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🇺🇸🇰🇷 US nuclear-powered submarine arrives at South Korea's port
A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan on Sunday.
Visits by US nuclear submarines had previously been rare, but they have increased under agreements between Seoul and Washington that increased the arrivals of US military assets to help deter North Korea.
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A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan on Sunday.
Visits by US nuclear submarines had previously been rare, but they have increased under agreements between Seoul and Washington that increased the arrivals of US military assets to help deter North Korea.
#USA #SouthKorea
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#Myanmar (#Burma) 🇲🇲: Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (#MNDAA) released a video of captured weapons and ammunition in #Shan State.
Several rare 155mm M107 HE projectiles (some made in 1992 by #USA 🇺🇸), Carl Gustaf/MA-84 recoilless rifle with FFV 441 projectile, M433 grenades, 81mm/120mm mortars, MA-1/MA-3 rifles, M16 rifle, #Chinese 🇨🇳 Type 56 assault rifles and more can be seen.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1740343847673102767
Several rare 155mm M107 HE projectiles (some made in 1992 by #USA 🇺🇸), Carl Gustaf/MA-84 recoilless rifle with FFV 441 projectile, M433 grenades, 81mm/120mm mortars, MA-1/MA-3 rifles, M16 rifle, #Chinese 🇨🇳 Type 56 assault rifles and more can be seen.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1740343847673102767
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🇿🇦🇮🇱🇺🇳 South Africa launches genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice Our friends from SAMU.ZA reported that South Africa has launched a case against Israel at the UN’s international court of justice (ICJ) accusing the state of committing…
🇺🇸🇿🇦🇮🇱 US dismisses South Africa's case against Israel as 'meritless'
The US has dismissed South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
South Africa argued that Israel is committing "genocidal" acts in Gaza in the case filed at the ICJ last week.
"As pertains the United States, we are not seeing any acts that constitute genocide," US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby also said on Wednesday that the US considers the case "meritless, counterproductive and completely without any basis in fact whatsoever".
#USA #SouthAfrica #Israel
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The US has dismissed South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
South Africa argued that Israel is committing "genocidal" acts in Gaza in the case filed at the ICJ last week.
"As pertains the United States, we are not seeing any acts that constitute genocide," US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby also said on Wednesday that the US considers the case "meritless, counterproductive and completely without any basis in fact whatsoever".
#USA #SouthAfrica #Israel
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🌍🇺🇸🇸🇴 AU, US urge respect for Somalia's sovereignty amid row
The African Union and the US have called for the respect of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, in response to a controversial sea access deal that Ethiopia struck with the self-declared republic of Somaliland.
Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised as an independent state.
US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday said that "the United States recognises the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia within its borders".
AU Commission chair Moussa Faki has also urged for the respect of the "unity, territorial integrity and full sovereignty of Somalia and Ethiopia".
Both the US and AU have also asked the involved parties to pursue diplomatic dialogue to peacefully resolve the row, amid concerns that the deal could escalate tensions in the Horn of Africa region.
#AU #USA #Somalia
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The African Union and the US have called for the respect of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, in response to a controversial sea access deal that Ethiopia struck with the self-declared republic of Somaliland.
Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised as an independent state.
US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday said that "the United States recognises the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia within its borders".
AU Commission chair Moussa Faki has also urged for the respect of the "unity, territorial integrity and full sovereignty of Somalia and Ethiopia".
Both the US and AU have also asked the involved parties to pursue diplomatic dialogue to peacefully resolve the row, amid concerns that the deal could escalate tensions in the Horn of Africa region.
#AU #USA #Somalia
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🇷🇺 🇺🇸 Towards the end of last year, Western media suddenly started paying attention to the case of American journalist Paul Whelan, who has been imprisoned in Russia for three years on charges of espionage. Unfortunately, it seems that the situation with him is at a standstill and there are minimal chances of a resolution in the near future.
Whelan was detained in Moscow at the end of 2018 after being accused of collecting classified information and attempting to recruit law enforcement officers on behalf of American intelligence services. Despite receiving a 16-year prison sentence in 2020, there hasn't been much progress in the exchange process.
❓ Why aren't the American authorities accepting exchange proposals from the Russian side?
In Russia, Whelan was caught in the act and his case received significant media attention, making him a well-known figure. On the other hand, the Americans don't have anyone as popular in the public eye, so in exchange for Whelan, they would likely have to hand over a valuable prisoner (or even more than one) who is relatively unknown to the general public.
It's unlikely that anyone would try to exploit this story before the elections either, as they would need to provide convincing answers to uncomfortable questions such as where they were before and why they are acting now.
📌 It's possible that Whelan's fate will be decided after the elections, if the winner wants to start their presidential term with a high-profile event like a journalist exchange. However, this will depend on many factors, so for now, we will continue to observe as American officials deliberately ignore the elephant in the room.
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Whelan was detained in Moscow at the end of 2018 after being accused of collecting classified information and attempting to recruit law enforcement officers on behalf of American intelligence services. Despite receiving a 16-year prison sentence in 2020, there hasn't been much progress in the exchange process.
❓ Why aren't the American authorities accepting exchange proposals from the Russian side?
In Russia, Whelan was caught in the act and his case received significant media attention, making him a well-known figure. On the other hand, the Americans don't have anyone as popular in the public eye, so in exchange for Whelan, they would likely have to hand over a valuable prisoner (or even more than one) who is relatively unknown to the general public.
It's unlikely that anyone would try to exploit this story before the elections either, as they would need to provide convincing answers to uncomfortable questions such as where they were before and why they are acting now.
📌 It's possible that Whelan's fate will be decided after the elections, if the winner wants to start their presidential term with a high-profile event like a journalist exchange. However, this will depend on many factors, so for now, we will continue to observe as American officials deliberately ignore the elephant in the room.
#Russia #USA
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#Pakistan 🇵🇰 / #Balochistan: #Baloch Liberation Army (#BLA) carried out a large scale attack in #Mach city.
Fighters used M16A4 rifles with M203 GLs, Penn Arms P540-1 grenade launcher, M4A1 carbine, RPG-7, AKM rifle with GP-25 GL (mostly #USA/#NATO weapons from #Afghanistan).
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1752683496915468695
Fighters used M16A4 rifles with M203 GLs, Penn Arms P540-1 grenade launcher, M4A1 carbine, RPG-7, AKM rifle with GP-25 GL (mostly #USA/#NATO weapons from #Afghanistan).
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1752683496915468695
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#Pakistan 🇵🇰: Tehrik-e #Taliban Pakistan (#TTP) released a photo of one of their militants during a military training.
The militant appears to be using a 7.62x51mm #NATO M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System) which was originally supplied by #USA 🇺🇸 to #Afghanistan 🇦🇫.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1759591653512245375
The militant appears to be using a 7.62x51mm #NATO M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System) which was originally supplied by #USA 🇺🇸 to #Afghanistan 🇦🇫.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1759591653512245375
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N. #Iraq / #Turkey 🇮🇶🇹🇷: YJA Star (women's wing of #PKK) released a new video which shows a quite interesting weaponry.
Members can be seen with a captured #Turkish 🇹🇷 MPT-55 rifle, AKS-74U carbine, #Polish 🇵🇱 Kbk wz. 88 'Tantal' rifle, #USA-made 🇺🇸 M16A2 rifle and an AKM rifle.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1767142641576112366
Members can be seen with a captured #Turkish 🇹🇷 MPT-55 rifle, AKS-74U carbine, #Polish 🇵🇱 Kbk wz. 88 'Tantal' rifle, #USA-made 🇺🇸 M16A2 rifle and an AKM rifle.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1767142641576112366
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#Afghanistan 🇦🇫: Spec Police Unit of #Taliban (GCPSU) held a military training. The unit seems to be mostly armed with #USA 🇺🇸 / #NATO weapons.
A rare Daniel Defense DD5V4 sniper rifle, M4(A1) & M4 Commando carbines and Type 3 AK-47 rifle with GP-25 grenade launcher can be seen.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1768362104132603954
A rare Daniel Defense DD5V4 sniper rifle, M4(A1) & M4 Commando carbines and Type 3 AK-47 rifle with GP-25 grenade launcher can be seen.
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1768362104132603954
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#Haiti 🇭🇹: "Tactical Corps" of the Izo-led gang "Unité Village de Dieu" released a new of their members in Port-au-Prince (#Pòtoprens).
The gunmen are armed with FN FAL pattern rifles, G3A3-pattern rifle and possible Century Arms VSKA AK-47 rifle (likely smuggled from #USA 🇺🇸).
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1770415974665113872
The gunmen are armed with FN FAL pattern rifles, G3A3-pattern rifle and possible Century Arms VSKA AK-47 rifle (likely smuggled from #USA 🇺🇸).
https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1770415974665113872