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18 January 2022 Military News

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Record Seizures in 2021 after NAVCENT and CMF Increase Patrols CENTCOM 18 Jan 2022 -- U.S. and international forces operating under U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) have seized record amounts of illicit cargo during maritime interdictions in 2021.

National Guard works with partners on winter storm response Army News 18 Jan 2022 -- Hundreds of members of the National Guard assisted state and local officials responding to winter weather over the weekend in multiple states, including Virginia, North and South Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Minnesota National Guard fills gap amid COVID-19 surge Army News 18 Jan 2022 -- The Minnesota National Guard is supporting new COVID-19 community testing sites in Cottage Grove, Anoka and North Branch.

Defense Policy / Programs

DAF COVID-19 Statistics - Jan. 17, 2022 US Air Force 18 Jan 2022
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing DoD 18 Jan 2022
Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Regarding the January 17, 2022, Terrorist Attack on the United Arab Emirates DoD 18 Jan 2022
Defense Microelectronics Activity Designated Center for Industrial Technical Excellence DoD News 18 Jan 2022 -- Last week, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III designated the Defense Microelectronics Activity as a center for industrial technical excellence, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby told reporters today.
557th Weather Wing flexes its global capabilities US Air Force 18 Jan 2022 -- Since 2018 the 557th Weather Wing has provided Meteorological and Oceanographic support to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in support of the NATO Resolute Support Mission.
Tripoli Recovers F-35Bs for the First Time, Certifies for Fixed-Wing Operations US Navy 18 Jan 2022 -- An F-35B Lighting II from Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 touched down on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Jan. 11, marking the first time the ship has landed the new fifth generation fighter.
Idaho Army National Guard completes Black Hawk transition Army News 18 Jan 2022 -- With the arrival of its final two new UH-60M Black Hawks Jan. 17, the Idaho Army National Guard's 1-183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion has completely modernized its fleet to the Army's most technologically advanced multirole helicopter.

Danish jets prepare to return to NATO's Air Mission in the Baltic Sea region NATO 18 Jan 2022 -- Less than two months after wrapping up the last NATO Air Policing deployment in Lithuania, Denmark is preparing four of its F-16 fighter jets to deploy to Lithuania in support of NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission in the Baltic States.
Poland Wants NATO to Continue Military Drills on Eastern Flank Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- Poland has asked NATO to continue military exercises in eastern Europe in response to the Russian-Belarusian drills, the head of the Polish presidency's National Security Bureau said Tuesday.

US Warns of 'Strong Response' if Russia Tries to 'Intimidate' Washington With Nukes in Latin America Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- On Monday, asked to comment on whether Moscow may try to station missiles in some Latin American country or countries to counter US and NATO deployments near Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said the Russian side was considering "various options" to ensure its security.

PLA Xinjiang Military Command gets new air defense missiles, artillery, rocket launch systems Global Times 18 Jan 2022 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command recently commissioned a large batch of advanced air defense missiles, artillery and multiple rocket launch systems, which analysts said on Tuesday are expected to enhance the troops' emergency response capabilities under complicated situations.

North Korea test fires 2 short-range 'tactical-guided missiles' Radio Free Asia 18 Jan 2022 -- North Korea conducted its fourth missile test this month on Monday when its military fired two short-range ballistic missiles at an island about 236 miles northeast from the capital Pyongyang.
Test-fire of Tactical Guided Missiles Held KCNA 18 Jan 2022 -- Test-fire of tactical guided missiles was conducted on Monday under a plan of the Academy of Defence Science, the Second Economy Commission and other institutions concerned.

New Hercules on the Block arrives Australia DOD 19 Jan 2022 -- The first Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules to be upgraded to Block 8.1 standard hardware and software has arrived home at RAAF Base Richmond.

Three Killed as Blast Rocks Indian Navy Destroyer in Mumbai Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- This is the second major incident involving INS Ranvijay since last October when four people suffered burns in a fire onboard a Rajput-class destroyer.

Iran ready to share advanced military tech with neighbors, friends: Cmdr Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- A senior Iranian Army commander says the Islamic Republic stands ready to provide advanced scientific and military technologies to friendly and neighborly states.
Enemies have received Iran forces' message of strength: Senior IRGC cmdr. Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Ground Force has lauded Iran's ever-increasing power in different fields of defense, saying the enemies have received the Iranian military's message of strength.
Iran, Russia, China to hold joint naval drills IRNA 18 Jan 2022 -- According to a Russian source, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold a joint naval exercise.

Israel Knocks Out Simulated Iranian Missile Using Arrow-3 Interceptor Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The Arrow-3 is one of several missile and drone defence systems in Israel's arsenal, and is meant to counter threats including long-range ballistic and cruise missiles. Unlike the Iron Dome air defence system - which has seen plenty of testing against simple Hamas rockets, the Arrow-3's capabilities have yet to be proven in a real-life conflict.

UK supplying Ukraine with anti-tank weapons, US to provide 'lethal arms' Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- The UK has started supplying Ukraine with anti-tank weapons under the disguise of helping the East European country to defend itself from a potential Russian invasion, a top British official has said.
Kremlin 'Concerned' by 'Extremely Dangerous' Prospect of Delivery of Stingers to Ukraine Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- British defence chief Ben Wallace announced Monday that London is supplying Kiev with weapons for "self-defence" and small numbers of trainers to teach the Ukrainian army how to use them. US officials and lawmakers, meanwhile, have warned that they would back a Ukrainian "insurgency" with anti-armour and anti-air weapons if Russia invaded.
US Will Provide Ukraine With Even More 'Defensive Material' if Situation Escalates, State Dept Says Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- Earlier Tuesday, Moscow expressed serious concerns over the "extremely dangerous" statements by officials in the United States and Britain about upping weapons deliveries to the UK to include shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missile systems. Doing so would only increase, not reduce tensions, according to the Kremlin.

Sweden Re-Establishes Yet Another Cold War-Era Regiment Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- After decades of reduction of personnel and budgets, Sweden is seeing a protracted build-up that includes a number of Cold War-era units re-established and the arrival of forces in formerly demilitarised areas.
Sweden Launches 'Drone Hunt' as More Objects Sighted Over Country's Nuclear Power Plants Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- Following several sightings of drones above nuclear power plants and even the royal castle, the Swedish police and the Coast Guard are now investigating the Stockholm archipelago to established whether the drones could have come from the sea.

France Receives Request From Mali to Review Defence Accords Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The French Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that Mali has requested that France review bilateral defence agreements.

Australia & NZ Send Warships to Help Tonga as Surveillance Images Show Devastation on Island Nation Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said an active distress beacon was detected in the low-lying Islands of Fonoi and Mango. On Tuesday, the Tongan government confirmed two local deaths while a Tongan diplomat in Australia suspects more deaths have occurred.

Readout of President Biden's Call with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland The White House 18 Jan 2022
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, January 18, 2022 The White House 18 Jan 2022
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Choi US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Cafiero US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister Albares US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022

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18 January 2022 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 18 Jan 2022
UN celebrates 25 years of mandate to protect children caught in conflict UN News 18 Jan 2022 -- Although international action over the past 25 years has led to the release of more than 170,000 boys and girls recruited to fight, more remains to be done, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.

Afghan Ambassadors Reportedly Skip Video Call With Taliban-Appointed Foreign Minister Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- Afghan ambassadors appointed by former President Ashraf Ghani in September defied an offer from the Taliban (under UN sanctions for terrorism) to hold a videoconference with the new acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing the diplomats who were invited to participate.
China Urges Taliban to Meet Conditions for Diplomatic Recognition VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- China said Tuesday that Afghanistan's Taliban will have to live up to international expectations "at an early date" to earn legitimacy for their interim government in Kabul.
Iran issues 3-month permit for diesel transit to Afghanistan Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Iranian government authorities have allowed transportation of diesel to Afghanistan through the Iranian territory amid a shortage of the fuel in the neighboring country.
READOUT: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo's Meeting with CEOs of NGOs Operating in Afghanistan US Treasury 18 Jan 2022 -- Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met today with CEOs and other executives of several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Afghanistan to discuss the continued flow of humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan

Taliban Militants Claim Responsibility for Rare Attack in Pakistan's Capital VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- The outlawed Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility Tuesday for a rare overnight attack in Islamabad that killed a police officer and wounded two others.

Malaysian FM sees shift in China's justification of sweeping South China Sea claims Radio Free Asia 18 Jan 2022 -- China appears to be shifting from the so-called "nine-dash line" toward a new legal theory to support its expansive claims in the South China Sea, although analysts say its alternative is also problematic under international law.

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Warn of More Attacks on UAE VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- Yemen's Houthi rebels warned they might target more facilities in the United Arab Emirates after carrying out drone and missile attacks Monday that killed three people.
Joint Forces Command of the Coalition: The Hostile Activities of the Houthis Are A Threat To Regional And International Security SPA 18 Jan 2022 -- A statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki is issued as follows:
Israel Offers Intelligence & Security Support to UAE Amid Growing 'Strategic Capability' of Houthis Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- Global leaders have rallied around the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since Yemen's Houthi group attacked one of its oil depots using drones and missiles, killing three workers. Strategic analysts say that the attack indicates a significant shift in the strategic capability of militants targeting energy infrastructure in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Houthis Slam Saudi Arabia, UAE for Bombing Residential Areas in Yemeni Capital Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The human rights ministry of the Houthi movement has condemned Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for bombing residential areas in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, which killed 23 people.
UN rights office warns over violent escalation in Yemen and beyond UN News 18 Jan 2022 -- Escalating conflict in Yemen has seen an alarming number of air and drone strikes already this year, notably against civilians and non-military targets, the UN rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Saudi jets ferociously bomb Yemen as details of retaliation deep inside UAE emerge Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Saudi warplanes have launched ferocious air raids on Sana'a and other cities after Yemen carried out airstrikes against strategic facilities in the United Arab Emirates in retaliation for its role in the protracted war on the country.
Yemeni army launches retaliatory 'drone' attacks deep inside UAE Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Yemen's army says it has launched drone attacks deep inside the United Arab Emirates as Emirati officials say three tankers, carrying fuel, exploded in Abu Dhabi.

NATO Secretary General, German Chancellor discuss Russia's military build-up NATO 18 Jan 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked German chancellor Olaf Scholz for his strong personal commitment to NATO and Germany's leading role in the Alliance during a visit to Berlin on Tuesday (18 January 2022).
US says Russia could invade Ukraine 'at any point' Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- The White House says it believes that Russia could invade its neighboring country "at any point," despite Moscow's repeated denials
CIA chief secretly visited Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia: Report Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns paid a secret visit to Kiev last week, discussing the escalation of tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
Blinken, Lavrov to Meet in Geneva Friday to Continue Diplomacy Over Ukraine VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will urge Russia to "take immediate steps to de-escalate" tensions along its border with Ukraine in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva Friday.
Blinken Heads To Kyiv, Berlin As U.S. Official Warns Russia Could Attack Ukraine 'At Any Point' RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine "at any point," the White House warned, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to Kyiv and Berlin for urgent talks aimed at heading off a possible new war in Ukraine.
A Senior State Department Official on the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ukraine and Germany US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
Germany Prepared to Pay 'High Economic Price' to Defend Ukraine VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- Germany has said it is prepared to pay "a high economic price" to defend its values, as NATO members engage in another week of intense diplomacy amid a Russian troop buildup close to the Ukrainian border.
State Dept Claims Belarus Could Play Role in Russia's Alleged Plans to Invade Ukraine Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- Belarus could play a role in the Russian plans to invade Ukraine amid rising tensions between Moscow and Kiev, a senior US State Department official said.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Annalena Baerbock Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2022
Secretary Blinken's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
Senior State Department Official On Belarus US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022

Six Myanmar civilians killed in junta airstrikes Radio Free Asia 18 Jan 2022 -- Six civilians were killed this week by military airstrikes in eastern Myanmar's Kayah state that sent thousands fleeing the affected areas for safety, with one local rights group calling the attacks a crime against humanity.
An outlawed group resurfaces, raising new fears of clashes in Myanmar's Rakhine state Radio Free Asia 18 Jan 2022 -- Residents of western Myanmar's Rakhine state say they are concerned over possible armed clashes in Maungdaw township along the country's border with Bangladesh amid a recent uptick in activity in the area by the outlawed Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA).

Erdogan Says Serbia's Backing Crucial For Bosnia's Territorial Integrity RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Serbian counterpart that Belgrade's support for Bosnia's territorial integrity is very important and its role is critical for the peace and stability of the region.

UNRWA seeks $1.6 billion to support Palestinian refugees in 2022 UN News 18 Jan 2022 -- The UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, on Tuesday appealed for $1.6 billion to support its lifesaving work this year amid acute regional crises and chronic funding shortfalls.

China's Himalayan Build-Up Extends to Disputed Bhutan Border VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- China's construction of villages and settlements along its Himalayan borders has extended to disputed territories in Bhutan, a small country wedged between India and China, according to satellite images.

Sudden Amended Charges Interrupt Nigerian Separatist Leader's Trial VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- Nigerian prosecutors added charges against separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu ahead of his trial Tuesday. Kanu's lawyer describes the new charges as a "joke" and says authorities are trying to expand his time in detention.

Suicide Bombing Kills 4 in Somali Capital VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- At least four people were killed and more than 10 others injured after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest at a tea shop outside an army training center in Mogadishu's Wadajir district, police said.

News Reports

US House Select Committee Subpoenas Former Trump Lawyers Giuliani, Powell Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The US House Select Committee investigating the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, said that it has subpoenaed former Trump attorneys Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell.

'Power of Siberia 2' Pipeline Could See Europe, China Compete for Russian Gas VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- As winter bites, Europe is facing a gas shortage. A cold snap has coincided with lower volumes of gas exports from Russia, forcing a big spike in prices. Consumers and businesses across the continent are facing a steep increase in their bills, with governments scrambling to cushion the impact. And analysts warn it could soon get worse.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks and replies to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Federal Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock, Moscow, January 18, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2022

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on January 18, 2022 PRC MofA 18 Jan 2022
FM urges US to stop using 'China Initiative' tool to suppress China Global Times 18 Jan 2022 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged the US to stop undermining the normal exchanges between the two countries through its so-called China Initiative after US media reported that prosecutors recommended dropping charges against Chen Gang, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor who was accused of "hiding his China ties."
Xi stresses full, strict Party governance, vows zero tolerance on corruption PLA Daily 18 Jan 2022 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Tuesday stressed rigorous and unswerving efforts in further promoting full and strict Party governance.
Forging ahead with confidence and fortitude, President Xi offers Chinese solutions for post-pandemic world PLA Daily 18 Jan 2022 -- At the virtual session of the 2022 World Economic Forum (WEF), Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged to embrace cooperation on jointly overcoming the pandemic and champion economic globalization, and reaffirmed China's commitment to pursuing high-quality development, reform and opening-up, as well as ecological conservation, to create a better post-COVID-19 world.
US Experts Laud Australia as Bulwark Against China VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- Australian Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos' bid to raise his country's profile in Washington has gotten a boost: Several prominent analysts are arguing that Canberra deserves more appreciation from Americans for its role on the front line of the West's growing strategic and economic rivalry with China.
Urgent need to encourage births after drop in 2021 People's Daily 18 Jan 2022 -- The Chinese mainland's population will stay above 1.4 billion for years despite a record low birthrate in 2021, but there is still an urgent need for new measures to encourage people to have children, experts said.

Taiwan secessionists will eventually come to an end and be left alone: Vice FM Le Yucheng Global Times 18 Jan 2022 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng on Monday reaffirmed that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and China has indisputable sovereignty over the island. This is the premise and starting point for discussing all issues concerning Taiwan, he added.
Slovenia leader says Taiwan a 'country,' backs opening trade offices CNA 18 Jan 2022 -- Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has called Taiwan a "democratic country" and said his country is in talks with Taiwan to open trade offices in each other's territory.
'Matter of Time': After Nicaragua Switch, Chinese Deputy FM Warns Soon Taiwan Allies 'Will be Zero' Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- The autonomous island of Taiwan is finding itself with fewer and fewer allies in recent years as nations switch their recognition of the Chinese government from Taipei to Beijing. The most recent shift, last month, was Nicaragua.

U.S. Citizen Charged with Conspiring to Provide Electronic Equipment and Technology to the Government of Iran US Dept. of Justice 18 Jan 2022 -- A dual Iranian-U.S. citizen was arrested Friday in Chicago, on criminal charges related to his alleged conspiracy to illegally export U.S. goods, technology and services to end users in Iran, including the government of Iran, in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
U.S. Citizen Arrested For Trying To Sell Technology To Iran's Central Bank RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- A dual U.S.-Iranian citizen has been arrested by the FBI on charges of seeking to evade U.S. export restrictions imposed on Iran.
Intensive diplomatic efforts in Vienna as sanctions removal talks underway Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Iran and the five remaining parties to the 2015 deal have continued intensive diplomatic talks in the Austrian capital aimed at securing the removal of all sanctions the United States imposed on Tehran following Washington's unilateral withdrawal from the agreement.
Iran Deploys Drones To Target Internal Threats, Protect External Interests RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- Charred tents, a burned-out motorcycle, and a damaged white SUV vehicle. This was the aftermath of a reported drone strike carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in southeastern Iran.
Russian, Iranian Presidents To Hold Talks In Moscow RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, in Moscow on January 19, amid negotiations aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
US Military Victims of Iranian Attacks Ask Biden for Frozen Funds VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- More than 1,000 U.S. military veterans and family members of those killed or wounded in attacks by Iran and its proxies are calling on President Joe Biden to compensate the victims of Iranian attacks before releasing frozen funds as part of nuclear negotiations with Tehran.

Seven protesters killed as Sudan security forces clash with protesters Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- At least seven protesters have been shot dead after clashes erupted between Sudan's security forces and people taking part in rallies against the October military coup in the capital Khartoum and the city of Wad Madani.

Nazarbaev Denies Conflict With President After Deadly Kazakh Unrest RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- Kazakh ex-President Nursultan Nazarbaev has denied any conflict with his successor after deadly anti-government protests in the oil-rich Central Asian state earlier this month triggered allegations of a power struggle.
Restructuring At KNB Shows Kazakh President's Great Distrust Of Security Service RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- There are a multitude of questions about what exactly happened in Kazakhstan in the tumultuous early days of 2022.
Crisis In Kazakhstan Pushes China, Russia Closer Together RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- As China and Russia have grown closer in recent years through a deepening political partnership, the two countries' sometimes competing interests in Central Asia were viewed as a factor that could derail their warming ties.

UN Calls on Sudan's Military to End its Killing Spree of Protesters VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- The U.N. human rights office has condemned what it says is the brutal, disproportionate use of force by Sudan's security forces against peaceful protesters, many of whom reportedly are being killed and injured every day.
Anti-junta groups launch civil disobedience in Sudan after massacre Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Pro-democracy groups have begun two days of strikes and civil disobedience in Sudan after at least seven civilians were killed and hundreds injured in clashes during anti-coup demonstrations in the Northeast African country.
Sudan urged to stop unnecessary use of force against protestors UN News 18 Jan 2022 -- Authorities in Sudan must immediately halt unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against protesters, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, calling for those responsible for abuses to be brought to justice.

Sanctioning Hizballah Financiers in Lebanon US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022 -- The United States is designating three Hizballah-linked financial facilitators and their Lebanon-based travel company. We are taking this action in solidarity with the Lebanese people, whose security and sovereignty remains threatened by Hizballah's corrupt and destabilizing activities.
Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Financiers in Lebanon US Treasury 18 Jan 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three Hizballah-linked financial facilitators and their Lebanon-based travel company. Specifically, OFAC designated Adel Diab, Ali Mohamad Daoun, Jihad Salem Alame, and their company, Dar Al Salam for Travel & Tourism. This action comes at a time in which the Lebanese economy faces an unprecedented crisis and Hizballah, as part of Lebanon's government, is blocking economic reforms and inhibiting much needed change for the Lebanese people.

Somalia's Capital Sees Influx of People Fleeing Drought VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- Somalia's worst drought in decades has millions of people dependent on food aid and thousands flocking to cities to escape hunger. At makeshift shelters on the outskirts of the capital, displaced people face cramped conditions and poor sanitation in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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