26 November 2019 Military News

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'Pace Will Pick Back Up': US Army Resumes Operations Against Daesh in Syria Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- US troops stationed nearly Deir ez-Zor have joined back up with Kurdish allies for a new operation against Daesh remnants in eastern Syria, despite triumphalist claims by the Trump administration to have defeated the militant group.

Afghan Intelligence Admits Detaining Activists Who Flagged Abuse VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- Afghanistan's intelligence agency has publicly acknowledged that it is holding two activists who exposed allegations of sexual abuse of children in eastern Afghanistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

US Military Base in Turkey Has Uncertain Future VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- With U.S.-Turkish relations at their lowest ebb in decades, the future of a critical American air base in Turkey is increasingly in the spotlight.
USCENTCOM commander addresses maritime security CENTCOM 26 Nov 2019 -- U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander, U.S. Central Command addressed maritime security in the Middle East at the 15th Regional Security Summit of the IISS Manama Dialogue, Nov. 23, 2019.
Task Force Curbs Technology Theft to Keep Joint Force Strong DoD News 26 Nov 2019 -- The officer who leads the Defense Department's efforts to protect critical U.S. technology affirms that foreign nations steal billions per year in technology from the United States. But the negative effect this theft has on the military's capabilities is what concerns Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas E. Murphy most.
New capabilities highlight Army's list of critical protective eyewear Army News 26 Nov 2019 -- Lt. Col. Ginger Whitehead has seen the gruesome consequences when Soldiers chose to don eyewear that didn't appear on the Army's authorized list.
Readout of U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood Visit to Iraq DoD 26 Nov 2019

'NATO is Alive': German Foreign Minister Challenges Macron's Statement About Bloc's "Brain Death" Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- French President Macron lashed out at NATO earlier this month in an Economist interview, saying that the alliance was experiencing a "brain death". He also raised questions regarding the bloc's collective security coordination.
NATO 'Only Guarantor' of Security in Europe - Stoltenberg Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- NATO is the only guarantor of European security "amid Russian military reinforcement", the organisation's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Text of a Letter to the President of the Senate Related to the Accession of the Republic of North Macedonia in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization The White House 26 Nov 2019

Russian Defence Ministry Says Military Satellite Launched From Plesetsk Enters Into Orbit Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- The Russian military-purpose satellite that was launched from the Plesetsk space centre in the north of the country on Monday evening has entered into orbit, the Russian Defence Ministry has announced.

Pakistan's top court suspends army chief's term extension Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- In a rare move and a blow to the administration of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court has temporarily suspended an extension of the term of office of the country's chief of army staff.
Stir in Pakistan as Supreme Court Overrules Imran Khan's Order on Extension of Army Chief's Tenure Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Earlier this week, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the decision to extend the tenure of Bajwa is final. On 19 August, Khan had appointed Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa as the chief of army staff till 2022.
Pakistan's Top Court Blocks Military Chief From Serving Another Term VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- Pakistan's highest court has temporarily suspended a government notification that allowed the country's powerful military chief to serve another full three-year term.
Pakistani Court Raises Questions Over Move To Extend Army Chief's Term RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- Pakistan's top court has suspended a government decision to extend the term of current army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa by three years.

Bulgaria, U.S. Express Cooperation On Black Sea Defense, Energy Diversification RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- Bulgaria has agreed to allow NATO to use its Black Sea port for naval coordination efforts as tensions rise between the Western military alliance and Russia.

Chinese military sets up think tank to guide reform, could feature top weapon makers: analysts Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- The Central Military Committee (CMC) on Monday announced a new think tank consisting of military and civilian experts to evaluate drafts on military policies and institutional reform, with analysts saying on Tuesday that top weapon and equipment developers could be involved, potentially providing valuable opinions to deepen the comprehensive military reform.
Chinese warship showcases vertical launch missile system Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- After returning from a major refit, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy destroyer Shenzhen showcased its air defense firepower by displaying its new missile vertical launch system on Monday.
China-Russia-S.Africa naval drills to help safeguard sea lanes, maritime security Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- The Chinese navy is participating in its first-ever joint naval drills with Russia and South Africa in southern African waters, a move that will boost the countries' capability to face maritime security threats, secure sea lanes and contribute to world peace, Chinese experts said on Monday.

South Korea Files Complaint to North Korea Over Artilery Drill near NLL Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- South Korea sent a complaint to North Korea Tuesday in response to the North conducting artillery drills Monday near the inter-Korean maritime border in waters west of the Korean peninsula.

Turkey tests Russian-made S-400 systems: sources People's Daily 26 Nov 2019 -- Turkey on Monday and Tuesday would be testing the radar systems of Russian-made S-400 anti-missile defense systems in capital Ankara, sources from the Turkish Defense Industries Directorate told Xinhua.
Russia plans to sign new S-400 deal with Turkey in first half of 2020: Official Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- A high-ranking Russian military figure says Moscow plans to sign a new contract with Turkey to supply new batteries of the advanced Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems to Turkey in the first half of 2020.
Pompeo Brands Turkey's S-400 Tests 'Concerning' as Ankara Seeks Further Talks With Washington Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- During a press briefing on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo specifically focused on Washington's approach to Turkey testing S-400 missile systems and the likelihood of further sanctions on Iran.
Efforts to Resolve the S-400 Row With the US to Continue Until April - Erdogan Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Earlier in the day, Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev said that the contract, under which Russia will deliver the second regiment of its S-400 missile systems to Turkey, is expected to be signed next year.
Russia, Turkey Agree on Technical Issues Regarding S-400, Discuss Financing - Rosoboronexport Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Russia will give Turkey the option of purchasing a second S-400 regiment, Alexander Mikheev , director general of Rosoboronexport said.
In Doha, President Erdogan stresses military ties with Qatar Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- During a visit to Qatar, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said a military base built in and jointly run with the Arab country can ensure stability and peace in the Persian Gulf region, as Ankara and Doha further close ranks in the face of a Saudi Arabian-led blockade on Qatar.

Indian Army Inducts Israeli-Made Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missile Along Pakistani Border - Report Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- India and Pakistan had been firing anti-tank guided missiles earlier this year. In its bid to dominate the western border, the Indian army has enhanced its capabilities to destroy enemy posts and bunkers as part of its retaliation against Pakistan.

Defense Ministry relying on domestic, indigenous capacities IRNA 26 Nov 2019 -- The Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami noted that the weapons and military equipment are the main requirements to ensure security and stated that Defense Ministry has met the needs of the armed forces by relying on domestic and indigenous capacities.

Slovenian Cabinet Backs Ban on Paramilitaries After Militia Patrols Border Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- The Slovenian government on Tuesday approved legislation to ban paramilitary groups, which are semi-militarized forces that are not officially part of a country's armed forces.

US Wants Denmark to Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets, Bolster Surveillance in Arctic Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Several Danish parties opined that the US ambassador had gone too far in instructing Copenhagen how to spend its money.

Myanmar Rejects US Allegations it Has Chemical Weapons Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- The Myanmar military on Tuesday denied U.S. accusations that it has violated a chemical weapons convention by possibly keeping a stockpile of the weapons from the 1980s in breach of a convention it signed in 2015.

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 26 Nov 2019
Background Briefing With Senior State Department Official US Dept. of State 26 Nov 2019
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Francis R. Fannon Press Correspondents Room Washington, D.C. US Dept. of State 26 Nov 2019

Defense Industry

Contracts For Nov. 26, 2019
China unveils world's largest shipbuilder Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) was officially unveiled in Beijing on Tuesday, becoming the world's largest ship maker.

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26 November 2019 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 26 Nov 2019

Vietnam Gets Double Dose of US Waterway Diplomacy VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- Vietnam got a double dose of waterway diplomacy from the United States last week.

Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen: An Initiative by the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Release 200 prisoners of Houthi Militia, Start Flights in Cooperation with WHO to Transport Patients from Sana'a SPA 26 Nov 2019 -- A statement by the Official Spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Colonel Turki Al-Malki is issued as follows:
Saudi Coalition Releases 200 Houthi Prisoners as Backroom Yemen Peace Deal Edges Closer Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- The Saudi-led coalition force in Yemen announced Tuesday it had released 200 Houthi prisoners. The news comes amid a large Houthi air raid on coalition forces and swirling rumors that Riyadh may finally be seeking an exit from the disastrous, four-year-long war.
Houthis Say Launched Large-Scale Operation Against Saudi-Led Coalition in Port of Mocha Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Russia and Turkey have conducted a joint patrol in Syria's northeastern al-Hasakah province, Major General Yuri Borenkov, the head of the Defence Ministry's Reconciliation Center in Syria, said during a briefing on Monday.

Car Bomb Blast Near Syria's Ras al-Ain Kills 17 People, Turkish Defence Ministry Says Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- The tragedy comes just days after another car explosion left at least 10 people dead and 25 injured in the town of Tell Abyad near the Syrian-Turkish border.
Bomb attack kills 17 in Syrian border village: Turkey Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- At least 17 people have lost their lives in a car bomb attack in a border village in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah, Turkey's military says.
Syria 'prioritizes' Iran, signs key reconstruction deal Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- Iran and Syria have signed a new agreement to fast-track reconstruction of the Arab country which is devastated by eight years of a foreign-orchestrated war.

Russian Military Police Continue Patrolling Syria's Aleppo, Raqqa Provinces Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- The Russian military police continue patrolling Syria's provinces of Aleppo and Raqqa, Major General Yuri Borenkov, the head of the Defence Ministry's Reconciliation Center in Syria, said on Tuesday.
Russian Defence Ministry Says It Conducts Joint Patrol with Turkey in Syria's Al-Hasakah Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Russia and Turkey have conducted a joint patrol in Syria's northeastern al-Hasakah province, Major General Yuri Borenkov, the head of the Defence Ministry's Reconciliation Center in Syria, said during a briefing on Monday.

Iraqi Air Force Strikes Daesh Fuel, Vehicle Storage Facilities - CENTCOM Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- The Iraqi Air Forces have carried out a successful airstrike on the Daesh* terror group fuel and vehicle storage facilities and bed-down locations, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) said in a press release on Tuesday.
Courage of terrorism survivors underlines 'urgency' of UN Investigative Team's work in Iraq UN News 26 Nov 2019 -- The leader of the special UN Investigation Team probing crimes committed by ISIL terrorists in Iraq, said on Tuesday that the courage being demonstrated by survivors coming forward "serves to underline the urgency" they need to carry on with their work.
UN Investigators Work to Prosecute Islamic State Terrorists VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- "I found myself under a pile of dead bodies," begins the somber Yazidi man named Kachi, speaking of the day Islamic State fighters terrorized his village in Iraq. "When I opened my eyes, I saw three of my brothers. They were next to me, they were dead. So were my nephews and cousins."

US Delegation Meets With Head of Libyan National Army Discussing Suspension of Hostilities Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- US officials have met with the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, discussing possible ways of resolving the conflict with the UN-backed Government of National Accord in Libya, the US State Department said in a statement.

Myanmar begins court martial over atrocities against Rohingya Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- Myanmar's military has begun a trial of soldiers for atrocities against Rohingya Muslims, as the Southeast Asian country also braces for genocide charges at an international court in The Hague.
Myanmar Opens Rare Court-Martial Case in Army Killings of Rohingya Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- Myanmar's military opened a rare court-martial Tuesday at a military base in northern Rakhine state to try soldiers accused of committing atrocities during the 2017 military-led crackdown on Rohingya Muslims, an army spokesman said.

13 French troopers killed in helicopter crash in Mali Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says 13 French troopers have been killed in a helicopter crash during an operation against militants in Mali.

Violence Forces DRC Ebola Responders Out of Critical Areas VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- More than one-third of the United Nation's Ebola responders in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Beni were relocated Tuesday amid growing insecurity in the area, while the other responders remained to help combat the deadly outbreak.

Arab FMs reject U.S. recognition of Israeli settlement, warn Israel against annexing Palestinian territories People's Daily 26 Nov 2019 -- Arab foreign ministers rejected on Monday a recent U.S. decision recognizing the Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian, and warned Israel against annexing the Jordan Valley and parts of the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Troops Beefed Up in West Bank and on Gaza Border Ahead of Palestinian 'Day of Rage' - Report Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Palestinians are expected to turn up in big numbers today both in Gaza and the West Bank to protest against the US policy shift on Israeli settlements in the Palestinian Territories.

Overlooking India' Objection, China-Made Crucial Bridge Opens in Pak Side of Kashmir Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- New Delhi is concerned that the $50 billion economic corridor passes through parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, which it believes are illegally occupied by Pakistan.

Report: South Sudan Rebels, Government Trade in Illegal Timber Sales VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- A United Nations report accuses South Sudanese rebel and government military commanders of illegally logging and selling teak and mahogany trees in the former Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria States. A rebel spokesman denies the allegation, while a spokesperson for the South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces declined to comment.

Kenya Vetting Some 40,000 People Who Want to Shed Refugee Status at Dadaab Camp VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- Kenyan authorities have begun a month-long vetting process at the Dadaab refugee camp near Somalia to determine who qualifies as a Somali asylum-seeker and who is a Kenyan citizen.

Tajik Security Official Muddies Official Reports On Border Post Attack RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- A Tajik security official's statement on a deadly attack on a border post earlier in November has contradicted official reports about the incident that claimed many lives.

News Reports

House Panel Invites Trump to Impeachment Hearing VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- The House Judiciary Committee has invited President Donald Trump to attend its first impeachment hearing next week.
Top US Diplomat Open to Investigation of Ukraine for Election Meddling VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- The top U.S. diplomat is refusing to rule out allegations it was Ukraine, not Russia, which was responsible for interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections.

Middle East Protests: Why Now and to What End? VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- What is driving people all over the world into the streets to protest?

Lebanon: Hariri says will not be next PM Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Sa'ad Hariri, who has stepped down in the face of sweeping protests, says he will not be heading the country's next government.
Hezbollah rejects US position on Lebanese government formation Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has dismissed the condition promoted by the United States as a prerequisite for the formation of a new administration in Lebanon, amid nationwide anti-government demonstrations that have led to the resignation of prime minister Saad al-Hariri.
Lebanese Military, Law Enforcement Hold Emergency Meeting Amid Escalating Civil Unrest Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Commander of the Lebanese armed forces Joseph Aoun on Tuesday held a meeting with heads of the country's law enforcement agencies in Yarze.

Number Of Young Russians Who Want To Emigrate Hits Highest Level In Decade RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- A majority of young Russians want to leave the country, according to a new opinion poll, the highest number in a decade.
Anti-Doping Investigators Recommend Four-Year Ban on Russia VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- Russia faces a four-year ban from global sporting events, including next year's Tokyo Olympics, because of a continued failure to cooperate with anti-doping investigators.
Russia Faces Four-Year Ban From Sporting Competitions RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- A key panel of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recommends Russia be hit with a four-year ban from sporting competitions over noncompliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.

Czech Intelligence Says It Sees Rise in Global Discord, Manipulation of Public Opinion Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- The world is steadily moving toward confrontation, and many actors are reacting not to ??what is really happening but rather to how media reports on the subject, which is often deliberately manipulated and distorted, the Czech Military Intelligence said in its 2018 report published on Tuesday.

Chinese executives barred from leaving Taiwan amid spy probe CNA 26 Nov 2019 -- Two executives with a China-funded company in Hong Kong were released early Tuesday after being questioned by prosecutors but have been barred from leaving the country pending further investigation into related spying allegations.
Taiwan Probes Hong Kong-based Company After Chinese Defector Allegations Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Tuesday for a full investigation into allegations by a Chinese defector that China has been using a Hong Kong-based real estate company as cover to infiltrate the democratic island and influence its politics and media.
Chinese Woman Who Bluffed Her Way into Mar-a-Lago Given 8 Months in Prison Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- Chinese consultant Yujing Zhang was sentenced to eight months in prison on Monday for trespassing on US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this year.

North Korea Freely Exporting Dried Sea Cucumbers to China Despite Sanctions Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- The Chinese appetite for dried sea cucumbers provides North Korean fisheries with a golden opportunity to generate foreign cash year after year, and this year, despite sanctions prohibiting North Korea from exporting certain marine products, dried sea cucumbers are plentiful in Chinese marketplaces.

Nuclear weapons states should adhere to CTBT: Gharib Abadi ISNA 26 Nov 2019 -- Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Kazem Gharib Abadi said that complete fulfillment of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) depends on the commitment of countries with nuclear weapons to its content.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Remarks on November 26, 2019 PRC MofA 26 Nov 2019
China Mulling Changes After Crippling Election Defeat in Hong Kong Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- Following Sunday's landslide election victory for pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong's district elections, the ruling Chinese Communist Party may be looking to replace its Central Liaison Office chief in the city, media reports and analysts said on Tuesday.
Top US Diplomat Says China Document Leak Confirms 'Very Significant' Abuses in Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- Washington's top diplomat on Tuesday said a recent leak of official Chinese documents is proof that Beijing is committing "very significant" rights violations amid a policy of mass incarceration in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
Trump: He and China's Xi Want Things to 'Go Well' in Hong Kong VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he and Chinese President Xi Jinping "want to see it go well in Hong Kong" amid ongoing trade talks to end a bitter trade dispute between the two countries.
Hong Kong Leader Mulls Landslide Opposition Election Victory VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday the results of local elections in which opposition candidates won nearly 90 percent of contested seats may be a reflection of unhappiness with her administration and its handling of pro-democracy protests.
China summons US envoy over Hong Kong bill Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- China's Foreign Ministry has summoned United States Ambassador to Beijing Terry Branstad to protest the passing in the US Congress of a bill related to Hong Kong and to demand an end to American meddling in the country's internal affairs.
West launches public opinion war against China over HK Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- A report by Reuters alleging China's central government was considering replacing its liaison office in Hong Kong was slammed by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioner office in Hong Kong on Tuesday, as Chinese observers noted that foreign interference won't stop and what China can do is to find a new way to strengthen its governance and safeguard national security in the city.
Western media's reports about HK too absurd to be true Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- On Tuesday, Reuters published a report that said a crisis command center for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region had been set up on the mainland, and the official liaison personnel to HKSAR were to be changed, citing as the source "people familiar with the matter".
One country, two systems' still starting point for HK work Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) should tackle all the issues in line with the "one country, two systems" principle in future and the so-called "victory for democracy" was just a slogan, Tam Yiu-chung, former chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, told the Global Times.
Beijing Slams Western Report of Hong Kong Crisis Center, Dissatisfaction With City's Liaison Sputnik 26 Nov 2019 -- A new report from Reuters alleges that as demonstrations within Hong Kong have grown violent and mainland China's confidence in its office in the semi-autonomous city has diminished, Beijing has been ignoring protocol, monitoring demonstrations and plotting potential responses from a remote compound.
HK new councilors should help end riots: ex-police chief Global Times 26 Nov 2019 -- Hong Kong's former police chief expects newly elected district councilors to cooperate with the government and police to end the riots and restore social order, saying the election result will not affect the direction of police work in ending the riots.

Chinese company renovates Tanzanian port People's Daily 26 Nov 2019 -- The expansion project of the Dar es Salaam port in Tanzania, undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), will enable the port to handle large vessels ferrying up to 70,000 tons of containers upon completion.

Activists Demand Removal Of Serbian Finance Minister After Plagiarism Ruling RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- Several hundred protesters marched in the Serbian capital on November 25 to call for the ouster of Finance Minister Sinisa Mali after a Belgrade University ethics committee ruled that he had plagiarized his doctoral thesis.

Police In Georgia Use Water Cannon To Scatter Defiant Protesters Outside Parliament RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- After issuing a 30-minute ultimatum, Georgian police early on November 26 deployed water canon to disperse protesters near parliament and detained several activists, hours after thousands assembled in the capital demanding electoral reforms.

Treasury Takes Further Action Regarding Designated Cubametales for Attempting to Circumvent Sanctions US Treasury 26 Nov 2019 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Cuban company Corporacion Panamericana S.A. pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13850 for being owned or controlled by, or having acted for or on behalf of, Cubametales, an entity designated on July 3, 2019, for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy.

Six dead in blasts in Iraqi capital amid deadly protests Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- Six people were killed in near-simultaneous blasts across Iraq's capital late Tuesday, medics and a security source said, amid deadly anti-government protests that have rocked Baghdad and the Shiite-majority south for weeks.
Anti-government protests flare up in Iraqi cities Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- Anti-government protests in Iraq have once again flared up, following a period of calm amid the public's persisting discontent with economic conditions.

Turkey issues arrest warrants for 168 over 'Gulen links' Press TV 26 Nov 2019 -- Turkey has ordered the arrest of 168 people, including military personnel, over suspected links to opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for a failed coup in 2016.

Kyrgyz Financial Police Chief Says Almost $1 Billion Funneled From Country RFE/RL 26 Nov 2019 -- The chief of Kyrgyzstan's financial police says the amount of cash illegally funneled out of the country by suspects implicated in a joint investigation by RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service, the OCCRP, and the Kyrgyz news site Kloop is close to $1 billion, well above the original estimate of $700 million.

UN chief hails 'positive developments' towards ending political crisis in Bolivia UN News 26 Nov 2019 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed recent steps towards a peaceful resolution to the political turmoil in Bolivia.

Cameroon Warns Opposition Parties Against Election Boycott VOA 26 Nov 2019 -- Cameroon has warned opposition political parties against any acts that may jeopardize its local council and parliamentary elections in February. The warning comes after opposition party leader Maurice Kamto, who claims President Paul Biya stole last year's October election, called for a boycott of the polls.

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