Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/9/iraq-protest-food-prices-russia-ukraine-war Protests have erupted in Iraq’s impoverished south over a rise in food prices that officials attributed to the conflict in Ukraine. For about a week, the price of cooking oils and flour have skyrocketed in local markets as government officials have sought to address growing anger with various statements and measures. A retired teacher stated that… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/9/israel-turkey-relations-herzog-visit-erdogan Israel and Turkey have announced a new era in relations following more than a decade of diplomatic rupture, as Isaac Herzog became the first Israeli president to visit Turkey in 14 years. The President’s Turkey trip, included talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday and was additionally the first by an Israeli president since 2007,… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/syrian-frontline-russias-war-ukraine-evokes-painful-memories-2022-03-09/ Many Syrians recognize echoes of their war in today’s Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some of these similarities including the Russians targeting markets, home, and hospitals, civilians fleeing their homes becoming refugees, and just like the U.S. and other foreign adversaries of Assad the support for rebels is shown but never fully given enough attention to topple… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/3/3/what-to-make-of-the-french-exit-from-mali The Official departure of France from Mali has taken place. France was once a ruling colonial power in that country which moved into partnership. But over the years there has been a growing divide between the two as the French operation: Operation Barkhane was being disliked more and more by the Malian people. The major catalyst… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/4/nigeria-approves-us-extradition-of-top-cop-linked-to-1-1m-fraud The Nigerian government has finally moved in, filing an extradition request for Abba Kyari. This highly decorated officer was a part of the Nigerian police force. The United States wants him for connection in fraud and identity theft. The Officer was suspended initially after the FBI found evidence linking him to an online money laundering ring…. Read more »
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-uae-leaders-mbs-mbz-reject-call-biden The US has failed to reach a phone call conference with Saudi and UAE crown princes in recent weeks. This comes after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the high rise in oil and gas prices. The rejection comes after Saudi and Emirati officials criticized US policy in the Gulf recently. Both countries are concerned over Iran’s current… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/6/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-teen-in-alleged-stabbing A 19-year-old Palestinan native Kareem Jamal al-Qawasmi was shot dead after he was suspected of stabbing two Israeli officers in the Old City in East Jerusalem. The officers shot the teen outside of the Al-Aqsa Mosque at around 4:30 am on Sunday March 6, 2022. A video taken at the time of the shooting shows the… Read more »
https://allafrica.com/stories/202202250013.html Russia has had an important role in Africa through aid, military training, trade, and paramilitary security. Those roles and relationships are being put to the test currently as Russia continues it’s invasion of Ukraine. Regardless of the success of the invasion, Africa and Russia’s relations will have changed. The continent of Africa will feel the repercussions from Russia’s invasion… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/8/israeli-troops-demolish-palestinian-home-in-west-bank Palestinians Mohammed Jaradat and Jit Jaradat had their West Bank homes demolished by Israeli troops early on Tuesday March 8, 2022. This comes as the two men were accused by Israeli Troops of carrying out a shooting of a car that killed one Jewish student and wounded two others. While the demolition of the homes took… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/7/syria-two-civilians-killed-in-israeli-strikes-near-damascus In this article one of the more recent attacks on Syria by Israel is mentioned (seven total have been carried out thus far this year). Just this monday, an Israeli air assault caused structural damage in Syria while killing two civilians. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has neither denied or confirmed the civilian… Read more »
