southfront--2020-10-05--Houthis Show Documents Revealing Israeli Interference In Yemen During Saleh Presidency

A spokesperson for Yemen ’ s Houthi-supported army , Brigadier Yahya Saree , revealed yesterday details of the links between Israel and former Yemeni President the late Ali Abdullah Saleh .
The extensive but mostly clandestine links can be traced back at least to the year 2000 .
Speaking at a press conference broadcast live from the capital Sana ’ a on Sunday evening , Saree highlighted that the Yemeni nation is confronting a Saudi-led military aggression , which seeks to accomplish the desired objectives of the Tel Aviv regime .
During the press conference he showed several documents indicating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb strait , which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden , Yemeni islands and the port of Hudaydah .
He also cited official documents which demonstrated that Saleh ’ s government had secret relations with Tel Aviv which included visits by officials on both sides .
Indeed , on 30 March 30 2000 the then president of Yemen , Ali Abdullah Saleh , confirmed that he had met with Israeli President Ezer Weizman after Israeli media revealed the secretive meeting had occurred .
According to Saree , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2007 , when Israeli diplomat Bruce Kashdan arrived in Sanaa to meet Yemeni military and security officials who were relatives of Saleh .
The UAE was also revealed in some of the documents as actively facilitating some of the exchanges .
During the visit , security in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab was discussed in addition to commercial cooperation and allowing Israeli products to enter the Yemeni market .
reported that the document also mentioned the signing of an agreement that allowed Israeli civilian flights to use Yemeni air space .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanaa , noted that a Jewish delegation visited Yemen and asked officials to naturalise approximately 60,000 Israelis with Yemeni nationality , 15,000 of whom had US citizenship .
The Emirati ambassador in Sanaa , Hamad Saeed Al-Zaabi , in a memorandum to the UAE Foreign Minister in 2004 , noted that the “ Yemeni-Jewish normalisation ” was part of a larger scheme drawn up by the US .
Saree stated that Israel has constantly meddled in Yemeni affairs and continues to do so .
“ Yemen has long been the main target of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proves this .
The Armed Forces call upon Yemenis from all walks of life to raise their awareness about the real intentions of foreigners .
Our struggle is nothing but a fateful battle for liberation and independence.
” The army spokesperson also claimed that further information about Israel ’ s involvement in the Yemen war will be disclosed in the future .
“ We have other evidence of the Israeli military participation in the aggression , and it will be revealed in due course.
” LINK In late August of this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces on the island of Socotra were planning to allow Israel establish intelligence facilities on the strategically located island .
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A spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi-supported army, Brigadier Yahya Saree, revealed yesterday details of the links between Israel and former Yemeni President the late Ali Abdullah Saleh. The extensive but mostly clandestine links can be traced back at least to the year 2000.
Speaking at a press conference broadcast live from the capital Sana’a on Sunday evening, Saree highlighted that the Yemeni nation is confronting a Saudi-led military aggression, which seeks to accomplish the desired objectives of the Tel Aviv regime.
During the press conference he showed several documents indicating that Israeli authorities wanted to secure control over the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, Yemeni islands and the port of Hudaydah.
He also cited official documents which demonstrated that Saleh’s government had secret relations with Tel Aviv which included visits by officials on both sides.
Indeed, on 30 March 30 2000 the then president of Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh, confirmed that he had met with Israeli President Ezer Weizman after Israeli media revealed the secretive meeting had occurred.
According to Saree, normalisation between the two countries peaked in 2007, when Israeli diplomat Bruce Kashdan arrived in Sanaa to meet Yemeni military and security officials who were relatives of Saleh. The UAE was also revealed in some of the documents as actively facilitating some of the exchanges.
“The Israeli official left Sanaa International Airport on 16 July, 2007,” said Saree. “The visit had been arranged by Yemeni officials, and the UAE played a leading role in it. The Israeli diplomat had earlier visited Yemen on 2 February, 2005.”
During the visit, security in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab was discussed in addition to commercial cooperation and allowing Israeli products to enter the Yemeni market.
Al-Masirah reported that the document also mentioned the signing of an agreement that allowed Israeli civilian flights to use Yemeni air space.
Another document issued by the UAE Embassy in Sanaa, noted that a Jewish delegation visited Yemen and asked officials to naturalise approximately 60,000 Israelis with Yemeni nationality, 15,000 of whom had US citizenship.
The Emirati ambassador in Sanaa, Hamad Saeed Al-Zaabi, in a memorandum to the UAE Foreign Minister in 2004, noted that the “Yemeni-Jewish normalisation” was part of a larger scheme drawn up by the US.
Saree stated that Israel has constantly meddled in Yemeni affairs and continues to do so. “Yemen has long been the main target of US-Israeli plots and the ongoing onslaught clearly proves this. The Armed Forces call upon Yemenis from all walks of life to raise their awareness about the real intentions of foreigners. Our struggle is nothing but a fateful battle for liberation and independence.” The army spokesperson also claimed that further information about Israel’s involvement in the Yemen war will be disclosed in the future. “We have other evidence of the Israeli military participation in the aggression, and it will be revealed in due course.” LINK
In late August of this year, it was revealed that the UAE occupying forces on the island of Socotra were planning to allow Israel establish intelligence facilities on the strategically located island.
According to the report, a delegation of Israeli and Emirati intelligence officers arrived on the Socotra Island very recently and examined various locations for establishing the planned intelligence bases. The purpose of such a base would be to collect intelligence across the region, particularly from Bab Al-Mandab and south of Yemen, along with the Gulf of Eden and the Horn of Africa. LINK
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southfront--2020-10-05--US Implements Travel Ban On Communist Party Members

Washington has decided to prohibit Communist Party members from immigrating into the country , according to new policy guidance issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ) last Friday .
The measure is an indirect form of provocation against the Chinese leadership .
The USCIS announced that anyone who is or has been a member of or affiliated with a Communist or totalitarian party can not immigrate to America .
The agency said the policy was adopted in order to implement a broader set of laws passed by the Congress to address threats to the safety and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page states : On Oct. 2 , USCIS issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address inadmissibility based on membership in or affiliation with the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party .
Membership in or affiliation with the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party is inconsistent and incompatible with the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America , which includes pledging to “ support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States.
” … In general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrant who is a member or affiliate of the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party ( or subdivision or affiliate ) , domestic or foreign , is inadmissible to the United States… The inadmissibility ground for membership in or affiliation with the Communist or any other totalitarian party is part of a broader set of laws passed by Congress to address threats to the safety and security of the United States .
In general , unless otherwise exempt , any immigrant who is or has been a member of or affiliated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( or subdivision or affiliate ) , domestic or foreign , is inadmissible to the United States .
This ground of inadmissibility only applies to aliens seeking immigrant status , such as aliens inside the United States applying to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident .
LINK While the announcement and associated measures don ’ t mention China specifically , it is clear that China is the target of the third ‘ Red Scare ’ to sweep the United States .
Thousands of people were deported from the US during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the Communist Party was banned in the aftermath of the ‘ Second Red Scare ’ ( 1946-54 ) , a ban which remains on the law books but has rarely been implemented ( there is still a small Communist Party in the United States , though it can not participate in elections ) .
The move is the latest in a long line of actions the Trump administration has taken in the midst of heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing , which includes an attempt to block Chinese-owned apps including TikTok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the expulsion of some Chinese diplomats and sanctions against Hong Kong officials , the ongoing trade war , and a record number of US military aircraft and warships conducting patrols and drills along China ’ s maritime borders in the Pacific .
In July US media reported that the Trump administration was considering banning travel to the United States by all members of the Communist Party and their families , and that senior US officials had begun circulating a draft of a possible presidential order .
The ban denies entry to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of the 99-year-old political party , which encompasses members from all levels of the Chinese society from the top political and business elites to the grass roots .
When it was first reported that the Trump administration was considering imposing a travel ban on Communist Party members in July , Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying responded to a question from reporters on the possible ban : “ If that is true , I think that is utterly pathetic.
” Speaking of US-China relations generally she said : “ We know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bullying China .
As an independent sovereign state , China must respond to the bullying practices and we must say no , we must… take reactive moves to it.
” The foreign ministry official further commented : “ If the reports are true , the US is choosing to stand in opposition to all the 1.4 billion Chinese people , which is standing in opposition against one-fifth of the world ’ s population , ” Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said .
“ This would be against the will of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trend of the 21st century , and is very ridiculous.
” Hua said the party was deeply embedded into Chinese society and was integral to the success of the Chinese nation .
“ The leadership of the Communist Party is the fundamental feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics .
Under the leadership of the Communist Party , the Chinese people won independence , freedom and liberation , ” she said .
“ The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics has not only helped the Chinese people get rid of poverty , it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advancement of mankind.
” LINK The practical effect of the ban is likely to be minimal in the immediate future , as although around three million Chinese visited the US last year , very few people have been travelling following the coronavirus outbreak .
Other Chinese have also expressed doubt that the move will have any significant effect .
Among other things Hu Xijin , editor-in-chief of Chinese state tabloid said on Sunday that not many Chinese are interested in going to the United States at the moment .
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Washington has decided to prohibit Communist Party members from immigrating into the country, according to new policy guidance issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) last Friday. The measure is an indirect form of provocation against the Chinese leadership.
The USCIS announced that anyone who is or has been a member of or affiliated with a Communist or totalitarian party cannot immigrate to America. The agency said the policy was adopted in order to implement a broader set of laws passed by the Congress to address threats to the safety and security of the country.
The notice at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page states:
On Oct. 2, USCIS issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address inadmissibility based on membership in or affiliation with the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party. Membership in or affiliation with the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party is inconsistent and incompatible with the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America, which includes pledging to “support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States.” … In general, unless otherwise exempt, any intending immigrant who is a member or affiliate of the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party (or subdivision or affiliate), domestic or foreign, is inadmissible to the United States… The inadmissibility ground for membership in or affiliation with the Communist or any other totalitarian party is part of a broader set of laws passed by Congress to address threats to the safety and security of the United States. In general, unless otherwise exempt, any immigrant who is or has been a member of or affiliated with the Communist or any other totalitarian party (or subdivision or affiliate), domestic or foreign, is inadmissible to the United States. This ground of inadmissibility only applies to aliens seeking immigrant status, such as aliens inside the United States applying to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident. LINK
While the announcement and associated measures don’t mention China specifically, it is clear that China is the target of the third ‘Red Scare’ to sweep the United States. Thousands of people were deported from the US during the first Red Scare (1917-1920), and the Communist Party was banned in the aftermath of the ‘Second Red Scare’ (1946-54), a ban which remains on the law books but has rarely been implemented (there is still a small Communist Party in the United States, though it cannot participate in elections).
The move is the latest in a long line of actions the Trump administration has taken in the midst of heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing, which includes an attempt to block Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat from operating in the US, the expulsion of some Chinese diplomats and sanctions against Hong Kong officials, the ongoing trade war, and a record number of US military aircraft and warships conducting patrols and drills along China’s maritime borders in the Pacific.
In July US media reported that the Trump administration was considering banning travel to the United States by all members of the Communist Party and their families, and that senior US officials had begun circulating a draft of a possible presidential order.
The ban denies entry to the United States by the nearly 92 million members of the 99-year-old political party, which encompasses members from all levels of the Chinese society from the top political and business elites to the grass roots.
When it was first reported that the Trump administration was considering imposing a travel ban on Communist Party members in July, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying responded to a question from reporters on the possible ban: “If that is true, I think that is utterly pathetic.” Speaking of US-China relations generally she said: “We know that some in the US are oppressing China and bullying China. As an independent sovereign state, China must respond to the bullying practices and we must say no, we must… take reactive moves to it.” The foreign ministry official further commented: “If the reports are true, the US is choosing to stand in opposition to all the 1.4 billion Chinese people, which is standing in opposition against one-fifth of the world’s population,” Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said. “This would be against the will of the people in both nations and against the trend of the 21st century, and is very ridiculous.” Hua said the party was deeply embedded into Chinese society and was integral to the success of the Chinese nation. “The leadership of the Communist Party is the fundamental feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Under the leadership of the Communist Party, the Chinese people won independence, freedom and liberation,” she said. “The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics has not only helped the Chinese people get rid of poverty, it has also made a huge contribution to the advancement of mankind.” LINK
The practical effect of the ban is likely to be minimal in the immediate future, as although around three million Chinese visited the US last year, very few people have been travelling following the coronavirus outbreak.
Other Chinese have also expressed doubt that the move will have any significant effect. Among other things Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of Chinese state tabloid Global Times said on Sunday that not many Chinese are interested in going to the United States at the moment.
Many outstanding talents in China are Communist Party members. The decision by the US helps keep more talents in China since it takes out their illusion. Not bad. What’s more, non-CPC members now have much less interest in immigrating to the US. pic.twitter.com/v7DtSZ2Hma — Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) October 4, 2020
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southfront--2020-10-05--Battle “Between Life And Death”. Armenian PM Calls On Reservists To Return Back To Army

On October 5 , the Armenain leadership finally admitted that the situation on the frontline in the Nagorno-Karabakh region , where Azerbaijani forces have been advancing since September 27 , is ‘ complicated ’ and called on reservists to return back to the Armed Forces .
He also called on the servicemen demobilized a year ago to rejoin the armed forces .
The prime minister said that he was calling them not to a simple service , but to the battle “ between life and death ” .
Pashinyan also declared that he is confident in the Armenian victory .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation in which the Pashinyan government appeared amid the developing war with Azerbaijan .
Nonetheless , it should be noted that fresh troops only , without modern weapons , experienced commanders and instructors , will not be able to turn the tide of the conflict .
In the worst case scenario , this may just increase casualties of the Armenian side .
The press secretary of the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic ( also known as the Republic of Artsakh , a self-proclaimed independent state in the Nagorno-Karabakh region ) also confirmed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to hims , this was done to avoid additional causalties and inflict additional damage to Azerbaijani forces .
Meanwhile , President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian said that perhaps Armenia will have no other alternative besides recognizing the Republic of Artsakh and openly providing support to it .
Despite the heavy presence of Aremnain forces in Karabakh and the fact that the Nagorno-Karabakh region is deeply integrated in Armenia , for all this years , the Armenian leadership has not made steps to recognize it as an independent state or as a part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been initiated even after the start of the open war with Azerbaijan in the region on September 27 .
On top of this , it should be noted that the modern Armenia is a parliament republic and most of political power is concetranted in the hands of the Prime Minister , Nikol Pashinyan .
The Pashinyan group is well-known for its pro-Western and anti-Russian position that became the main reason of the weakening position of Armenia in the region that crated conditions for the Azerbaijani-Turksih push in Karabakh .
Even in these conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ strange war policy ’ making no needed steps and limiting the Armenian military response in the face of the military defeat from the hands of Azerbaijan and Turkey .
According to local sources and experts , this posture is a result of the need to keep conditions in which the modern Armeinan leadership will be able to continue providing its anti-Russian course .
As to the help from the so-called West , expectedly , nobody is hurrying up to protect the Armenias from the threat of ethnic cleansing in Karabakh .
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On October 5, the Armenain leadership finally admitted that the situation on the frontline in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, where Azerbaijani forces have been advancing since September 27, is ‘complicated’ and called on reservists to return back to the Armed Forces.
“In some areas, the Karabakh Defense Army confidently controls the situation, in some areas the situation is very difficult. I do not hide it,” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said via his Facebook page.
He also called on the servicemen demobilized a year ago to rejoin the armed forces.
“Our legislation does not allow them to be mobilized even in wartime, but I urge you to mobilize,” he said. “You should know that this is a struggle for the right to life. Otherwise, we will be subjected to genocide.”
The prime minister said that he was calling them not to a simple service, but to the battle “between life and death”. Pashinyan also declared that he is confident in the Armenian victory.
The mobilization of personnel showcases the real situation in which the Pashinyan government appeared amid the developing war with Azerbaijan. Nonetheless, it should be noted that fresh troops only, without modern weapons, experienced commanders and instructors, will not be able to turn the tide of the conflict. In the worst case scenario, this may just increase casualties of the Armenian side.
The press secretary of the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (also known as the Republic of Artsakh, a self-proclaimed independent state in the Nagorno-Karabakh region) also confirmed that Armenain forces retreated in several areas. According to hims, this was done to avoid additional causalties and inflict additional damage to Azerbaijani forces.
Meanwhile, President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian said that perhaps Armenia will have no other alternative besides recognizing the Republic of Artsakh and openly providing support to it. Despite the heavy presence of Aremnain forces in Karabakh and the fact that the Nagorno-Karabakh region is deeply integrated in Armenia, for all this years, the Armenian leadership has not made steps to recognize it as an independent state or as a part of Armenia. Such actions have not been initiated even after the start of the open war with Azerbaijan in the region on September 27.
On top of this, it should be noted that the modern Armenia is a parliament republic and most of political power is concetranted in the hands of the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan. The Pashinyan group is well-known for its pro-Western and anti-Russian position that became the main reason of the weakening position of Armenia in the region that crated conditions for the Azerbaijani-Turksih push in Karabakh. Even in these conditions, the Pashinyan government continues providing a ‘strange war policy’ making no needed steps and limiting the Armenian military response in the face of the military defeat from the hands of Azerbaijan and Turkey. According to local sources and experts, this posture is a result of the need to keep conditions in which the modern Armeinan leadership will be able to continue providing its anti-Russian course. As to the help from the so-called West, expectedly, nobody is hurrying up to protect the Armenias from the threat of ethnic cleansing in Karabakh.
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southfront--2020-10-05--U.S.-led Coalition Sent Reinforcement, Carried Patrol in Syria’s Al-Hassaka (Map Update)

A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • Turkish-backed forces ’ artillery shelled SAA positions in the @ @ @ @ @ HTS militants shot down a UAV in the North-East of Latakia ; • US coalition @ @ @ @ @ its military bases in Hasakah countryside through the Al-Walid border crossing ; • US forces @ @ @ @ @ the participation of Bradley combat vehicles in the city of Rmeilan .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
Turkish-backed forces’ artillery shelled SDF positions in Maranaz, Malikiyah, Shawarighat al Arz and ‘Alqamiyah;
Turkish-backed forces’ artillery shelled SAA positions in the town of Saraqib;
HTS militants shot down a UAV in the North-East of Latakia;
US coalition sent an arms convoy to its military bases in Hasakah countryside through the Al-Walid border crossing;
US forces carried out a patrol with the participation of Bradley combat vehicles in the city of Rmeilan.
US-led coalition published photos showing recently deployed Bradley combat vehicles and American soldiers offering candies to local children.
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southfront--2020-10-05--Constantinople Patriarch Stands Up To Justify Creation Of Pseudo-Church Entities For Own Political P

Constantinople Patriarch Stands Up To Justify Creation Of Pseudo-Church Entities For Own Political Purposes

Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I continues propaganda campaign to justify his political adventures in eastern Euurope , including the creation of pseudo-church Western-controlled organizations in Ukraine and Montenegro .
Constantinople : We ’ re Not Currently Considering Autocephaly For Macedonia , But How To Heal A Schism ( source ) : At the moment , there is no question of autocephaly for the schismatic “ Macedonian Orthodox Church ” ( MOC ) , but of healing a schism , the Patriarchate of Constantinople stated in recent comments to the .
The Patriarchate also stated that the Serbian Church has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make contact on the issue .
The MOC was an autonomous body within the Serbian Church until it declared its own autocephaly in 1967 , breaking from the Serbian Church—a move that remains unrecognized by the Orthodox world .
The National Herald reached out to the Patriarchate of Constantinople after the North Macedonian and both sent appeals to Patriarch Bartholomew to handle the situation with the MOC .
Prime Minister Zaev specifically called on the Patriarch to grant autocephaly to the MOC .
The MOC problem has existed for many decades , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Mother Church of all the Churches of the Balkans , and not only , ” it has made many efforts to resolve the schism , “ proclaiming the unity of Orthodoxy.
” “ At this time the issue has entered a new phase , ” as the North Macedonian authorities have entreated Constantinople to help the MOC enter into communion with the Local Orthodox Churches .
Recall that Pat .
Bartholomew resolved to grant autocephaly to the Ukrainian schismatics at the request of the secular authorities under then-President Petro Poroshenko .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly a year ago , holding extensive talks with the Church of Serbia “ in continuation of its efforts to heal this wound in the body of Orthodoxy , ” the Patriarchate commented .
In January of this year , representatives from both North Macedonia and the Serbian Church were invited to Istanbul for discussions but the Serbian Church did not respond .
The Serbian Church has taken a firm stance against Constantinople ’ s interference in Ukraine and worries that it will do the same in Macedonia .
In an interview last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ohrid , the sole MOC hierarch who joined the Serbian Church during failed agreements between the churches in 2002 , stated characteristically : “ After what happened in Ukraine , anything can be expected ” from Constantinople .
The MOC argues that as its schismatic status is not due to any dogmatic or theological problems , it has the right to appeal to Constantinople .
“ At the moment there is no question of autocephaly for the Church of Skopje [ the MOC ] but of healing a schism , for which everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patriarchate stated .
The Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Greek Church refuse to recognize the name “ North Macedonia ” or “ Macedonian Orthodox Church , ” insisting that both be named “ Skopje ” after the nation ’ s capital .
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Bartholomew stated that he would never recognize the MOC as long as its title has “ Macedonia ” in it .
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Theoklitos of Florina of the Church of Greece recently expressed .
Constantinople concluded its statements , saying : “ Only the devil is not happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself causes them and desires their perpetuation .
We are convinced that with the grace of our Holy God , our steps will be led to the right path for the good of the Church.
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Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I continues propaganda campaign to justify his political adventures in eastern Euurope, including the creation of pseudo-church Western-controlled organizations in Ukraine and Montenegro.
Constantinople: We’re Not Currently Considering Autocephaly For Macedonia, But How To Heal A Schism (source):
At the moment, there is no question of autocephaly for the schismatic “Macedonian Orthodox Church” (MOC), but of healing a schism, the Patriarchate of Constantinople stated in recent comments to the National Herald .
The Patriarchate also stated that the Serbian Church has to date been unresponsive to its attempts to make contact on the issue. The MOC was an autonomous body within the Serbian Church until it declared its own autocephaly in 1967, breaking from the Serbian Church—a move that remains unrecognized by the Orthodox world.
The National Herald reached out to the Patriarchate of Constantinople after the North Macedonian President and Prime Minister both sent appeals to Patriarch Bartholomew to handle the situation with the MOC. Prime Minister Zaev specifically called on the Patriarch to grant autocephaly to the MOC.
The MOC problem has existed for many decades, the Patriarchate recalls, emphasizing that “as the Mother Church of all the Churches of the Balkans, and not only,” it has made many efforts to resolve the schism, “proclaiming the unity of Orthodoxy.”
“At this time the issue has entered a new phase,” as the North Macedonian authorities have entreated Constantinople to help the MOC enter into communion with the Local Orthodox Churches.
Recall that Pat. Bartholomew resolved to grant autocephaly to the Ukrainian schismatics at the request of the secular authorities under then-President Petro Poroshenko.
Constantinople sent a large delegation to Belgrade nearly a year ago, holding extensive talks with the Church of Serbia “in continuation of its efforts to heal this wound in the body of Orthodoxy,” the Patriarchate commented. In January of this year, representatives from both North Macedonia and the Serbian Church were invited to Istanbul for discussions but the Serbian Church did not respond.
The Serbian Church has taken a firm stance against Constantinople’s interference in Ukraine and worries that it will do the same in Macedonia. In an interview last August , His Eminence Archbishop Jovan of Ohrid, the sole MOC hierarch who joined the Serbian Church during failed agreements between the churches in 2002, stated characteristically: “After what happened in Ukraine, anything can be expected” from Constantinople.
The MOC argues that as its schismatic status is not due to any dogmatic or theological problems, it has the right to appeal to Constantinople.
“At the moment there is no question of autocephaly for the Church of Skopje [the MOC] but of healing a schism, for which everyone has a sacred debt,” the Patriarchate stated.
The Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Greek Church refuse to recognize the name “North Macedonia” or “Macedonian Orthodox Church,” insisting that both be named “Skopje” after the nation’s capital. In 2018 , Pat. Bartholomew stated that he would never recognize the MOC as long as its title has “Macedonia” in it. Met. Theoklitos of Florina of the Church of Greece recently expressed the same stance .
Constantinople concluded its statements, saying: “Only the devil is not happy with the healing of schisms because he himself causes them and desires their perpetuation. We are convinced that with the grace of our Holy God, our steps will be led to the right path for the good of the Church.”
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southfront--2020-10-06--Azerbaijan Says Armenian Forces Attacked Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline As Armenian PM Proposes Conces

Azerbaijan Says Armenian Forces Attacked Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline As Armenian PM Proposes Concessions

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov ordered “ to plan actions to deliver strikes at the military-strategic infrastructure ” of Armenian “ using the weapons with great destructive power ” , the Defense Ministry reported on October 6 .
Accordng to the Azerbaijani side , the strikes will be delivered if Armenia employs its Iskander operational-tactical missile systems .
The Azerbaijani military released more videos with captured Armenian positions and equipment ( tanks were already showed in previous videos ) : Baku also reported that Armenian forces shelled the Yevlakh , Goranboy and Beylagan regions of Azerbaijan .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missile attack on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan ( BTC ) oil pipeline .
Azerbaijani prosecutors said Armenian forces carried out the attack , that was prevented by the Azerbaijani military , on the pipeline in Yevlah at around 9 p.m. local time on October 6 .
The incident was described as a “ terrorist act ” .
The BTC pipeline delivers Azeri light crude oil ( mainly from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli field ) through Georgia to Turkey ’ s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan for export via tankers .
The Armenian side denounced the Azerbaijani report as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces continue in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region .
The Armenian side continues insisting that it has been inflicting numerous losses on the ‘ enemy ’ .
However , it continues slowly retreating under strikes on the Azerbaijani military .
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan , that just recently promised to inflict a military defeat to Azerbaijan , made a new statement on October 6 de-facto proposing a peace .
Pashinyan told AFP news agency that Armenia is ready to make concessions in its conflict with Azerbaijan over Karabakh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but only if Baku is willing to do the same .
The pro-Western leader of Armenia also recalled about Russia as the guarantor of Armenian sovereignty .
It is strange that Pashinyan did not ask his Washington friends to protect Armenia from the ‘ aggression ’ of what he called the Turkish-Azerbaijani terror alliance .
Maybe the issue is that Turkey is a member of NATO , the military bloc that the new Armenian government likes so much .
Also , the Armenian claims that Moscow is somehow obliged to help Armenia in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the reality .
The security treaty framework between Russia and Armenia is related to Armenian territory only .
In own turn , Armenia has not even started making steps to formally include the contested region into its territory or recognize Karabakh as an independent state .
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Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov ordered “to plan actions to deliver strikes at the military-strategic infrastructure” of Armenia “using the weapons with great destructive power”, the Defense Ministry reported on October 6. Accordng to the Azerbaijani side, the strikes will be delivered if Armenia employs its Iskander operational-tactical missile systems.
The Azerbaijani military released more videos with captured Armenian positions and equipment (tanks were already showed in previous videos):
Baku also reported that Armenian forces shelled the Yevlakh, Goranboy and Beylagan regions of Azerbaijan.
According to the Azerbaijani side, Armenian forces launched a missile attack on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline. Azerbaijani prosecutors said Armenian forces carried out the attack, that was prevented by the Azerbaijani military, on the pipeline in Yevlah at around 9 p.m. local time on October 6. The incident was described as a “terrorist act”.
The BTC pipeline delivers Azeri light crude oil (mainly from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli field) through Georgia to Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan for export via tankers.
The Armenian side denounced the Azerbaijani report as fake news.
Meanwhile, intense clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces continue in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region. The Armenian side continues insisting that it has been inflicting numerous losses on the ‘enemy’. However, it continues slowly retreating under strikes on the Azerbaijani military.
Stepanakert is continuously being shelled by the #Azerbaijan|i Armed Forces. These photos were taken minutes ago#StopAzerbaijaniAggression#NKpeace#ArtsakhStrong pic.twitter.com/9r74ORgnyA — Armenian Unified Infocenter (@ArmenianUnified) October 6, 2020
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, that just recently promised to inflict a military defeat to Azerbaijan, made a new statement on October 6 de-facto proposing a peace.
Pashinyan told AFP news agency that Armenia is ready to make concessions in its conflict with Azerbaijan over Karabakh, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Tuesday, but only if Baku is willing to do the same.
“Conflicts need to be resolved on the basis of mutual concessions,” Pashinyan said. “Nagorno-Karabakh is ready, and Armenia is ready, to mirror the concessions that Azerbaijan is ready to make.”
The pro-Western leader of Armenia also recalled about Russia as the guarantor of Armenian sovereignty.
“In case of a security threat to Armenia, Russia’s engagement will be subject to our treaty framework,” Pashinyan said. “I am confident that as per the situation, Russia will uphold its treaty obligations.”
It is strange that Pashinyan did not ask his Washington friends to protect Armenia from the ‘aggression’ of what he called the Turkish-Azerbaijani terror alliance. Maybe the issue is that Turkey is a member of NATO, the military bloc that the new Armenian government likes so much. Also, the Armenian claims that Moscow is somehow obliged to help Armenia in the war for the Nagorno-Karabakh goes contrary to the reality. The security treaty framework between Russia and Armenia is related to Armenian territory only. In own turn, Armenia has not even started making steps to formally include the contested region into its territory or recognize Karabakh as an independent state.
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southfront--2020-10-06--US Withdraws Another 2,500 Troops From Iraq, Uncertainty Surrounds Future Plans

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi confirmed over the weekend that around 2,500 US troops have been withdrawn from Iraq recently due to increasing concerns over their security following the steady increase in attacks this year against military bases where US personnel are deployed , the Green Zone in Baghdad where the US Embassy is located , and military convoys supplying these areas .
The US military has completed its drawdown from about 5,200 to fewer than 3,000 troops in Iraq , Army Colonel Wayne Marotto , a spokesman for the US-led coalition fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared that the intended schedule for complete withdrawal of US military personnel is three years , the period could be shortened or lengthened considerably depending on future developments .
The decision to make additional reductions of US troop numbers in Iraq was announced during Kadhimi ’ s US visit , and was given more urgency following US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ’ s threat to close the embassy and withdraw US military personnel from Iraq completely after US positions and supply convoys were repeatedly subjected to rocket attacks from militias .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Iraq if this occurs .
According to officials in Baghdad , “ US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed the President of the Republic , Barham Salih , Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi , and Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi of the need to stop all attacks immediately , particularly against the US embassy in Baghdad ; otherwise , the embassy will close its doors in the Iraqi capital.
” “ The US will impose sanctions on 36 Iraqi persons who will be placed under an international warrant for arrest .
The US administration will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic aid to Iraq , including preventing it from exporting its oil .
Military options will be considered against the Popular Mobilisation Forces ( PMF ) , in particular , “ Asaib Ahl al-Haq ” and “ Kataeb Hezbollah Iraq ” .
The US forces are expected to target their bases and offices in Iraq in retaliation to the several rockets launched against the US embassy in Baghdad .
These attacks should stop immediately.
” This was the content of Pompeo ’ s message that was delivered to the highest Iraqi authorities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ steadily after the US murdered Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani as well as senior members of the Popular Mobilization Units early in January this year , prompting the Iraqi parliament to unanimously demand the withdrawal of US military personnel from Iraq .
The apparent contradictions in the recent public statements as opposed to actual intentions revealed by ongoing actions on the ground make an interpretation of the latest developments an uncertain task .
After so many years , would the US really consider withdrawing all US military personnel , as well as diplomatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current Iraqi government is concerned by the possibility of a ‘ hasty ’ US withdrawal , and the effect this could have for Iraq ’ s international relations ( leaving aside the paradox of how a withdrawal could be considered hasty after so many years of military occupation ) , many in Iraq would welcome the move .
Nonetheless , the Iraqi government and parliament have moved quickly to investigate the rocket attacks and take extra measures to try and prevent them in the future .
The Iraqi news outlet has reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Iraqi Parliament revealed today , Tuesday , the reasons behind the decline of rocket strikes against US occupied installations in Baghdad over the last couple of weeks .
These installations include Baghdad airport , which includes a US military base , and the Green Zone , which have been subjected to frequent rocket attacks .
The attacks have been carried out by groups who call themselves ‘ resistance ’ to the US military presence in the country , while the US accuses Iranian-backed groups of being responsible for the attacks .
Member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Al-Azzawi , told Shafaq News agency , “ Certainly , stopping the rocket strikes on the American embassy is a result of the American threats , especially since some factions have links to some political forces ” , adding , “ among the reasons behind stopping the rocket strikes , are the new security measures taken to protect these sites , as well as the tightening the military orders and sanctions against the officials of the sectors from which the rockets are usually launched ” .
Also earlier today , the Iraqi Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first meeting of a new supreme military and security committee established to investigate the attacks that have targeted diplomatic installations and other areas occupied by the US-led coalition in the past period .
LINK The PM stated that the committee is authorized to demand any information from any party , and is expecting to show results within 30 days .
The committee includes representatives of the security services , and the Security and Defence Committee of the Parliament .
The committee is headed by Qassem Al-Araji , National Security Adviser , and includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Popular Mobilization forces , Abdul-Ghani Al-Asadi , head of the Iraqi National Security Service , and Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah , Chief of Staff of the Army , as well as other military commanders and representatives in the Parliament .
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi confirmed over the weekend that around 2,500 US troops have been withdrawn from Iraq recently due to increasing concerns over their security following the steady increase in attacks this year against military bases where US personnel are deployed, the Green Zone in Baghdad where the US Embassy is located, and military convoys supplying these areas.
The US military has completed its drawdown from about 5,200 to fewer than 3,000 troops in Iraq, Army Colonel Wayne Marotto, a spokesman for the US-led coalition fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria, has confirmed. LINK
Although official statements have declared that the intended schedule for complete withdrawal of US military personnel is three years, the period could be shortened or lengthened considerably depending on future developments.
The decision to make additional reductions of US troop numbers in Iraq was announced during Kadhimi’s US visit, and was given more urgency following US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s threat to close the embassy and withdraw US military personnel from Iraq completely after US positions and supply convoys were repeatedly subjected to rocket attacks from militias. The US has also threatened to impose sanctions on Iraq if this occurs.
According to officials in Baghdad, “US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, and Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi of the need to stop all attacks immediately, particularly against the US embassy in Baghdad; otherwise, the embassy will close its doors in the Iraqi capital.” “The US will impose sanctions on 36 Iraqi persons who will be placed under an international warrant for arrest. The US administration will adopt measures that prevent any form of economic aid to Iraq, including preventing it from exporting its oil. Military options will be considered against the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), in particular, “Asaib Ahl al-Haq” and “Kataeb Hezbollah Iraq”. The US forces are expected to target their bases and offices in Iraq in retaliation to the several rockets launched against the US embassy in Baghdad. These attacks should stop immediately.” This was the content of Pompeo’s message that was delivered to the highest Iraqi authorities. LINK
The attacks against US positions increased steadily after the US murdered Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani as well as senior members of the Popular Mobilization Units early in January this year, prompting the Iraqi parliament to unanimously demand the withdrawal of US military personnel from Iraq.
The apparent contradictions in the recent public statements as opposed to actual intentions revealed by ongoing actions on the ground make an interpretation of the latest developments an uncertain task. After so many years, would the US really consider withdrawing all US military personnel, as well as diplomatic staff, from the country?
Although the current Iraqi government is concerned by the possibility of a ‘hasty’ US withdrawal, and the effect this could have for Iraq’s international relations (leaving aside the paradox of how a withdrawal could be considered hasty after so many years of military occupation), many in Iraq would welcome the move.
Nonetheless, the Iraqi government and parliament have moved quickly to investigate the rocket attacks and take extra measures to try and prevent them in the future.
The Iraqi news outlet Shafaq has reported that the Security and Defence Committee of the Iraqi Parliament revealed today, Tuesday, the reasons behind the decline of rocket strikes against US occupied installations in Baghdad over the last couple of weeks.
These installations include Baghdad airport, which includes a US military base, and the Green Zone, which have been subjected to frequent rocket attacks. The attacks have been carried out by groups who call themselves ‘resistance’ to the US military presence in the country, while the US accuses Iranian-backed groups of being responsible for the attacks.
Member of the committee, MP Abdul Khaleq Al-Azzawi, told Shafaq News agency, “Certainly, stopping the rocket strikes on the American embassy is a result of the American threats, especially since some factions have links to some political forces”, adding, “among the reasons behind stopping the rocket strikes, are the new security measures taken to protect these sites, as well as the tightening the military orders and sanctions against the officials of the sectors from which the rockets are usually launched”.
Also earlier today, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, chaired the first meeting of a new supreme military and security committee established to investigate the attacks that have targeted diplomatic installations and other areas occupied by the US-led coalition in the past period. LINK
The PM stated that the committee is authorized to demand any information from any party, and is expecting to show results within 30 days. The committee includes representatives of the security services, and the Security and Defence Committee of the Parliament.
The committee is headed by Qassem Al-Araji, National Security Adviser, and includes among its membership Falih Al-Fayyadh, Chairman of the Popular Mobilization forces, Abdul-Ghani Al-Asadi, head of the Iraqi National Security Service, and Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, Chief of Staff of the Army, as well as other military commanders and representatives in the Parliament. LINK
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southfront--2020-10-06--Throwing Central Eurasia Into Chaos

Throwing Central Eurasia Into Chaos

The new political crisis has been developing in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan .
At least 686 people were injured and one killed in Kyrgyzstan following law enforcement clashes with the protesters , the country ’ s Health Ministry reported on October 6 .
The political crisis in Kyrgyzstan started following the October t4 parliamentary elections .
The opposition organized mass protests in Bishkek , captured the buildings of the parliament ( where the Presidential Administration of sitting president Sooronbay Jeenbekov is also located ) , the Bishkek Administration and the Prosecutor General ’ s Office .
The protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and a number of other politicians from prison .
Early on October 6 , President Sooronbay Jeenbekov addressed the citizens , calling on leaders of political parties to calm down their supporters .
Later , the Central Electoral Commission of Kyrgyzstan declared the results of October 4 Parliamentary elections invalid .
Currently , the country has been passing through a new political transformation that will likely lead to the re-election and the change of the political leadership .
According to experts and local sources , the main reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social-economic situation in the country .
As of now , there are no indications that the crisis became a result of some foreign meddling .
The situation is further complicated by the traditional conflict between the northern and southern clans of the country ’ s political elite as well as split within the ruling Social Democratic Party ( SDPK ) .
Both Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Almazbek Atambayev are members of the SDPK .
The conflict between the ‘ north ’ and the ‘ south ’ already led to a series of riots and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current situation seems to be not different .
It is interesting to note that the current political developments in Kyrgyzstan have no the ‘ anti-Russian ’ core , as it often happens in the case of Western-funded ‘ color revolutions ’ in post-USSR states .
Contrary , at least a part of the intentions of the opposition is aimed at the strengthening of relations with Russia .
In own turn , Atambayev is a controversial , but charismatic person that stands for the independent policy of Kyrgyzstan and neither supports the ‘ Western @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia .
The social and economic roots of the current situation explains why a large part of the law enforcements and the government apparatus of the country in fact supported the protests or did not take active measures to contain them .
This situation is quite different to the crisis developing in Belarus , where it is clear that the main driving power of the regime change efforts is alien ( foreign ) forces .
This is why law enforcements and the administrative apparatus of the country remain loyal to the current president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photos and videos from the ground also show that while Kyrgyzstan protests were led by ordinary people , the core of Belarus protests is quite different .
This is various ‘ hipsters ’ , radical nationalists , minorities , and hardcore neo-liberals .
Another potential point of instability is Moldova , where pro-Western ( ‘ Soros aligned ’ ) forces are already preparing a ‘ color revolution response ’ to the potential victory of Igor Dodon in the 2020 presidential election , scheduled for November 1 , 2020 .
Pro-Western groups label Dodon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fact , he is rather a neutral one ) and thus declare that they should not allow him to keep the power .
These political developments come amid the raging Armenian-Azerbaijani war in the Nagorno-Karabakh region , which started on September 27 as a result of the previous years of the destructive and anti-Russian policy of Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia .
In this difficult time , the conditionally pro-Western team the mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin has been pushing further the policy of total digital control and real restrictions on the rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all residents of Moscow .
These actions are being employed with a full support of the liberal bloc of the Russian political elite led by such persons as Sberbank CEO Herman Gref and Head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina .
It should be noted that Moscow is now being officially subjected to a 5-year long ‘ digital experiment ’ , the essence of which is classified .
The latest development in the Russian capital with the announcement of additional restrictions for residents and the demand to provide even more personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any reasonable explanation .
At the first look these are isolated developments that just accidentally happen across the region .
However , if one takes a wider look at the situation , it is possible to find out that the indirect or even direct target of these destructive tendencies is the Russian statehood and the destabilization of this region of Eurasia .
It is hard to imagine that the United States or the United Kingdom as states are behind this .
At the same time , the destabilization of the region plays into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid the global economic crisis and their ongoing campaign to impose the new ‘ fully digitalized ’ ( and thus controlled ) society .
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The new political crisis has been developing in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan is an independent state (a former Soviet republic) in the Central Asia. It borders with Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west and southwest, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east. The country’s capital and largest city is Bishkek.
At least 686 people were injured and one killed in Kyrgyzstan following law enforcement clashes with the protesters, the country’s Health Ministry reported on October 6.
“By 15:00 [local time] October 6, 2020, a total of 686 victims turned to healthcare organizations for medical aid, 521 of them were dismissed after administration of initial medical aid, while 164 were hospitalized with various traumas, 7 of them – are in intensive care unit. One victim died,” the ministry said in its Facebook post.
The political crisis in Kyrgyzstan started following the October t4 parliamentary elections. The opposition organized mass protests in Bishkek, captured the buildings of the parliament (where the Presidential Administration of sitting president Sooronbay Jeenbekov is also located), the Bishkek Administration and the Prosecutor General’s Office. The protesters also released former president Almazbek Atambayev, former Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and a number of other politicians from prison.
Early on October 6, President Sooronbay Jeenbekov addressed the citizens, calling on leaders of political parties to calm down their supporters. Later, the Central Electoral Commission of Kyrgyzstan declared the results of October 4 Parliamentary elections invalid. Currently, the country has been passing through a new political transformation that will likely lead to the re-election and the change of the political leadership.
According to experts and local sources, the main reason of the ongoing crisis is the complicated social-economic situation in the country. As of now, there are no indications that the crisis became a result of some foreign meddling. The situation is further complicated by the traditional conflict between the northern and southern clans of the country’s political elite as well as split within the ruling Social Democratic Party (SDPK). Both Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Almazbek Atambayev are members of the SDPK. The conflict between the ‘north’ and the ‘south’ already led to a series of riots and political coups in the 2000s. The current situation seems to be not different.
It is interesting to note that the current political developments in Kyrgyzstan have no the ‘anti-Russian’ core, as it often happens in the case of Western-funded ‘color revolutions’ in post-USSR states. Contrary, at least a part of the intentions of the opposition is aimed at the strengthening of relations with Russia. In own turn, Atambayev is a controversial, but charismatic person that stands for the independent policy of Kyrgyzstan and neither supports the ‘Western integration’ nor opposes the cooperation with Russia.
The social and economic roots of the current situation explains why a large part of the law enforcements and the government apparatus of the country in fact supported the protests or did not take active measures to contain them.
This situation is quite different to the crisis developing in Belarus, where it is clear that the main driving power of the regime change efforts is alien (foreign) forces. This is why law enforcements and the administrative apparatus of the country remain loyal to the current president of the country, Aleksander Lukashenko. Photos and videos from the ground also show that while Kyrgyzstan protests were led by ordinary people, the core of Belarus protests is quite different. This is various ‘hipsters’, radical nationalists, minorities, and hardcore neo-liberals.
Another potential point of instability is Moldova, where pro-Western (‘Soros aligned’) forces are already preparing a ‘color revolution response’ to the potential victory of Igor Dodon in the 2020 presidential election, scheduled for November 1, 2020. Pro-Western groups label Dodon as a ‘pro-Russian politician’ (in fact, he is rather a neutral one) and thus declare that they should not allow him to keep the power.
These political developments come amid the raging Armenian-Azerbaijani war in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which started on September 27 as a result of the previous years of the destructive and anti-Russian policy of Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia.
In this difficult time, the conditionally pro-Western team the mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin has been pushing further the policy of total digital control and real restrictions on the rights and freedoms of Russian citizens, first of all residents of Moscow. These actions are being employed with a full support of the liberal bloc of the Russian political elite led by such persons as Sberbank CEO Herman Gref and Head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina. It should be noted that Moscow is now being officially subjected to a 5-year long ‘digital experiment’, the essence of which is classified. The latest development in the Russian capital with the announcement of additional restrictions for residents and the demand to provide even more personal data to the local authorities went beyond any reasonable explanation.
At the first look these are isolated developments that just accidentally happen across the region. However, if one takes a wider look at the situation, it is possible to find out that the indirect or even direct target of these destructive tendencies is the Russian statehood and the destabilization of this region of Eurasia. It is hard to imagine that the United States or the United Kingdom as states are behind this. At the same time, the destabilization of the region plays into the hands of the global financial elites amid the global economic crisis and their ongoing campaign to impose the new ‘fully digitalized’ (and thus controlled) society.
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southfront--2020-10-06--Taliban Fighters Give Up Fighting In Several Afghan Provinces (Map Update)

A brief overview of recent developments in Afghanistan : • An explosion was reported in the city of Kunduz ; @ @ @ @ @ the Taliban forces from the Taliqan-Kunduz road .
Taliban had cut the road for a @ @ @ @ @ were killed in an IED blast in the Pole Khumri area .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ militants along with their commanders have given up fighting and handed over their weapons to @ @ @ @ @ Sari Pul province .
More than 100 militants reportedly did the same in Balkh province @ @ @ @ @ to join the peace process .
Taliban denied these claims .
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A brief overview of recent developments in Afghanistan:
An explosion was reported in the city of Kunduz;
Afghan forces pushed back the Taliban forces from the Taliqan-Kunduz road. Taliban had cut the road for a day;
2 policemen were killed in an IED blast in the Pole Khumri area.
According to the Defense Ministry, 150 Taliban militants along with their commanders have given up fighting and handed over their weapons to police in Kohistanat district, Sari Pul province. More than 100 militants reportedly did the same in Balkh province.
The militants allegedly decided to join the peace process. Taliban denied these claims.
The Afghan Ministry of Internal Affairs reports about such cases from time to time, but the Taliban fighters have never given up fighting on such a scale.
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southfront--2020-10-06--Military Situation In Yemen On October 6 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of recent developments in Yemen : • Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted @ @ @ @ @ and Shaaf districts ; • The Liaison and Coordination Officers ’ Operations Room ( loyal @ @ @ @ @ 208 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah over the past 24 hours ; • Ansar Allah forces @ @ @ @ @ the town of Durayhimi ; • Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-backed forces continue in @ @ @ @ @ Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-backed forces continue in the Jabal Murad area .
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A brief overview of recent developments in Yemen:
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 15 airstrikes on the Madghal district;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 7 airstrikes on the Khab and Shaaf districts;
The Liaison and Coordination Officers’ Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 208 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah over the past 24 hours;
Ansar Allah forces repelled Saudi-backed forces attacks on the town of Durayhimi;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-backed forces continue in the Madghal area;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-backed forces continue in the Jabal Murad area.
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southfront--2020-10-06--There Is Conspiracy Against Armenia And Pashinyan Government Is In Center Of It

The Armed Forces of Azerbaijan supported by Turkey continue their large-scale offensive to capture the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian forces .
Following the gains of the previous days , when Azerbaijani forces captured the towns of Talish , Jabrayil and Mataghis , they developed momentum in the Jabrayil district capturing the villages of Shikhali Agali , Sari jali , and Mezre , and several other hill tops , according to the country ’ s president Ilham Aliyev .
Currently , Azerbaijani forces are working to consolidate their gains and conduct artillery and air strikes on positions of the Armenians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Azerbaijani advance slowed down due to weather conditions .
The bad weather in the area complicates the usage of combat drones and aviation .
Meanwhile , forces of the Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh Republic announced that they had carried out ‘ powerful ’ retaliation strikes on territory of Azerbaijan .
Armenian sources insist that after the strikes , several hundred thousand residents of different cities of Azerbaijan have been fleeing in panic to Baku .
The Armenian military claimed that Azerbaijan paid a heavy price for the recent gains .
According to it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemy ’ 3154 casualties and destroyed 368 armoured vehicles , 4 rocket launchers , 124 UAVs , 17 military planes and 14 helicopters .
The Armenian side emphasizes that Azerbaijani forces have been extensively bombing civilian targets , including the largest Karabakh city , Stepanakert .
Azerbaijan denounces these claims as blatant propaganda .
The ongoing Azerbaijani advance is not only supported by Turkey and involves Turkish military specialists , special forces and military equipment , but also became another case of the employment of Turkish-backed Syrian militants .
On October 5 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported citing its own sources that at least 93 Turkish-backed militants had been killed since the start of the war on September 27 .
The report added that at least 450 more militants were deployed to the combat zone last weekend .
This was reportedly the third batch of Syrian militants deployed to the area .
The Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc has been taking an upper hand in the battle against Armenian forces .
The decisive role belongs to the air dominance and the numerical superiority of the Azerbaijani side .
The only current advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Azerbaijani infantry and Turkish-backed Syrian militants involved in the ground advance as well as the low planning and management skills of the ground phase of the Azerbaijani operation .
Azerbaijani infantry and motorized units marching towards fortified positions of Armenians become an easy target for counter-attacks , artillery and missile strikes .
This reminds one of the approaches employed by Turkey in Syria and Libya , when Ankara was sending waves of cannon fodder ( consisting of members of various militant groups ) to capture positions of the ‘ enemy ’ , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air power were doing the main job .
Meanwhile , the Armed Forces of Armenia are not employing all the variety of means and measures that they have to fight back the advancing Azerbaijani military .
Despite the loud propaganda about the Armenian key role in resisting to the ‘ terror alliance ’ of Turkey and Azerbaijan , the Pashinyan government has no political will to recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and go for a full-scale war to defend Armenian population there .
Thus , the participation of the official Armenian military in supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it remains a de-facto independent state with its own military forces ) are limited as of now .
This raises reasonable questions regarding the real goals of the Pashinyan government .
Experts say that in fact what it aims is to achieve are the goals of his government ’ s foreign patrons in the Washington establishment thus losing Karabakh and using this as a pretext to break its remaining ties with Russia and push the country towards its integration with NATO .
On October 5 , Pashinyan publicly admitted that the situation on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called on servicemen demobilized a year ago to rejoin the Armed Forces .
The prime minister said that he was calling them not to a simple service , but to the battle “ between life and death ” .
Pashinyan also declared that he is confident in Armenian victory .
Nonetheless , the mobilization of reservists showcases that the real situation is much more complicated than everyone wants to admit .
Moreover , just fresh troops , without modern weapons , experienced commanders and instructors , will not be able to turn the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst case scenario , this may just increase casualties on the Armenian side .

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The Armed Forces of Azerbaijan supported by Turkey continue their large-scale offensive to capture the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian forces. Following the gains of the previous days, when Azerbaijani forces captured the towns of Talish, Jabrayil and Mataghis, they developed momentum in the Jabrayil district capturing the villages of Shikhali Agali, Sari jali, and Mezre, and several other hill tops, according to the country’s president Ilham Aliyev.
Currently, Azerbaijani forces are working to consolidate their gains and conduct artillery and air strikes on positions of the Armenians preparing for a further offensive. So, the Azerbaijani advance slowed down due to weather conditions. The bad weather in the area complicates the usage of combat drones and aviation.
Meanwhile, forces of the Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh Republic announced that they had carried out ‘powerful’ retaliation strikes on territory of Azerbaijan. Armenian sources insist that after the strikes, several hundred thousand residents of different cities of Azerbaijan have been fleeing in panic to Baku. The Armenian military claimed that Azerbaijan paid a heavy price for the recent gains. According to it, Armenian forces inflicted to the ‘enemy’ 3154 casualties and destroyed 368 armoured vehicles, 4 rocket launchers, 124 UAVs, 17 military planes and 14 helicopters. The Armenian side emphasizes that Azerbaijani forces have been extensively bombing civilian targets, including the largest Karabakh city, Stepanakert. Azerbaijan denounces these claims as blatant propaganda.
The ongoing Azerbaijani advance is not only supported by Turkey and involves Turkish military specialists, special forces and military equipment, but also became another case of the employment of Turkish-backed Syrian militants.
On October 5, Russia’s state-run news agency RIA reported citing its own sources that at least 93 Turkish-backed militants had been killed since the start of the war on September 27. The report added that at least 450 more militants were deployed to the combat zone last weekend. This was reportedly the third batch of Syrian militants deployed to the area.
The Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc has been taking an upper hand in the battle against Armenian forces. The decisive role belongs to the air dominance and the numerical superiority of the Azerbaijani side. The only current advantage of Armenian forces is the low quality of Azerbaijani infantry and Turkish-backed Syrian militants involved in the ground advance as well as the low planning and management skills of the ground phase of the Azerbaijani operation.
Azerbaijani infantry and motorized units marching towards fortified positions of Armenians become an easy target for counter-attacks, artillery and missile strikes. This reminds one of the approaches employed by Turkey in Syria and Libya, when Ankara was sending waves of cannon fodder (consisting of members of various militant groups) to capture positions of the ‘enemy’, while Turkish special forces, artillery and air power were doing the main job.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Armenia are not employing all the variety of means and measures that they have to fight back the advancing Azerbaijani military. Despite the loud propaganda about the Armenian key role in resisting to the ‘terror alliance’ of Turkey and Azerbaijan, the Pashinyan government has no political will to recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and go for a full-scale war to defend Armenian population there.
Thus, the participation of the official Armenian military in supporting forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (as it remains a de-facto independent state with its own military forces) are limited as of now. This raises reasonable questions regarding the real goals of the Pashinyan government. Experts say that in fact what it aims is to achieve are the goals of his government’s foreign patrons in the Washington establishment thus losing Karabakh and using this as a pretext to break its remaining ties with Russia and push the country towards its integration with NATO.
On October 5, Pashinyan publicly admitted that the situation on the frontline is “complicated” and called on servicemen demobilized a year ago to rejoin the Armed Forces. The prime minister said that he was calling them not to a simple service, but to the battle “between life and death”. Pashinyan also declared that he is confident in Armenian victory.
Nonetheless, the mobilization of reservists showcases that the real situation is much more complicated than everyone wants to admit. Moreover, just fresh troops, without modern weapons, experienced commanders and instructors, will not be able to turn the tide of the conflict. In the worst case scenario, this may just increase casualties on the Armenian side.
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southfront--2020-10-06--Armenia Shelled Ganja City While Stepanakert Is Under Azerbaijani Fire (Video, Photos)

Click to see the full-size image On October 5 , Armenian forces shelled the Azerbaijan ’ s second largest city @ @ @ @ @ targeted the city ’ s central market , causing injuries among civilians and damaging the @ @ @ @ @ the full-size image Click to see the full-size image Click to see the full-size image @ @ @ @ @ image MORE ON THE TOPIC : • Turkey And Azerbaijan Setting Up Diplomatic Ground To @ @ @ @ @ With Armenia

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On October 5, Armenian forces shelled the Azerbaijan’s second largest city, Ganja. The rockets targeted the city’s central market, causing injuries among civilians and damaging the infrastructure.
As a result of th shelling of Ganja city by the Armenian armed forces yesterday,a rocket hit the central market,as a result of which three civilians were hospitalized with various injuries,and civilian infrastructure was severely damaged.#dontbelievearmenia #karabakhisazerbaijan pic.twitter.com/4yPL2nqL9J — Vee O’neal (@neal_vee) October 6, 2020
For several days in a row, the suburb of the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, Stepanakert, and the city itself are shelled by Azerbaijani forces artillery. The city was de-energized.
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southfront--2020-10-06--COVID-19 Saga: Moscow Authorities Re-Impose Lockdown-Like Measures, Tighten Surveillance Grip Over R

COVID-19 Saga: Moscow Authorities Re-Impose Lockdown-Like Measures, Tighten Surveillance Grip Over Residents

Authorities have introduced expanded digital personalization and surveillance measures in the Russian capital , Moscow , using the concerns about the ‘ second wave ’ of the COVID-19 outbreak .
Starting October 5 , under a decree of Mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin , local businesses will have to transfer 30 % of their employees to remote work through October 28 .
Data must be provided from October 12 in accordance with the attached list with the following columns : “ Mobile phone number ” , “ State registration number of the vehicle ” , “ Troika electronic card number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , “ Social card number ” and “ Number of a monthly pass without a limit ” .
The decree also demands workers over the age of 65 and those suffering from chronic diseases to work remotely .
The new rules do not affect workers at medical institutions , defense agencies , Rosatom and Roscosmos .
The previous demand from citizens to provide their numbers of transport cards and cars was released during the April-May coronavirus lockdown to obtain permission to move across the city .
The new rules require even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stored and processed by the local authorities to impose lockdown-like rules .
Meanwhile , it was announced that Moscow ’ s schools will take a two-week vacation in the period from October 5 to October 18 under the same pretext : the supposed increase of coronavirus cases .
It should be noted that since July 1 , Moscow has been conducting some 5-year long ‘ digital experiment ’ for the development of artificial intelligence with the participation of large IT companies .
The real purpose of the experiment remains unrevealed , but all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it participants without their own will .
According to available data , it seems that the Sobyanin team is now expanding this ‘ digital experiment ’ using the COVID-19 threat .
In the best traditions of the overtone window technique , the Moscow mayor ’ s office insists that it has every right to completely personalize an individual resident of Moscow and have all the data that will monitor , prohibit or restrict any economic or social activity of residents of the region .
Amid the wave of violence ( like the Armenian-Azerbaijani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Belarus ) , which erupted in a close proximity to Russian borders in the previous months , such actions of the Sobyanin team could be interpreted as an attempt to increase social tensions in the Russian capital .
This is possible if one assumes that Sobyanin ’ s inner circle is affiliated with pro-Western forces who decided to complete the scenario that they pushed started in the spring .
It is a well-known fact that McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group , both Anglo-American firms , are closely cooperating with Moscow authorities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spring and summer of 2020 , many scientists , epidemiologists and virologists predicted the traditional annual increase of the number of respiratory viral infections , including those caused by coronavirus , in October .
As of now , at least in some cases , this expected and traditional increase is being presented as the second wave of the coronavirus outbreak .
According to experts , while the COVID-19 remains a problem , it is unlikely that the development of coronavirus vaccines and the employment of new methods of dealing with coronavirus will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viral infections .
For example , the seasonal flue remains a permanent factor of the daily life despite all the efforts against it .
Therefore , the introduction of new limitations and lockdown-like measures every time ‘ flue season ’ remains at least a questionable idea , if one does not pursue some particular goals with such moves .
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Authorities have introduced expanded digital personalization and surveillance measures in the Russian capital, Moscow, using the concerns about the ‘second wave’ of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Starting October 5, under a decree of Mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin, local businesses will have to transfer 30% of their employees to remote work through October 28. Data must be provided from October 12 in accordance with the attached list with the following columns: “Mobile phone number”, “State registration number of the vehicle”, “Troika electronic card number”, “Strelka electronic card number”, “Social card number” and “Number of a monthly pass without a limit”. The decree also demands workers over the age of 65 and those suffering from chronic diseases to work remotely. The new rules do not affect workers at medical institutions, defense agencies, Rosatom and Roscosmos.
The previous demand from citizens to provide their numbers of transport cards and cars was released during the April-May coronavirus lockdown to obtain permission to move across the city. The new rules require even more personal data from citizens that would be stored and processed by the local authorities to impose lockdown-like rules. Meanwhile, it was announced that Moscow’s schools will take a two-week vacation in the period from October 5 to October 18 under the same pretext: the supposed increase of coronavirus cases.
It should be noted that since July 1, Moscow has been conducting some 5-year long ‘digital experiment’ for the development of artificial intelligence with the participation of large IT companies. The real purpose of the experiment remains unrevealed, but all residents of the city have de-facto become it participants without their own will.
According to available data, it seems that the Sobyanin team is now expanding this ‘digital experiment’ using the COVID-19 threat. In the best traditions of the overtone window technique, the Moscow mayor’s office insists that it has every right to completely personalize an individual resident of Moscow and have all the data that will monitor, prohibit or restrict any economic or social activity of residents of the region.
Amid the wave of violence (like the Armenian-Azerbaijani war) and unrest (the crisis in Belarus), which erupted in a close proximity to Russian borders in the previous months, such actions of the Sobyanin team could be interpreted as an attempt to increase social tensions in the Russian capital. This is possible if one assumes that Sobyanin’s inner circle is affiliated with pro-Western forces who decided to complete the scenario that they pushed started in the spring. It is a well-known fact that McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group, both Anglo-American firms, are closely cooperating with Moscow authorities and provide them with various services.
In the spring and summer of 2020, many scientists, epidemiologists and virologists predicted the traditional annual increase of the number of respiratory viral infections, including those caused by coronavirus, in October. As of now, at least in some cases, this expected and traditional increase is being presented as the second wave of the coronavirus outbreak. According to experts, while the COVID-19 remains a problem, it is unlikely that the development of coronavirus vaccines and the employment of new methods of dealing with coronavirus will allow to avoid seasonal increases in respiratory viral infections. For example, the seasonal flue remains a permanent factor of the daily life despite all the efforts against it. Therefore, the introduction of new limitations and lockdown-like measures every time ‘flue season’ remains at least a questionable idea, if one does not pursue some particular goals with such moves.
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southfront--2020-10-06--Syrians Were Allowed To Leave Al-Hol Camp

Kurdish local authorities announced that thousands of Syrians , including families of ISIS jihadists group , would be freed from the Al Hol refugee camp in northeastern Syria .
According to Ilham Ahmed , the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Council , the political arm of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) , the Arab-Kurdish forces decided to release Syrian citizens detained in the al-Hol camp .
This decision was taken on September 5 at a meeting of the Council in the city of Raqqa .
“ Syrians will leave the Al Hawl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Riyad Derar , co-chairman of the Syrian Democratic Council , the political assembly of the Kurdish-dominated military coalition that controls northeastern Syria , told AFP .
“ The Syrian families of ISIS fighters will also be released , ” he added .
No details on the mechanism or timing of the initiative were provided .
The Iraqis were also allowed to leave the camp but many of them prefer to stay , fearing jail in Iraq for their alleged links to ISIS .
The Al Hol camp , which is located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters .
24,300 are from Syria while about 30,000 are believed to be from Iraq .
Another 10,000 camp residents from other countries , almost all of them connected to ISIS foreign fighters , will remain at al-Hol .
Some of them are internally displaced persons who have fled the fighting of Kurdish forces against ISIS and had nowhere to go , others are relatives of jihadists .
The SDF is running the camp with support from the U.S.-led coalition .
In recent months , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mediation with tribal leaders .
Since the summer of 2019 , some 4,345 Syrians have left Al Hol , according to the UN .
The Al Hol camp has witnessed several security incidents in recent months involving ISIS supporters , including escape attempts and attacks on guards or NGO employees .
Despite the lack of security , the al-Howl camp is overpopulated and there are poor life conditions as well as the lack of medical care .
On August 6 , the first cases of SARS-COV-2 were also reported in the camp .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ large-scale amnesty was the high cost of prisoners maintaining .
The purchase , delivery of water and food is the responsibility of the administration of the SDF .
The camp is planned to be completely re-equipped for the detention of foreign relatives of ISIS militants .
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Kurdish local authorities announced that thousands of Syrians, including families of ISIS jihadists group, would be freed from the Al Hol refugee camp in northeastern Syria.
According to Ilham Ahmed, the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Council, the political arm of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Arab-Kurdish forces decided to release Syrian citizens detained in the al-Hol camp. This decision was taken on September 5 at a meeting of the Council in the city of Raqqa.
“Syrians will leave the Al Hawl camp and only foreigners will stay there,” Riyad Derar, co-chairman of the Syrian Democratic Council, the political assembly of the Kurdish-dominated military coalition that controls northeastern Syria, told AFP. “The Syrian families of ISIS fighters will also be released,” he added.
No details on the mechanism or timing of the initiative were provided.
The Iraqis were also allowed to leave the camp but many of them prefer to stay, fearing jail in Iraq for their alleged links to ISIS.
Only the Syrian families who wish to leave Al Hol camp are free to leave.The families of foreign fighters and Syrians who have serious accusations will remain in the camp. The status quo of the camp will remain the same pic.twitter.com/nDBYHHNPBd — Elham Ahmad (@ElhamAhmadSDC) October 5, 2020
The Al Hol camp, which is located in eastern al-Hasakah, is hosting 67,000 people, including 40,000 family members of ISIS fighters. 24,300 are from Syria while about 30,000 are believed to be from Iraq. Another 10,000 camp residents from other countries, almost all of them connected to ISIS foreign fighters, will remain at al-Hol. Some of them are internally displaced persons who have fled the fighting of Kurdish forces against ISIS and had nowhere to go, others are relatives of jihadists.
The SDF is running the camp with support from the U.S.-led coalition.
In recent months, Kurdish authorities have released Syrian families following mediation with tribal leaders. Since the summer of 2019, some 4,345 Syrians have left Al Hol, according to the UN.
Video shows Asayish (InSF) preventing escape attempt from al-Hol camp, with mothers and children hiding in a truckpic.twitter.com/GzfwCAAohX h/t @sores2020 — Wladimir (@vvanwilgenburg) September 11, 2020
The Al Hol camp has witnessed several security incidents in recent months involving ISIS supporters, including escape attempts and attacks on guards or NGO employees.
Despite the lack of security, the al-Howl camp is overpopulated and there are poor life conditions as well as the lack of medical care. On August 6, the first cases of SARS-COV-2 were also reported in the camp.
One of the reasons for such a large-scale amnesty was the high cost of prisoners maintaining. The purchase, delivery of water and food is the responsibility of the administration of the SDF. The camp is planned to be completely re-equipped for the detention of foreign relatives of ISIS militants.
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southfront--2020-10-06--A Series Of Car Bomb Explosions Rocked North-Western Syria (Photos, Videos)

At least two car bomb explosions took place in Syria ’ s Aleppo province in the last 24 hours .
Late on October 5 , a car bomb explosion took place in the city of Afrin .
A booby-trapped car reportedly exploded on Jandaris road of Afrin next to the store that sells gas .
According to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , at least five people were injured in the bombing .
No casualties have been reported yet .
It is not the first explosion in Afrin .
The last one was reported on October 1 .
A city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , causing some material damage .
Another explosion took place in Syria ’ s city of al-Bab on October 6 at noon .
A car bomb exploded near the al-Othman mosque in the city center .
According to the first reports , at least 7 people were killed and 20 people were injured .
Clashes between pro-Turkish armed groups erupted after the explosion .
Afrin and al-Bab remain under the control of the Turkish forces and Ankara-backed Syrian rebels .
The Afrin Liberation Forces , an armed group affiliated with the mainly-Kurdish People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) , are active in the region .
This group regularly conducts attacks on the Turkish Army and Turkish proxies in the region of Afrin .
The car bomb explosions could be a response to the Turkish-backed forces artillery shelling of SDF positions in the Ain Daghnah and near Shahba dam .
That is the reason why pro-Turkish sources accused the YPG of conducting bomb attacks .
However , ISIS can also be the main suspected .
Unlike the YPG and its allied groups , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ISIS is known to conduct the terrorist attacks targeting civilians .
• An SDF member was killed in the Dhiban village by the unknown gunmen ; • SAA artillery shelled Turkish-backed forces positions in the villages of Bara and Kansafra ; • US-led coalition sent an arms convoy to US military base in the Omar oil field ; • Demonstrations were held at two Turkish posts in provinces of Idlib and Hama demanding the withdrawal of Turkish troops .
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At least two car bomb explosions took place in Syria’s Aleppo province in the last 24 hours.
Late on October 5, a car bomb explosion took place in the city of Afrin. A booby-trapped car reportedly exploded on Jandaris road of Afrin next to the store that sells gas.
According to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least five people were injured in the bombing. No casualties have been reported yet.
It is not the first explosion in Afrin. The last one was reported on October 1. A car bomb was detonated in Afrin city center in the vicinity of Nowruz roundabout, causing some material damage.
Another explosion took place in Syria’s city of al-Bab on October 6 at noon.
A car bomb exploded near the al-Othman mosque in the city center. According to the first reports, at least 7 people were killed and 20 people were injured. Clashes between pro-Turkish armed groups erupted after the explosion.
Afrin and al-Bab remain under the control of the Turkish forces and Ankara-backed Syrian rebels.
The Afrin Liberation Forces, an armed group affiliated with the mainly-Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), are active in the region. This group regularly conducts attacks on the Turkish Army and Turkish proxies in the region of Afrin. The car bomb explosions could be a response to the Turkish-backed forces artillery shelling of SDF positions in the Ain Daghnah and near Shahba dam.
That is the reason why pro-Turkish sources accused the YPG of conducting bomb attacks. However, ISIS can also be the main suspected. Unlike the YPG and its allied groups, which focus their attacks on mostly military targets, ISIS is known to conduct the terrorist attacks targeting civilians.
Other recent developments in Syria include:
An SDF member was killed in the Dhiban village by the unknown gunmen;
SAA artillery shelled Turkish-backed forces positions in the villages of Bara and Kansafra;
US-led coalition sent an arms convoy to US military base in the Omar oil field;
Demonstrations were held at two Turkish posts in provinces of Idlib and Hama demanding the withdrawal of Turkish troops.
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