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What To Know About Hezbollah: — It is an armed paramilitary and legitimate political group in Lebanon (a state within a state). — It is separate from Lebanon’s military. — It has lawmakers who have served in Lebanon’s Parliament since 1990. — It rose to power in 1982, when Israel backed by its western colonialist allies invaded Lebanon and caused divisions, violence, and warfare among the country’s very diverse population and political factions. — It opposes the Taliban and ISIS. — It has one of the world’s top intelligence services. — Its armed forces is as big and powerful as a medium-sized military. #Gaza #Palestine

📣New Paper alert 📣 Farkhondeh Akbari & I examine the failure to achieve #womenpeacesecurity in 🇦🇫Afghanistan Expanding Deniz Kandiyoti’s concept, we analyze distinct *patriarchal bargains* among local, national & international actors through 4 phases of military intervention, institutionalisation, peacemaking & Taliban engagement across two decades. #openaccess https://lnkd.in/gMqRBBPz

#isis #mozambique I'm in two minds about the withdrawal of the #sadc forces. The #sandf troops haven't been properly supported and were fighting with their hands tied by a lack of political will. It is concerning that this may allow the ISIS aligned militants to regroup and expand their hold. This group has been responsible for the execution of #christians and burning churches. https://lnkd.in/ddS3f2B4

On April 11, 2024, NKHR submitted our input for the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, Tomoya Obokata, to The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). What this input points out are: 🔴 Widespread and systematic attack on the North Korean population has been operationalized through institutions and individuals linked to the chain of command of the military and security forces of the DPRK 🔴 Security and military forces of North Korea can sustain themselves not only through their involvement in #Crimes_Against_Humanity, but the profit is enabled by international supply chain, business and military networks 🔴 Many products with label of 'Made in China' are reported to actually produced by detainees in North Korea, and are exported worldwide For further information, please refer to the report enclosed this post. #북한인권시민연합 #북한 #인권 #특별보고관 #현대노예제 #공급망 #NKHR #Citizens_Alliance_For_North_Korean_Human_Rights #Special_Rapporteur #UNOHCHR #UNHRC #Human_Rights_Council #Supply_Chain

The CENTCOM/AFRICOM Team’s Security Brief analyzed the killing of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Senior Commander Ali Yagoub Gibril by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its joint forces, and the sentencing of three Nigerians by Benin's Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). The RSF will likely seek immediate retribution for the death of Gibril, likely carrying out targeted attacks against SAF and its allies in the region. The Benin’s CRIET decision will likely lead to a breakdown in diplomatic communications and strain bilateral relations between Niger and Benin. #OSINT #AFRICA #Niger #Benin #CRIET #Wapco #Monday https://lnkd.in/gWGDXtZF

In the year following Hamas' 7 October 2023 assault, Israel has faced over 2,500 violent incidents initiated by Gazan militants, Hezbollah forces from Lebanon, and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These attacks have resulted in projectiles hitting Israel, the occupied Golan Heights, and Israeli military bases in the disputed territories of Shebaa Farms and Kafr Shuba Hills. In turn, Israeli forces have engaged in over 22,000 military actions across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. Our latest report provides a comprehensive look at the key numbers behind the ongoing conflict. Explore: https://lnkd.in/eZpsDd9Q

Brigadier General Nitzan Nuriel (res), former head of the counter-terrorism bureau, reveals the strategic thinking behind Israel's recent "Arrow of Bashan" operation. Learn how Israel is navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, targeting Syrian military infrastructure, and countering potential threats from Iran and terror groups. Key Topics: 📌 Detailed breakdown of Israel's preemptive military strategy 📌 Analysis of Syria's potential future instability Iranian expansion concerns 📌 Regional diplomatic implications IDF's military capabilities and deterrence. Watch now https://lnkd.in/dhXZWw5R #MiddleEast #SyriaCrisis #IsraelNews Comment

This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the attacks carried out by Hamas against Israeli settlements and military bases in the Gaza envelope on October 7, 2023. The ideological framework of these attacks was based on a set of political and military foundations that shape Hamas’s vision of the conflict with Israel, as well as the tools and strategies for managing it, considering past experiences and new developments. The paper also addresses the Palestinian landscape and the trajectory of the movement before and after October 7, along with the considerations for the second year of the war. #ستراتيجيكس #STRATEGIECS https://bit.ly/3YRe8iB

🚨 Breaking: Israel’s Bold Moves Shake the Middle East! 🚨 In a daring display of military prowess, Israel has taken out many key terrorists. This included Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s top commander, who was eliminated in Beirut, and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who met the same fate in Tehran. These high-stakes assassinations are a direct challenge to Iran’s regime. Israel is drawing a line in the sand: back down or face an all-out war. These strikes are not just tactical wins; they’re a bold statement of Israel’s readiness to defend its people. They are ready. What does this mean for the future of the region? Could we be on the brink of a major conflict? #Israel #MiddleEastCrisis #Iran #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #Security #Leadership