Article link:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/8/libya-gunmen-storm-hotel-used-as-presidential-council-hq In Libya, Dozens of armed men raid the hotel in the capital, Tripoli, as divisions within the unity government surface. This took place in the Hotel Corinthia, which is at the center of the capital of Tripoli. Presidential council spokeswoman Najwa Wheba confirmed that armed men stormed “one of the headquarters where the council meets’ ‘. Another witness… Read more »
Article link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/30/car-bomb-kills-dozens-in-afghanistans-logar-province In Afghanistan, it has been reported that a truck bomb was set off in the Provinve apital of Pul-e Alam, and unfurtunallty wounded 90 poeple and killing 20. This bomb struk at a guest house, and the death toll could possibly rise. “In Afghanistan, guest houses are lodgings often provided for free by the government, usually for… Read more »
Article link:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/27/south-sudan-at-risk-of-large-scale-conflict-un-report In South Sudan, it has been stated by experts that due to the political disputes from the 2018 peace deal, that in result there has now been a civil war. ” United Nations report warns that the slow implementation of a revitalised peace accord in South Sudan risks pushing the country back into a “large-scale conflict”. Due to… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/16/afghanistans-truce-ends-amid-calls-for-fresh-talks-with Recently, Afghanistan had a three-day ceasefire with the Taliban, which has now ended. Though it was a ceasefire, their were still several attacks, many of which have been traced to ISIL/ISIS. The Taliban, which lost power after the 2001 US military invasion, has blamed the Afghan government for the fighting, claiming that they didn’t start it. In… Read more »
Article link:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/14/pakistan-to-ban-far-right-religious-party-after-violent-protest In Pakistan, there has been an uprising in protests due to Tehreek-e-Labbaik, and because of the uprising the French envoy called for an explosion, and unfortunately led to the death of two policemen. In Islamabad, Pakistan, the government of Pakistan is progressing to end the TLP party. The TLP party has held many uncontrollable and aroused protests, and… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/19/punjab-gasps-as-indias-modi-refuses-to-seek-oxygen-from-pakistan As Covid cases soar in India (around 100,000 this week), the Indian healthcare system is in desperate need of many supplies, including oxygen. 305 metric tons of oxygen are needed every day in the Punjab region, and many hospitals are in desperate need of supplies. In an effort to help India, Pakistan has offered to create a… Read more »
Article link:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/12/india-thousands-join-hindu-festival-ritual-bath-as-covid-surges In India, thousands gathered in Hindu for a festival ritual that takes place in the Ganges River. This ritual takes place in the city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand state. The meaning of the ritual is the idea of when the individual dips themselves in the Ganges River, the individual will be relieved/absolved from all their sins, and they… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/20/covid-causes-orphan-crisis-in-india-experts-fear-neglect-abuse As thousands of people die from the Coronavirus every day in India, many children are being left without parents. There are now serious concerns regarding abuse and neglect. In some cases, children are being left by their dead parent because others are scared of getting the virus. In other cases, highly illegal adoption and sex trafficking rings… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/18/bjp-expresses-solidarity-with-israel-as-gaza-bombing-continues Most nations across the globe have condemned Israel’s continued bombing of the Gaza Strip, but many people in India have actually been supporting it. Twitter hashtags such as #IndiawithIsrael and #PalestineTerrorists have been trending in India over the past week. When looking under these hashtags, their motivation can be traced to “visceral hatred for Muslims and a… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/21/blast-kills-several-at-pro-palestine-rally-in-southwest-pakistan In the town of Chaman, a bomb killed at least seven people during a pro-Palestine rally and wounded 17. The town is in southwest Pakistan and is located very close to the country’s border with Afghanistan. The explosives had been placed in a motorcycle and went off right when everyone was leaving the rally. Several attacks have… Read more »
