ARAC Global Security Headlines: May 17, 2022

 

United Nations Security Daily update ⋅ May 17, 2022
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	Early Edition: May 16, 2022 - Just Security Just Security A curated weekday guide to major national security news and ... U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday appealed for greater harmony ... Flag as irrelevant
	Security Council to Hold Emergency Session on World Food Security Impacted by Russian ... IDN-InDepthNews UNITED NATIONS (IDN) — The United States, which is holding the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council this month, has summoned an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo shooting investigation: Live updates - The Washington Post The Washington Post U.N. Secretary General António Guterres addresses the U.N. Security Council ... The head of the United Nations denounced Saturday's mass shooting, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Return of commercial flights from Yemeni capital after 6 years, an 'important' step | | UN News UN News - the United Nations The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, on Monday welcomed the resumption of commercial flights from the capital city's main ... Peace and Security. Flag as irrelevant
	UNSC Struggles to Whether adjust with Taliban Sanctions Regime - Khaama Press Khaama Press KABUL, Afghanistan – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is ... In June of 2022, the UN Security Council must decide whether to adjust the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Somalia: UN welcomes end of fairly contested presidential election, calls for unity UN News - the United Nations Presidential elections are held in Somalia in 15 May 2022. 16 May 2022. Peace and Security. The United Nations in Somalia welcomed the conclusion ... Flag as irrelevant
	Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a New York Foreign Press Center ... United States Mission to the United Nations U.S. Representative to the United Nations ... As I kicked off our Security Council presidency for the month of May, I announced that for a second ... Security Council Resolution 2625 - UNSCR - UNSCR Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant
	Ukraine: Support for war crimes investigations 'of paramount importance' | | UN News UN News - the United Nations ... with international standards of forensic best practice, the UN expert on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions said on Monday. | Flag as irrelevant
	UN agency granted sanctions exemption to help improve 'food security' in DPRK | NK News NK News A United Nations agency tasked with addressing world hunger received an international sanctions exemption to ship agricultural machines and ... Flag as irrelevant
	France Says UN Unaware of any Biological Weapons Programs in Ukraine - Sada El balad Sada El balad Nicolas de Riviere, permanent representative of France to the United Nations (UN), said that the Russian Federation is using the UN Security ... Flag as irrelevant

Security News Daily update ⋅ May 17, 2022
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	McConnell urges Biden to name Russia a state sponsor of terrorism | The Hill The Hill Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday urged President Biden to name Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, which would lift ... Flag as irrelevant
	FBI focused on combating domestic terrorism in wake of Buffalo mass shooting | king5.com KING 5 FBI focused on combating domestic terrorism in wake of Buffalo mass shooting. Domestic extremism has been a focus at the Seattle office of the FBI ... Flag as irrelevant
	'There has to be vigilance,' to guard against domestic terrorism: Speaker Nancy Pelosi - YouTube YouTube George Stephanopoulos interviews Speaker Nancy Pelosi on "This Week." Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo attack is 'act of domestic terrorism' along lines of Okla. City, Columbine: Crump New York Post The Buffalo massacre was an “act of domestic terrorism” along the lines of the Oklahoma City bombing, Columbine shooting and Parkland slaughter. Flag as irrelevant
	Civil rights lawyer Crump: investigate Buffalo shooting as domestic terrorism - The Guardian The Guardian “This was an act of domestic terrorism perpetrated by a young white supremacist.” Ten people were killed and three wounded in the shooting. Flag as irrelevant
	Foreign Fighters: The Terrorism/IHL Conundrum and the Need for Cumulative Prosecution Lieber Institute - West Point The use of terms such a “Foreign Terrorist fighters“ seems to blur this dual nature in favor of a CT approach, which may impact prosecution. CT- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rep. Jordan: 'Scary' FBI targeted parents via terrorism tools, according to whistleblowers - YouTube YouTube Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio., says he has evidence that the FBI targeted parents who protested schools' COVID policies despite assurances from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Democrats, Ben Crump: Buffalo shooting was 'domestic terrorism' | WANE 15 WANE 15 Many Democrats say they're ready to call the deadly shooting where a gunman targeted Black Americans an act of “domestic terrorism” and say it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Terrorism in the UK: the rising threat of far-right extremists | Prevent strategy | The Guardian The Guardian Since 2017, counter-terrorism forces have foiled 32 plots: 18 were Islamist related, and 12 were from the extreme right wing. Flag as irrelevant
	Opinion: The terrorists among us, and how to stop them - CNN CNN The domestic terrorism that took place Saturday takes on a familiar, recurring theme, writes Peter Bergen. As the FBI increases its focus on ... Flag as irrelevant
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	Contact – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point Combating Terrorism Center - West Point Media Requests. The CTC frequently engages with the media to provide insight and context to various issues associated with terrorism and ... Flag as irrelevant

South Sudan Daily update ⋅ May 17, 2022
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	Rapings, Beheadings In South Sudan Show UN Must Do More Than Respond To Defend Peace The Organization for World Peace The county of Leer in South Sudan has seen a spike in violence by armed youth groups. The youth groups, who originate from the nearby counties of ... Flag as irrelevant
	South Sudan set to receive 'cheap electricity' from Ethiopia - The New Arab The New Arab Ethiopia has agreed to send 500 megawatts of electricity, some of which will be sourced from its controversial Grand Renaissance Dam, to South ... Flag as irrelevant
	#ASDailyScoop: Ethiopia signs MoU to supply electricity to South Sudan - Addis Standard Addis Standard ... electric producer in Ethiopia, signed a memorandum of understanding to supply electricity to South Sudan, according to the state utility. Flag as irrelevant
	South Sudan signs up for Ethiopia dam power - ZAWYA ZAWYA Ethiopia has agreed to export an initial 100 MW of electricity to South Sudan over the next three years. Flag as irrelevant
	Buhari promises to help South Sudan overcome insurgency - Businessday NG Businessday.ng President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday said Nigeria will lend a helping hand to South Sudan in fighting insurgency and restore cohesion. Flag as irrelevant
	SPLA Day: Kiir Calls on South Sudan Forces to Protect Civilians and Their Property - The Tower Post The Tower Post Its military actions against the Sudanese government became the Second Sudanese Civil War that would last until 2005. After South Sudan gained its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Terms of Reference: Video Production for Start Fund Interventions in South Sudan | ReliefWeb ReliefWeb Advocacy/Communications Consultancy in South Sudan about Food and Nutrition, Safety and Security and Shelter and Non-Food Items, requiring 3-4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	South Sudan to deploy troops in Abyei to curb violent crimes | The Paradise News The Paradise News JUBA – The government of South Sudan has resolved to send SSPDF forces to curb rising insecurity in the Abyei Administrative Area. Flag as irrelevant
	South Sudan: Kiir, Former Defence Minister Hold Talks - TowerPostNews The Tower Post South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has met and held talks with former defence minister, Majak D'Agoot in what appeared a renewed commitment ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFP Southern Africa: Regional Refugee Update, Issue No. 3 - April 2022 - ReliefWeb ReliefWeb ... asylum-seekers originating mostly from Burundi, Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and South Sudan. Flag as irrelevant

DR Congo Daily update ⋅ May 17, 2022
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	A peek under the hood: Women in DR Congo learn how to cook properly for themselves and ... ReliefWeb English News and Press Release on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Food and Nutrition, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 13 May 2022 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rising food crises impact DR Congo negatively - YouTube YouTube Most of them are found in countries experiencing conflict like Afghanistan, Yemen and the Democratic Republic of Congo. CGTN's Chris Ocamringa has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Oil exploration in DR Congo peatland would put forests, global climate and local communities at risk Mongabay The Democratic Republic of Congo is putting 16 oil exploration blocks up for auction, including nine in the peatlands of the Cuvette Centrale. Flag as irrelevant
	Youths Demand Withdrawal Of Malawian Soldiers From DR Congo - HumAngle Media HumAngle Members of the Malawian contingent with the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cameroonian Albert Zeufack becomes World Bank Rep in Angola, DR Congo and Burundi Business in Cameroon For example, in the DRC, the World Bank's commitments have increased from $500 million to nearly $2 billion in recent years, driven by the major road ... Flag as irrelevant
	Confederation Cup: Renaissance Berkane to face Orlando Pirates in final - BBC Sport BBC Youssef Elfahli scored twice for Berkane as they beat DR Congo's TP Mazembe 4-1 at home to advance 4-2 on aggregate. In the other last four clash ... Flag as irrelevant
	Communal Clash Between Twa And Bantou Clan Displaces Many Villagers In DR Congo HumAngle A renewed communal clash between the and Bantou clans in Tanganyika province of the Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced many villagers from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Frank's fast tactical switches and subs the key to Brentford beating depleted Everton - The Athletic The Athletic Brentford's French-born DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa (3rd L) celebrates with teammates. By Jay Harris. 1s ago ... Flag as irrelevant
	Expert tips on protecting schoolchildren amid COVID-19 I UNICEF - YouTube YouTube : · Why It's So Expensive To Live In The U.S. · Protect frontline workers | UNICEF · DR Congo: Blukwa's Escape · Commencement - May 13, 2022 - 10am. Flag as irrelevant
	Widow of slain DRC human rights defender urges DRC to try alleged mastermind who fled | News24 News24 The widow of a human rights defender murdered by the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) police in 2010 has called on authorities to track down ... Flag as irrelevant

Islamic State Daily update ⋅ May 17, 2022
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	Opinion | The ISIS families left behind in Syria - The Washington Post The Washington Post Western disregard for the families of Islamic State fighters at the al-Hol refugee camp in northeast Syria is “unacceptable,” said the Swiss ... Flag as irrelevant
	Burkina Faso fashion designers: More to nation than conflict | AP News AP News The colorful four-day show closed Sunday amid surging jihadi violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group that's killed thousands. Flag as irrelevant
	Jihadi abuses increasing in Burkina Faso, says rights group - ABC News ABC News ... Faso by Islamic extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State ... of civilians and suspected jihadi fighters by state security forces. Flag as irrelevant
	ACLED Regional Overview - Africa (23 April - 6 May 2022) - Burkina Faso | ReliefWeb ReliefWeb In Nigeria, MNJTF and Nigerian troops continued clearance operations against Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) Lake Chad faction and Boko Haram ... Flag as irrelevant
	Teaching the Next Generation of IS Fighters in Syria voanews.com In Northeast Syria's al-Hol Camp, where thousands of Islamic State family members are held, children may be vulnerable to extremist ideology which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Biden Deploys Counterterror Forces Back to Somalia, Overturning Trump Move - USNews.com USNews.com Al-Shabab is aligned with the Islamic State group and remains a potent threat, having carried out an attack last week on Burundian soldiers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Taliban Say No Christians Live in Afghanistan; US Groups Concerned - Voice of America Voice of America ... attacks by Islamic State's Khorasan Branch on Shias, Sikhs and Hindus, ... reported 10,000 to 12,000 Christian converts in the Muslim country. Flag as irrelevant
	Student in Nigeria Murdered Over Blasphemy Allegation | Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch ... those involved in her murder have been met with protests, which have further stoked religious tensions across the predominantly Muslim state. Flag as irrelevant
	Jihadi Abuses Increasing in Burkina Faso, Says Rights Group | World News - USNews.com USNews.com These are some of the abuses committed in Burkina Faso by Islamic extremists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group documented in a report ... Flag as irrelevant
	Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances concludes its 127th session | OHCHR OHCHR ... China, Colombia, Egypt, Honduras, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Jordan, ... non-governmental organizations, State representatives and other ... Flag as irrelevant

Biden OKs Plan to Send U.S. Troops Back to Somalia - Foreign Policy Foreign Policy U.S. President Joe Biden has approved a Defense Department plan to redeploy American troops to Somalia to shore up counterterrorism efforts ... Flag as irrelevant