06 November 2021 Military News

U.S. Navy Conducts Salvage Operation in Panama US Navy 06 Nov 2021 -- U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet deployed personnel to Vasco Nuñez de Balboa port in Panama to conduct a salvage operation Oct. 29.

China's J-16D electronic warfare aircraft starts combat training, 'to team up with J-20 stealth fighter' Global Times 06 Nov 2021 -- The J-16D electronic warfare aircraft belonging to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has recently entered combat training, and it is expected to conduct seamless, accompanying operations with the J-20 stealth fighter jet in moves with the potential to generate tremendous combat efficiency, experts said on Saturday.

Turkey test-fires long-range indigenous air defense missile: Military Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- Turkey has successfully test-fired its long-range indigenous air defense missile Siper, a top defense official says.

Israel considers selling Iron Dome missile system to Morocco for use against Algeria, says Report Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- Israel has reportedly reached out to Morocco over the possibility of selling Iron Dome missile system, nearly a year after the Tel Aviv regime and the North African country normalized diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by former US president Donald Trump.

Central Asia Struggles To Reintegrate Islamic State Returnees RFE/RL 06 Nov 2021 -- A 28-year-old Kyrgyz, Gulmira ran away from her home in Syria four years ago to escape her Islamic State (IS) fighter husband and the horrors of living under the extremist group.

Taliban Investigate Killings of 4 Women, Including Rights Activist VOA 06 Nov 2021 -- Taliban authorities have confirmed the arrest of two men for their suspected role in the killings of four women, including a rights activist, whose bodies were found in a house last week in northern Afghanistan.

Joint Statement on the Release of the OHCHR-EHRC Joint Investigation US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2021
UN Security Council voices 'deep concern' over Ethiopia escalation; calls for ceasefire Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- The United Nations Security Council has expressed "deep concern" over the escalation of fighting in Ethiopia, calling for a ceasefire and the initiation of peace talks in the restive northern region of Tigray.
UN Security Council Calls for End to Fighting in Ethiopia VOA 06 Nov 2021 -- The U.N. Security Council has called for an end to escalating fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region as rebel Tigrayan forces announce the formation of an alliance to end the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Why US Is Suspending Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea From Free-Trade Deal VOA 06 Nov 2021 -- In response to human rights violations, the United States announced this week that it plans to suspend Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from duty-free access to American markets as of January 1.

Yemeni army forces capture key military base in Ma'rib, inch closer to energy resources Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- Yemeni forces and allied fighters from Popular Committees have captured a key military base occupied by Saudi militants loyal to former president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi in the country's strategic oil-rich province of Ma'rib, and moved closer to the heart of energy reserves in the area.

MAC mulls measures against China pro-independence prosecution threat CNA 06 Nov 2021 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the government agency handling cross-Strait affairs in Taiwan, said it was considering possible legal counter-measures against a Chinese vow to criminally prosecute Taiwanese independence supporters.
Diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists to be punished according to law: spokesperson People's Daily 06 Nov 2021 -- A Chinese government spokesperson on Friday sent out a stern warning to "Taiwan independence" diehards saying such separatist elements are on the mainland's list and will be punished in accordance with the law.

Another bad harvest in hungry North Korea underscores root cause of food crisis Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2021 -- A poor harvest in North Korea may raise the risks that the country will face a repeat of the devastating famine it suffered in the 1990s that left millions of citizens dead.

FM Amirabdollahian: Iran to pursue own demands vigorously in upcoming talks IRNA 06 Nov 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian during a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Saturday emphasized Iran will pursue its demands vigorously in the forthcoming negotiations.
Iran FM says Tehran perfectly serious in Vienna talks, urges US, Europe to act constructively Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the rapid progress of multilateral negotiations aimed at removing US sanctions requires a "constructive approach" on the part of the European and American sides, stressing that Tehran is perfectly serious in the talks.
Russia, Iran Call For Restoring Nuclear Deal To Its Original Form RFE/RL 06 Nov 2021 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have called in a telephone conversation for the Iran nuclear deal to be restored to its original form.

Condemning the Reported Attack Targeting the Residence of Prime Minister Kadhimi US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2021
Iraqi PM orders probe as leaders deplore violence against protesters Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi leaders and resistance groups have denounced attacks on people protesting against the results of last month's parliamentary elections in the capital, Baghdad, calling for self-restraint.

Sudan FM calls for trial of coup leaders by International Criminal Court Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- Sudan's ousted foreign minister Mariam al-Sadiq al-Mahdi has demanded the military leaders of the October military coup to be brought to justice in the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Mirziyoev Takes Oath For Second Term As Uzbek President RFE/RL 06 Nov 2021 -- Shavkat Mirziyoev has taken the oath of office, beginning his second term as Uzbekistan's president by placing his hand on the Uzbek Constitution and the Koran during the November 6 ceremony in Tashkent.

Chinese Ripples: An Evolving Energy Crisis Takes Hold Across Eurasia As Winter Approaches RFE/RL 06 Nov 2021 -- Blackouts in Tajikistan, energy shortages in Ukraine, rising electricity costs across the Balkans, and short-term profits for state companies in Russia.

Paul Biya, Cameroon's 88-Year-Old President, Marks 39 Years in Power VOA 06 Nov 2021 -- Supporters of Africa's second-longest serving leader, Cameroon's 88-year-old President Paul Biya, are celebrating his 39 years in office November 6. Biya, who has been Cameroon's president since 1982, is rarely seen in public these days. Meanwhile Biya's opponents are saying renewed calls for the octogenarian to run for president in 2025 cannot be taken seriously.

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