southfront--2020-06-06--ISIS Terrorists Ambush Egyptian Navy Special Forces in Northern Sinai

A special forces unit of the Egyptian Navy was reportedly ambushed by ISIS terrorists while on a mission in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula .
The UK-based New Arab said the unit was carrying out a mission near the coastal town of al-Dhibah on June 3 when it fell into an ambush set by ISIS cells .
Several boats of the Egyptian Navy intervened to evacuate the unit .
However , they were targeted by the terrorists who managed to damage one of them .
Egyptian sources said that two service members were killed and eleven others were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ISIS ’ news agency Amaq claimed that an officer and two soldiers were killed .
One of the ambush ’ s casualties was identified as “ Sergeant Ibrahim Ahmed El Shenawy ” of the Egyptian Navy ’ s Special Forces .
The Egyptian Air Force responded to the ambush by carrying out a series of airstrikes on ISIS terrorists and hideouts around the town of al-Dhibah .
Egyptian government forces conduct anti-terrorism operations in Sinai on a regular basis .
Last week , the army announced that 19 ISIS terrorists were eliminated in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • Egyptian Army Says 19 Terrorists Were Eliminated In Sinai ( Photos )

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A special forces unit of the Egyptian Navy was reportedly ambushed by ISIS terrorists while on a mission in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula.
The UK-based New Arab said the unit was carrying out a mission near the coastal town of al-Dhibah on June 3 when it fell into an ambush set by ISIS cells. Several boats of the Egyptian Navy intervened to evacuate the unit. However, they were targeted by the terrorists who managed to damage one of them.
“Medical sources at the al-Arish Military Hospital confirmed to the New Arab that it recorded a number of deaths and injuries among land and naval forces during the early morning hours of Wednesday [June 3],” the outlet said in a report.
Egyptian sources said that two service members were killed and eleven others were injured in the ambush. Meanwhile, ISIS’ news agency Amaq claimed that an officer and two soldiers were killed.
One of the ambush’s casualties was identified as “Sergeant Ibrahim Ahmed El Shenawy” of the Egyptian Navy’s Special Forces.
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لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله العلي العظيم اللهم أغفر له وارحمه واجعل قبره روضة من رياض الجنة الله يرحمك يا بطل يا عظيم??????? pic.twitter.com/FI9nxt79sf — ??Marwa Ahmed Rizk?? (@ah_ma77) June 3, 2020
The Egyptian Air Force responded to the ambush by carrying out a series of airstrikes on ISIS terrorists and hideouts around the town of al-Dhibah.
Egyptian government forces conduct anti-terrorism operations in Sinai on a regular basis. Last week, the army announced that 19 ISIS terrorists were eliminated in the region.
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southfront--2020-06-06--Libyan Army Claims It Repelled Turkish-Backed Attack On Sirte

The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) claimed on June 6 that its units had repelled a large-scale attack on the coastal town of Sirte .
Forces loyal to the Government for National Accord ( GNA ) launched the attack in the morning with a direct support from Turkey .
Initially , GNA forces reached Sirte ’ s outskirt .
However , the LNA was able to push them back after several hours of heavy clashes .
The LNA ’ s claims are yet to be verified .
Recent footage revealed that army units sustained serious losses in the clashes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GNA ’ s operations room said that LNA units are retreating from Sirte .
The operations room also claimed that a Wing Loong II combat drone of the UAE was shot down around the town .
Turkish combat drones as well as thousands of Syrian militants support GNA forces , which received loads of heavy weapons in the last few months .
Without more support from its backers – Egypt and the UAE , the LNA will likely fail to hold onto its positions around Sirte for long .
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The Libyan National Army (LNA) claimed on June 6 that its units had repelled a large-scale attack on the coastal town of Sirte.
Forces loyal to the Government for National Accord (GNA) launched the attack in the morning with a direct support from Turkey. Initially, GNA forces reached Sirte’s outskirt. However, the LNA was able to push them back after several hours of heavy clashes.
The LNA’s claims are yet to be verified. Recent footage revealed that army units sustained serious losses in the clashes around the town.
Meanwhile, the GNA’s operations room said that LNA units are retreating from Sirte. The operations room also claimed that a Wing Loong II combat drone of the UAE was shot down around the town.
Turkish combat drones as well as thousands of Syrian militants support GNA forces, which received loads of heavy weapons in the last few months. Without more support from its backers – Egypt and the UAE, the LNA will likely fail to hold onto its positions around Sirte for long.
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southfront--2020-06-06--Syrian Army Shells Militant Positions In Southern Idlib As Russian Warplanes Scout The Region

On June 6 , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) shelled militants ’ positons in the southern part of @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) , the @ @ @ @ @ Hantoteen , al-Ruwaihah and Benin .
The three towns are located in the eastern part @ @ @ @ @ Several opposition activists confirmed that Russian warplanes and drones were unusually active over Greater Idlib @ @ @ @ @ , Turkish-backed militants declared the al-Zawiya a military zone .
The militants are reportedly bracing @ @ @ @ @ the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) and its allies .
The SAA could launch @ @ @ @ @ reopen the M4 highway , which links the cities of Lattakia and Aleppo .
Turkey @ @ @ @ @ under the March 5 agreement with Russia .
However , the highway is still closed @ @ @ @ @ :

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On June 6, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) shelled militants’ positons in the southern part of the so-called Greater Idlib region.
According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the shelling targeted the towns of Hantoteen, al-Ruwaihah and Benin. The three towns are located in the eastern part of the al-Zawiya mount.
“[The shelling] coincided with the flight of a Russian warplane and reconnaissance aircraft [drones] in the airspace of Idlib countryside,” the monitoring group said in a report.
Several opposition activists confirmed that Russian warplanes and drones were unusually active over Greater Idlib today.
Earlier this week, Turkish-backed militants declared the al-Zawiya a military zone. The militants are reportedly bracing for an upcoming attack by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies.
The SAA could launch a large-scale military operation to reopen the M4 highway, which links the cities of Lattakia and Aleppo. Turkey committed to reopen the highway under the March 5 agreement with Russia. However, the highway is still closed.
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southfront--2020-06-06--Libyan Army Retreats Leaving Behind Loads Of Weapons As GNA Forces Push Forward (Photos, Videos)

The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) is retreating from several fronts in western and central Libya , as forces loyal to the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) are pushing forward with a direct support from Turkey .
On June 5 , the LNA withdrew from the town of Tarhunah southeast of the capital , Tripoli .
Army units left behind loads of weapons , including several battle tanks , howitzers , armored vehicles as well as dozens of Grad rockets and mortar shells .
GNA forces also captured a destroyed Pantsir-S1 system .
GNA forces didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 , a large ground offensive was launched on the coastal town of Sirte , a key oil-export port .
The LNA is claiming that the attack was repelled .
However , footage from the scene indicate that the army is retreating from Sirte .
Several pick-ups and armored vehicles were reportedly seized or destroyed by government forces .
The GNA ’ s recent gains in western Libya were a direct result of Turkish support .
Turkish combat drones are providing GNA forces with air support , while more than 11,000 Syrian militants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , the LNA ’ s backers , Egypt and the UAE , are yet to boost their support to match that provided by Turkey ’ s to the GNA .
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The Libyan National Army (LNA) is retreating from several fronts in western and central Libya, as forces loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) are pushing forward with a direct support from Turkey.
On June 5, the LNA withdrew from the town of Tarhunah southeast of the capital, Tripoli. Army units left behind loads of weapons, including several battle tanks, howitzers, armored vehicles as well as dozens of Grad rockets and mortar shells. GNA forces also captured a destroyed Pantsir-S1 system.
GNA forces didn’t stop in Tarhunah. On June 6, a large ground offensive was launched on the coastal town of Sirte, a key oil-export port.
The LNA is claiming that the attack was repelled. However, footage from the scene indicate that the army is retreating from Sirte. Several pick-ups and armored vehicles were reportedly seized or destroyed by government forces.
The GNA’s recent gains in western Libya were a direct result of Turkish support. Turkish combat drones are providing GNA forces with air support, while more than 11,000 Syrian militants are taking part in ground battles.
Meanwhile, the LNA’s backers, Egypt and the UAE, are yet to boost their support to match that provided by Turkey’s to the GNA.
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southfront--2020-06-06--In Video: GNA Forces Uncover Destroyed Pantsir-S1 Air-Defense System In Tarhunah

On June 5 , forces loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord ( GNA ) seized a completely destroyed @ @ @ @ @ town of Tarhunah .
GNA forces imposed control of the town after a brief battle @ @ @ @ @ ( LNA ) .
GNA troops received support from Turkish combat drone and thousands of @ @ @ @ @ s TRT TV shared a video of the captured Pantsir-S1 .
Last month , nine @ @ @ @ @ by Turkish combat drones , at least four of them were stationed in Tarhunah .
@ @ @ @ @ supporting the LNA , the one captured in Tarhunah was based on a German-made MAN @ @ @ @ @ The UAE military is the only operator of this version .
Most of the Pantsir-S1 @ @ @ @ @ either inactive , or moving .
Turkish forces were apparently able to obtain valuable intelligence @ @ @ @ @ status of the systems .
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On June 5, forces loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) seized a completely destroyed Pantsir-S1 air-defense system in the town of Tarhunah.
GNA forces imposed control of the town after a brief battle with the Libyan National Army (LNA). GNA troops received support from Turkish combat drone and thousands of Syrian militants.
Turkey’s TRT TV shared a video of the captured Pantsir-S1. Last month, nine such systems were reportedly destroyed by Turkish combat drones, at least four of them were stationed in Tarhunah.
Similar to other Panstri-S1 systems supporting the LNA, the one captured in Tarhunah was based on a German-made MAN SX 45 8×8 trucks. The UAE military is the only operator of this version.
Most of the Pantsir-S1 systems destroyed in Libya were either inactive, or moving. Turkish forces were apparently able to obtain valuable intelligence on the movements and operational status of the systems.
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southfront--2020-06-06--France Says Its Military Killed Al-Qaeda’s North Africa Chief

France announced on June 5 that its Armed Forces killed Abdelmalek Droukdel , founder and leader of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb ( AQIM ) in a special operation in Mali .
Parly didn ’ t provide any additional information about the special operation in which Droukdel , an Algerian national , was killed .
After returning from Afghanistan , where he participated in the conflict , Droukdel joined the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat ( GSPC ) .
Droukdel was a regional commander in the GSPC for several years .
In 2004 , he became the group ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sahraoui .
His mentor was Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi .
In 2006 , the GSPC merged with al-Qaeda .
Later , the group changed its name to the al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb .
Droukdel reportedly played a significant role in this merger .
Droukdel was one of the leaders of the militant takeover of northern Mali , which led to a French military intervention in 2013 .
The killing of Droukdel is not only a major blow to al-Qaeda , but also to all terrorist groups active in Mali .
The operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
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France announced on June 5 that its Armed Forces killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, founder and leader of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in a special operation in Mali.
“On June 3, French army forces with the support of their local partners, killed al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb’s emir, Abdelmalek Droukdel, and several of his closest collaborators, during an operation in northern Mali,” French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly wrote on Twitter.
Parly didn’t provide any additional information about the special operation in which Droukdel, an Algerian national, was killed.
After returning from Afghanistan, where he participated in the conflict, Droukdel joined the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC).
Droukdel was a regional commander in the GSPC for several years. In 2004, he became the group’s leader following the death of Nabil Sahraoui. His mentor was Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi.
In 2006, the GSPC merged with al-Qaeda. Later, the group changed its name to the al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb. Droukdel reportedly played a significant role in this merger.
Droukdel was one of the leaders of the militant takeover of northern Mali, which led to a French military intervention in 2013.
The killing of Droukdel is not only a major blow to al-Qaeda, but also to all terrorist groups active in Mali. The operation will solidify France’s positions in the country.
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southfront--2020-06-06--Egypt Announces New Libya Ceasefire Plan After Collapse Of LNA Offensive On Tripoli

On June 6 , Egypt ’ s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced a new initiative for Libya proposing an elected @ @ @ @ @ starting on June 8 .
During the announcement , the Egyptian president was flanked by @ @ @ @ @ National Army ( LNA ) Khalifa Haftar .
LNA forces are now on retreat unders @ @ @ @ @ Tripoli-based Government of National Accord ( GNA ) , which is directly supported by the @ @ @ @ @ s highly likely that Turkey and its proxies will see a new peaceful initiative as @ @ @ @ @ the LNA and its backers .
Therefore , it ’ s possible that GNA forces @ @ @ @ @ port city of Sirte and will back to negotiations only if this plan fails .
@ @ @ @ @ • Map Update : Turkish-led Forces ’ Gains In Battle Against Libyan National Army Since @ @ @ @

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On June 6, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced a new initiative for Libya proposing an elected leadership council and a ceasefire starting on June 8.
During the announcement, the Egyptian president was flanked by the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Khalifa Haftar. LNA forces are now on retreat unders strikes of forces of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), which is directly supported by the Turkish military.
#GNA force's are in a hurry to Sirte they didn't even stop in Al-wishka to take videos for the capture , video showing #GNA force's in Buerat Alhasun .#Libya #Tripoli pic.twitter.com/po4Juz8Z7v — Ouais Hasairi (@HasairiOuais) June 6, 2020
It’s highly likely that Turkey and its proxies will see a new peaceful initiative as a sign of weaknesses of the LNA and its backers. Therefore, it’s possible that GNA forces will try to capture the port city of Sirte and will back to negotiations only if this plan fails.
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southfront--2020-06-06--15 People Killed, Injured In New Northeast Syria Bombing (Video)

On June 6 , a car bomb exploded near the Turkish-occupied town of Ras al-Ain in the northern countryside of Syria ’ s al-Hasakah .
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency ( SANA ) , the booby-trapped car blew up near Tell Halaf silos south of Ras al-Ain .
The Turkish military and its Syrian proxies are known to be present in the area .
Eight people were reportedly killed and seven others were injured as result of the car bomb attack .
The casualties were all civilians .
A day earlier , a similar explosion rocked Ras al-Ain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , including a child , were killed and seven others were injured .
There were no immediate claims for the attacks .
As usual , the Kurdistan Workers ’ Party ( PKK ) and the Kurdish People ’ s Protection Units ( YPG ) were accused by some opposition activists .
However , no evidence was presented .
The Turkish military and its proxies are making serious efforts to secure their areas in northeast Syria .
Yet , the security situation there is deteriorating .
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On June 6, a car bomb exploded near the Turkish-occupied town of Ras al-Ain in the northern countryside of Syria’s al-Hasakah.
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the booby-trapped car blew up near Tell Halaf silos south of Ras al-Ain. The Turkish military and its Syrian proxies are known to be present in the area.
Eight people were reportedly killed and seven others were injured as result of the car bomb attack. The casualties were all civilians.
A day earlier, a similar explosion rocked Ras al-Ain’s center. At least two people, including a child, were killed and seven others were injured.
There were no immediate claims for the attacks. As usual, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) were accused by some opposition activists. However, no evidence was presented.
The Turkish military and its proxies are making serious efforts to secure their areas in northeast Syria. Yet, the security situation there is deteriorating.
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southfront--2020-06-06--Colombia’s Supreme Court Opens Another Criminal Investigation Against Former President Alvaro Uribe

The net may finally be closing in on Senator and former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez .
He is Colombia ’ s equivalent of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , constituting the epicentre of power politics for almost two decades since he was first elected president by a landslide in 2002 .
He served in that capacity until 2010 , and has remained one of the most powerful personalities in the Colombian political-military establishment ever since .
Although many of his closest lieutenants and associates have been prosecuted and are serving long prison sentences for crimes committed during this period ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uribe has been implicated in them and it is inconceivable that they could have been commissioned and carried out without his knowledge , he has thus far managed to divert and avoid all accusations against him notwithstanding a large number of outstanding investigations which seem to be frozen in time and lost in space .
There are a multitude of investigations pending before a Congressional committee that show no signs of progress after many years .
There are about a dozen investigations before the Supreme Court that remain stuck in the preliminary stages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
As some of the cases have approached preliminary hearings , the Supreme Court has found its position threatened as Uribe ’ s political colleagues and allies in the Congress have been trying to push through sweeping changes to the judicial system which coincidentally would abolish the Supreme Court completely .
Earlier this year the plenary bench of the Supreme Court abdicated many of its powers when the sitting magistrates failed to reach agreement over the appointment of new members .
Finally , on numerous occasions key witnesses against Uribe have turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why can ’ t prosecutors and magistrates take testimony at the moment a witness is identified or very shortly thereafter – in this respect , former paramilitary chief Salvatore Mancuso could well be at the top of the endangered species list ) .
On the 15th of May , the Investigative Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice opened a preliminary investigation against Álvaro Uribe , pursuant to a complaint that arrived to the court by email .
According to the complaint , Uribe was the recipient of information obtained through illegal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were carrying out against journalists , politicians , lawyers and government opponents .
This is the latest preliminary investigation known against Uribe , but it is not the only one .
At least two Supreme Court magistrates involved in investigating Uribe have been targets of the illegal intercepts and surveillance , either by military intelligence units directly or by other extremely powerful and well-equipped groups .
The only investigation against Uribe that , until now , has gone from a preliminary stage to a formal stage of investigation is the case initiated against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Uribe is accused of trying to distort the testimony of a former paramilitary member who has implicated Uribe in the creation of the Self-Defence Forces ( paramilitary groups ) in Antioquia .
In July of 2018 the Supreme Court notified him of an investigation for procedural fraud and bribery .
The proceeding was interrupted , and new magistrates eventually took over the case .
In August of 2019 , the Investigative Chamber ratified the decision to summon him to testify in relation to the pending investigation , an action that was carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him and asking him questions , as well as collecting evidence and testimony , Colombia is waiting for the presiding magistrate , César Reyes Medina , to define Uribe ’ s legal situation , that is , whether he will close the case or proceed with the criminal investigation .
As of October of last year , there were 14 investigations against Uribe in the preliminary stage , and only one in the formal stage .
The majority of these preliminary processes in the court are for libel and slander , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronell or the ex-magistrate Iván Velásquez for messages that he has published on his Twitter account .
The number of preliminary cases may now be lower because some of the cases of libel and slander have been closed or resolved .
The formal investigation against Uribe that is currently being assessed by Supreme Court magistrate César Reyes Medina is for the alleged manipulation of witnesses to testify against opposition member of Congress Iván Cepeda .
The inquiry against Uribe was opened after the Court rejected a complaint by Uribe against Cepeda , accusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paramilitaries to testify against Uribe .
The court eventually determined that , contrary to what the former president alleged , the evidence suggested that it was Uribe who had been pressuring witnesses to testify against Iván Cepeda .
Thus , in that case Uribe went from being the complainant to being the accused .
Another preliminary investigation is being carried out against Uribe for facts that link him to the hacker Andrés Sepúlveda , who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage against the presidency ’ s team of negotiators of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uribe ’ s successor Juan Manuel Santos was president at the time ) .
Pursuant to the case , a warrant was obtained to search the Army ’ s communications battalion , in Facatativá ( Cundinamarca ) , on December 18 of last year .
That investigation began because in 2015 the Prosecutor ’ s Office requested documents from the Court to assess whether Sepúlveda ’ s testimony was true .
Sepulvada had said that the former president received confidential information from some military personnel who were opposed to the peace process .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the preliminary stages is related to the audios of the assassinated ex-cattle rancher José Guillermo ‘ Ñeñe ’ Hernández .
In the audios between ‘ el Ñeñe ’ and a woman who allegedly is Claudia Daza ( she has been called for questioning by the Prosecutor ’ s Office ) , who was an adviser to Senator Uribe , there is talk of an alleged entry of illicit money in the presidential campaign of Iván Duque and the former president is also mentioned .
That inquiry was opened after a complaint by Gonzalo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified alleged electoral crimes .
The case is before the office of magistrate Misael Rodríguez .
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The net may finally be closing in on Senator and former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez. He is Colombia’s equivalent of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, constituting the epicentre of power politics for almost two decades since he was first elected president by a landslide in 2002. He served in that capacity until 2010, and has remained one of the most powerful personalities in the Colombian political-military establishment ever since.
Although many of his closest lieutenants and associates have been prosecuted and are serving long prison sentences for crimes committed during this period (2002-2010), and in many cases Uribe has been implicated in them and it is inconceivable that they could have been commissioned and carried out without his knowledge, he has thus far managed to divert and avoid all accusations against him notwithstanding a large number of outstanding investigations which seem to be frozen in time and lost in space.
There are a multitude of investigations pending before a Congressional committee that show no signs of progress after many years. There are about a dozen investigations before the Supreme Court that remain stuck in the preliminary stages, again in some instances for many years. As some of the cases have approached preliminary hearings, the Supreme Court has found its position threatened as Uribe’s political colleagues and allies in the Congress have been trying to push through sweeping changes to the judicial system which coincidentally would abolish the Supreme Court completely. Earlier this year the plenary bench of the Supreme Court abdicated many of its powers when the sitting magistrates failed to reach agreement over the appointment of new members.
Finally, on numerous occasions key witnesses against Uribe have turned up dead (it still flabbergasts me, why can’t prosecutors and magistrates take testimony at the moment a witness is identified or very shortly thereafter – in this respect, former paramilitary chief Salvatore Mancuso could well be at the top of the endangered species list).
On the 15th of May, the Investigative Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice opened a preliminary investigation against Álvaro Uribe, pursuant to a complaint that arrived to the court by email. According to the complaint, Uribe was the recipient of information obtained through illegal interceptions and surveillance that military intelligence officers were carrying out against journalists, politicians, lawyers and government opponents. This is the latest preliminary investigation known against Uribe, but it is not the only one. At least two Supreme Court magistrates involved in investigating Uribe have been targets of the illegal intercepts and surveillance, either by military intelligence units directly or by other extremely powerful and well-equipped groups.
The only investigation against Uribe that, until now, has gone from a preliminary stage to a formal stage of investigation is the case initiated against him for the alleged manipulation of witnesses. Uribe is accused of trying to distort the testimony of a former paramilitary member who has implicated Uribe in the creation of the Self-Defence Forces (paramilitary groups) in Antioquia. In July of 2018 the Supreme Court notified him of an investigation for procedural fraud and bribery.
The proceeding was interrupted, and new magistrates eventually took over the case. In August of 2019, the Investigative Chamber ratified the decision to summon him to testify in relation to the pending investigation, an action that was carried out in October 2019. After listening to him and asking him questions, as well as collecting evidence and testimony, Colombia is waiting for the presiding magistrate, César Reyes Medina, to define Uribe’s legal situation, that is, whether he will close the case or proceed with the criminal investigation.
As of October of last year, there were 14 investigations against Uribe in the preliminary stage, and only one in the formal stage. The majority of these preliminary processes in the court are for libel and slander, such as the denunciations of the journalist Daniel Coronell or the ex-magistrate Iván Velásquez for messages that he has published on his Twitter account. The number of preliminary cases may now be lower because some of the cases of libel and slander have been closed or resolved.
The formal investigation against Uribe that is currently being assessed by Supreme Court magistrate César Reyes Medina is for the alleged manipulation of witnesses to testify against opposition member of Congress Iván Cepeda. The inquiry against Uribe was opened after the Court rejected a complaint by Uribe against Cepeda, accusing him of fabricating testimonies and pressuring former paramilitaries to testify against Uribe.
The court eventually determined that, contrary to what the former president alleged, the evidence suggested that it was Uribe who had been pressuring witnesses to testify against Iván Cepeda. Thus, in that case Uribe went from being the complainant to being the accused.
Another preliminary investigation is being carried out against Uribe for facts that link him to the hacker Andrés Sepúlveda, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage against the presidency’s team of negotiators of the peace process with the FARC-EP (Uribe’s successor Juan Manuel Santos was president at the time).
Pursuant to the case, a warrant was obtained to search the Army’s communications battalion, in Facatativá (Cundinamarca), on December 18 of last year. That investigation began because in 2015 the Prosecutor’s Office requested documents from the Court to assess whether Sepúlveda’s testimony was true. Sepulvada had said that the former president received confidential information from some military personnel who were opposed to the peace process.
Another investigation against Uribe which remains in the preliminary stages is related to the audios of the assassinated ex-cattle rancher José Guillermo ‘Ñeñe’ Hernández. In the audios between ‘el Ñeñe’ and a woman who allegedly is Claudia Daza (she has been called for questioning by the Prosecutor’s Office), who was an adviser to Senator Uribe, there is talk of an alleged entry of illicit money in the presidential campaign of Iván Duque and the former president is also mentioned. That inquiry was opened after a complaint by Gonzalo Guillén and Daniel Mendoza in which they identified alleged electoral crimes. The case is before the office of magistrate Misael Rodríguez. LINK
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southfront--2020-06-07--Military Situation In Libya On June 7, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image This map provides a general look at the military situation in Libya following recent @ @ @ @ @ of National Accoord ( GNA ) and pro-Turkish Syrian militants supported by the Turkish military @ @ @ @ @ : • Egypt Announces New Libya Ceasefire Plan After Collapse Of LNA Offensive On Tripoli

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This map provides a general look at the military situation in Libya following recent advances by the Tripoli-based Government of National Accoord (GNA) and pro-Turkish Syrian militants supported by the Turkish military.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Military Situation In Syria On June 7, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • The Syrian Army @ @ @ @ @ , al-Ruwaihah and Benin ; • The Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) finalized the @ @ @ @ @ operation in eastern Syria ; • Fire broke out in the Talmens camp for displaced @ @ @ @ @ TOPIC :

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southfront--2020-06-07--GNA Forces Shoot Down Wing Loong II Combat Drone Near Sirte (Videos)

On June 7 , Libyan sources shared videos showing forces loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord ( GNA @ @ @ @ @ drone supporting the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) near the coastal town of Sirte @ @ @ @ @ apparently shot down with a ground-launched anti-aircraft missile .
The exact type of the missile @ @ @ @ @ shows GNA fighters celebrating near the wreckage of the drone , which was identified as @ @ @ @ @ .
UAE forces are known to be operating this type in Libya .
In the @ @ @ @ @ least four Wing Loong II combat drones crashed in different areas of Libya .
The @ @ @ @ @ by GNA forces .
GNA forces , backed by Turkey , are now carrying out @ @ @ @ @ Sirte .
The LNA is holding onto its positions in the town .
However , @ @ @ @ @ be able to defend the town for too long .
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On June 7, Libyan sources shared videos showing forces loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) shooting down a combat drone supporting the Libyan National Army (LNA) near the coastal town of Sirte.
The combat drone was apparently shot down with a ground-launched anti-aircraft missile. The exact type of the missile remains unknown.
Another video shows GNA fighters celebrating near the wreckage of the drone, which was identified as a Chinese-made Wing Loong II. UAE forces are known to be operating this type in Libya.
In the last two months, at least four Wing Loong II combat drones crashed in different areas of Libya. The drones were likely shot down by GNA forces.
GNA forces, backed by Turkey, are now carrying out a large-scale operation to capture Sirte. The LNA is holding onto its positions in the town.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Military Situation In Yemen On June 7, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : • – Saudi-led coalition @ @ @ @ @ 14 times – Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Sarwah area 2 times – Saudi-led coalition @ @ @ @ @ 7 times – Ansar Allah reported 119 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ artillery strikes and sporadic firefights .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
– Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Zahir area 2 times
– Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Majzar area 14 times
– Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Sarwah area 2 times
– Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck the Haradh area 7 times
– Ansar Allah reported 119 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours. These included 171 artillery strikes and sporadic firefights. Sporadic firefights were reported in the Hays area
– Ansar Allah is advancing north of Sarwah
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southfront--2020-06-07--How Are The Latest Changes On The Battlefield In Libya Affecting International Diplomatic Efforts?

After 14 months and hundreds of lives lost , military commander of the ‘ Libyan National Army ’ ( LNA ) Khalifa Haftar ’ s attempt to seize Tripoli is over , for the moment at least .
On June 5 , forces of the ‘ Government of National Accord ’ ( GNA ) captured the city of Tarhuna , the LNA ’ s last major stronghold in western Libya , a day after the GNA announced that it had retaken the Greater Tripoli area in its entirety .
General Khalifa Haftar ’ s military campaign to capture Tripoli , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , began in April of 2019 .
The military base at Tarhuna had served as a key launch pad for the offensive against Tripoli .
As the offensive stalled in the face of strong resistance , the battle lines remained largely unchanged until a series of military victories in recent weeks by the GNA ’ s forces , made possible by a large influx of weapons , supplies and fighters from Turkey .
In March , the Libyan government launched ‘ Operation Peace Storm ’ to recapture the areas held by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations , including the Al-Watiya airbase and most recently Tarhuna city .
While it will be difficult for the LNA to regroup following the succession of major battlefield defeats , it remains to be seen how far the GNA will carry their counter-attack as they move further from their bases of support and their supply lines become more extended .
Most analysts have concluded that the GNA ’ s recent military gains do not mark the beginning of the end of the war in Libya but a return to the status quo that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offensive .
An agreement signed in December 2015 in Morocco ’ s Skhirat , based on the UN peace plan for Libya , recognized the creation of several entities , including the Government of the National Accord ( GNA ) and the Presidential Council ( which serves as the collective head of state ) .
Both entities are based in Tripoli and are headed by Fayez Sarraj .
Currently , however , Libya has two supreme executive authorities , namely the internationally-recognized Tripoli-based Government of National Accord headed by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj @ @ @ @ @ @ @ al-Thani , seated in the east of the country ( in Tobruk ) along with an elected parliament , which is supported by the Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar .
Apart from the fighting between the GNA-LNA , large parts of the country are still under the control of , or subject to conflicts between , dozens of tribal or other local militias , and an assortment of domestic and foreign terrorist groups and criminal gangs operating throughout the war-torn country .
In terms of future developments , much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the respective groups ’ access to international support , perceived ‘ legitimacy ’ , and in particular their access to more weapons and supplies .
While Khalifa Haftar ’ s LNA has been widely identified as receiving support from the United Arab Emirates , Egypt and Russia , the Tripoli-based administration of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj ’ s GNA is openly supported by Turkey .
France officially supports the GNA but has , in the past , blocked a European Union statement calling on the LNA to halt its offensive against Tripoli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vague signals of its official position on the conflict , with President Donald Trump initially praising Haftar for his role in combatting ‘ terrorism ’ .
More recently , however , Washington , appears to be moving away from its position of calculated ambiguity , with the US Africa command recently accusing Russia of deploying fighter jets to Libya in support of the LNA to expand its ‘ military footprint ’ in Africa .
At the same time , AFRICOM announced that it was sending military forces to Libya ’ s neighbour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ military footprint in Africa ’ … ( LINK ) At 46.4 billion barrels , Libya possesses the largest proven oil reserves in Africa .
Turkey stepped up its intervention after signing a maritime demarcation deal with the GNA late last year to begin oil and gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean .
But beyond the energy resources , at least some of the foreign countries involved in the Libyan conflict are also pursuing their own geopolitical interests and objectives based on their assessment of which of the belligerent parties is most compatible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or their assessment of the likely consequences of a victory by one of them , as opposed to a continuation of the armed conflict and social and political turmoil ) .
Many analysts think that the involvement of the UAE and Egypt is in large part because they consider that Khalifa Haftar could be capable of restoring order and blocking the spread of political Islam , particularly the Muslim Brotherhood , which they view as a threat to their domestic rule .
Another factor is their mutual rivalry with Turkey , both as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Islam ’ ( as opposed to the fanatical Wahabbi Islam exported by the Saudis in particular ) , as well as in more secular geopolitical terms .
Determining the motivations and objectives of other third party States that are directly or indirectly involved necessarily involves a substantial degree of speculation given their vague and contradictory statements and the largely covert nature of their actions .
Russia , the US , France , Italy , the UK , Germany and Israel are some of the key ‘ known unknowns ’ in this respect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sought to avoid becoming entangled in the conflict directly – publicly , at least .
If any or all of the foreign powers decide to send a new influx of weapons in an attempt to alter the battlefield dynamics , it is most likely that others will respond accordingly and the Libyan conflict will become much more intense and destructive for the foreseeable future .
If an implicit or explicit agreement can be reached to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts and increase pressure on the main belligerent forces in Libya to renew negotiations to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be possible to turn the latest developments and the apparent return of the status quo into the basis for a political solution .
In this respect , on Friday 5 May the UN announced that cease-fire talks began on June 3 between the UN support mission and Khalifa Haftar ’ s LNA forces operating in the east of Libya , reports .
Not surprisingly perhaps following the GNA ’ s successes in the field , Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ’ s remarks in a press conference with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) were assertive and belligerent .
If Turkey continues flooding the north African country with weapons , fighters and other military supplies , it may push Egypt to enter the conflict on a massive scale , perhaps the most significant ‘ known unknown ’ to be decided in the coming weeks .
Relations between Turkey and Egypt have been strained since the military coup that toppled Mohammed Morsi from power in 2013 .
While a major Egyptian military intervention would probably be decisive in the immediate military contest between the LNA and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term hostility among many Libyans towards Egypt in the long term and this explains Egypt ’ s reluctance to participate openly in the conflict up to now according to several Egyptian analysts .
Haftar commenced a visit Cairo on June 3 and met with Egypt ’ s deputy defence minister hours .
In a major development , Egypt has just announced a proposed blueprint to end the conflict following prolonged discussions with several key protagonists from Libya .
Egyptian-based news agency reports : Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi , commander of the Libyan National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Libya ’ s parliament speaker Aguila Saleh have announced a new joint political initiative aimed at ending the conflict in Libya .
In a press conference in Cairo , El-Sisi announced the initiative following a tripartite meeting with Haftar and Saleh .
The initiative , dubbed the Cairo Declaration , mandates a Libyan-Libyan resolution as a basis for resolving the country ’ s conflict under resolutions by the UN and past efforts in Paris , Rome , Abu Dhabi , and most recently in Berlin .
The Cairo plan comes after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in April 2019 to capture the Libyan capital , further extending the Government of National Accord ’ s ( GNA ) control of most of northwest Libya .
Egypt , the UAE and Russia are backing Haftar , while Turkey has been supporting the GNA .
The initiative stipulates a ceasefire should start 6 am ( 4 GMT ) 8 June , with an adherence to all international initiatives and Security Council resolutions on the unity and territorial integrity of Libyan lands .
It also stipulates the continuation of talks by the 5+5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the UN , and obliges all foreign parties to “ remove all foreign mercenaries nationwide , the dismantling of militias , and the handover of weapons to allow the LNA to cooperate with other security apparatuses to carry out their military duty.
” It also stipulates resolving the crisis through ensuring a fair representation for Libya ’ s three provinces through a presidential council elected by the nation under a UN supervision for governance in the country for the first time in the country ’ s history… The initiative also sees the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming period politically .
Tripoli , Cyrenaic and Fezzan shall form an electoral college with members selected from representatives of the provinces in the parliament and High Council of State and tribal elders .
The provinces shall be tasked with selecting their representative for the presidential council and a deputy prime minister to form a presidential council comprising of a president and two deputies .
The presidential council shall after naming a prime minister who will carry duties with deputies , form a government and present it to the presidential council ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Representatives for a vote of confidence .
Every province shall receive a proportionate number of ministerial portfolios depending on capita after a consensus is reached on the members of the new presidential council and the appointment of the prime minister .
Per the initiative , Tripoli would receive four ministerial portfolios , Cyrenaic and Fezzan each holding seven and five portfolios respectively .
The six sovereign ministries would be split between the three provinces equally , with each province holding two sovereign ministries with the appointment of two deputies from the other provinces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tasked with adopting constitutional declaration amendments through a legislative committee formed by parliament speaker Aguila Saleh .
The committee , which would include representatives from the House of Representatives and State , would agree on the needed amendments in the declaration for a period not exceeding 30 days from the beginning of the committee ’ s work .
The electoral college selected by each province under UN supervision shall form a committee comprising national figures and constitutional experts to draft a new constitution for the country and put it to referendum .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its formation after the parliament ’ s approval .
Per the initiative , the transitional period is set at 18 months , to be expanded to no more than six additional months if needed .
… El-Sisi stressed on the gravity of the current situation in Libya , especially with the crisis ’ repercussions not being limited to Libya , but spreading to neighbouring countries as well .
He warned against some actors on the Libyan scene pursuing any military action in the war-torn country… Speaking in Cairo during the press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of arms and mercenaries to the “ unconstitutional ” GNA would increase the state of polarisation .
“ We stress our support and agreement for this initiative , hoping to garner international support to push Libya to safety , ” he said .
“ Turkey wants to besiege Egypt and Libya , ” Haftar said , calling on El-Sisi to exert more efforts to oblige Turkey to stop sending arms and mercenaries to Libya .
From his part , Saleh stressed that the LNA was “ purging the country from terrorist and armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10,000 fighters and mercenaries from Syria and Turkey during its intervention .
“ This initiative complies with what the Libyan people are accustomed to and with the Libyan constitution and governance in the transitional period , which I hope is not prolonged , ” he said .
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After 14 months and hundreds of lives lost, military commander of the ‘Libyan National Army’ (LNA) Khalifa Haftar’s attempt to seize Tripoli is over, for the moment at least. On June 5, forces of the ‘Government of National Accord’ (GNA) captured the city of Tarhuna, the LNA’s last major stronghold in western Libya, a day after the GNA announced that it had retaken the Greater Tripoli area in its entirety.
General Khalifa Haftar’s military campaign to capture Tripoli, the seat of the GNA since early 2016, began in April of 2019. The military base at Tarhuna had served as a key launch pad for the offensive against Tripoli.
As the offensive stalled in the face of strong resistance, the battle lines remained largely unchanged until a series of military victories in recent weeks by the GNA’s forces, made possible by a large influx of weapons, supplies and fighters from Turkey.
In March, the Libyan government launched ‘Operation Peace Storm’ to recapture the areas held by the LNA around the capital and other strategic locations, including the Al-Watiya airbase and most recently Tarhuna city.
While it will be difficult for the LNA to regroup following the succession of major battlefield defeats, it remains to be seen how far the GNA will carry their counter-attack as they move further from their bases of support and their supply lines become more extended.
Most analysts have concluded that the GNA’s recent military gains do not mark the beginning of the end of the war in Libya but a return to the status quo that existed before the launch of the Tripoli offensive.
An agreement signed in December 2015 in Morocco’s Skhirat, based on the UN peace plan for Libya, recognized the creation of several entities, including the Government of the National Accord (GNA) and the Presidential Council (which serves as the collective head of state). Both entities are based in Tripoli and are headed by Fayez Sarraj.
Currently, however, Libya has two supreme executive authorities, namely the internationally-recognized Tripoli-based Government of National Accord headed by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, and the interim government of Abdullah al-Thani, seated in the east of the country (in Tobruk) along with an elected parliament, which is supported by the Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
Apart from the fighting between the GNA-LNA, large parts of the country are still under the control of, or subject to conflicts between, dozens of tribal or other local militias, and an assortment of domestic and foreign terrorist groups and criminal gangs operating throughout the war-torn country.
In terms of future developments, much will depend on what happens with respect to the respective groups’ access to international support, perceived ‘legitimacy’, and in particular their access to more weapons and supplies.
While Khalifa Haftar’s LNA has been widely identified as receiving support from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Russia, the Tripoli-based administration of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj’s GNA is openly supported by Turkey.
France officially supports the GNA but has, in the past, blocked a European Union statement calling on the LNA to halt its offensive against Tripoli.
The United States has sent inconsistent and vague signals of its official position on the conflict, with President Donald Trump initially praising Haftar for his role in combatting ‘terrorism’.
More recently, however, Washington, appears to be moving away from its position of calculated ambiguity, with the US Africa command recently accusing Russia of deploying fighter jets to Libya in support of the LNA to expand its ‘military footprint’ in Africa. At the same time, AFRICOM announced that it was sending military forces to Libya’s neighbour Tunisia, presumably to further increase its ‘military footprint in Africa’… (LINK)
At 46.4 billion barrels, Libya possesses the largest proven oil reserves in Africa. Turkey stepped up its intervention after signing a maritime demarcation deal with the GNA late last year to begin oil and gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean.
But beyond the energy resources, at least some of the foreign countries involved in the Libyan conflict are also pursuing their own geopolitical interests and objectives based on their assessment of which of the belligerent parties is most compatible with advancing their own interests (and/ or their assessment of the likely consequences of a victory by one of them, as opposed to a continuation of the armed conflict and social and political turmoil).
Many analysts think that the involvement of the UAE and Egypt is in large part because they consider that Khalifa Haftar could be capable of restoring order and blocking the spread of political Islam, particularly the Muslim Brotherhood, which they view as a threat to their domestic rule.
Another factor is their mutual rivalry with Turkey, both as a key support base for ‘political Islam’ (as opposed to the fanatical Wahabbi Islam exported by the Saudis in particular), as well as in more secular geopolitical terms.
Determining the motivations and objectives of other third party States that are directly or indirectly involved necessarily involves a substantial degree of speculation given their vague and contradictory statements and the largely covert nature of their actions. Russia, the US, France, Italy, the UK, Germany and Israel are some of the key ‘known unknowns’ in this respect. Most of Libya’s immediate neighbours have sought to avoid becoming entangled in the conflict directly – publicly, at least.
On Friday 5 June, AFP reported:
“President Kais Saied on Friday reaffirmed Tunisia’s neutrality in neighbouring Libya’s conflict during a telephone call with his French counterpart, the presidency said. “Tunisia, which is committed to its sovereignty as well as the sovereignty of Libya, will never be a rear base for any party” to the conflict, Saied told President Emmanuel Macron, his office said. Libya’s UN-recognised government, heavily backed by Turkey, on Friday announced it had taken the town of Tarhuna from the Libyan National Army strongman Khalifa Haftar. On Thursday, a stormy session of Tunisia’s parliament saw the speaker, Rached Ghannouchi, head of the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party, accused of pursuing a parallel foreign policy that backed Turkey. Libyan leaders in late May revealed a telephone conversation between Ghannouchi and the head of Libya’s Government of National Accord, Fayez al-Sarraj, in which the former congratulated the latter on a recent military success. Ghannouchi pledged at the end of the parliamentary session to review his positions so to avoid any duality over Tunisia’s foreign policy, which is officially a presidential domain.”
If any or all of the foreign powers decide to send a new influx of weapons in an attempt to alter the battlefield dynamics, it is most likely that others will respond accordingly and the Libyan conflict will become much more intense and destructive for the foreseeable future. If an implicit or explicit agreement can be reached to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts and increase pressure on the main belligerent forces in Libya to renew negotiations to end the armed conflict, it may be possible to turn the latest developments and the apparent return of the status quo into the basis for a political solution.
In this respect, on Friday 5 May the UN announced that cease-fire talks began on June 3 between the UN support mission and Khalifa Haftar’s LNA forces operating in the east of Libya, Anadolu Agency reports.
At a press conference, UN Information Services Director Alessandra Vellucci answered a question from Anadolu Agency about the talks. Citing the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) communications chief, Vellucci said the initial talks were held between UNSMIL and Haftar’s delegation. Following the January Berlin Conference on Libya, it was decided to establish three separate negotiating tracks — military, economic and political — under the auspices of the UN to try to resolve the conflict. Political talks floundered late February in Geneva after the completion of a second round of the UN-sponsored military talks between the conflicting parties. The Libyan Joint Military Commission (JMC) talks were in a 5+5 format with five representatives of the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), and five from the forces loyal to Haftar. The JMC is one of the three tracks that UNSMIL is working on, in compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2510 (2020), and it calls upon the two parties to reach a lasting cease-fire agreement. LINK
Not surprisingly perhaps following the GNA’s successes in the field, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks in a press conference with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj in Ankara on Thursday (4 May) were assertive and belligerent.
He declared that his country will never leave the people of Libya to the mercy of ‘mercenaries’ and a ‘coup’, and that, “History will hold accountable all those who drowned Libya in blood and tears by providing support for the coup leader Khalifa Haftar.” He further declared that, “Any person who poses a constant threat to the future of Libya cannot sit at the negotiation table,” in a clear reference to the LNA’s military commander. Erdogan renewed his call to prevent Haftar from selling Libya’s oil illegally and pointed out that he has reached a consensus with Al-Sarraj on expanding the areas of Turkey’s cooperation with the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya. A solution for the crisis in the North African country, he insisted, has to be based on legitimacy and justice (as well as Turkey’s attempt to appropriate Libya’s oil and gas resources in the Mediterranean). LINK
If Turkey continues flooding the north African country with weapons, fighters and other military supplies, it may push Egypt to enter the conflict on a massive scale, perhaps the most significant ‘known unknown’ to be decided in the coming weeks. Relations between Turkey and Egypt have been strained since the military coup that toppled Mohammed Morsi from power in 2013.
While a major Egyptian military intervention would probably be decisive in the immediate military contest between the LNA and the GNA, it would also risk generating long-term hostility among many Libyans towards Egypt in the long term and this explains Egypt’s reluctance to participate openly in the conflict up to now according to several Egyptian analysts.
Haftar commenced a visit Cairo on June 3 and met with Egypt’s deputy defence minister hours. In a major development, Egypt has just announced a proposed blueprint to end the conflict following prolonged discussions with several key protagonists from Libya. Egyptian-based news agency Al Ahram reports:
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Khalifa Haftar, and Libya’s parliament speaker Aguila Saleh have announced a new joint political initiative aimed at ending the conflict in Libya. In a press conference in Cairo, El-Sisi announced the initiative following a tripartite meeting with Haftar and Saleh. The initiative, dubbed the Cairo Declaration, mandates a Libyan-Libyan resolution as a basis for resolving the country’s conflict under resolutions by the UN and past efforts in Paris, Rome, Abu Dhabi, and most recently in Berlin. The Cairo plan comes after the collapse of an offensive launched by Haftar in April 2019 to capture the Libyan capital, further extending the Government of National Accord’s (GNA) control of most of northwest Libya. Egypt, the UAE and Russia are backing Haftar, while Turkey has been supporting the GNA. The initiative stipulates a ceasefire should start 6 am (4 GMT) 8 June, with an adherence to all international initiatives and Security Council resolutions on the unity and territorial integrity of Libyan lands. It also stipulates the continuation of talks by the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission in Geneva sponsored by the UN, and obliges all foreign parties to “remove all foreign mercenaries nationwide, the dismantling of militias, and the handover of weapons to allow the LNA to cooperate with other security apparatuses to carry out their military duty.” It also stipulates resolving the crisis through ensuring a fair representation for Libya’s three provinces through a presidential council elected by the nation under a UN supervision for governance in the country for the first time in the country’s history… The initiative also sees the adoption of a constitutional declaration that governs the upcoming period politically. Key points on 18-month transitional period Tripoli, Cyrenaic and Fezzan shall form an electoral college with members selected from representatives of the provinces in the parliament and High Council of State and tribal elders. The provinces shall be tasked with selecting their representative for the presidential council and a deputy prime minister to form a presidential council comprising of a president and two deputies. The presidential council shall after naming a prime minister who will carry duties with deputies, form a government and present it to the presidential council ahead of a referral to the House of Representatives for a vote of confidence. Every province shall receive a proportionate number of ministerial portfolios depending on capita after a consensus is reached on the members of the new presidential council and the appointment of the prime minister. Per the initiative, Tripoli would receive four ministerial portfolios, Cyrenaic and Fezzan each holding seven and five portfolios respectively. The six sovereign ministries would be split between the three provinces equally, with each province holding two sovereign ministries with the appointment of two deputies from the other provinces. The House of Representatives shall be tasked with adopting constitutional declaration amendments through a legislative committee formed by parliament speaker Aguila Saleh. The committee, which would include representatives from the House of Representatives and State, would agree on the needed amendments in the declaration for a period not exceeding 30 days from the beginning of the committee’s work. The electoral college selected by each province under UN supervision shall form a committee comprising national figures and constitutional experts to draft a new constitution for the country and put it to referendum. The committee shall execute duties within 90 days of its formation after the parliament’s approval. Per the initiative, the transitional period is set at 18 months, to be expanded to no more than six additional months if needed. ‘Libyan crisis not limited to Libya alone’ … El-Sisi stressed on the gravity of the current situation in Libya, especially with the crisis’ repercussions not being limited to Libya, but spreading to neighbouring countries as well. He warned against some actors on the Libyan scene pursuing any military action in the war-torn country… Speaking in Cairo during the press conference, Haftar said the continued Turkish supply of arms and mercenaries to the “unconstitutional” GNA would increase the state of polarisation. “We stress our support and agreement for this initiative, hoping to garner international support to push Libya to safety,” he said. “Turkey wants to besiege Egypt and Libya,” Haftar said, calling on El-Sisi to exert more efforts to oblige Turkey to stop sending arms and mercenaries to Libya. From his part, Saleh stressed that the LNA was “purging the country from terrorist and armed groups,” adding that Turkey sent 10,000 fighters and mercenaries from Syria and Turkey during its intervention. “This initiative complies with what the Libyan people are accustomed to and with the Libyan constitution and governance in the transitional period, which I hope is not prolonged,” he said. LINK
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southfront--2020-06-07--Erdogan’s ‘Democratic Fighters’ Are Burning And Looting Libya’s Tarhuna (Videos)

It seemes You have no idea about what Syria is and who is who in Syria at all .
You @ @ @ @ @ their only ressource.so funny .
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Forces of the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord and pro-Turkish Syrian militant groups are burning and looting the town of Tarhuna, which they recently captured from the Libyan National Army. This is how Turkish actions in the name of ‘democracy’ looks like on the ground.
24 hours after the GNA entered Tarhouna, a video confirms that most shops have been looted. #Lobya #LibyaReview pic.twitter.com/Yl3CKnfPDK — Libya Review (@LibyaReview) June 6, 2020
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southfront--2020-06-07--Military Pilot Grounded After Low-Flying Helicopter Maneuvers Over D.C. Protests

Despite according to a prior New York Times report top Pentagon brass initially that National Guard helicopters assist in dispersing protests and riots which overwhelmed streets outside the White House early this week , at least one helicopter pilot has been grounded pending an investigation over low-flying maneuvers .
The Black Hawk helicopter presence created a huge stir among activists nationwide , as footage went viral of the pilots using gusts from the helicopter blades to deter crowds .
The Pentagon had described the “ show of force ” tactic as a menacing “ persistent presence ” to dissuade the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests .
Reporters and demonstrators alleged that in some locations where the swooping maneuver was made store windows were broken by the severe downdraft along with tree limbs , which in at least one case reportedly hurt a bystander when branches struck the person .
Caught on film were US Army UH-72 Lakota helicopters , as well as UH-60 Black Hawks coming within as little as 100 feet over the crowds .
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told reporters that the helicopter crew was grounded pending results from an internal investigation , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman told the outlet that the move was standard procedure during such investigations .
The aircraft was one of two Army National Guard helicopters that hovered between 100 and 300 feet above the streets of the District on Monday night , according to an aircraft tracker .
Gusts from their helicopter blades were aimed at dispersing crowds of protesters .
And further the D.C. National Guard commander , Maj. Gen. William Walker , had indicated in a prior statement that he ’ d “ directed an immediate investigation into the June 1 incident.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the District of Columbia National Guard to the highest of standards , ” Walker said .
“ We live and work in the District , and we are dedicated to the service of our nation.
” No doubt , the pending investigation and grounding of the pilot is largely a political response , given not only the widespread condemnation of military armed forces being utilized for crowd and riot control on American streets , but at a moment the Pentagon and White House are increasingly at odds over the role of soldiers amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controversy , we ’ re unlikely to see low-flying helicopters during Saturday ’ s protest , despite the prediction that they ’ ll be the biggest yet on the capitol , and potentially most dangerous given the chaos of early this week .
It also suggests a broader trend of lower ranking police officers and soldiers potentially being thrown under the bus when the “ orders ” from their higher-ups come under media scrutiny .

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Despite according to a prior New York Times report top Pentagon brass initially ordered that National Guard helicopters assist in dispersing protests and riots which overwhelmed streets outside the White House early this week, at least one helicopter pilot has been grounded pending an investigation over low-flying maneuvers.
The Black Hawk helicopter presence created a huge stir among activists nationwide, as footage went viral of the pilots using gusts from the helicopter blades to deter crowds.
The Pentagon had described the “show of force” tactic as a menacing “persistent presence” to dissuade the below throngs amid raging Black Lives Matter protests.
About 10 minutes later, here it goes again. pic.twitter.com/3yoxOAu0uw — Zolan Kanno-Youngs (@KannoYoungs) June 2, 2020
Reporters and demonstrators alleged that in some locations where the swooping maneuver was made store windows were broken by the severe downdraft along with tree limbs, which in at least one case reportedly hurt a bystander when branches struck the person.
Caught on film were US Army UH-72 Lakota helicopters, as well as UH-60 Black Hawks coming within as little as 100 feet over the crowds.
As The Hill describes Saturday:
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told reporters that the helicopter crew was grounded pending results from an internal investigation, according to local CBS affiliate WUSA9. A Pentagon spokesman told the outlet that the move was standard procedure during such investigations. The aircraft was one of two Army National Guard helicopters that hovered between 100 and 300 feet above the streets of the District on Monday night, according to an aircraft tracker. Gusts from their helicopter blades were aimed at dispersing crowds of protesters.
And further the D.C. National Guard commander, Maj. Gen. William Walker, had indicated in a prior statement that he’d “directed an immediate investigation into the June 1 incident.”
“I hold all members of the District of Columbia National Guard to the highest of standards,” Walker said. “We live and work in the District, and we are dedicated to the service of our nation.”
In a disturbing show of force usually seen in war zones, military helicopters hovered over crowds of protesters in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/K9g3n9Sz2s — NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 6, 2020
No doubt, the pending investigation and grounding of the pilot is largely a political response, given not only the widespread condemnation of military armed forces being utilized for crowd and riot control on American streets, but at a moment the Pentagon and White House are increasingly at odds over the role of soldiers amid the nationwide unrest.
And given the controversy, we’re unlikely to see low-flying helicopters during Saturday’s protest, despite the prediction that they’ll be the biggest yet on the capitol, and potentially most dangerous given the chaos of early this week.
It also suggests a broader trend of lower ranking police officers and soldiers potentially being thrown under the bus when the “orders” from their higher-ups come under media scrutiny.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Syrian Army Shells Militant Positions In Southern Idlib As Russian Warplanes Scout The Region

Is Putin finally getting sick and tired of Erdogan ’ s antics , it ’ s starting to look like he is , he ’ s just sent Assad a heap of new aircraft and 2 cargo ships filled with weapons and vehicles .
And the Turks have started buying American LPG instead of Russian natural gas , that can ’ t be making Putin very happy at all , worse still they ’ re steadily increasing imports from the US and decreasing Russian supply whenever they can , it nearly looks like Erdogan ’ s switching sides , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the coronavirus hits them but abandoning the Russian economy when Russia needs gas export sales the most .
That ’ s not very nice of him , especially after everything Putin ’ s done to help the Turkish economy , and he ’ s done a hell of a lot to help them over the last decade , I can nearly imagine Putin making effigy dolls of Erdogan and happily sticking pins into it , I know I would be if I was Putin , what a traitorous piece of you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a reported airstrike by Russian aircraft against TIP , there is a video of the attack that shows at least 2 airstrikes and a subsequently massive explosion , and this happened about 200 meters away from the M4 highway just north of Inkizik/Ankzik .
On the same day the Turks reported an IED attack against one of their convoys that resulted in both death and injury , they sent in helicopters to evacuate the injured and blamed elements of Sham Legion for the attack , but the attacked occurred in exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were reported , was that just a coincidence , 2 attacks on or near the M4 highway just north of Inkizik/Ankzik , I don ’ t think so .
I claimed it wasn ’ t a coincidence after watching the video , It actually looked like the Russian airstrike may have been responsible for the Turkish casualties .
The video shows what appears to be several Turkish military vehicles that have pulled up just after the initial airstrikes , and as they ’ re just sitting there the ammo dump goes up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets showered with the debris , after all the smoke clears those vehicles have left the scene but they may have been damaged in the explosion .
I ’ m not aware of any other news sources making the same claim that I am but I think I ’ m right , the combination of video footage and the evidence it provides only points to one thing , the Russians actually did it , and they did it on purpose .
Check out the conflicting reports on syrialiveuamaps for the 27th may and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you think , are my claims absurd , were all the events that occurred in the same location all unrelated , just a coincidence as the Russians claim , it doesn ’ t look like a coincidence to me , just the opposite .
Go to the 27th may on the timeline feature .
Is my imagination running wild again , maybe it is and maybe it ’ s not .


southfront--2020-06-07--Libyan Army Retreats Leaving Behind Loads Of Weapons As GNA Forces Push Forward (Photos, Videos)


southfront--2020-06-07--In Video: GNA Forces Uncover Destroyed Pantsir-S1 Air-Defense System In Tarhunah


southfront--2020-06-07--France Says Its Military Killed Al-Qaeda’s North Africa Chief


southfront--2020-06-07--Egypt Announces New Libya Ceasefire Plan After Collapse Of LNA Offensive On Tripoli


southfront--2020-06-07--15 People Killed, Injured In New Northeast Syria Bombing (Video)


southfront--2020-06-07--Colombia’s Supreme Court Opens Another Criminal Investigation Against Former President Alvaro Uribe


southfront--2020-06-07--Turkish Proxies Kidnapped And Killed Young Woman In Afrin (Photos 18+)

Members of the Turkish-backed militant groups , the Sultan Murad Division , have kidnapped and killed a woman in the @ @ @ @ @ .
The area is currently occupied by the Turkish Army and pro-Turkish militants .
According @ @ @ @ @ happend after 16yo Malak Nabih Khalil had refused to get married to a militant .
@ @ @ @ @ being killed .
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Members of the Turkish-backed militant groups, the Sultan Murad Division, have kidnapped and killed a woman in the northern Syrian region of Afrin. The area is currently occupied by the Turkish Army and pro-Turkish militants.
According to reports, the incident happend after 16yo Malak Nabih Khalil had refused to get married to a militant. She was allegedly raped before being killed.
The body of a minor Kurdish young woman, Malak Nabih Khalil Jumah, 16, was found from the people of Darwish village of Shara district after she was kidnapped by the mercenaries of Sultan Murad of the Turkish occupation on 05/23/2020#SaveOurGirls pic.twitter.com/7LiALHID3w — DelalBakur? (@DelalMe1978) June 7, 2020
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southfront--2020-06-07--ISIS Terrorists Raid Nigerian Army Position In Borno (Photos)

On June 6 , ISIS terrorists carried out a hit-and-run attack on a position of the Nigerian Armed Forces ( @ @ @ @ @ state of Borno .
According to the group ’ s news agency Amaq , heavy @ @ @ @ @ position , that ’ s located near the town of Uno .
Eventually , the @ @ @ @ @ set it on fire .
Eight service members of the NAF were allegedly killed and @ @ @ @ @ attack .
Photos released by Amaq shows the dead bodies of two soldiers only .
@ @ @ @ @ up its attacks on civilians and government forces in Boron .
In response , the @ @ @ @ @ operations against the group ’ s remnants .
Dozens of terrorists were reportedly killed .
@ @ @ @ @ ISWA ) , known as Boko Haram , has been active in the areas bordering @ @ @ @ @ years now .
Nigerian government forces are making serious efforts to counter the terrorist threat @ @ @ @ @ been successful to a limited extent only .
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On June 6, ISIS terrorists carried out a hit-and-run attack on a position of the Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) in the northwestern state of Borno.
According to the group’s news agency Amaq, heavy clashes broke out around the position, that’s located near the town of Uno. Eventually, the terrorists stormed the position and set it on fire.
Eight service members of the NAF were allegedly killed and others were injured in the attack. Photos released by Amaq shows the dead bodies of two soldiers only.
Last months, ISIS stepped up its attacks on civilians and government forces in Boron. In response, the NAF launched a series of operations against the group’s remnants. Dozens of terrorists were reportedly killed.
ISIS in West Africa (ISWA), known as Boko Haram, has been active in the areas bordering Lake Chad, for several years now. Nigerian government forces are making serious efforts to counter the terrorist threat there. These efforts have been successful to a limited extent only.
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southfront--2020-06-07--In Video: Egyptian Army Sends Massive Convoys With Battle Tanks To Libyan Border As Tensions Escalat

In Video: Egyptian Army Sends Massive Convoys With Battle Tanks To Libyan Border As Tensions Escalate

Maybe SiSi ’ s nuts might drop and he may to act in Libya as the Turkeys if they become @ @ @ @ @ him .
The Russian Wagner Group is now being directly controlled by the GRU who @ @ @ @ @ it is ominous that the “ rumble ” may take place .
The Turkeys have @ @ @ @ @ by a major airstrike this weekend .

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Turkish-led forces ingored the ceasefire initiative proposed by Egypt for the conflict in Libya and continued their advance on positions of the Libyan National Army supported by Egypt and the UAE. So, now, Egypt is sending massive columns with battle tanks to the border with Libya. Egypt could opt the strategy of direct actions if the situation escalates even further and Turkish proxies continue their advanc on Sirte.
فيديو نشرته حسابات في مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي لما قيل انه رتل مدرع من دبابات تابعة للجيش المصري تتجه نحو الحدود الليبية… Posted by الموسوعة العسكرية السورية | Encyclopedia of Syrian military on Sunday, June 7, 2020
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southfront--2020-06-07--“Islamic Resistance In Iraq” Threatens Companies Working With U.S.-led Coalition

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq – ‘ Ashab al-Kahf ( AK ) has warned Iraqi companies against working with the @ @ @ @ @ official statement , the group vowed to use force against security and logistic companies if @ @ @ @ @ their work with the US-led coalition .
The group said that nothing bars it from @ @ @ @ @ , anymore .
AK is a pro-Iran Shiite group founded in August of 2019 .
@ @ @ @ @ claimed responsibility for the attack on a U.S. convoy on the Erbil-Saladin highway in Iraq @ @ @ @ @ In the wake of the assassinated Popular Mobilization Units ( PMU ) Deputy-Commander Abu Mahdi @ @ @ @ @ Quds Force Commander Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani , several new armed groups surfaced in Iraq @ @ @ @ @ for a series of attacks on the U.S.-led coalition , most notably the March 11 @ @ @ @ @ that killed three coalition service members .
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The Islamic Resistance in Iraq – ‘Ashab al-Kahf (AK) has warned Iraqi companies against working with the U.S.-led coalition. In an official statement, the group vowed to use force against security and logistic companies if they don’t cease their work with the US-led coalition. The group said that nothing bars it from using force against these companies, anymore.
“You must focus on three important points of the enemy: We monitor you at a high level and you may not expect the extent of the influence within you, with regard to our field for sure We call on the workers in those Iraqi companies to stop helping the Americans and their dependents, in order to preserve their lives. The sons of our noble people from the south to the north should stay away from the American enemy’s convoys to be clearly visible,” the statement, which was released on June 7, reads.
AK is a pro-Iran Shiite group founded in August of 2019. Last April, the group claimed responsibility for the attack on a U.S. convoy on the Erbil-Saladin highway in Iraq’s northern region.
In the wake of the assassinated Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) Deputy-Commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and Iran’s Quds Force Commander Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani, several new armed groups surfaced in Iraq. These groups were responsible for a series of attacks on the U.S.-led coalition, most notably the March 11 rocket attack on Camp Taji that killed three coalition service members.
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southfront--2020-06-07--SDF Clears 15 Towns In Second Phase Of Large Anti-Terrorism Operation (Videos)

On June 7 , the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) launched the second phase of its large security operation against ISIS cells in northeast Syria .
In a statement , the group said that a 30 km long and 60 km wide area including 15 towns was secured during the second phase of the operation .
Ten positions were raided .
At least 12 suspects and terrorists were arrested .
Furthermore , ammo and weapons were also seized .
Around 6,000 troops are taking part in the operation that was launched on June 4 .
The U.S.-led coalition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SDF concluded the first phase of the operation on June 6 .
The first phase covered southern al-Hasakah , while the current phase is taking place in southeast Deir Ezzor .
According to the Hawar News Agency ( ANAH ) , a total of 66 terrorists have been apprehended since the beginning of the operation .
In spite of the ongoing operation , ISIS cells are still trying to carry out attacks in northeast Syria .
In the noon of June 7 , a suicide attack took place in the border city of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main suspect .
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On June 7, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched the second phase of its large security operation against ISIS cells in northeast Syria.
In a statement, the group said that a 30 km long and 60 km wide area including 15 towns was secured during the second phase of the operation. Ten positions were raided. At least 12 suspects and terrorists were arrested. Furthermore, ammo and weapons were also seized.
Around 6,000 troops are taking part in the operation that was launched on June 4. The U.S.-led coalition is providing a direct support.
The SDF concluded the first phase of the operation on June 6. The first phase covered southern al-Hasakah, while the current phase is taking place in southeast Deir Ezzor.
According to the Hawar News Agency (ANAH), a total of 66 terrorists have been apprehended since the beginning of the operation.
In spite of the ongoing operation, ISIS cells are still trying to carry out attacks in northeast Syria. In the noon of June 7, a suicide attack took place in the border city of al-Qamishli. The terrorist group is the main suspect.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Al-Qaeda’s Operations Room Deploys Reinforcements In Southern Idlib (Photos)

On June 7 , the al-Qaeda-affiliated wa-Harid al-Mu ’ minin operations room deployed reinforcements in the al-Zawiya Mount in southern Idlib , according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) .
The UK-based monitoring group said the reinforcements included logistic and military equipment as well as dozens of militants .
Ansar al-Tawhid , a key member of the operations room , released photos showing some of its militants heading to the al-Zawiya Mount .
The Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) amassed a large strike force in southern Idlib in the last few weeks .
Several reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now preparing to launch a large military operation to open the Lattakia-Aleppo highway , known as the M4 .
Turkish-backed militants , who declared the al-Zawiya Mount a military zone , are collaborating with al-Qaeda-affiliated groups to repel any attack by the SAA .
The Turkish military also deployed reinforcements in the region .
Such an attack by the SAA and is allies could lead a serious confrontation not only with al-Qaeda groups , but also with the Turkish military .
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On June 7, the al-Qaeda-affiliated wa-Harid al-Mu’minin operations room deployed reinforcements in the al-Zawiya Mount in southern Idlib, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
The UK-based monitoring group said the reinforcements included logistic and military equipment as well as dozens of militants. Ansar al-Tawhid, a key member of the operations room, released photos showing some of its militants heading to the al-Zawiya Mount.
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) amassed a large strike force in southern Idlib in the last few weeks. Several reports claim that the army and its allies are now preparing to launch a large military operation to open the Lattakia-Aleppo highway, known as the M4.
Turkish-backed militants, who declared the al-Zawiya Mount a military zone, are collaborating with al-Qaeda-affiliated groups to repel any attack by the SAA. The Turkish military also deployed reinforcements in the region.
Such an attack by the SAA and is allies could lead a serious confrontation not only with al-Qaeda groups, but also with the Turkish military.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Suicide Bomber Blew Himself Up In Syria’s Al-Qamishli (Photos, Video)

On June 7 afternoon , a suicide attack rocked the border city of al-Qamishli in the northern countryside of Syria @ @ @ @ @ to the Hawar News Agency ( ANHA ) , a suicide attacker wearing an explosive @ @ @ @ @ the district of Helkw , in al-Qamishli ’ s city center .
The explosion reportedly @ @ @ @ @ of the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) security body , Asayish .
Both the @ @ @ @ @ News Agency ( SANA ) confirmed that the suicide attack didn ’ t result in @ @ @ @ @ is jointly controlled by the SDF and Syrian government forces .
Russian forces also maintain @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s vicinity .
The suicide attack was likely orchestrated by ISIS cells , @ @ @ @ @ in the last few years .
The SDF , backed by the U.S.-led coalition , @ @ @ @ @ large-scale security operation against the terrorist group in al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor .
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On June 7 afternoon, a suicide attack rocked the border city of al-Qamishli in the northern countryside of Syria’s al-Hasakah.
According to the Hawar News Agency (ANHA), a suicide attacker wearing an explosive vest blew himself up in the district of Helkw, in al-Qamishli’s city center. The explosion reportedly took place near a checkpoint of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) security body, Asayish.
Both the ANHA and the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) confirmed that the suicide attack didn’t result in any losses.
Al-Qamishli city is jointly controlled by the SDF and Syrian government forces. Russian forces also maintain an observation point in the city’s vicinity.
The suicide attack was likely orchestrated by ISIS cells, which targeted al-Qamishli several times in the last few years. The SDF, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, is currently carrying out a large-scale security operation against the terrorist group in al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Pro-Turkish Propagandists Share ‘Identity Papers’ Of Russian PMC Fighting For LNA

On June 7 , pro-Turkish propagandists shared photos of what they claimed to be identity papers of a Russian private military contractor ( PMC ) , who was fighting for the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) .
The supposed “ identity papers ” were in fact a birth certificate issued by the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic ( a part of the USSR ) , which was dissolved in 1991 .
The propagandists attached a photo of a man to the certificate , which included the name of a woman – “ Inna Nikolaevna Levchenko.
” This further confirms that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a poorly-thought-out propaganda stunt .
Earlier , pro-Turkish propagandists shared fake lists of Russian PMCs in a similar propaganda stunt .
The list contained Arab names which had been Russianized to look more ‘ Russian ’ .
Turkey and US propaganda has been pushing the narrative that Russia is planning to intervene in Libya in order to directly support the LNA .
However , the supposed intervention does not seem to be really happening .
Russia , as a state , provides a limited diplomatic support to the LNA only .
As sto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are likely designed to cover the growing Turkish military support for the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord .
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On June 7, pro-Turkish propagandists shared photos of what they claimed to be identity papers of a Russian private military contractor (PMC), who was fighting for the Libyan National Army (LNA).
The supposed “identity papers” were in fact a birth certificate issued by the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (a part of the USSR), which was dissolved in 1991.
The propagandists attached a photo of a man to the certificate, which included the name of a woman – “Inna Nikolaevna Levchenko.” This further confirms that these false claims were a part of a poorly-thought-out propaganda stunt.
Earlier, pro-Turkish propagandists shared fake lists of Russian PMCs in a similar propaganda stunt. The list contained Arab names which had been Russianized to look more ‘Russian’.
Turkey and US propaganda has been pushing the narrative that Russia is planning to intervene in Libya in order to directly support the LNA. However, the supposed intervention does not seem to be really happening. Russia, as a state, provides a limited diplomatic support to the LNA only. As sto the US and Turkish claims, they are likely designed to cover the growing Turkish military support for the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham Confirms Syrian Army Is Amassing Troops In Southern Idlib

Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) has confirmed that the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) is amassing its troops in the al-Zawiya Mount in southern Idlib .
A spokesman for the terrorist group said on June 7 that large reinforcements of the army were recently spotted in the region .
“ There is no doubt that the occupation militias want all the liberated areas , including the [ Turkish-occupied ] areas of Peace Spring , Olive Branch and the Euphrates Shield , but they adopt the policy of division and separation to deceive people , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The spokesman also acknowledged that HTS has been taking advantage of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib to rebuild its military capabilities in order to repel any future attack by the SAA .
Several recent reports claimed that the SAA is preparing to launch a large operation in Greater Idlib .
Nevertheless , pro-government sources are yet to confirm this .
A new operation will likely be designed to reopen the M4 highway .
The strategic highway links the coastal city of Lattakia with Aleppo city , the country ’ s industrial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M4 under the March 5 agreement with Russia .
Turkish forces have taken several steps to implement this commitment .
However , terrorist groups are still in control of a large part of the highway .
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Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has confirmed that the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is amassing its troops in the al-Zawiya Mount in southern Idlib.
A spokesman for the terrorist group said on June 7 that large reinforcements of the army were recently spotted in the region.
“There is no doubt that the occupation militias want all the liberated areas, including the [Turkish-occupied] areas of Peace Spring, Olive Branch and the Euphrates Shield, but they adopt the policy of division and separation to deceive people,” the spokesman, Abu Khalid al-Shami, said.
The spokesman also acknowledged that HTS has been taking advantage of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib to rebuild its military capabilities in order to repel any future attack by the SAA.
Several recent reports claimed that the SAA is preparing to launch a large operation in Greater Idlib. Nevertheless, pro-government sources are yet to confirm this.
A new operation will likely be designed to reopen the M4 highway. The strategic highway links the coastal city of Lattakia with Aleppo city, the country’s industrial hub.
Turkey has to secure the M4 under the March 5 agreement with Russia. Turkish forces have taken several steps to implement this commitment. However, terrorist groups are still in control of a large part of the highway.
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southfront--2020-06-07--Military Situation In Afghanistan On June 7, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • At least 11 @ @ @ @ @ a roadside bomb blast in the Khash district of Badakhshan province ; • Government sources @ @ @ @ @ 4 civilians in the Chak district of Maidan Wardak province ; • According to government @ @ @ @ @ soldiers were killed and dozens more were wounded in clashes with the Taliban during the @ @ @ @ @ The Taliban announced that 25 government troops were killed or wounded in an attack on @ @ @ @ @ Shahri Safa district of Zabul province .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
At least 11 Police officers were killed in a roadside bomb blast in the Khash district of Badakhshan province;
Government sources claim that the Taliban killed 4 civilians in the Chak district of Maidan Wardak province;
According to government soruces, at least 15 soldiers were killed and dozens more were wounded in clashes with the Taliban during the past 24 hours;
The Taliban announced that 25 government troops were killed or wounded in an attack on a military convoy in the Shahri Safa district of Zabul province.
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southfront--2020-06-08--Oil Price Recovery Set To Continue After OPEC + Ministers Extend Production Cuts

On Sunday the Saudis reversed their price-cutting strategy which commenced in March , when they announced the biggest increases in the price for its crude exports in at least two decades .
The announcement further boosted the rally in oil prices a day after OPEC+ producers extended historic output cuts .
With China ’ s demand for crude once again rising , the Saudis are taking full advantage of the opportunity to raise prices .
Overall , Aramco raised July pricing for all grades to Asia by between $ 5.60 and $ 7.30 a barrel , well above the expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Buyers of Saudi oil in the U.S. , the Mediterranean region and Northwest Europe will also pay more for oil .
The price hike came the day after OPEC+ decided to extend production limits by one more month at almost the same level in order to further reduce the excess of global oil inventories , instead of tapering off output cuts as previously planned at the end of June .
As Bloomberg notes , Aramco , which usually announces pricing on the fifth day of each month , had delayed announcing its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their decision .
In the aftermath of the pricing wars during March , in April the OPEC+ members agreed to cut production by up to 23 % , resulting in the biggest output curbs in history as nearly 10 million barrels a day was taken off the market .
At the same time , US shale production plunged by roughly 2 million barrels daily as low prices drove producers to shut wells .
As a result oil prices recovered in May , and Saturday ’ s OPEC+ decision to extend production limits through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crude , while still down 36 % this year , ended trading on Friday at more than $ 40 a barrel for the first time since March .
As oil prices continue to rise , American oil producers are recommencing production , even as they continue to put off most new drilling .
The result will be a surge in new output which will reduce the impact from the OPEC+ output cuts , and may once again shift the equilibrium in the global oil market to one of oversupply if global demand falters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All-Out Oil War Could Lead To Collapse Of Kingdom Itself

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On Sunday the Saudis reversed their price-cutting strategy which commenced in March, when they announced the biggest increases in the price for its crude exports in at least two decades. The announcement further boosted the rally in oil prices a day after OPEC+ producers extended historic output cuts.
With China’s demand for crude once again rising, the Saudis are taking full advantage of the opportunity to raise prices. Overall, Aramco raised July pricing for all grades to Asia by between $5.60 and $7.30 a barrel, well above the expected increase of about $4 a barrel. Buyers of Saudi oil in the U.S., the Mediterranean region and Northwest Europe will also pay more for oil.
The price hike came the day after OPEC+ decided to extend production limits by one more month at almost the same level in order to further reduce the excess of global oil inventories, instead of tapering off output cuts as previously planned at the end of June. As Bloomberg notes, Aramco, which usually announces pricing on the fifth day of each month, had delayed announcing its July prices until after OPEC+ members made their decision.
In the aftermath of the pricing wars during March, in April the OPEC+ members agreed to cut production by up to 23%, resulting in the biggest output curbs in history as nearly 10 million barrels a day was taken off the market. At the same time, US shale production plunged by roughly 2 million barrels daily as low prices drove producers to shut wells.
As a result oil prices recovered in May, and Saturday’s OPEC+ decision to extend production limits through July will support that trend. Brent crude, while still down 36% this year, ended trading on Friday at more than $40 a barrel for the first time since March.
As oil prices continue to rise, American oil producers are recommencing production, even as they continue to put off most new drilling. The result will be a surge in new output which will reduce the impact from the OPEC+ output cuts, and may once again shift the equilibrium in the global oil market to one of oversupply if global demand falters.
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