Sudan’s al-Burhan says army dissolved gov't to avoid civil war

 

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As Taliban Advances in Afghanistan, Local Political Analyst Warns Civil War Might be a Matter of Days - Sputnik International

Although the Islamist group boasts up to 85,000 fighters, far fewer than Afghan government forces, it has managed to establish control of many provinces and major cities. The reason for this is their popularity with the public and the morale boost that followed the Doha agreement.

France: 20 ex-generals warn Macron of chaos, civil war AA

Former generals and military personnel warned President Emmanuel Macron in a letter to act against the looming dangers of hatred due to social tensions, religious extremism or face a civil war-like situation in the future.

Yemeni Houthi Rebels Release Dozens of Supporters of Saleh

Yemeni Shia Houthi rebels released 69 supporters of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh killed last year by the Houthis, a source in security bodies told Sputnik.

Clashes in S. Yemen abate as separatists cede 2 military bases

Three days of deadly clashes between southern Yemeni separatists and an internationally recognized government based in the port of Aden subsided on Wednesday after fighters handed back two military bases they had seized, Reuters reported, citing residents.

Yemen's complicated war just got more complicated

Yemen's southern coastal city of Aden has been gripped by days of fighting after armed separatist forces - backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - moved against the internationally recognised government.

Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen's former leader, killed in Sanaa fighting

Former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed amid fighting between his supporters and their former allies, the Houthi rebel movement.

Libyan rebels seize offices of three major ministries in capital: Kaos Times

 Armed rebels on Thursday seized control of the offices of Libya's Justice, Defense, and Economy Ministries, according to several reports coming out of the country.

Japan's troops ready to use force in South Sudan

Japan's self-defense forces have been allowed to use firearms and other weapons in peacekeeping missions in South Sudan.

South Sudan criticizes US proposal to impose sanctions

The South Sudanese government on Friday rejected United States' call for an arms embargo and sanctions on the war-torn country.

South Sudan: US seeks arms embargo via Security Council

The US has circulated to the UN Security Council a draft resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan and further targeted sanctions amid warnings by a senior UN official of possible genocide.

Syrian-Israeli conflict over the Golan Heights seemed to have already been settled: 'US Pulling us into Abyss of War in Middle East'

How has the situation on the ground in Syria changed after a year of Russian military involvement? Speaking to Sputnik, veteran German politician Willy Wimmer suggested that it has demonstrated that Russia is the only major power ready to seriously fight terrorism, and to call for an end to a war which risks spreading across the region.

Ten Yemeni soldiers killed in suicide bombing

At least ten Yemeni soldiers have been killed in a suicide bombing attack in the southern province of Abyan, security officials said.

Over 37,000 sheltering in UN site in South Sudan capital

About 37,200 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are seeking protection at one of the two UN bases in South Sudan's capital Juba, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Wednesday.

South Sudan Government to Meet on New UN Resolution. The vote was 11 in favor with 4 abstentions

South Sudan's information minister says the government in Juba would soon meet to decide on a way forward following a decision by the U.N. Security Council authorizing a 4,000-member regional protection force for the capital, Juba.

South Sudan Rejects Regional Troop Deployment by UN

The South Sudan government says it rejects a draft resolution being circulated at the U.N. Security Council, calling for deployment of a regional protection force to Juba and other parts of the country wracked by violence.

Saudi forces kill dozens of Houthi militias in border infiltration attempt

Saudi forces killed dozens of Houthi militias Saturday at Saudi border city Najran while foiling infiltration attempts in Saudi-Yemeni borders, Al Arabiya local news reported.

US deploys 47 more troops to South Sudan to boost embassy security

The White House said on Wednesday the United States had sent additional US military personnel to South Sudan to boost security of the US embassy in the country.

Syria truce agreement takes effect. Some gunfire was heard in the northern city of Aleppo elsewhere it was quiet.

The first major truce in Syria's five-year civil war has come into effect.

Russian air strikes vile, cruel and barbaric. Russia is complaining about Turkey at the U.N. Security Council. Why? - Turkish PM

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has strongly denounced Russia’s bombing campaign in Syria, declaring it “vile, cruel and barbaric,” while also chastising Ankara’s allies, particularly Washington, for shying away from condemning Russia’s acts with a clear language.