southfront--2020-11-21--The Yemen Civil War Arms Bonanza

The Yemen Civil War Arms Bonanza

“ Making billions from arms exports which fuel the conflict while providing a small fraction of that in aid to Yemen is both immoral and incoherent.
” So thundered Oxfam ’ s Yemen Country Director , Muhsin Siddiquey after consulting figures from the Stockholm Peace Research Institute ( SIPRI ) showing that members of the G20 have exported over $ 17 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia since the Kingdom entered the conflict in Yemen .
“ The world ’ s wealthiest nations can not continue to put profits above the Yemeni people.
” They do , and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cholera outbreak , coronavirus , poorly functioning hospitals , and 10 million hungry mouths .
The latest illustration of this is the Trump administration ’ s hurried $ 23 billon sale of 50 F-35 fighter aircraft , 18 MQ-9B Reaper drones , air-to-air missiles and various other munitions to the United Arab Emirates .
The UAE used to be a more enthusiastic member of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition that has been pounding Yemen since 2015 .
Despite completing a phased military withdrawal from the conflict in February 2020 to much fanfare , Abu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an influential agent .
Amnesty International has issued a grim warning that such weapons might well be used in “ attacks that violate international humanitarian law and kill , as well as injure , thousands of Yemeni civilians.
” With the imminent change of administration in the United States , there is a moral flutter in Congressional ranks , though much of it remains meek and slanted .
Democratic Senators Bob Menendez ( NJ ) and Chris Murphy ( Conn. ) , along with Republican Senator Rand Paul ( Ky ) intend introducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s sale .
Menendez felt morally mighty in warning the Trump administration that “ circumventing deliberative processes for considering a massive infusion of weapons to a country in a volatile region with multiple ongoing conflicts is downright irresponsible.
” Murphy expressed his support for “ the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) , but nothing in that agreement requires us to flood the region with more weapons and facilitate a dangerous arms race.
” The US President-elect , Joe Biden , has thrown a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US-Gulf States circle of love and armaments .
During the Atlanta Democratic debate held in November last year , he entertained a departure from a policy embraced during the Obama administration , certainly with regards to Saudi Arabia .
“ I would make it very clear that we were not going to in fact sell more weapons to them.
” A Biden administration would “ make them pay the price , and make them in fact the pariah that they are.
” Specifically on the Yemen conflict , he promised to “ end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they ’ re going in and murdering children.
” Fighting words , easily said when a candidate .
This view was reiterated to the Council on Foreign Relations in August this year .
“ I would end US support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen and order a reassessment of our relationship with Saudi Arabia.
” The Trump administration had issued the kingdom “ a dangerous blank check .
Saudi Arabia has used it to extend a war in Yemen that has created the world ’ s worst humanitarian crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repress its own people.
” Progressive groups have picked up a scent they find promising .
Policy director for Win Without War , Kate Kizer , expressed hope “ that [ Biden ] starts by immediately undoing as many of the just-notified sales to the UAE as possible , and by putting the brakes on transfers that Congress has previously tried to reject under Trump.
” The moral wash on this is , however , thin .
Menendez , for instance , is hardly giddy about the fate of Yemeni civilians in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ a number of outstanding concerns as to how these sales would impact the national security interests of both the United States and of Israel.
” Priorities , priorities .
Biden ’ s top foreign policy advisor , Tony Blinken , seems less concerned about who will be the target of the weapons in the UAE sale than any upset caused to that most unimpeachable of allies , Israel .
Sales of the F-35 , for instance , were intended as a US-Israeli preserve .
Selling it to other powers in the Middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military edge ” doctrine Washington adopts towards the Jewish state .
“ The Obama-Biden administration made those planes available to Israel and only Israel in the region , ” explained Blinken in an interview with the .
The new administration would have to “ take a hard look ” at the F-35 sale .
Was it , he wondered , a quid pro quo for the normalisation deal between Israel and the UAE ?
Mammoth arms sales continue to remain matters of business and politics , with business tending to be the crowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is only ever trendy and never permanent .
Oxfam reminds us of that blood-soaked truth .
“ When arms exports by G20 nations to other members of this [ Arab ] coalition are included , the figure of $ 17 billion rises to at least $ 31.4 billion between 2015 and 2019 , the last year for which records are available.
” Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College , Cambridge .
He lectures at RMIT University , Melbourne .
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“Making billions from arms exports which fuel the conflict while providing a small fraction of that in aid to Yemen is both immoral and incoherent.” So thundered Oxfam’s Yemen Country Director, Muhsin Siddiquey after consulting figures from the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showing that members of the G20 have exported over $17 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia since the Kingdom entered the conflict in Yemen. “The world’s wealthiest nations cannot continue to put profits above the Yemeni people.”
They do, and will continue to do so, despite the cholera outbreak, coronavirus, poorly functioning hospitals, and 10 million hungry mouths. The latest illustration of this is the Trump administration’s hurried $23 billon sale of 50 F-35 fighter aircraft, 18 MQ-9B Reaper drones, air-to-air missiles and various other munitions to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE used to be a more enthusiastic member of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition that has been pounding Yemen since 2015. Despite completing a phased military withdrawal from the conflict in February 2020 to much fanfare, Abu Dhabi remains involved in the coalition and an influential agent. Amnesty International has issued a grim warning that such weapons might well be used in “attacks that violate international humanitarian law and kill, as well as injure, thousands of Yemeni civilians.”
With the imminent change of administration in the United States, there is a moral flutter in Congressional ranks, though much of it remains meek and slanted. Democratic Senators Bob Menendez (NJ) and Chris Murphy (Conn.), along with Republican Senator Rand Paul (Ky) intend introducing separate resolutions disapproving of President Donald Trump’s sale. Menendez felt morally mighty in warning the Trump administration that “circumventing deliberative processes for considering a massive infusion of weapons to a country in a volatile region with multiple ongoing conflicts is downright irresponsible.”
Murphy expressed his support for “the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but nothing in that agreement requires us to flood the region with more weapons and facilitate a dangerous arms race.”
The US President-elect, Joe Biden, has thrown a few titbits of promise to critics of the US-Gulf States circle of love and armaments. During the Atlanta Democratic debate held in November last year, he entertained a departure from a policy embraced during the Obama administration, certainly with regards to Saudi Arabia. “I would make it very clear that we were not going to in fact sell more weapons to them.” A Biden administration would “make them pay the price, and make them in fact the pariah that they are.” Specifically on the Yemen conflict, he promised to “end the sale of material to the Saudis where they’re going in and murdering children.” Fighting words, easily said when a candidate.
This view was reiterated to the Council on Foreign Relations in August this year. “I would end US support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen and order a reassessment of our relationship with Saudi Arabia.” The Trump administration had issued the kingdom “a dangerous blank check. Saudi Arabia has used it to extend a war in Yemen that has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, pursue reckless foreign policy fights, and repress its own people.”
Progressive groups have picked up a scent they find promising. Policy director for Win Without War, Kate Kizer, expressed hope “that [Biden] starts by immediately undoing as many of the just-notified sales to the UAE as possible, and by putting the brakes on transfers that Congress has previously tried to reject under Trump.”
The moral wash on this is, however, thin. Menendez, for instance, is hardly giddy about the fate of Yemeni civilians in the context of such arms sales, citing “a number of outstanding concerns as to how these sales would impact the national security interests of both the United States and of Israel.” Priorities, priorities.
Biden’s top foreign policy advisor, Tony Blinken, seems less concerned about who will be the target of the weapons in the UAE sale than any upset caused to that most unimpeachable of allies, Israel. Sales of the F-35, for instance, were intended as a US-Israeli preserve. Selling it to other powers in the Middle East might well compromise the “qualitative military edge” doctrine Washington adopts towards the Jewish state. “The Obama-Biden administration made those planes available to Israel and only Israel in the region,” explained Blinken in an interview with the Times of Israel. The new administration would have to “take a hard look” at the F-35 sale. Was it, he wondered, a quid pro quo for the normalisation deal between Israel and the UAE?
Mammoth arms sales continue to remain matters of business and politics, with business tending to be the crowing representative. Halting or curbing arms sales is only ever trendy and never permanent. Oxfam reminds us of that blood-soaked truth. “When arms exports by G20 nations to other members of this [Arab] coalition are included, the figure of $17 billion rises to at least $31.4 billion between 2015 and 2019, the last year for which records are available.”
Dr. Binoy Kampmark was a Commonwealth Scholar at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He lectures at RMIT University, Melbourne. Email: bkampmark@gmail.com
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southfront--2020-11-21--Navy Secretary Urges Creation Of New US ‘1st Fleet’ To Deter China In Indian Ocean

The US Secretary of the Navy has floated a controversial idea that could be a gamechanger in a region which China sees as its own sphere of influence .
Just ahead of the Biden administration ’ s entering the White House in January , Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite this week urged for the reactivation of the Navy ’ s 1st Fleet in order to rapidly beef up American ’ s maritime might in order to challenge the growing Chinese military machine .
“ We want to stand up a new numbered fleet .
And we want to put that numbered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Pacific oceans , and we ’ re really going to have an INDOPACOM footprint , ” Braithwaite said at the Naval Submarine League ’ s annual symposium this week .
Currently the Navy ’ s 7th Fleet is responsible for covering a massive stretch of ocean from where it is based in Yokosuka , Japan .
This includes the maritime expanse from waters corresponding to where the India-Pakistan border is , all the way to Hawaii .
The 7th Fleet has some 20,000 sailors under its immediate command operating anywhere from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with 150 Navy aircraft .
As summarized in , a numbered fleet based possibly out of Singapore would make for a greater concentration of forces able to more rapidly and effectively respond to any conflict potentially involving China : When the Navy shuttered 1st Fleet nearly 50 years ago , it established U.S. 3rd Fleet in its place .
That fleet remains active today with its headquarters in San Diego , California .
Decades later , the service further redrew its operational boundaries in the Pacific , limiting 3rd Fleet ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pacific , while expanding the role of U.S. 7th Fleet , which is forward-deployed in Japan , to cover more of the Western Pacific .
The 7th Fleet is also presently responsible for overseeing operations in the Indian Ocean .
“ We can ’ t just rely on the 7th Fleet in Japan , ” Braithwaite said , and crucially added , “ We have to look to our other allies and partners like Singapore , like India , and actually put a numbered fleet where it would be extremely relevant if , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get in any kind of a dust-up.
” And here are the part of the comments that will no doubt raise eyebrows among PLA officials in Beijing : “ More importantly , it can provide a much more formidable deterrence .
So we ’ re going to create the 1st Fleet , and we ’ re going to put it , if not Singapore right out of the chocks , we ’ re going to look to make it more expeditionary-oriented and move it across the Pacific until it is where our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best assist them as well as to assist us.
” He strongly suggested the change is already in the works , however it ’ s unclear the degree to which Christopher Miller , the new acting defense secretary , is involved or whether the plans will survive the presidential transition .
The ambitious suggestion is seen as yet more evidence the Pentagon is extremely worried over China ’ s rapidly expanding navy as well as perceived “ aggression ” in various corners of the globe , including even the Arctic , as Braithwaite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US Naval Institute transcript , he said at the start of the speech Tuesday : “ The Chinese have shown their aggressiveness around the globe .
Having just come from the High North [ where he previously served as U.S .
Ambassador to Norway ] , Chinese presence in the Arctic is unprecedented .
Most recently I was in a trip to the Far East : every single one of our allies and partners are concerned about how aggressive the Chinese have been .
I would argue with anybody that not since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our sovereignty been under the kind of pressures that we see today.
” Meanwhile , China ’ s state-run Global Times responded with this headline… This also as China currently has two aircraft carriers in operation , with a third under construction .
Months ago the Pentagon issued its annual China Military Power report on China ’ s capabilities , which underscored that “ China has already achieved parity with — or even exceeded — the United States in several military modernization areas.
” It further noted that “ The PRC has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an overall battle force of approximately 350 ships and submarines including over 130 major surface combatants , ” the report said .
While the number of total ships possessed by the PLA Navy is actually higher than that of the United States , it remains that the US Navy has 21 total aircraft carriers , among these 11 large nuclear-powered fleet carriers , which creates clear maritime superiority also in terms of tonnage .
Pentagon leaders have recently sought to assure that China will ultimately “ never close the gap ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC : • China Used ‘ Secret Microwave Pulse Weapon ’ Against Indian Troops In Border Battle

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The US Secretary of the Navy has floated a controversial idea that could be a gamechanger in a region which China sees as its own sphere of influence.
Just ahead of the Biden administration’s entering the White House in January, Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite this week urged for the reactivation of the Navy’s 1st Fleet in order to rapidly beef up American’s maritime might in order to challenge the growing Chinese military machine.
US Navy file image
“We want to stand up a new numbered fleet. And we want to put that numbered fleet in the crossroads between the Indian and the Pacific oceans, and we’re really going to have an INDOPACOM footprint,” Braithwaite said at the Naval Submarine League’s annual symposium this week.
Currently the Navy’s 7th Fleet is responsible for covering a massive stretch of ocean from where it is based in Yokosuka, Japan. This includes the maritime expanse from waters corresponding to where the India-Pakistan border is, all the way to Hawaii.
The 7th Fleet has some 20,000 sailors under its immediate command operating anywhere from 50 to 70 ships and submarines, along with 150 Navy aircraft. As summarized in The Drive, a numbered fleet based possibly out of Singapore would make for a greater concentration of forces able to more rapidly and effectively respond to any conflict potentially involving China:
When the Navy shuttered 1st Fleet nearly 50 years ago, it established U.S. 3rd Fleet in its place. That fleet remains active today with its headquarters in San Diego, California. Decades later, the service further redrew its operational boundaries in the Pacific, limiting 3rd Fleet’s responsibilities to naval activities in the Eastern Pacific, while expanding the role of U.S. 7th Fleet, which is forward-deployed in Japan, to cover more of the Western Pacific. The 7th Fleet is also presently responsible for overseeing operations in the Indian Ocean.
“We can’t just rely on the 7th Fleet in Japan,” Braithwaite said, and crucially added, “We have to look to our other allies and partners like Singapore, like India, and actually put a numbered fleet where it would be extremely relevant if, God forbid, we were to ever to get in any kind of a dust-up.”
Navy Secretary Braithwaite headed to India soon; will discuss new fleet for Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/Q69gzBuUqd — Richard Rossow (@RichardRossow) November 17, 2020
And here are the part of the comments that will no doubt raise eyebrows among PLA officials in Beijing:
“More importantly, it can provide a much more formidable deterrence. So we’re going to create the 1st Fleet, and we’re going to put it, if not Singapore right out of the chocks, we’re going to look to make it more expeditionary-oriented and move it across the Pacific until it is where our allies and partners see that it could best assist them as well as to assist us.”
He strongly suggested the change is already in the works, however it’s unclear the degree to which Christopher Miller, the new acting defense secretary, is involved or whether the plans will survive the presidential transition.
The ambitious suggestion is seen as yet more evidence the Pentagon is extremely worried over China’s rapidly expanding navy as well as perceived “aggression” in various corners of the globe, including even the Arctic, as Braithwaite specifically alluded to. According to a US Naval Institute transcript, he said at the start of the speech Tuesday:
“The Chinese have shown their aggressiveness around the globe. Having just come from the High North [where he previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Norway], Chinese presence in the Arctic is unprecedented. Most recently I was in a trip to the Far East: every single one of our allies and partners are concerned about how aggressive the Chinese have been. I would argue with anybody that not since the War of 1812 has the United States and our sovereignty been under the kind of pressures that we see today.”
Meanwhile, China’s state-run Global Times responded with this headline…
This also as China currently has two aircraft carriers in operation, with a third under construction.
Months ago the Pentagon issued its annual China Military Power report on China’s capabilities, which underscored that “China has already achieved parity with — or even exceeded — the United States in several military modernization areas.” It further noted that “The PRC has the largest navy in the world, with an overall battle force of approximately 350 ships and submarines including over 130 major surface combatants,” the report said.
While the number of total ships possessed by the PLA Navy is actually higher than that of the United States, it remains that the US Navy has 21 total aircraft carriers, among these 11 large nuclear-powered fleet carriers, which creates clear maritime superiority also in terms of tonnage. Pentagon leaders have recently sought to assure that China will ultimately “never close the gap” in terms of naval power.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Russian Border Guards To Be Deployed To Armenia-Azerbaijan Border, Pashinyan Continues Leadership Sh

Russian Border Guards To Be Deployed To Armenia-Azerbaijan Border, Pashinyan Continues Leadership Shuffle

On November 20th , Russian Security Service ( FSB ) Director Alexander Bortnikov said that at the request of the Armenian side , the Russian Border Service will deploy additional forces on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan .
According to him , 188 soldiers have been allocated .
“ In accordance with the decision taken in order to ensure the border security of the Republic of Armenia , measures to maintain peace in Nagorno-Karabakh and at the request of the Armenian side , the border department of the FSB in the Republic of Armenia has been allocated an additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personnel and the required amount of equipment , ” Bortnikov said at meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh .
According to him , the border guards will deploy additional forces in the settlements of Tekh and Syrgyt .
Putin asked whether contact has been established with the Azerbaijani side .
According to him , “ there are no acute questions.
” Putin said that conditions for the arrival of humanitarian organizations have been created in Karabakh .
The Russian President said that representatives of the World Health Organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UN Mine Action Service could work on the site .
According to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu , Russia has completed the deployment of the peacekeeping contingent .
The peacekeeping deployment is completed , the observation posts are being finalized .
On November 20th , 2020 , Russian peacekeepers escorted another convoy of buses and personal vehicles with refugees to Nagorno-Karabakh from the territory of the Republic of Armenia .
23 buses and 250 private cars proceeded from Yerevan to the main square of Stepanakert , accompanied by patrols of the peacekeeping contingent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Federation .
Russian military personnel ensured the safety of buses moving across the contact line to return civilians to their homes in Stepanakert .
Since November 14th , more than 6,000 residents who had previously left their homes have returned to Stepanakert .
In Armenia , Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan , who still refuses to take any responsibility , introduced the newly appointed Minister of Emergency Situations to the staff .
Nikol Pashinyan thanked the former Minister Felix Tsolakyan for his work and wished the newly appointed Minister Andranik Piloyan success in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Prime Minister have been going on in Yerevan for 11 days .
Yesterday , for the first time , protest actions went outside the city of Yerevan , and there were also rallies in the city of Gyumri .
Armenia is still under martial law .
Police arrest protesters .
To date , there have been 85 arrests .
The opposition from 17 extra-parliamentary parties and two parliamentary parties have not yet submitted a plan of action and a new candidate , as well as the plan they propose for transferring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not clear .
A few days ago , the Prime Minister proposed a road map to overcome the situation .
In an interview with the Aravot newspaper , the President once again stressed the importance of new elections , and suggested several ways , including technocratic leadership of the country.he recalled that the presidential Institute is designed for such cases , as long as everyone sits down at the negotiating table .
There are rumors that Nikol Pashinyan will change 80 % of the government .
On Azerbaijan ’ s side , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces carried out several activities .
The mine-clearing of the terrain was carried out at nighttime to ensure the safe movement of our units in this direction , engineering work was completed and the roads along the route of the movement were prepared for use .
Appropriate measures are being taken to deploy the military personnel and armored vehicles of our units in the territory .
The National Flag of Azerbaijan was raised in the center of the Aghdam city , the National Anthem was performed and a report was delivered to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces , Ilham Aliyev .
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On November 20th, Russian Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov said that at the request of the Armenian side, the Russian Border Service will deploy additional forces on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
According to him, 188 soldiers have been allocated.
“In accordance with the decision taken in order to ensure the border security of the Republic of Armenia, measures to maintain peace in Nagorno-Karabakh and at the request of the Armenian side, the border department of the FSB in the Republic of Armenia has been allocated an additional reserve in the amount of 188 military personnel and the required amount of equipment,” Bortnikov said at meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh.
According to him, the border guards will deploy additional forces in the settlements of Tekh and Syrgyt.
Putin asked whether contact has been established with the Azerbaijani side.
“Yes, we are in full contact, we exchange information around the clock,” said Bortnikov.
According to him, “there are no acute questions.”
Putin said that conditions for the arrival of humanitarian organizations have been created in Karabakh.
The Russian President said that representatives of the World Health Organization, the UN World Food Program and the UN Mine Action Service could work on the site.
According to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russia has completed the deployment of the peacekeeping contingent.
The peacekeeping deployment is completed, the observation posts are being finalized.
On November 20th, 2020, Russian peacekeepers escorted another convoy of buses and personal vehicles with refugees to Nagorno-Karabakh from the territory of the Republic of Armenia.
23 buses and 250 private cars proceeded from Yerevan to the main square of Stepanakert, accompanied by patrols of the peacekeeping contingent and the military police of the Russian Federation.
Russian military personnel ensured the safety of buses moving across the contact line to return civilians to their homes in Stepanakert.
Since November 14th, more than 6,000 residents who had previously left their homes have returned to Stepanakert.
In Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who still refuses to take any responsibility, introduced the newly appointed Minister of Emergency Situations to the staff.
Nikol Pashinyan thanked the former Minister Felix Tsolakyan for his work and wished the newly appointed Minister Andranik Piloyan success in his future activities.
Protests demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister have been going on in Yerevan for 11 days.
Yesterday, for the first time, protest actions went outside the city of Yerevan, and there were also rallies in the city of Gyumri.
Armenia is still under martial law.
Police arrest protesters. To date, there have been 85 arrests.
The opposition from 17 extra-parliamentary parties and two parliamentary parties have not yet submitted a plan of action and a new candidate, as well as the plan they propose for transferring power to the “rescue Committee”is not clear.
A few days ago, the Prime Minister proposed a road map to overcome the situation.
In an interview with the Aravot newspaper, the President once again stressed the importance of new elections, and suggested several ways, including technocratic leadership of the country.he recalled that the presidential Institute is designed for such cases, as long as everyone sits down at the negotiating table.
There are rumors that Nikol Pashinyan will change 80% of the government.
On Azerbaijan’s side, after entering Aghdam, the Azerbaijani armed forces carried out several activities.
The mine-clearing of the terrain was carried out at nighttime to ensure the safe movement of our units in this direction, engineering work was completed and the roads along the route of the movement were prepared for use.
Appropriate measures are being taken to deploy the military personnel and armored vehicles of our units in the territory.
The National Flag of Azerbaijan was raised in the center of the Aghdam city, the National Anthem was performed and a report was delivered to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev.
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southfront--2020-11-21--UNGA Committee Overwhelmingly Passes Resolution On Palestinian Self-Determination, Israel Is Unhappy

On November 19th , the UN General Assembly ’ s Third Committee voted , and overwhelmingly approved , a draft resolution in favor of Palestinian self-determination .
The vote passed with 163 in favor , 5 against , and 10 abstentions .
As has become customary , this “ anti-Israel ” notion was voted against by Israel itself , and the US .
In Canadian parliament , Conservative foreign affairs Michael Chong demanded an explanation for Canada ’ s vote .
“ Today , the Liberal government voted against the state of Israel at the UN General Assembly for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our long-standing Canadian policy of opposing all resolutions that single out Israel , a policy that former prime minister Paul Martin had put in place , ” Chong said .
“ Even Ambassador Rae said he disagreed with the preamble of the resolution .
Why did the government break with long-standing Canadian policy and vote against the State of Israel at the UN General Assembly today ?
” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland did not directly address the question in her response .
“ Let me just be very clear : Israel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canada , and Canada will always stand with Israel , ” she said .
“ Let me also be very clear to Jewish Canadians in my riding and across the country : We stand with them , particularly today when we are seeing an appalling rise in anti-Semitism here and around the world.
” In addition to Israel and the US , the Marshall Islands , Micronesia and Nauru also voted against the resolution .
Australia , Cameroon , Guatemala , Honduras , Kiribati , Palau , Papa New Guinea , Rwanda , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be reminded that the UNGA ’ s Third Committee deals with human rights and humanitarian affair .
The resolution emphasized “ the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination , including the right to their independent State of Palestine ” and “ stressed the urgency of achieving without delay an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and a just , lasting and comprehensive peace settlement between the Palestinian and Israeli sides , ” based on a two-state solution .
It is part of a large package of 20 pro-Palestinian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Assembly every year .
This means that the vote will likely lead to anything .
It , however , provides chances for Israel to complain that the UN is biased .
Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki praised the vote , calling it “ a natural response from the international community to the Israeli occupation ’ s violations , as well as a response to the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ’ s visit to the colonial Israeli settlements.
” The Trump Administration , which is a very avid supporter of Israel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts of support for Tel ’ Aviv , before US President Donald Trump vacates the seat in the White House in January .
On November 19th , US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the settlement in Psagot , which is part of the zone considered internationally as occupied by Israel .
He announced new US guidelines requiring all US exports from Israeli controlled areas of the West Bank to be labeled as “ made in Israel , ” in a reversal of decades-old policy that differentiated between both sides of the Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy has required products made in the West Bank to be labeled as such .
With Pompeo ’ s newly announced rules , which he said were “ consistent with our reality-based foreign policy approach , ” all producers within areas where Israel exercises authority — most notably Area C under the Oslo Accords – will be required to mark goods as ’ Israel , ’ ’ Product of Israel , ’ or ‘ Made in Israel ’ when exporting to the United States .
Pompeo insisted that the US still remains committed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will “ continue to oppose those countries and international institutions which delegitimize or penalize Israel and Israeli producers in the West Bank through malicious measures that fail to recognize the reality on the ground.
” This comment is against the EU , which adopted a policy obliging all 28 member states to label exports produced in Israeli towns beyond the Green Line as having been made in the settlements .
It is notable that most experts expect incoming US President Joe Biden to be much less supportive of Israel , than Trump is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some concern in Tel ’ Aviv .
The Trump administration itself is likely also anxious and is attempting to do whatever it can in terms of support , in the short time span it has left .
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On November 19th, the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee voted, and overwhelmingly approved, a draft resolution in favor of Palestinian self-determination.
The vote passed with 163 in favor, 5 against, and 10 abstentions.
As has become customary, this “anti-Israel” notion was voted against by Israel itself, and the US.
“Surprisingly” Canada, “which typically votes alongside Israel in such resolutions, stood with the majority.” “Canada’s vote today is a reflection of our longstanding commitment to the right of self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians,” Canadian envoy Bob Rae said in an address to the General Assembly, noting the draft’s support for a two-state solution.
In Canadian parliament, Conservative foreign affairs Michael Chong demanded an explanation for Canada’s vote.
“Today, the Liberal government voted against the state of Israel at the UN General Assembly for a second year in a row, contrary to our long-standing Canadian policy of opposing all resolutions that single out Israel, a policy that former prime minister Paul Martin had put in place,” Chong said. “Even Ambassador Rae said he disagreed with the preamble of the resolution. Why did the government break with long-standing Canadian policy and vote against the State of Israel at the UN General Assembly today?”
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland did not directly address the question in her response.
“Let me just be very clear: Israel is a close and important friend of Canada, and Canada will always stand with Israel,” she said. “Let me also be very clear to Jewish Canadians in my riding and across the country: We stand with them, particularly today when we are seeing an appalling rise in anti-Semitism here and around the world.”
In addition to Israel and the US, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Nauru also voted against the resolution.
Australia, Cameroon, Guatemala, Honduras, Kiribati, Palau, Papa New Guinea, Rwanda, Togo and Tonga all abstained.
It should be reminded that the UNGA’s Third Committee deals with human rights and humanitarian affair.
The resolution emphasized “the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including the right to their independent State of Palestine” and “stressed the urgency of achieving without delay an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace settlement between the Palestinian and Israeli sides,” based on a two-state solution.
It is part of a large package of 20 pro-Palestinian resolutions that are passed by the General Assembly every year.
This means that the vote will likely lead to anything.
It, however, provides chances for Israel to complain that the UN is biased.
Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki praised the vote, calling it “a natural response from the international community to the Israeli occupation’s violations, as well as a response to the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to the colonial Israeli settlements.”
The Trump Administration, which is a very avid supporter of Israel is attempting to carry out some last-ditch efforts of support for Tel’Aviv, before US President Donald Trump vacates the seat in the White House in January.
On November 19th, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the settlement in Psagot, which is part of the zone considered internationally as occupied by Israel.
He announced new US guidelines requiring all US exports from Israeli controlled areas of the West Bank to be labeled as “made in Israel,” in a reversal of decades-old policy that differentiated between both sides of the Green Line.
Prior to that, US policy has required products made in the West Bank to be labeled as such.
With Pompeo’s newly announced rules, which he said were “consistent with our reality-based foreign policy approach,” all producers within areas where Israel exercises authority — most notably Area C under the Oslo Accords – will be required to mark goods as ’Israel,’ ’Product of Israel,’ or ‘Made in Israel’ when exporting to the United States.
Pompeo insisted that the US still remains committed to achieving “sustainable peace” and will “continue to oppose those countries and international institutions which delegitimize or penalize Israel and Israeli producers in the West Bank through malicious measures that fail to recognize the reality on the ground.”
This comment is against the EU, which adopted a policy obliging all 28 member states to label exports produced in Israeli towns beyond the Green Line as having been made in the settlements.
It is notable that most experts expect incoming US President Joe Biden to be much less supportive of Israel, than Trump is, and that is expected to cause some concern in Tel’Aviv.
The Trump administration itself is likely also anxious and is attempting to do whatever it can in terms of support, in the short time span it has left.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Trove Of 800+ Documents Of “Former” ISIS Terrorists Released Online, Including Germans, Australians,

Trove Of 800+ Documents Of “Former” ISIS Terrorists Released Online, Including Germans, Australians, More

On November 19th , journalist Jenan Moussa published photographs on Twitter of a new batch of ISIS files .
This was part for her investigation for Akhbar.net There is a treasure trove of ISIS documents numbering approximately 800 .
Hundreds of these are forms with Jihadist names , positions in the terrorist group and more .
Hundreds are Syrians , with 5 Germans , some Australians and Turkish .
Her report also has a video in which she explains the findings , albeit in Arabic and without a translation .
These new ISIS files were left behind by ISIS when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens .
Jenan Moussa held originals in her hands and photographed them .
The documents were filled out by ISIS fighters from Germany , Australia , France , Indonesia , Russia , Turkey etc.
, including hundreds of Syrian ISIS members .
Showing that a terrorist organization works much like a corporation , it turns out that the future members filled a questionnaire with their names , previous experience , number of children and more .
These new ISIS files are from 2014 , when ISIS was still expanding territory .
Four of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mosques in Germany , while the fifth one was a soldier in the military , and had been part of no extremist group .
The Furqan mosque in Bremen , Germany , was closed by the authorities in December 2014 due to involvement in extremism .
She said she published the files online , so that the wider community knows what ’ s going on and how things transpired , since there is little hope of an ISIS tribunal to take place and hold accountable all those who have escaped justice .
Jenan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , and it can be seen in this Twitter thread compilator .
Still , the international community has not yet established an international court to hold ISIS members accountable .
In many countries , ISIS members returning from Syria were able to evade sanctions due to a “ lack of evidence , ” according to the governments of those countries .
In overview , from this most recent finding , the following can be concluded : • There are more than 800 documents .
• Most of them belong to the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These forms contain detailed information about ISIS fighters related to their names , ages , countries of origin , backgrounds , previous jobs , and their position in the ranks of the organization .
• There are also documents showing the monthly salaries that ISIS members have received .
• Some of the documents are submitted to the ISIS Spoils Committee .
The members of the organization filled out these papers with mentioning the battles in which they participated in order to be eligible to receive part of the spoils of war .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arabic .
• These files are original issued by ISIS , the outlet published them as it found them .
The entire document trove can also be accessed in [ pdf ] form .
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On November 19th, journalist Jenan Moussa published photographs on Twitter of a new batch of ISIS files.
This was part for her investigation for Akhbar.net
There is a treasure trove of ISIS documents numbering approximately 800.
Hundreds of these are forms with Jihadist names, positions in the terrorist group and more.
Hundreds are Syrians, with 5 Germans, some Australians and Turkish.
1/ I again traced ISIS files in Syria. 800 docs mainly on AlFateheen unit. 100s of forms with jihadi names, position in ISIS etc. 5 Germans, Aussies, Turks, 100s of Syrians. As there is no tribunal, I put all files online so world has access.@akhbarhttps://t.co/Soaj0B49oT — Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) November 19, 2020
Her report also has a video in which she explains the findings, albeit in Arabic and without a translation.
2/ Here my report for @akhbar on the new ISIS files I discovered in Syria. It gives information on Al-Fateheen unit. 800+ documents with many Jihadi names of ISIS members. Also in which battle they participated, how much salary & war spoils they got.
pic.twitter.com/1PXodif8Te — Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) November 19, 2020
These new ISIS files were left behind by ISIS when they fled. They were saved by citizens. Jenan Moussa held originals in her hands and photographed them.
The documents were filled out by ISIS fighters from Germany, Australia, France, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey etc., including hundreds of Syrian ISIS members.
Showing that a terrorist organization works much like a corporation, it turns out that the future members filled a questionnaire with their names, previous experience, number of children and more.
5/ More questions on ISIS docs: What's ur rank in ISIS, current emir, when did u become religiously committed, when did u become committed to Jihad, which sheikh inspired u, which Islamist or jihadi groups u worked with before, education/profession before ISIS, skin& eyes color? pic.twitter.com/ECCuhX2urC — Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) November 19, 2020
These new ISIS files are from 2014, when ISIS was still expanding territory.
“You might think: Oh, 2014 is long time ago. True, but realize that these docs are especially important to map ISIS as an organization + find evidence on individuals. So, all docs – old or recent- matter.”
Notably, the German-filled questionnaires are interesting.
Four of them were previously part of some jihadist mosques in Germany, while the fifth one was a soldier in the military, and had been part of no extremist group.
9/ The names of the 4 ISIS Germans, who said they were with the Furqan mosque (in Bremen) before joining ISIS, are from top left clock wise: Abu Moussa, Abdul Kareem, Abu Azzam and Abu Dawoud. Here are the front pages of of their ISIS questionnaires (back pages in next tweet): pic.twitter.com/diocFzHLlq — Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) November 19, 2020
The Furqan mosque in Bremen, Germany, was closed by the authorities in December 2014 due to involvement in extremism.
She said she published the files online, so that the wider community knows what’s going on and how things transpired, since there is little hope of an ISIS tribunal to take place and hold accountable all those who have escaped justice.
13/ Why am I putting all these ISIS files online? Reason is that there is no realistic chance that anytime soon an effective ISIS tribunal is going to be set up by the international community. So by putting the ISIS files online, everybody can use/ study this database.@akhbar — Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) November 19, 2020
Jenan Moussa covered the same topic three years ago, and it can be seen in this Twitter thread compilator.
Still, the international community has not yet established an international court to hold ISIS members accountable. In many countries, ISIS members returning from Syria were able to evade sanctions due to a “lack of evidence,” according to the governments of those countries.
In overview, from this most recent finding, the following can be concluded:
There are more than 800 documents.
Most of them belong to the “Al-Fatiheen Brigade” of ISIS.
These forms contain detailed information about ISIS fighters related to their names, ages, countries of origin, backgrounds, previous jobs, and their position in the ranks of the organization.
There are also documents showing the monthly salaries that ISIS members have received.
Some of the documents are submitted to the ISIS Spoils Committee. The members of the organization filled out these papers with mentioning the battles in which they participated in order to be eligible to receive part of the spoils of war.
Documents from 2014 are all in Arabic.
These files are original issued by ISIS, the outlet published them as it found them.
The entire document trove can also be accessed in [pdf] form.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Chinese Aircraft Carrier Killer: Dong-Feng 21D Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (Infographics)

The base version of the missile is the DF-21 , which is a medium-range , road-mobile ballistic missile .
It was the first road-mobile , solid propellant missile developed by the People ’ s Republic of China ( PRC ) and is a variant of the CSS-N-3 ( JL-1 ) submarine-launched system that replaced the Dong Feng-2 ( CSS-1 ) in the early 1980s .
The Dong Feng 21 ’ s solid-propellant system significantly increases its service life and mobility while decreasing its maintenance cost and launch time .
The Dong Feng 21 represented a shift in the PRC away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a conventionally armed DF-21 variant designed to attack ships at sea .
Sometimes dubbed the “ carrier-killer , ” U.S. reports suggest a range a 1,450 to 1,550 km .
Similar to the DF-21B , the warhead is likely maneuverable and may have an accuracy of 20 m CEP .
This missile entered service in 2006 along with the DF-21C .
In 2013 , the missile was tested against a ship target that was roughly the same size as contemporary U.S. aircraft carriers .
The DF-21D was deemed operational in 2012 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballistic missile ( ASBM ) intended to attack ships at sea while being launched from a ground vehicle .
Reaching speeds up to Mach 10 during the terminal phase , the DF-21D is the fastest MRBM to date and can surpass existing U.S. missile defense systems such as the sea-based AEGIS ballistic missile defense ( BMD ) system .
By using both inertial and radar guidance systems , the ASBM increases speed upon reentering Earth ’ s atmosphere to avoid missile defense structures and ensure a direct hit on moving sea-based targets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in production with intentions of increasing its range and payload .
Until the United States deploys adequate capabilities to defend against the DF-21D , U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups operating within the missile ’ s range will remain vulnerable .
The DF-21D is critical to China ’ s anti-access/area denial ( A2/AD ) strategy in the Asia-Pacific region , which aims to limit U.S. freedom of movement by exploiting U.S. operational vulnerabilities .
Using long-range precision-guided ballistic missiles such as the DF-21D , China puts all U.S. forces operating in the Asia-Pacific at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region .
In addition , the long-range standoff capability of the DF-21D grants China more operation flexibility in the field while minimizing the chance of a surprise attack .
As a result , this is a significant operational advantage in the region for China .
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The Dong-Feng 21D (DF-21D) is a Chinese indigenously developed anti-ship ballistic missile.
The base version of the missile is the DF-21, which is a medium-range, road-mobile ballistic missile. It was the first road-mobile, solid propellant missile developed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and is a variant of the CSS-N-3 (JL-1) submarine-launched system that replaced the Dong Feng-2 (CSS-1) in the early 1980s.
The Dong Feng 21’s solid-propellant system significantly increases its service life and mobility while decreasing its maintenance cost and launch time. The Dong Feng 21 represented a shift in the PRC away from liquid fueled designs.
The DF-21D is a conventionally armed DF-21 variant designed to attack ships at sea. Sometimes dubbed the “carrier-killer,” U.S. reports suggest a range a 1,450 to 1,550 km.
Similar to the DF-21B, the warhead is likely maneuverable and may have an accuracy of 20 m CEP. This missile entered service in 2006 along with the DF-21C.
In 2013, the missile was tested against a ship target that was roughly the same size as contemporary U.S. aircraft carriers.
The DF-21D was deemed operational in 2012 and is the world’s first anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) intended to attack ships at sea while being launched from a ground vehicle.
Reaching speeds up to Mach 10 during the terminal phase, the DF-21D is the fastest MRBM to date and can surpass existing U.S. missile defense systems such as the sea-based AEGIS ballistic missile defense (BMD) system.
By using both inertial and radar guidance systems, the ASBM increases speed upon reentering Earth’s atmosphere to avoid missile defense structures and ensure a direct hit on moving sea-based targets.
A variant of the DF-21D is currently in production with intentions of increasing its range and payload.
Until the United States deploys adequate capabilities to defend against the DF-21D, U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups operating within the missile’s range will remain vulnerable.
The DF-21D is critical to China’s anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, which aims to limit U.S. freedom of movement by exploiting U.S. operational vulnerabilities.
Using long-range precision-guided ballistic missiles such as the DF-21D, China puts all U.S. forces operating in the Asia-Pacific at risk, undercutting U.S. power projection in the region.
In addition, the long-range standoff capability of the DF-21D grants China more operation flexibility in the field while minimizing the chance of a surprise attack.
As a result, this is a significant operational advantage in the region for China.
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southfront--2020-11-21--ISIS Conducts Sabotage Bombing Of Gas Pipeline Between Egypt & Israel

Egypt ’ s military has confirmed on Friday that a “ limited explosion ” struck a vital natural gas pipeline in the northern part of the Sinai peninsula on Thursday .
This after on the same night the Islamic State announced via its Telegram channel that it sabotaged the gas pipeline , which transports natural gas between Egypt and Israel .
Egyptian security officials described that at least six masked militants planted explosives under the pipeline near the remote town of el-Arish , while cited witnesses who say it caused a major blast in the process .
However , despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fireball over the sight reaching high into the sky , authorities say it didn ’ t impact gas transport and that the pipeline is still operational .
“ Three witnesses told Reuters they saw flames and thick plumes of smoke rose from the pipeline , from their vantage points in and around the city of al-Arish , ” according to a report .
“ North Sinai local authorities said in a statement the fire had been extinguished and it had not affected gas supplies.
” ISIS claimed it caused “ great material damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t offer evidence .
It may have also been another local allied terror group .
The Al Arish-Al Qantara natural gas pipeline , also sometimes called simply the Arab pipeline , has been subject of multiple similar attacks in recent years , given it controversially links Egypt and Israel .
Meanwhile Israel is reportedly considering more oil and gas transit deals with Arab states , given the latest US-brokered peace and ‘ normalization ’ of ties deals struck between the Jewish state and the UAE , Bahrain , and with the latest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Egypt’s military has confirmed on Friday that a “limited explosion” struck a vital natural gas pipeline in the northern part of the Sinai peninsula on Thursday.
This after on the same night the Islamic State announced via its Telegram channel that it sabotaged the gas pipeline, which transports natural gas between Egypt and Israel.
Egyptian security officials described that at least six masked militants planted explosives under the pipeline near the remote town of el-Arish, while Reuters cited witnesses who say it caused a major blast in the process.
However, despite regional news reports airing footage of a fireball over the sight reaching high into the sky, authorities say it didn’t impact gas transport and that the pipeline is still operational.
“Three witnesses told Reuters they saw flames and thick plumes of smoke rose from the pipeline, from their vantage points in and around the city of al-Arish,” according to a report. “North Sinai local authorities said in a statement the fire had been extinguished and it had not affected gas supplies.”
ISIS claimed it caused “great material damage” to the line but didn’t offer evidence. It may have also been another local allied terror group.
This is the 2nd time #ISIS have claimed to attack a gas pipeline connecting #Egypt and #Israel this year, last time was on February 3, for reference:https://t.co/JOJVgyLheT — Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) November 19, 2020
The Al Arish-Al Qantara natural gas pipeline, also sometimes called simply the Arab pipeline, has been subject of multiple similar attacks in recent years, given it controversially links Egypt and Israel.
Meanwhile Israel is reportedly considering more oil and gas transit deals with Arab states, given the latest US-brokered peace and ‘normalization’ of ties deals struck between the Jewish state and the UAE, Bahrain, and with the latest in the works being Arab League member Sudan.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Ansar Allah Continues Attacks On Saudi Arabia Despite U.S. Pressure

The Saudi-led coalition announced on November 20 that it had intercepted a suicide drone that was launched by the Houthis , also known as Ansar Allah .
Col. Turki Al-Malki , a spokesman for the coalition , said the drones were launched “ systematically and deliberately ” with the aim of targeting civilians and civilian objects in the southern region of Saudi Arabia .
This was the second such attack by the Houthis this week .
The first drone attack took place two days ago .
The Yemeni group intensified its drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Saudi Arabia and Ansar Allah comes amid reports of U.S. plans to designate the second as a “ terrorist group.
” Western officials confirmed to AFP that the U.S. was preparing to declare Ansar Allah , which controls the Yemeni capital Sanaa and much of the country ’ s northern region , a terrorist group .
The officials warned that this step will hinder the peace process in Yemen .
“ The issue here is that if they are defined as a terrorist organization , that has many consequences , ” a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told AFP .
“ Some or many countries will have problems in dealing with them at all , and that can complicate the whole ‘ peace ’ process and the UN ’ s work.
” The Houthis are already under sanctions by the U.S. , which is reportedly providing intelligence and military support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen .
It is highly likely that such a designation is a part of the Trump ’ s administration anti-Iran campaign that was accelerated before the end of Trump ’ s presidency .
The designation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as a terrorist group may lead to a serious escalation in Yemen and further complicate the peace process .
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The Saudi-led coalition announced on November 20 that it had intercepted a suicide drone that was launched by the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah.
Col. Turki Al-Malki, a spokesman for the coalition, said the drones were launched “systematically and deliberately” with the aim of targeting civilians and civilian objects in the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
This was the second such attack by the Houthis this week. The first drone attack took place two days ago. The Yemeni group intensified its drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia in the last few months.
The military escalation between Saudi Arabia and Ansar Allah comes amid reports of U.S. plans to designate the second as a “terrorist group.”
Western officials confirmed to AFP that the U.S. was preparing to declare Ansar Allah, which controls the Yemeni capital Sanaa and much of the country’s northern region, a terrorist group. The officials warned that this step will hinder the peace process in Yemen.
“The issue here is that if they are defined as a terrorist organization, that has many consequences,” a diplomat in the Gulf who oversees Yemen told AFP. “Some or many countries will have problems in dealing with them at all, and that can complicate the whole ‘peace’ process and the UN’s work.”
The Houthis are already under sanctions by the U.S., which is reportedly providing intelligence and military support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. It is highly likely that such a designation is a part of the Trump’s administration anti-Iran campaign that was accelerated before the end of Trump’s presidency.
The designation of the Houthis, a popular movement, as a terrorist group may lead to a serious escalation in Yemen and further complicate the peace process.
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southfront--2020-11-21--In Video: Successful Operation Of SDF Special Forces Against Pro-Government Agents In Al-Hasakah

On November 20 , special forces of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) carried out a security operation against pro-government operatives .
In the course of the operation , which took place in the western al-Hasakah countryside , four suspects were arrested by the SDF .
The operation was carried out by the SDF ’ s elite HAT special weapons and tactics unit .
The U.S.-led coalition trained and equipped the special unit , supposedly to counter ISIS .
SDF forces seized two AK-type assault rifles , a hand gun , a hand grenade as well as documents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SDF claims that operatives working for the Syrian intelligence were responsible for a number of attacks on its troops and locals .
The attacks were allegedly meant to provoke unrest in the SDF-held part of northeastern Syria .
Pro-government operatives are indeed carrying attacks in northeastern Syria .
On September 27 , Layalwa al-Abdullah , a spokesman for the SDF ’ s Deir Ezzor Military Council survived an attack by the pro-government Popular Resistance in the Eastern Region .
Nevertheless , there is no solid evidence linking the Syrian intelligence to these groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pan-Arabism ideology .
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On November 20, special forces of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carried out a security operation against pro-government operatives.
In the course of the operation, which took place in the western al-Hasakah countryside, four suspects were arrested by the SDF.
The operation was carried out by the SDF’s elite HAT special weapons and tactics unit. The U.S.-led coalition trained and equipped the special unit, supposedly to counter ISIS.
SDF forces seized two AK-type assault rifles, a hand gun, a hand grenade as well as documents and publications issued by Damascus.
The SDF claims that operatives working for the Syrian intelligence were responsible for a number of attacks on its troops and locals. The attacks were allegedly meant to provoke unrest in the SDF-held part of northeastern Syria.
Pro-government operatives are indeed carrying attacks in northeastern Syria. On September 27, Layalwa al-Abdullah, a spokesman for the SDF’s Deir Ezzor Military Council survived an attack by the pro-government Popular Resistance in the Eastern Region.
Nevertheless, there is no solid evidence linking the Syrian intelligence to these groups, which appears to be motivated by Pan-Arabism ideology.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Why SouthFront Is Really Independent

Why SouthFront Is Really Independent

On November 19 , lawmakers from the Russian State Duma ( the lower house of the Parliament ) proposed giving Russia ’ s media watchdog , Roskomnadzor , the right to block access to social media services that “ discriminate against ” or censor information coming from Russian news media .
Draft amendments to the laws “ On Information ” and “ On measures impacting persons involved in violations of the fundamental human rights and freedoms of citizens of the Russian Federation ” propose to impose sanctions on websites that discriiminate against Russian news media and giving Roskomnadzor the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these sites .
The bill cites “ ample evidence ” of certain services , including ones registered outside of Russia , placing “ unreasonable access restrictions ” on media .
According to Russian state media RIA Novosti , the Russian Attorney General ’ s Office , in consultation with the Foreign Affairs Ministry , will be able to designate outlets as “ discriminatory against Russian media , ” while Roskomnadzor will maintain a registry of these sites .
Roskomnadzor will be able to punish them with blockings , traffic slowdowns and administrative fines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be possible if the resource removes restrictions on the materials of the Russian media .
Earlier , on November 18 , Roskomnadzor demanded YouTube to remove restrictions from YouTube channel “ Solovyov LIVE ” operated by the team Vladimir Solovyov , a Russian journalist of Jewish origin widely known for his work on various state media .
“ As it became known , since October of this year , the channel ’ s videos have not been included in the “ Trending ” section of YouTube , although earlier this happened regularly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempt by the YouTube administration to restrict the distribution of materials by a popular Russian author , to prevent the growth of his audience .
The agency also emphasizes that YouTube video hosting is obliged to bring the rules of the site in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation , ” Roskomndazor said in a statement .
This move seems to be a part of a wider campaign by Russia .
On November 12 , Roskomnadzor said it had sent a letter to Google LLC demanding to lift restrictions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Up in arms ” on YouTube channel of the RT broadcaster .
The agency added that it told Google that such restrictions on the Russian media were regarded as an act of censorship that violated the key principles of the free flow of information and unhindered access to it .
In a separte development , on November 13 , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized YouTube for blocking an investigative film into the Malaysian Boeing crash in Ukraine in 2014 released by Russian sate-linked media Ukraina.ru .
“ On November 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigative film about the Malaysian Boeing crash in east Ukraine , I quote , ‘ violated the community guidelines of the platform ’ and blocked it before the premier .
< … > It is hard to explain this act of censorship other than being an attempt by certain interested parties to purge alternative versions of the 2014 tragedy from the global airwaves .
We are calling on the YouTube administration to reconsider its decision and , generally , abandon this politically motivated policing [ of content ] , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Russian Foreign Ministry released an official statement on the censorship of four Russian-language media organizations – “ Krim 24 ” ( Crimea 24 ) , “ Anna News ” , “ News Front ” and “ Riafan ” – on YouTube .
“ “ Krim 24 ” TV channel is one of the most popular sources of information on the peninsula .
It is a part of Crimea ’ s largest media holding “ Television and Radio Company “ Krim ” that unites five television channels , three radio stations , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The team of “ Krim 24 ” TV channel traditionally covers the most relevant major news topics in this Russian region .
As a result of the deletion of the Krim 24 account on the Youtube platform , about 30 thousand subscribers lost access to videos that had tens of millions of views .
The US platform has taken restrictive measures under the clearly far-fetched pretext of “ violating hosting rules.
” The fact that Youtube did not provide any convincing facts explaining its actions , as well as the fact that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still remains unanswered , is unacceptable , ” the foreign ministry said in its statement .
SouthFront can not but express solidarity with any actions aimed at opposing the systematic censorship on YouTube , Facebook and other mainstream social media platofrms .
Over the past years , SouthFront has repeatedly become a target of informational attacks , censorship and theft of content .
In the second half of 2020 this censorship singificantly increased .
SouthFront ’ s official accounts were terminated and our work censored by the 4 largest mainstream social media platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US State Department even released a special report in which it called SouthFront a “ pillar ” of Russian disinformation and propaganda .
However , it does not seem that the mighty Kremlin is aware of this ‘ amazing revelation ’ .
In fact , Russian official bodies and media orginalizations prefer to ignore the existence of SouthFront , even if the impact of the work of our international team is recognized on the highest level by the US , EU and NATO member states .
The case with the censorship of SouthFront @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this appraoch : • On May 1 , SouthFront ’ s main YouTube channel with over 152,000 subscribers , 1,900 uploaded videos and approximately 60 million views was illegally terminated by the platofrm .
SouthFront immediately made an appeal of this decision on YouTube and sent requests of informational support to various international organizations .
Taking into account that MSM and Euro-Atlantic structures regularly accuse SouthFront of being ‘ Russian propaganda ’ , we also sent emails to the Russian Foreign Ministry and a number of Russian mainstream media organizations .
SouthFront emails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While SouthFront was trying to restore our main channel on YouTube , SouthFront volunteer from Russia set up a backup channel to share SouthFront videos and further .
This channel was intentionally created by a Russian citizen .
This allowed SouthFront volunteer to send a complain to Russia ’ s media watchdog Roskomnadzor after this backup channel was terminated on July 28 .
In response , Roskomnadzor provided a cynical answer alleging that there is no possibility to do something in this case .
Expectedly , an appeal by a regular citizen drew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still so much things to help official media .
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On November 19, lawmakers from the Russian State Duma (the lower house of the Parliament) proposed giving Russia’s media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, the right to block access to social media services that “discriminate against” or censor information coming from Russian news media.
Draft amendments to the laws “On Information” and “On measures impacting persons involved in violations of the fundamental human rights and freedoms of citizens of the Russian Federation” propose to impose sanctions on websites that discriiminate against Russian news media and giving Roskomnadzor the right to fully or partially restrict access to these sites.
The bill cites “ample evidence” of certain services, including ones registered outside of Russia, placing “unreasonable access restrictions” on media.
“So, since April 2020, the authorized bodies of the Russian Federation have been recording complaints from the editorial offices of the media about the facts of censoring their accounts by foreign Internet sites Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Such media as Russia Today, RIA Novosti, Crimea 24 were censored. In total, about 20 facts of discrimination were recorded,” the document says.
According to Russian state media RIA Novosti, the Russian Attorney General’s Office, in consultation with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, will be able to designate outlets as “discriminatory against Russian media,” while Roskomnadzor will maintain a registry of these sites. Roskomnadzor will be able to punish them with blockings, traffic slowdowns and administrative fines. The lifting of the sanctions will be possible if the resource removes restrictions on the materials of the Russian media.
Earlier, on November 18, Roskomnadzor demanded YouTube to remove restrictions from YouTube channel “Solovyov LIVE” operated by the team Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian journalist of Jewish origin widely known for his work on various state media.
“As it became known, since October of this year, the channel’s videos have not been included in the “Trending” section of YouTube, although earlier this happened regularly. This situation can be regarded as an attempt by the YouTube administration to restrict the distribution of materials by a popular Russian author, to prevent the growth of his audience. The agency also emphasizes that YouTube video hosting is obliged to bring the rules of the site in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation,” Roskomndazor said in a statement.
This move seems to be a part of a wider campaign by Russia. On November 12, Roskomnadzor said it had sent a letter to Google LLC demanding to lift restrictions on viewing the documentary “USA 2020: Up in arms” on YouTube channel of the RT broadcaster.
“Roskomnadzor has asked Google LLC to remove the restrictions on the documentary USA 2020: Up in arms, which is published on the official YouTube channel of the Russian media Russia Today,” the statement says.
The agency added that it told Google that such restrictions on the Russian media were regarded as an act of censorship that violated the key principles of the free flow of information and unhindered access to it.
In a separte development, on November 13, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized YouTube for blocking an investigative film into the Malaysian Boeing crash in Ukraine in 2014 released by Russian sate-linked media Ukraina.ru.
“On November 10, [YouTube] moderators said that the investigative film about the Malaysian Boeing crash in east Ukraine, I quote, ‘violated the community guidelines of the platform’ and blocked it before the premier. <…> It is hard to explain this act of censorship other than being an attempt by certain interested parties to purge alternative versions of the 2014 tragedy from the global airwaves. We are calling on the YouTube administration to reconsider its decision and, generally, abandon this politically motivated policing [of content],” she said.
Earlier this year, on May 20, Russian Foreign Ministry released an official statement on the censorship of four Russian-language media organizations – “Krim 24” (Crimea 24), “Anna News”, “News Front” and “Riafan” – on YouTube.
““Krim 24” TV channel is one of the most popular sources of information on the peninsula. It is a part of Crimea’s largest media holding “Television and Radio Company “Krim” that unites five television channels, three radio stations, an information portal and two Internet sites. The team of “Krim 24” TV channel traditionally covers the most relevant major news topics in this Russian region. As a result of the deletion of the Krim 24 account on the Youtube platform, about 30 thousand subscribers lost access to videos that had tens of millions of views. The US platform has taken restrictive measures under the clearly far-fetched pretext of “violating hosting rules.”
The fact that Youtube did not provide any convincing facts explaining its actions, as well as the fact that the appeal of the channel’s team still remains unanswered, is unacceptable,” the foreign ministry said in its statement.
“These are just some examples of US Internet censorship of Russian information portals,” it said.
SouthFront cannot but express solidarity with any actions aimed at opposing the systematic censorship on YouTube, Facebook and other mainstream social media platofrms. Over the past years, SouthFront has repeatedly become a target of informational attacks, censorship and theft of content.
In the second half of 2020 this censorship singificantly increased. SouthFront’s official accounts were terminated and our work censored by the 4 largest mainstream social media platforms and the censorship campaign continues. The US State Department even released a special report in which it called SouthFront a “pillar” of Russian disinformation and propaganda. However, it does not seem that the mighty Kremlin is aware of this ‘amazing revelation’. In fact, Russian official bodies and media orginalizations prefer to ignore the existence of SouthFront, even if the impact of the work of our international team is recognized on the highest level by the US, EU and NATO member states.
The case with the censorship of SouthFront on YouTube is an interesting example of this appraoch:
On May 1, SouthFront’s main YouTube channel with over 152,000 subscribers, 1,900 uploaded videos and approximately 60 million views was illegally terminated by the platofrm. SouthFront immediately made an appeal of this decision on YouTube and sent requests of informational support to various international organizations. Taking into account that MSM and Euro-Atlantic structures regularly accuse SouthFront of being ‘Russian propaganda’, we also sent emails to the Russian Foreign Ministry and a number of Russian mainstream media organizations. SouthFront emails and requests were expectedly ignored.
While SouthFront was trying to restore our main channel on YouTube, SouthFront volunteer from Russia set up a backup channel to share SouthFront videos and further. This channel was intentionally created by a Russian citizen. This allowed SouthFront volunteer to send a complain to Russia’s media watchdog Roskomnadzor after this backup channel was terminated on July 28. In response, Roskomnadzor provided a cynical answer alleging that there is no possibility to do something in this case. Expectedly, an appeal by a regular citizen drew no real attention, while there are still so much things to help official media.
In fact, SouthFront is not surprised to cynical answers and mainstream-like silence of Russian bodies, including the Foreign Ministry, regarding requests sent by SouthFront and its volunteers from Russia. SouthFront has no relations with the Russian government system. Russian official bodies and mainstream media do have no influence on our editorial policy and, therefore, they have no interests in providing SouthFront with any kind of support or informational assistance. SouthFront’s critical coverage of the situation in Russia only adds oil to the flame.
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southfront--2020-11-21--‘Tiger Forces’ Commander Assassinated In Syria’s Damascus Suburb (Photos)

On November 20 , the commander of a local pro-government group was assassinated in Syria ’ s Damascus suburb of Harasta .
The commander , Abdullah al-Aus , was starting his car when an improvised explosive device , which was planted under it , blew up .
The explosion ripped off both legs of al-Aus , who surrendered to his wounds in a Damascus hospital a few hours later .
Al-Aus , 46 , formed a pro-government group dubbed the “ Lion Cubs ” in the early years of the Syrian war .
The group took part in several military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Damascus .
The commander , a native of Harasta , joined the Syrian Arab Army 25th Special Forces Division , commonly known as the “ Tiger Forces , ” a while ago .
A group by the name “ Saraya Qasioun ” claimed responsibility for the assassination of al-Aus .
Nevertheless , opposition sources speculated that al-Aus was murdered as the result of many disagreements he had with other pro-government commanders .
Several similar attacks targeted local pro-government figures and commanders in Damascus and its suburbs over the last two years .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Syrian authorities , which maintain a strong grip on the capital .
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On November 20, the commander of a local pro-government group was assassinated in Syria’s Damascus suburb of Harasta.
The commander, Abdullah al-Aus, was starting his car when an improvised explosive device, which was planted under it, blew up. The explosion ripped off both legs of al-Aus, who surrendered to his wounds in a Damascus hospital a few hours later.
Al-Aus, 46, formed a pro-government group dubbed the “Lion Cubs” in the early years of the Syrian war. The group took part in several military operations in Hama, Homs and around Damascus.
The commander, a native of Harasta, joined the Syrian Arab Army 25th Special Forces Division, commonly known as the “Tiger Forces,” a while ago.
A group by the name “Saraya Qasioun” claimed responsibility for the assassination of al-Aus. Nevertheless, opposition sources speculated that al-Aus was murdered as the result of many disagreements he had with other pro-government commanders.
Several similar attacks targeted local pro-government figures and commanders in Damascus and its suburbs over the last two years. Many of the perpetrators have been already apprehended by Syrian authorities, which maintain a strong grip on the capital.
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southfront--2020-11-21--SDF Field Commander Reportedly Killed In Turkish Drone Strike On Northern Raqqa (Videos)

A field commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) was reportedly killed in a Turkish drone strike on the northern Raqqa countryside .
According to opposition activists , the commander , known as Hassan Nidal Suleiman , was killed in a drone strike that targeted the town of Ain Issa late on November 20 .
Kurdish Syrian sources acknowledged that Suleiman , originally from the northern al-Hasakah countryside , was killed .
However , they didn ’ t provide any details on the incident .
On November 21 , heavy Turkish shelling targeted Ain Issa , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and several Syrian Arab Army positions are located .
No human losses were reported as a result of the shelling .
Earlier this week , the Hawar News Agency and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkish forces are building a new military base near Ain Issa .
The new base is being built in the vicinity of the town of Saida , north of Ain Issa .
The town overseers the M4 highway , which links al-Hasakah , Raqqa and Aleppo in northeastern Syria .
The recent movements near Ain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take action against Kurdish forces in the town .
This would be a major violation of Ankara ’ s agreements on northeastern Syria with Russia and the U.S. MORE ON THIS TOPIC : • ISIS Attack In Aleppo Claimed Lives Of Several Syrian Soldiers

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A field commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was reportedly killed in a Turkish drone strike on the northern Raqqa countryside.
According to opposition activists, the commander, known as Hassan Nidal Suleiman, was killed in a drone strike that targeted the town of Ain Issa late on November 20.
Kurdish Syrian sources acknowledged that Suleiman, originally from the northern al-Hasakah countryside, was killed. However, they didn’t provide any details on the incident.
On November 21, heavy Turkish shelling targeted Ain Issa, where a center of the Russian Military Police and several Syrian Arab Army positions are located. No human losses were reported as a result of the shelling.
Earlier this week, the Hawar News Agency and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that Turkish forces are building a new military base near Ain Issa.
The new base is being built in the vicinity of the town of Saida, north of Ain Issa. The town overseers the M4 highway, which links al-Hasakah, Raqqa and Aleppo in northeastern Syria.
The recent movements near Ain Issa indicate that Turkey may be planning to take action against Kurdish forces in the town. This would be a major violation of Ankara’s agreements on northeastern Syria with Russia and the U.S.
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southfront--2020-11-21--High-Ranking Russian Delegation Came To Baku And Yerevan, While Turkey To Send Forces To Azerbaijan

On November 21 , a high-ranking Russian delegation visited the Armenian capital , Yerevan , to discuss the recent peace deal with Azerbaijan .
The Russian-brokered peace deal , which was announced on November 9 , put an end to a fierce battle between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The Russian delegation , which included Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu , met in Yerevan with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan .
The two sides discussed the implementation of the peace deal .
During the meeting , PM Pashinyan noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Russia ” during the war , including the personal “ support ” of Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as the Russian government .
Defense Minister Shoygu briefed PM Pashinyan during the meeting on the deployment of Russian peacekeepers , who are tasked with monitoring the peace deal in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Shoygu added that Russian peacekeepers will be working to facilitate the return of refugees as well as to prevent bloodshed in the region .
After meeting in Yerevan the high-ranking Russian delegation traveled to the Azerbaijani capital , Baku , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including President Ilham Aliyev .
During the meeting , the Azerbaijani President complained to the Russian delegation of what he called the extensive use of foreign mercenaries by Armenia .
“ We have numerous photo and video documents .
We have passports of foreign citizens , in particular , citizens of France , the USA , Lebanon , Canada , Georgia and other countries .
Some of these people are of Armenian origin , some are not .
This , however , does not change the essence of the issue because the participation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armenia , of course , is unacceptable , ” Azerbaijani president told the Russian delegation , according to Trend.az .
Many ethnic Armenians of different nationalists went to Nagorno-Karabakh to fight Azerbaijani forces in the early days of the battle .
However , Azerbaijan , with the help of Turkey , recruited at least 2,000 Syrian mercenaries in its ranks .
Turkey , which supported Azerbaijan ’ s attack on Nagorno-Karabakh , is now making preparations to send its own troops to the region .
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced on November 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh as soon as possible .
The Turkish minister claimed that all the work needed to deploy troops in the region has been completed .
Russia is planning to deploy 1,960 peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Turkish troops will likely be technicians , who will be deployed in a joint observation center located in the Azerbaijani-held areas in the region .
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On November 21, a high-ranking Russian delegation visited the Armenian capital, Yerevan, to discuss the recent peace deal with Azerbaijan.
The Russian-brokered peace deal, which was announced on November 9, put an end to a fierce battle between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Russian delegation, which included Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu, met in Yerevan with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The two sides discussed the implementation of the peace deal.
During the meeting, PM Pashinyan noted that Armenia ”has always felt the support of Russia” during the war, including the personal “support” of Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as the Russian government.
Defense Minister Shoygu briefed PM Pashinyan during the meeting on the deployment of Russian peacekeepers, who are tasked with monitoring the peace deal in Nagorno-Karabakh.
“A total of 23 [security] posts have been deployed,” Shoygu said. “We’re monitoring the road to Stepanakert [the capital of the disputed region].”
Shoygu added that Russian peacekeepers will be working to facilitate the return of refugees as well as to prevent bloodshed in the region.
“Until today, about 7,000 citizens have returned, and this work continues, and I am confident that everyone who wishes to return to Karabakh will be able to do so,” Shoygu told PM Pashinyan.
After meeting in Yerevan the high-ranking Russian delegation traveled to the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, for a meeting with top Azerbaijani officials, including President Ilham Aliyev.
During the meeting, the Azerbaijani President complained to the Russian delegation of what he called the extensive use of foreign mercenaries by Armenia.
“We have numerous photo and video documents. We have passports of foreign citizens, in particular, citizens of France, the USA, Lebanon, Canada, Georgia and other countries. Some of these people are of Armenian origin, some are not. This, however, does not change the essence of the issue because the participation of foreign mercenaries on the part of Armenia, of course, is unacceptable,” Azerbaijani president told the Russian delegation, according to Trend.az.
Many ethnic Armenians of different nationalists went to Nagorno-Karabakh to fight Azerbaijani forces in the early days of the battle. However, Azerbaijan, with the help of Turkey, recruited at least 2,000 Syrian mercenaries in its ranks.
Turkey, which supported Azerbaijan’s attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, is now making preparations to send its own troops to the region.
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced on November 21 that Turkish troops are ready to be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh as soon as possible. The Turkish minister claimed that all the work needed to deploy troops in the region has been completed.
“Our preparations are completed. As a requirement of this resolution, Turkish soldiers will start their duty in Azerbaijan as soon as possible,” Akar said during his visit to the Turkish engine maker TUSAŞ premises in the capital Ankara, according to DuvaR English.
Russia is planning to deploy 1,960 peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh. Turkish troops will likely be technicians, who will be deployed in a joint observation center located in the Azerbaijani-held areas in the region.
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southfront--2020-11-21--Armenian Government ‘Accidentally’ Forgot To Put Russian Flag During Meetings With Russian Delegatio

Armenian Government ‘Accidentally’ Forgot To Put Russian Flag During Meetings With Russian Delegation

The government of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continues its brilliant diplomatic skills in undermining the Armenian regional position and destroying the already weakened partnership with Russia .
On November 21 , the Russian delegation , including Prime Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu , held a series of meetings with the top Armenian leadership regarding the current situation in the region and the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict .
Accepting the high-ranking Russian delegation , the Armenian side ‘ accidentally ’ forgot to put the Russian flag .
This could be clearly seen on the pictures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only reall ally in the region that has just rescued Armenain forces from the total annihilation in the war with Azerbaijan for Nagorno-Karabakh is at least surprising .
In the worst case scenario for Armenia , it just demonsrates that the government led by the Western puppet continues its anti-Armenian policy could easily lead to the full destruction of the country ’ s statehood .
It is interesting to note that the Armenian Foreign Ministry claimed that the absence of Russian flags is completely fine and this is an ordinary practice for Yerevan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian flag appeared on photos after media drew attention to the incident demonstrates that the original situation was not so okay because it revealed the real aim of the current Armenian government .
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The government of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continues demonstrating its brilliant diplomatic skills in undermining the Armenian regional position and destroying the already weakened partnership with Russia.
On November 21, the Russian delegation, including Prime Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, held a series of meetings with the top Armenian leadership regarding the current situation in the region and the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Accepting the high-ranking Russian delegation, the Armenian side ‘accidentally’ forgot to put the Russian flag. This could be clearly seen on the pictures.
Such a position of Armenia towards its only real ally in the region that has just rescued Armenian forces from the total annihilation in the war with Azerbaijan for Nagorno-Karabakh is at least surprising. In the worst case scenario for Armenia, it just demonstrates that the government led by the Western puppet continues its anti-Armenian policy could easily lead to the full destruction of the country’s statehood.
It is interesting to note that the Armenian Foreign Ministry claimed that the absence of Russian flags is completely fine and this is an ordinary practice for Yerevan. However, the fact that the Russian flag appeared on photos after media drew attention to the incident demonstrates that the original situation was not so okay because it revealed the real aim of the current Armenian government.
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southfront--2020-11-21--ISIS Attack In Aleppo Claimed Lives Of Several Syrian Soldiers

On November 19 , ISIS terrorist raided a position of the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) near the town of Dwrihem in Aleppo ’ s southern countryside .
ISIS news agency , Amaq , said the terrorists stormed the small position after killing three Syrian soldiers .
The terrorists set the position on fire and burned a pick-up armed with a machine gun before retreating back to their hideouts .
The attack was most likely launched from the Homs desert , which lays between western Deir Ezzor and eastern Homs .
Hundreds of ISIS terrorists are taking shelter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks in the eastern Hama and southern Raqqa over the last few weeks .
Now they are apparently working to expand their operations to cover the southern and southeastern countryside of Aleppo .
A day earlier , the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that seven pro-government fighters went missing while moving from the town of Maskanah to Dayr Hafir in southeastern Aleppo .
The fighters may have been attacked by ISIS terrorists .
ISIS has succeeded in moving the battlefield from the Homs desert to the Hama-Aleppo-Raqqa triangle .
Meanwhile , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take decisive action .
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On November 19, ISIS terrorist raided a position of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the town of Dwrihem in Aleppo’s southern countryside.
ISIS news agency, Amaq, said the terrorists stormed the small position after killing three Syrian soldiers. The terrorists set the position on fire and burned a pick-up armed with a machine gun before retreating back to their hideouts.
“The Mujahedeen returned to their positions safe and sound,” Amaq said in a report released on November 21.
The attack was most likely launched from the Homs desert, which lays between western Deir Ezzor and eastern Homs. Hundreds of ISIS terrorists are taking shelter in the region.
The terrorists intensified their attacks in the eastern Hama and southern Raqqa over the last few weeks. Now they are apparently working to expand their operations to cover the southern and southeastern countryside of Aleppo.
A day earlier, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that seven pro-government fighters went missing while moving from the town of Maskanah to Dayr Hafir in southeastern Aleppo. The fighters may have been attacked by ISIS terrorists.
ISIS has succeeded in moving the battlefield from the Homs desert to the Hama-Aleppo-Raqqa triangle. Meanwhile, the SAA and its allies are yet to take decisive action.
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