chemical weapons. Such an allegation is a matter of grave concern,” the OPCW said.
This is relevant, since he was allegedly poisoned with Novichok and it was banned by the OPCW in 2020.
Russia rejected accusations that Moscow was to blame for the poisoning of opposition leader Navalny.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow rejected any suggestion that Russia was responsible and warned other countries against jumping to hasty conclusions.
He said there was no reason to discuss measures against Moscow after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany would consult its NATO allies about how to respond to the poisoning.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the member states were united in condemning the alleged attack.
He added there was “proof beyond doubt” that a Novichok nerve agent was used against Navalny.
But Russia has dismissed the diagnosis given by doctors in Germany, where he is being treated.
Speaking after an emergency NATO meeting, Stoltenberg said the Kremlin “must fully co-operate with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on an impartial international investigation”.
“We also call on Russia to provide complete disclosure of the Novichok programme to the OPCW,” he added.
Stoltenberg stressed that Navalny’s poisoning, which took place in Russia and not in a NATO member state, was different to that of the Skripals.
“We strongly believe that this is a blatant violation of international law [banning the use of any chemical weapons], so it requires an international response, but I will not now speculate about exactly what kind of international response,” he said.
But several senior Russian MPs have rejected NATO’s demands.
“Until experts have either confirmed or denied the use of chemical substances subject to the Chemical Weapons Convention, calls for involving the OPCW appear, in my view, politicized,” said Konstantin Kosachev of Russia’s Federation Council.
Since the incident, the EU has demanded a “transparent” investigation by the Russian government. The US National Security Council, too, has pledged to “work with allies and the international community to hold those in Russia accountable”.
It should be reminded that approximately 17 years ago, David Kelly died in the UK while going on a walk in Oxfordshire, where he lived.
Kelly was the distinguished government scientist who hunted down weapons of mass destruction of the kind used by the Blair government to justify the 2003 war with Iraq.
It turned out that Saddam Hussein’s government had none.
The BBC began reporting on the matter, and it was eventually revealed that it was Dr. David Kelly who was the hidden source behind the reports.
He died shortly thereafter. His death was investigated and it was concluded that it was suicide.
The inquiry found that Kelly died after cutting an artery, had taken an overdose of painkillers and had heart disease which left his arteries “significantly narrowed”. Thus, said experts, less blood loss may have killed the scientist than that needed to kill a healthy man.
This happened before he could officially give testimony on whether there really were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
This is quite similar to claims that Russia is using some sort of chemical weapons, and it also keeps failing to kill its alleged assassination targets. It is also showing how far protecting the narrative can go.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Chengdu J-10 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (Infographics)

Click to see the full-size image The Chengdu J-10 is a Chinese single-engine , lightweight multirole fighter aircraft .
The @ @ @ @ @ and canard design , with fly-by-wire flight controls .
It is produced by the Chengdu @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC :

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The Chengdu J-10 is a Chinese single-engine, lightweight multirole fighter aircraft. The warplane has a delta wing and canard design, with fly-by-wire flight controls. It is produced by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Peace Agreement Signed In Sudan

Peace Agreement Signed In Sudan

The government of Sudan announced on Wednesday that it has met with rebel leaders to begin implementing a deal that aims to end a war in which hundreds of thousands of people have been killed .
Rebel commanders from the Sudan Revolutionary Front ( SRF ) and the transitional government met face-to-face for the first time on Tuesday , one day after striking the deal .
The meeting held on Tuesday was the first joint meeting to be held after the finalization of the accord .
Alhadi Idris , the head of the SRF rebel coalition , stated to SUNA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters relating to the agenda to be followed .
The agreement aims to put an end to 17 years of civil war and conflicts which in turn followed decades of intermittent conflict that have ravaged the country since the 1950s .
The SRF , founded in 2011 , is an alliance of five armed rebel groups and four political movements from the vast western region of Darfur , and the southern states of South Kordofan and Blue Nile .
The peace deal signed on Monday covers issues related to security , land ownership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the return of people who fled their homes because of fighting .
It also provides for the dismantling of rebel forces and the integration of the fighters into the national army .
Sudan ’ s transitional government , which took power after the April 2019 ouster of then President Omar al-Bashir , has made forging peace with rebel groups a priority .
Fighting in the Darfur conflict has killed approximately 300,000 people and displaced 2.5 million others , according to the UN .
The rebels groups are largely drawn from non-Arab minority populations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the national government based in Khartoum .
Sudan ’ s Revolutionary Front comprises four armed movements that have been fighting in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states in the south , and in Darfur , in the west .
The movements in Darfur include Sudan ’ s Liberation Army , spearheaded by Arko Minnawi , and the Justice and Equality Movement , led by Jibril Ibrahim , brother of founder Khalil Ibrahim , a former minister in Al-Bashir ’ s government .
The agreement proposes a federal system for Sudan and grants autonomy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions .
According to the terms of the agreement , the Darfur region , which was split into five states , will be reunified into one area after seven months and have its own governor .
Revenues and resources of the two states shall be divided between the federal authority , which will receive 60 per cent , and local authorities , that will be given 40 per cent .
According to the agreement , Sudan ’ s Revolutionary Front shall be allocated 25 per cent of cabinet and parliamentary seats ( including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 300 members which is still yet to be established ) , and three seats in the 11-member Sovereign Council .
The country ’ s transitional period will be extended for 39 months starting 1 September , as per the accord , during which time the armed movements ’ forces should be disbanded and legally re-integrated as part of several security arrangements .
Sudan ’ s transitional period was originally scheduled to last for 39 months starting in the second half of 2019 , a few months after mass mobilizations and protests toppled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Al-Bashir in April of that year .
The pact follows 10 months of negotiations in Juba .
Absent from the accord , however , were the Sudan Liberation Army , led by Abdel-Wahed Mohamed Nour , which controls strategic locations in Darfur ’ s Marrah Mountains , and a faction of the Sudan People ’ s Liberation Movement-North , headed by Abdel-Aziz Al-Helw , whose forces are engaged in South Kordofan conflicts .
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said on Tuesday that the deal “ creates a new Sudanese state , and remedies all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appealed to the two holdout rebel movements who refused to take part to join the peace process .
LINK Comprehensive peace in Sudan has been the priority of Abdalla Hamdok ’ s government , which is now focused on resuming peace negotiations as soon as possible with the Sudan ’ s People ’ s Liberation Movement-North and the Sudan Liberation Movement .
The government ’ s reform programme strongly depends on spreading peace to all corners of Sudan so that reconstruction efforts can begin in earnest .
On Thursday , one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is joining the peace process .
Sudan ’ s government has reached an agreement with the group laying out conditions for the armed faction to recognize the peace deal signed with other rebel groups earlier this week .
Making Sudan a secular state is the core focus of the agreement signed on Thursday by Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and Abdul Aziz Alhilu , leader of the Sudan People ’ s Liberation Movement – North ( SPLM-N ) .
The agreement declares that Sudan ’ s constitution should be based on the principle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be geared towards ending discrimination in the country .
“ Sudan is a multi-racial , multi-ethnic , multi-religious and multi-cultural society .
Full recognition and accommodation of these diversities must be affirmed , ” reads the declaration seen by Anadolu Agency .
“ For Sudan to become a democratic country where the rights of all citizens are enshrined , the constitution should be based on the principle of ‘ separation of religion and state ’ in the absence of which the right to self-determination must be respected.
” “ Freedom of belief and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in full to all Sudanese citizens.
” “ The state shall not establish an official religion .
No citizen shall be discriminated against based on their religion.
” The understanding is expected to draw a strong reaction from many of former Sudanese ruler Omar al-Bashir ’ s supporters , who have held multiple protests against what they say is the transitional government ’ s failure and corruption .
LINK Previous peace accords in Sudan , including the Darfur Peace Agreement signed in Nigeria in 2006 and another signed in Qatar in 2010 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sudan government and people need tangible support from the international community , especially influential countries and international financial institutions .
Regional powers , including Egypt and the Gulf , have promised their support for the peace accord and expressed their hope that it will contribute to Sudan ’ s stability and help Khartoum focus on pressing issues , foremost among which is the plummeting economy , and launch local development programmes , the absence of which has contributed to the lack of peace and stability .
LINK On Friday the UN Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the peace agreement between the government of Sudan and a faction of the North Sudan People ’ s Liberation Movement ( SPLM- N ) .
According to a press statement issued by his office , the UN remains fully committed to supporting all efforts for a sustainable peace in the country .
Guterres also called for the Sudan Liberation Movement , the last major rebel group holding off from signing the accord , to join the peace process and help find a comprehensive solution to the conflict in the territory .
LINK Sudan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the raging geopolitical conflicts in the region at a moment when it can least afford it .
It is facing strong pressure from the US and Israel to normalize relations with the latter , the former using the punitive economic and financial sanctions it imposed on the country years ago as a bargaining chip – unless Khartoum normalizes relations , it is unlikely that the Trump administration or the US Congress will lift the sanctions .
Western countries and analysts have also expressed concern over the fact that Russia has had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last few years .
Numerous detailed reports have accused Russia of supporting the ‘ regime of the day ’ , or of manipulating particular political factions and social sectors , against the interests of the Sudanese people in a cynical pursuit of power and resources .
LINK1 , LINK2 There are very few major international and regional actors that could not be accused of similar things .
The people of Sudan and the transitional government will have to tread very carefully and be vigilant as to the nature and objectives of all foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .
Moreover , Sudan still has some of its troops deployed as mercenaries in the conflict in Yemen fighting under the command of the ‘ Saudi-led coalition ’ .
Although Sudan has significantly reduced the size of the military force deployed there , last reports suggested around 5,000 remain .
There have also been occasional reports that the UAE has been trying to persuade the military leadership to send troops to fight in Libya , invariably drawing vehement denials from official spokesmen .
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The government of Sudan announced on Wednesday that it has met with rebel leaders to begin implementing a deal that aims to end a war in which hundreds of thousands of people have been killed. Rebel commanders from the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) and the transitional government met face-to-face for the first time on Tuesday, one day after striking the deal.
The meeting held on Tuesday was the first joint meeting to be held after the finalization of the accord. Alhadi Idris, the head of the SRF rebel coalition, stated to SUNA news agency that the meeting considered preliminary matters relating to the agenda to be followed.
“We discussed in this meeting what will happen going forward,” Idris said, adding that there were “still issues related to the timeline to implement the deal”.
The agreement aims to put an end to 17 years of civil war and conflicts which in turn followed decades of intermittent conflict that have ravaged the country since the 1950s.
The SRF, founded in 2011, is an alliance of five armed rebel groups and four political movements from the vast western region of Darfur, and the southern states of South Kordofan and Blue Nile.
“Our priorities now are economic progress and humanitarian issues related to people displaced by the conflicts,” said Minni Minawi, who leads a faction of the Darfur-based Sudan Liberation Movement.
The peace deal signed on Monday covers issues related to security, land ownership, transitional justice, power sharing and the return of people who fled their homes because of fighting.
It also provides for the dismantling of rebel forces and the integration of the fighters into the national army.
Sudan’s transitional government, which took power after the April 2019 ouster of then President Omar al-Bashir, has made forging peace with rebel groups a priority. Fighting in the Darfur conflict has killed approximately 300,000 people and displaced 2.5 million others, according to the UN.
The rebels groups are largely drawn from non-Arab minority populations that long protested against Arab domination of the national government based in Khartoum. Sudan’s Revolutionary Front comprises four armed movements that have been fighting in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states in the south, and in Darfur, in the west.
The movements in Darfur include Sudan’s Liberation Army, spearheaded by Arko Minnawi, and the Justice and Equality Movement, led by Jibril Ibrahim, brother of founder Khalil Ibrahim, a former minister in Al-Bashir’s government.
The agreement proposes a federal system for Sudan and grants autonomy to the South Kordofan and Blue Nile regions. According to the terms of the agreement, the Darfur region, which was split into five states, will be reunified into one area after seven months and have its own governor.
Revenues and resources of the two states shall be divided between the federal authority, which will receive 60 per cent, and local authorities, that will be given 40 per cent.
According to the agreement, Sudan’s Revolutionary Front shall be allocated 25 per cent of cabinet and parliamentary seats (including 75 seats in the transitional legislative assembly of 300 members which is still yet to be established), and three seats in the 11-member Sovereign Council.
The country’s transitional period will be extended for 39 months starting 1 September, as per the accord, during which time the armed movements’ forces should be disbanded and legally re-integrated as part of several security arrangements.
Sudan’s transitional period was originally scheduled to last for 39 months starting in the second half of 2019, a few months after mass mobilizations and protests toppled the government headed by long-time president Omar Al-Bashir in April of that year.
The pact follows 10 months of negotiations in Juba. Absent from the accord, however, were the Sudan Liberation Army, led by Abdel-Wahed Mohamed Nour, which controls strategic locations in Darfur’s Marrah Mountains, and a faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, headed by Abdel-Aziz Al-Helw, whose forces are engaged in South Kordofan conflicts.
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said on Tuesday that the deal “creates a new Sudanese state, and remedies all injustices of the past”, and appealed to the two holdout rebel movements who refused to take part to join the peace process. LINK
Comprehensive peace in Sudan has been the priority of Abdalla Hamdok’s government, which is now focused on resuming peace negotiations as soon as possible with the Sudan’s People’s Liberation Movement-North and the Sudan Liberation Movement. The government’s reform programme strongly depends on spreading peace to all corners of Sudan so that reconstruction efforts can begin in earnest.
On Thursday, one of the two main holdout rebel groups announced that it is joining the peace process. Sudan’s government has reached an agreement with the group laying out conditions for the armed faction to recognize the peace deal signed with other rebel groups earlier this week.
Making Sudan a secular state is the core focus of the agreement signed on Thursday by Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and Abdul Aziz Alhilu, leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N).
The agreement declares that Sudan’s constitution should be based on the principle of separation of religion and state and be geared towards ending discrimination in the country.
“Sudan is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural society. Full recognition and accommodation of these diversities must be affirmed,” reads the declaration seen by Anadolu Agency. “For Sudan to become a democratic country where the rights of all citizens are enshrined, the constitution should be based on the principle of ‘separation of religion and state’ in the absence of which the right to self-determination must be respected.” “Freedom of belief and worship and religious practice shall be guaranteed in full to all Sudanese citizens.” “The state shall not establish an official religion. No citizen shall be discriminated against based on their religion.”
The understanding is expected to draw a strong reaction from many of former Sudanese ruler Omar al-Bashir’s supporters, who have held multiple protests against what they say is the transitional government’s failure and corruption. LINK
Previous peace accords in Sudan, including the Darfur Peace Agreement signed in Nigeria in 2006 and another signed in Qatar in 2010, have failed to resolve the conflict.
The Sudan government and people need tangible support from the international community, especially influential countries and international financial institutions. Regional powers, including Egypt and the Gulf, have promised their support for the peace accord and expressed their hope that it will contribute to Sudan’s stability and help Khartoum focus on pressing issues, foremost among which is the plummeting economy, and launch local development programmes, the absence of which has contributed to the lack of peace and stability. LINK
On Friday the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the government of Sudan and a faction of the North Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM- N).
According to a press statement issued by his office, the UN remains fully committed to supporting all efforts for a sustainable peace in the country. Guterres also called for the Sudan Liberation Movement, the last major rebel group holding off from signing the accord, to join the peace process and help find a comprehensive solution to the conflict in the territory. LINK
Sudan is however at risk of becoming embroiled in the raging geopolitical conflicts in the region at a moment when it can least afford it. It is facing strong pressure from the US and Israel to normalize relations with the latter, the former using the punitive economic and financial sanctions it imposed on the country years ago as a bargaining chip – unless Khartoum normalizes relations, it is unlikely that the Trump administration or the US Congress will lift the sanctions.
Western countries and analysts have also expressed concern over the fact that Russia has had a significant presence in the country over the last few years. Numerous detailed reports have accused Russia of supporting the ‘regime of the day’, or of manipulating particular political factions and social sectors, against the interests of the Sudanese people in a cynical pursuit of power and resources. LINK1, LINK2
There are very few major international and regional actors that could not be accused of similar things. The people of Sudan and the transitional government will have to tread very carefully and be vigilant as to the nature and objectives of all foreign actors in the country during this critical period.
Moreover, Sudan still has some of its troops deployed as mercenaries in the conflict in Yemen fighting under the command of the ‘Saudi-led coalition’. Although Sudan has significantly reduced the size of the military force deployed there, last reports suggested around 5,000 remain. There have also been occasional reports that the UAE has been trying to persuade the military leadership to send troops to fight in Libya, invariably drawing vehement denials from official spokesmen.
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southfront--2020-09-06--ISIS Shares Photos Of Recent Attack On Nigerian Army Base In Borno

On September 5 , ISIS ’ news agency , Amaq , released photos of a recent attack by the group ’ s terrorists on Nigerian army base in the northeastern state of Borno .
The attack targeted the town of Magumeri a few days ago .
ISIS terrorists occupied the town for several hours , during which they stormed a base of the Nigerian Armed Forces .
ISIS claimed that its terrorists killed ten Nigerian service members in the attack .
However , Amaq photos showed three bodies only .
The photos , however , prove that ISIS terrorists destroyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nigerian Armed Forces .
The terrorists also seized a pick-up truck and loads of light weapons and ammunition .
This was not the only recent attack by ISIS cell in Borno .
The group ’ s terrorists also ambushed a convoy of the Nigerian Armed Forces between the towns of Cross and Milefour .
Ten soldiers were allegedly killed .
ISIS in Nigeria , formerly known as “ Boko Haram , ” intensified its attacks in Borno State recently .
Government forces are making immense effort to counter the group .
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On September 5, ISIS’ news agency, Amaq, released photos of a recent attack by the group’s terrorists on Nigerian army base in the northeastern state of Borno.
The attack targeted the town of Magumeri a few days ago. ISIS terrorists occupied the town for several hours, during which they stormed a base of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
ISIS claimed that its terrorists killed ten Nigerian service members in the attack. However, Amaq photos showed three bodies only.
The photos, however, prove that ISIS terrorists destroyed an armored vehicle and a truck of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The terrorists also seized a pick-up truck and loads of light weapons and ammunition.
This was not the only recent attack by ISIS cell in Borno. The group’s terrorists also ambushed a convoy of the Nigerian Armed Forces between the towns of Cross and Milefour. Ten soldiers were allegedly killed.
ISIS in Nigeria, formerly known as “Boko Haram,” intensified its attacks in Borno State recently. Government forces are making immense effort to counter the group.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Another Joint Russian-Turkish Training In Syria’s Greater Idlib

The Russian Military Police and the Turkish Armed Forces had conducted a joint training in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib , deputy head of the coordination center in the de-escalation zone of Idlib , Yevgeny Polyakov , announced on September 5 .
According to Polyakov , the troops trained on emergency situations that they may face while conducting joint patrols on the M4 highway , which links Lattakia and Aleppo .
Russian and Turkish troops trained to improve coordination and cooperation during the patrols , to call for support in case of any attacks and to evacuate troops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joint training between Russian and Turkish troops .
The first training took place in the town of Ternaba on August 31 and September 1 .
The Russian Military Police and the Turkish Armed Forces have conducted 25 patrols on the M4 highway in Greater Idlib since the signing of the ceasefire agreement on March 5 .
Jihadists targeted the patrols on several occasions , most recently on August 25 .
Russia and Turkey appear to be determined to secure the M4 highway .
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The Russian Military Police and the Turkish Armed Forces had conducted a joint training in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, deputy head of the coordination center in the de-escalation zone of Idlib, Yevgeny Polyakov, announced on September 5.
“Training was held to repel attacks by armed groups on military convoys,” Polyakov said, according to RT.
According to Polyakov, the troops trained on emergency situations that they may face while conducting joint patrols on the M4 highway, which links Lattakia and Aleppo.
Russian and Turkish troops trained to improve coordination and cooperation during the patrols, to call for support in case of any attacks and to evacuate troops and equipment.
This was the second joint training between Russian and Turkish troops. The first training took place in the town of Ternaba on August 31 and September 1.
The Russian Military Police and the Turkish Armed Forces have conducted 25 patrols on the M4 highway in Greater Idlib since the signing of the ceasefire agreement on March 5. Jihadists targeted the patrols on several occasions, most recently on August 25.
Russia and Turkey appear to be determined to secure the M4 highway. This is the main term of the March 5 agreement on Greater Idlib.
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southfront--2020-09-06--Russian Forces Restored BTR-80 Damaged In Recent Attack On M4 Highway (Video)

The Russian military had restored a BTR-80 wheeled armored personnel carrier ( APC ) that was damaged in the July 14 suicide attack in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib , RusVesna revealed on September 5 .
The attack , which was carried out with a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device ( SVBIED ) , targeted a joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the M4 highway .
The SVBIED blew up a few meters away from the BTR-80 .
Nevertheless , the Russian APC sustained minimum damage .
Three of the crew were slightly injured .
After repairing the BTR-80 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armor , reading “ Несокрушимый , ” which translates to “ indestructible ” in English .
A second BTR-80 survived an attack on August 25 .
The APC was also taking part in a joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the M4 highway in Greater Idlib when it was targeted with a rocket-propelled grenade .
A mysterious jihadi group calling itself the “ Khattab al-Shishani Brigades ” claimed responsibility for both attacks on joint Russian-Turkish patrols .
The BTR-80 , which was developed in the Soviet Union in the 80s , has proven its capability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version deployed by Russian forces in Syria is upgraded with a remotely-controlled tower with a 30 mm and a 7,62 mm machine guns .
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The Russian military had restored a BTR-80 wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) that was damaged in the July 14 suicide attack in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, RusVesna revealed on September 5.
The attack, which was carried out with a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED), targeted a joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the M4 highway.
The SVBIED blew up a few meters away from the BTR-80. Nevertheless, the Russian APC sustained minimum damage. Three of the crew were slightly injured.
After repairing the BTR-80, Russian personnel left a message on the armor, reading “Несокрушимый,” which translates to “indestructible” in English.
A second BTR-80 survived an attack on August 25. The APC was also taking part in a joint Russian-Turkish patrol on the M4 highway in Greater Idlib when it was targeted with a rocket-propelled grenade.
A mysterious jihadi group calling itself the “Khattab al-Shishani Brigades” claimed responsibility for both attacks on joint Russian-Turkish patrols.
The BTR-80, which was developed in the Soviet Union in the 80s, has proven its capability to operate in urban warfare. The version deployed by Russian forces in Syria is upgraded with a remotely-controlled tower with a 30 mm and a 7,62 mm machine guns.
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southfront--2020-09-07--Preparing For War: Iran Aims To Develop More Powerful Cruise Missiles

Iran is undertaking extensive steps to upgrade its defensive and offensive capabilitiesIran ’ s Defence Minister Amir Hatami has revealed that one of the main objectives of his country ’ s domestic military industry is to increase the effective range of its air-launched cruise missiles .
At the moment , most of Iran ’ s missiles have a range of just over 1,000 kilometres , with ground-launched cruise missiles having an effective range of up to 1,400 kilometres .
However , the air-launched missiles so far failed to hit targets more than 1,000 kilometres away .
The Islamic Republic now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the engine output capacity .
At the same time , the defence minister stated that Iran does not seek to increase the range of any of its cruise missiles , whether air- , ground- or sea-launched , beyond 2,000 kilometres , as the country has no need for very long-range weapons .
Hatami noted that domestic military companies currently satisfy 90 % of Tehran ’ s defence needs , and said that after the UN lifts the embargo against Iran on conventional weapons sales the Islamic Republic will consider the possibilities to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell weapons .
The lifting of the embargo is set to happen under the conditions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) , signed in 2015 .
The lifting of the embargo but is strongly opposed by the US , which tried to block the move in the UN Security Council , however it was unsuccessful .
Other signatories to the nuclear deal in the Security Council turned down the US initiative , citing the US ’ withdrawal from the accord in 2018 .
The Trump administration then vowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if its European partners and other parties to the nuclear deal do not support them .
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Iran is undertaking extensive steps to upgrade its defensive and offensive capabilities. Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Hatami has revealed that one of the main objectives of his country’s domestic military industry is to increase the effective range of its air-launched cruise missiles.
At the moment, most of Iran’s missiles have a range of just over 1,000 kilometres, with ground-launched cruise missiles having an effective range of up to 1,400 kilometres. However, the air-launched missiles so far failed to hit targets more than 1,000 kilometres away.
The Islamic Republic now aims to extend their range by boosting the engine output capacity. At the same time, the defence minister stated that Iran does not seek to increase the range of any of its cruise missiles, whether air-, ground- or sea-launched, beyond 2,000 kilometres, as the country has no need for very long-range weapons.
Hatami noted that domestic military companies currently satisfy 90% of Tehran’s defence needs, and said that after the UN lifts the embargo against Iran on conventional weapons sales the Islamic Republic will consider the possibilities to start working with foreign countries to procure and sell weapons.
The lifting of the embargo is set to happen under the conditions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015. The lifting of the embargo but is strongly opposed by the US, which tried to block the move in the UN Security Council, however it was unsuccessful.
Other signatories to the nuclear deal in the Security Council turned down the US initiative, citing the US’ withdrawal from the accord in 2018. The Trump administration then vowed to impose unilateral sanctions against Iran, even if its European partners and other parties to the nuclear deal do not support them. LINK
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southfront--2020-09-07--Venezuela’s New Mini Submarines Threaten US Underwater Cables

The Venezuelan Navy recently revealed a newly acquired submarine .
The vessel is small , unarmed and short ranged .
The Italian designed VAS-525 mini-submarine is relatively deep diving , able to reach down 525 feet .
It can carry up to three divers who can leave the submarine to conduct specific missions and then return to the submarine .
Yet it has some US commentators concerned , claiming it could pose an asymmetrical threat to US interests in the Caribbean .
This is because it is a type of submarine designed for diver-lock-out work , meaning that it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In particular , there is concern that they could be used to target undersea communications cables and the internet .
After years of economic troubles and strict unilateral sanctions imposed by the US , the Venezuelan Navy ( Armada Bolivariana de Venezuela ) has been struggling to maintain its existing fleet and improve its naval capabilities in the face of frequent US threats to intercept merchant shipping and possibly even invade the South American country .
Historically the Venezuelan navy has been relatively well equipped with frigates and patrol boats built in Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submarines .
But the sanctions and turmoil have hit hard .
According to media reports , its two conventional submarines haven ’ t been to sea in years .
The mini-submarine is seen as posing a threat to US underwater communications cables .
The sea floor is crisscrossed with internet cables and other fiber-optic communications .
A key location in the Caribbean is the US territory of Guantánamo Bay , a large military base established on an enclave of Cuban territory carved from Cuba ’ s territory during the US military occupation following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notwithstanding the vehement objections of the Cuban government for over fifty years .
Several fiber optic cables are known to be connected to the military base .
And there are many other cable links within reach of Venezuelan ships .
To be most effective an attack on the underwater communications networks would have to be made in relatively deep water , to make it harder to repair .
Undersea internet cables are often damaged by ships anchors but this is usually close to shore .
Consequently they can be fixed quickly .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more difficult to repair , especially if repair vessels face the possibility of attack .
Conducting an attack would not be easy for Venezuela however .
The mini-submarine would have to be carried to the target area somehow .
The Venezuelan Navy ’ s submarines are reportedly inoperable so they couldn ’ t carry it .
And while it technically possible , using a submarine to launch another submarine is an extremely difficult and risky operation .
Using surface warships would be difficult to conceal , and the area is heavily patrolled by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civilian vessel could also be used as a support ship to launch and retrieve the submarines .
The mini-submarine can be towed into position in a floating barge which has a hole for the mini-submarine to be lowered into the water .
Venezuela is believed to have one of these .
A crane could also be used to lift the sub into and out of the water from a mother ship .
While the Venezuelan Navy has very little combat experience and has not been called on to undertake substantial offensive operations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the extent prevailing conditions permit to broaden its offensive and defensive capabilities .
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The Venezuelan Navy recently revealed a newly acquired submarine. The vessel is small, unarmed and short ranged. The Italian designed VAS-525 mini-submarine is relatively deep diving, able to reach down 525 feet. It can carry up to three divers who can leave the submarine to conduct specific missions and then return to the submarine.
Yet it has some US commentators concerned, claiming it could pose an asymmetrical threat to US interests in the Caribbean. This is because it is a type of submarine designed for diver-lock-out work, meaning that it can be used to transport underwater saboteurs.
In particular, there is concern that they could be used to target undersea communications cables and the internet.
After years of economic troubles and strict unilateral sanctions imposed by the US, the Venezuelan Navy (Armada Bolivariana de Venezuela) has been struggling to maintain its existing fleet and improve its naval capabilities in the face of frequent US threats to intercept merchant shipping and possibly even invade the South American country. Historically the Venezuelan navy has been relatively well equipped with frigates and patrol boats built in Spain as well as a small fleet of submarines. But the sanctions and turmoil have hit hard. According to media reports, its two conventional submarines haven’t been to sea in years.
The mini-submarine is seen as posing a threat to US underwater communications cables. The sea floor is crisscrossed with internet cables and other fiber-optic communications. A key location in the Caribbean is the US territory of Guantánamo Bay, a large military base established on an enclave of Cuban territory carved from Cuba’s territory during the US military occupation following the 1898 war with Spain and maintained notwithstanding the vehement objections of the Cuban government for over fifty years. Several fiber optic cables are known to be connected to the military base. And there are many other cable links within reach of Venezuelan ships.
To be most effective an attack on the underwater communications networks would have to be made in relatively deep water, to make it harder to repair. Undersea internet cables are often damaged by ships anchors but this is usually close to shore. Consequently they can be fixed quickly. But an attack in deeper water could be more difficult to repair, especially if repair vessels face the possibility of attack.
Conducting an attack would not be easy for Venezuela however. The mini-submarine would have to be carried to the target area somehow. The Venezuelan Navy’s submarines are reportedly inoperable so they couldn’t carry it. And while it technically possible, using a submarine to launch another submarine is an extremely difficult and risky operation.
Using surface warships would be difficult to conceal, and the area is heavily patrolled by US warships and aircraft. But a civilian vessel could also be used as a support ship to launch and retrieve the submarines. The mini-submarine can be towed into position in a floating barge which has a hole for the mini-submarine to be lowered into the water. Venezuela is believed to have one of these. A crane could also be used to lift the sub into and out of the water from a mother ship.
While the Venezuelan Navy has very little combat experience and has not been called on to undertake substantial offensive operations, it appears to be upgrading its fleet to the extent prevailing conditions permit to broaden its offensive and defensive capabilities. LINK
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