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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar DoD 31 Jan 2022
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani DoD 31 Jan 2022
'Major Non-NATO Ally' Designation Will Enhance U.S., Qatar Relationship DoD News 31 Jan 2022 -- During a meeting today with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President Joe Biden indicated plans to nominate Qatar as a "major non-NATO ally" for the United States. The designation will change the way the United States and its military interact with that country, said Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby.
U.S., Qatari Defense Leaders Look to Deepen Cooperation in Persian Gulf DoD News 31 Jan 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held wide-ranging talks with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during a Pentagon meeting today.
Biden, Qatari Leader Discuss Energy Supply to Europe VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at the White House on Monday. At the forefront of their talks were discussions about Qatar supplying natural gas to Europe in the event of a Russian attack on Ukraine.
Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on Designating Qatar as a Major Non-NATO Ally The White House 31 Jan 2022
Remarks by President Biden and His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 31 Jan 2022
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Visit of the Amir of Qatar The White House 31 Jan 2022
Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar The White House 31 Jan 2022

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing DoD 31 Jan 2022
DAF COVID-19 Statistics - January 2022 US Air Force 31 Jan 2022
USS Fitzgerald Conducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise with Japan US Navy 31 Jan 2022 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conducted bilateral training exercises in the Philippine Sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) from Jan. 27 - Feb. 2.
Commander Task Force Seventy-Six (CTF-76), Embarks USS Miguel Keith to Command and Control Theater Littoral Warfare Operations US Navy 31 Jan 2022 -- The Navy and Marine Corps "blue-green team" composed of Commander Task Force Seventy-Six (CTF 76)/Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 is underway with the embarked 31st and 11th Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs), for training and operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
Airborne 22: US, Japan test interoperability US Air Force 31 Jan 2022 -- The 374th Airlift Wing supported Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade in operation Airborne 22, Jan. 25-26.
Eagle II fires first missile during live-fire event US Air Force 31 Jan 2022 -- Flying over the Gulf of Mexico, the Air Force's newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II, successfully fired an AIM-120D missile Jan. 25.
Wisconsin Guard medical unit returns from Mideast deployment Army News 31 Jan 2022 -- More than 50 members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 135th Medical Company returned to Fort Hood from a deployment to multiple locations in the Middle East, where they provided medical support to U.S. service members and other coalition forces.
60 Nations, International Organizations Kick Off Largest Maritime Exercise in Middle East US Navy 31 Jan 2022 -- The Middle East region's largest maritime exercise commenced Jan. 31 during a ceremony at U.S. 5th Fleet's headquarters in Bahrain.
Fleet Forces, Installations Conduct Annual Force-Protection Exercise US Navy 31 Jan 2022 -- Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), will conduct their annual two-part force protection exercise, Jan. 31 - Feb 11, 2022. The exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2022 (CS-SC22), demonstrates the Navy's commitment to protecting life, equipment and facilities.
US, French Navy Chiefs Discuss Interoperability and Partnership US Navy Press Release 31 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with his counterpart Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 31.

High Alert: NATO Sends Troops, Warplanes East to Counter Russian Threat VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- NATO member states are sending thousands of troops, warplanes and ships to allies in eastern Europe as tensions with Russia escalate over Moscow's deployment of more than 100,000 troops to its border with Ukraine. The West fears an imminent Russian invasion, which the Kremlin denies.
Carpenter: Russian Security Proposals Are Slippery Slope To World Where 'Might Makes Right' RFE/RL 31 Jan 2022 -- Russia's core European security proposals delivered to the West at the end of last year represent a slippery slope toward a new, dangerous world order, a senior U.S. official said.

Chinese military sends two naval vessels bearing 2nd batch of aid to tsunami-hit Tonga, demonstrates responsibility, capacity Global Times 31 Jan 2022 -- Upon the request from Tonga, the Chinese military sent two naval vessels to the country with China's second batch of disaster-relief supplies in the aftermath of a volcano eruption, sailing off from South China's Guangzhou on Monday, the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Experts believe the navy is fully prepared for all scenarios and the task demonstrated China's commitment and capacity.
MND:China sends naval vessels to deliver relief supplies to Tonga PLA Daily 31 Jan 2022 -- Upon the request of the Kingdom of Tonga for volcanic disasters' relief, naval vessels dispatched by the Chinese military left from southern China's Guangzhou City to deliver to Tonga the second batch of emergency supplies assistance provided by China, announced Senior Colonel TanKefei, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Monday.
Chinese navy ships carrying relief supplies depart for Tonga PLA Daily 31 Jan 2022 -- A flotilla comprised of two ships of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy departed from a port in south China's Guangzhou City Monday to deliver China's disaster relief supplies to the South Pacific island nation of Tonga.

North Korea Releases Images From Space After Testing Longest-Range Missile Since 2017 Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- The US on Sunday urged North Korea to join peace talks with Washington with no further preconditions to advance the prospect of de-nuclearising the Korean peninsula. Pyongyang has called on the Biden administration to lift previous sanctions as a condition to resume the stalled dialogue between the two governments.
North Korea Trying to Amplify Provocation With Missile Tests, Japanese Defence Minister Says Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- Japanese Minister of Defence Nobuo Kishi said on Monday that North Korea's latest missile tests are aimed at steadily increasing the "level of provocations" internationally.
Test-fire of Hwasong 12-type Ground-to-ground Intermediate- and Long-range Ballistic Missile Held KCNA 31 Jan 2022 -- The evaluation test-fire of Hwasong 12-type ground-to-ground intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile was conducted Sunday under a plan of the Academy of Defence Science, the Second Economy Commission and other institutions concerned.
DPRK announces test-fire of intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile People's Daily 31 Jan 2022 -- The evaluation test-fire of Hwasong 12-type ground-to-ground intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile was conducted Sunday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) reported.

Iran self-sufficient in developing radar, missile systems: Cmdr. IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Commander of Iran's Air Defense Force Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard said on Monday that today Iran has reached self-sufficiency in designing and developing different types of radar and missile systems.

Japanese F-15 Fighter Jet Goes Missing After Takeoff Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- The country's Defence Ministry is still investigating the incident. The fate of the aircraft remains unclear at the moment.

HMAS Adelaide statement Australia DOD 31 Jan 2022 -- Defence can confirm that HMAS Adelaide has experienced a power outage. Back-up power has been activated to restore essential systems. The situation is being closely monitored and the safety of the ship and the embarked personnel remains our highest priority.
Australia's Largest Warship Suffers Power Failure During Humanitarian Mission Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- The Australian Navy frigate HMAS Adelaide was crippled by a massive power failure after completing a humanitarian mission in Tonga, earlier devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami, the ship's commander, Captain Stuart Watters, said on Monday.

Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Petkov US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Aurescu US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022
Secretary Blinken's Call with Israeli Foreign and Alternate Prime Minister Lapid US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 31, 2022 The White House 31 Jan 2022
Department Press Briefing – January 31, 2022 US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022

Defense Industry

Contracts For Jan. 31, 2022
U.S. Department of State Concludes $840,000 Settlement of Alleged Export Violations by Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. and Dr. Leonid B. Volfson US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022 -- The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. (TPL) of San Diego, California and Dr. Leonid B. Volfson, to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. The Department of State, TPL, and Dr. Volfson have reached this settlement following an extensive compliance review by the Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance in the Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.

Other Conflicts

31 January 2022 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 31 Jan 2022

UN claims Taliban killed scores of former govt. officials; group yet to respond Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The Taliban and its allies have allegedly killed more than 100 former Afghan government members, security personnel and people who worked with the international military contingent in Afghanistan, claims a new report by the United Nations.
Biden calls for Taliban to release US hostage before legitimacy recognized Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has called on the Taliban to release American hostage Mark Frerichs if they expect the United States to recognize them as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
Biden calls for Taliban to release US hostage before legitimacy recognized Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has called on the Taliban to release American hostage Mark Frerichs if they expect the United States to recognize them as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.

UAE Repels Another Houthi Attack VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- The United Arab Emirates intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday, the third attack on the Gulf state by the rebels in the past two weeks.
Yemeni forces conduct large-scale retaliatory strikes on Dubai, Abu Dhabi Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a large-scale military operation against strategically important targets deep inside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in retaliation for the Persian Gulf country's increased involvement in the Saudi-led war and all-out siege on their country.
Future retaliatory strikes on UAE will be 'more stinging': Senior Yemeni military official Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- A high-ranking Yemeni military official says the country's armed forces are fully prepared to conduct rigorous retaliatory operations against member states of the Saudi-led coalition of aggression, warning that future strikes against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be "more stinging and painful."
UAE announces interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by terrorist Houthi militia SPA 31 Jan 2022 -- The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Ministry of Defense announced today that its air defense had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia, stressing that the attack did not result in any losses, as the remnants of the missile fell outside populated areas.
Yemen's Houthis Warn UAE Citizens of Looming Airstrikes, to Avoid 'Vital Facilities' Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- The Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) that controls northern Yemen urged people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday to keep away from important infrastructure objects as they may soon come under attack.

Syrian air defenses intercept Israeli missile barrage targeting Damascus Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Syrian air defense units have managed to intercept and bring down a barrage of missiles launched by the Israeli military at various targets in the vicinity of the Arab country's capital city of Damascus.

The Foiled Attack on Syrian Detention Facility US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022 -- "The United States commends the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for their heroic and effective response to the sustained ISIS attack on the Hasakah detention center and the surrounding area."
US-Backed Forces in Syria Raise Alarm Over Islamic State Resurgence VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- U.S.-backed forces in northeastern Syria are warning the latest attempt by the Islamic State terror group to break thousands of its followers out of prison was part of a bigger plot designed to take and hold territory - a capability most Western counterterrorism officials have assessed to be beyond the group's current reach.

Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 31 Jan 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had another telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
'No alternative to diplomacy' in Ukraine crisis, Security Council hears UN News 31 Jan 2022 -- Following weeks of heightened tensions around Ukraine, with reports that Russia has been deploying more than 100,000 troops and heavy weapons close to its border, the United Nations' Security Council held its first meeting to discuss ways of de-escalating the crisis on Monday.
At UN, US Demands Russia Explain Its Troop Buildup on Ukraine Border VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- The United States and Russia faced off Monday at the United Nations Security Council over Washington's accusations that Moscow is planning a large-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, which the Kremlin has denied.
Statement from President Biden on United Nations Security Council Meeting The White House 31 Jan 2022
We urge Russia to make clear it will stand down its troops UK FCDO 31 Jan 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine
US Urges UN Security Council to Act on Ukraine Crisis as Russia Denies Invasion Claims Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- Washington has repeatedly alleged that Moscow could be planning to invade Ukraine, ignoring the Kremlin's many assurances that this was not so. Russia accused the US and other western countries of artificially magnifying the fears of war and urged them to cease this dangerous rhetoric.
Russia's envoy: US trying to 'whip up hysteria' over Ukraine with UN meeting Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Russia's envoy to the United Nations says the United States is trying to "whip up hysteria" by pushing for a UN Security Council meeting on the Ukrainian crisis as Washington is seeking to mislead the world community about the real state of things around Ukraine.
Lavrov, Blinken To Speak By Phone Amid Continued Efforts To Ease Ukraine Crisis RFE/RL 31 Jan 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is expected to speak by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on February 1 as tensions continue simmer over a Russian troop buildup near its borders with Ukraine.
Biden: US Desires Diplomacy But 'Ready No Matter What Happens' if Ukraine Tensions Worsen Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- On Monday, US President Joe Biden reiterated the United States' commitment to diplomacy as tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and NATO worsened.
UK PM Johnson Says He Will Tell Putin to 'Step Back From the Brink' in Ukraine Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday ahead of a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will tell him that "we really all need to step back from the brink," adding that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be an "absolute disaster for the world".
US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine to impact global economies, says report Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The sanctions that Americans are mulling against Russia over the Ukraine crisis could lead to high inflation and other forms of economic recession that would affect not only Russia but the entire global financial system, warns a report.
Officials Detain Group That Allegedly Planned Violent Disturbances In Kyiv RFE/RL 31 Jan 2022 -- Authorities in Ukraine have detained a group of people suspected of planning violent public acts across the country, including in the capital, Kyiv.
Denmark Not Ruling Out Military Support to Ukraine After Granting Millions in Aid Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- Earlier, Denmark contributed a frigate to the combined NATO force in the Baltic Sea and fighter jets to the air police missions over the Baltic States, presenting both steps as surveillance, deterrence, and "sending a signal to Russia". Most recently, the Danish PM also threatened Russia with sanctions of "unprecedented dimensions".
Kiev Trying to Hide Movement of Heavy Weaponry, Equipment to Donbass - LPR Head Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- Kiev is moving heavy weaponry and equipment to the southeast of Ukraine (Donbass), trying to hide this from observers of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission (SMM), the leader of the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), Leonid Pasechnik said.
Mercenaries Arrive in Ukraine Disguised as Foreign Military Instructors, LPR Head Says Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- There are increasing numbers of mercenaries in southeastern Ukraine (Donbass), who arrive there under the guise of military instructors, the leader of the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), Leonid Pasechnik, told Sputnik.
Canada Joins Allies In Cutting Embassy Personnel, Shifting Troops In Ukraine RFE/RL 31 Jan 2022 -- Canada says it will shift its military forces in Ukraine westward and will temporarily pull out nonessential Canadian employees at its Kyiv embassy, joining other Western nations in taking precautions amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

Clashes between Karennis and Myanmar junta soldiers spread to Kayah state capital Radio Free Asia 31 Jan 2022 -- Intense clashes between local ethnic militias and junta forces that began in the eastern Myanmar town of Demoso have spread to the Kayah state capital, a year after the military seized power from the democratically elected government of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, state residents said.

Pakistan's Hard-Line Islamists Emboldened By Afghan Taliban's Victory RFE/RL Gandhara 31 Jan 2022 -- The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan has increased the threat posed by Islamist forces in neighboring Pakistan, experts say.

Mali Orders Expulsion of French Ambassador VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- Mali said it is expelling the French ambassador because of "hostile and outrageous" comments by former colonial power France about Mali's transitional government.
Mali orders France's ambassador to leave within 72 hours Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Mali has decided to expel the French ambassador over a series of outrageous and hostile comments by Paris about the African country's transitional government.

Aoun tasks Lebanon FM with lodging complaint with UN Security Council over Israeli violations Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Lebanese President Michel Aoun has called upon the country's top diplomat to file a complaint with the UN Security Council (UNSC) against the Israeli regime's repeated violations of the Arab country's sovereignty and airspace to carry out airstrikes in neighboring Syria.

Secretary Blinken's Call with Palestinian President Abbas US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022

News Reports

Over 15 Israeli spy networks dismantled in massive Lebanese operation: Report Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Lebanon's security forces have dismantled more than 15 Israeli spy networks over the past few weeks, according to a report, marking one of the largest security operations in the Arab country since 2009.

Russia's UN Security Council presidency in February 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jan 2022
Britain Promises to Target Assets of 'Putin's Oligarchs' VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- President Joe Biden and other Western leaders have repeatedly warned they will impose swift and punitive economic sanctions against Moscow in the event Vladimir Putin orders an invasion of Ukraine. British ministers announced Sunday they plan new legislation to make it easier to impose sanctions on "Putin's oligarchs" and Russian officials who have investments and assets in Britain.
US and UK say they're preparing sanctions on Russians with links to Putin government Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The United States and the United Kingdom say they are preparing sanctions on Russians with links to the government of President Vladimir Putin to stop what they call Moscow's plan to invade Ukraine. Moscow has rejected the allegation.
Moscow slams UK sanctions plan against Russian companies, vows retaliation if necessary Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Moscow has denounced a plan by the United Kingdom to target Russian companies with sanctions in order to deter what London claims to be a potential invasion of Ukraine by Russia, vowing that the Kremlin will retaliate if necessary.
UK threatens sanctions on Kremlin-linked companies, people over Ukraine Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Britain is set to sanction Kremlin-linked businesses and individuals if Russia moves ahead with any military action against Ukraine, according to a senior British government official.
Russian Assets in UK May Be Frozen in Accordance With New Sanctions Bill, Foreign Secretary Says Sputnik 31 Jan 2022 -- Assets of Russian companies in the United Kingdom may be frozen in accordance with a new bill on anti-Moscow sanctions, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Monday.
Foreign Secretary ramps up UK sanctions regime to leave Kremlin nowhere to hide UK FCDO 31 Jan 2022 -- The UK has announced a broadening of its sanctions regime in light of tensions on the Ukraine border.

US pushes for talks with North Korea after latest missile launch Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The United States has made a direct appeal to North Korea to join direct talks following its latest ballistic missile test which was reportedly its longest such test since 2017.
North Koreans forced to attend lectures to solidify personality cult of Kim family Radio Free Asia 31 Jan 2022 -- North Koreans were forced to attend propaganda lectures last week lionizing the achievements of their country's two previous leaders in celebration of their birthdays, sources in the country told RFA.
North Korea missile tests, January 2022: Minister for Asia's statement UK FCDO 31 Jan 2022 -- Minister for Asia, Amanda Milling, statement on the launch of an intermediate range ballistic missile by North Korea on 29 January.

Press TV

Report: Iran Moving Centrifuge Production To Isfahan RFE/RL 31 Jan 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN's nuclear watchdog, says Iran has informed it that it will move the production of centrifuge parts to the central city of Isfahan from a workshop in Karaj.
Iran plans to move centrifuge parts production from Karaj to Isfahan, IAEA says Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has informed the world body that it will move the production of centrifuge rotor tubes and bellows from TESA Karaj Complex to the central city of Isfahan.
Envoy: IAEA not to access new atomic facilities in Isfahan before JCPOA revival IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organization Mohammad Reza Ghaebi said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will not have any supervision access to Iran's new nuclear facility in Isfahan before the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is restored.
Senior State Department Official On the JCPOA Talks US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022
Vienna talks make significant progress in all areas: Khatibzadeh ISNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Vienna talks have made significant progress in all areas in the last three weeks.
Iran says success of Vienna talks hinges on getting 'right answer' from West Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has stressed that the talks between Iran and the five remaining parties to the 2015 deal can yield a reliable agreement once Tehran receives the "right answer" from the other sides to its rightful demands.
Gharibabadi blasts French, German officials' anti-Iran remarks IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi strongly criticized anti-Iran remarks by a French human rights ambassador and a German human rights commissioner.
France not in position to adopt decisions for Iran's judicial system: Gharibabadi ISNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that the difference between Iran and France is that Tehran deals with criminals according to the law, but Paris protects criminals and terrorists.
Iran exposes unsympathetic European diplomats over fake human rights concerns Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran has slammed insincere Western concerns over human rights issues, saying murderers of Iranian people are roaming freely in Europe while European officials remain silent.

Myanmar's junta extends state of emergency ahead of coup anniversary Radio Free Asia 31 Jan 2022 -- Myanmar's junta on Monday extended a state of emergency order by six months as opponents of the regime prepared to hold a nationwide "Silent Strike" on the eve of the anniversary of the coup and vowed to rebuild the country at any cost.
Myanmar to Mark Bloody One-Year Anniversary of Coup Under Military Rule VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- Myanmar will mark a bitter one-year anniversary of the military's February 1, 2021, coup Tuesday amid a rising toll of dead and displaced from fighting between junta forces and a stubborn armed resistance that denies the regime complete control of the country.
US Hits Myanmar with Sanctions on Anniversary of Military Coup VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- On the first anniversary of the February 1 military coup in Myanmar, the United States announced more sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the regime, the Treasury Department said Monday.
Statement by President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the Coup in Burma The White House 31 Jan 2022
US sanctions Myanmar military-tied businesses, junta court officials Radio Free Asia 31 Jan 2022 -- The U.S., Britain and Canada on Monday imposed new sanctions on businesses and individuals tied to the Myanmar military junta that overthrew the country's elected civilian government a year ago, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
Increasing Pressure on the Burmese Military Regime and Its Supporters US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022 -- Since the military coup of February 1, 2021, the people of Burma have stood firm in rejecting military rule and calling for their country's return to the path to inclusive democracy. Tragically, in its continued violent quest to consolidate control, the regime has killed nearly 1,500 people, including women and children, and detained some 10,000 more, including civilian officials, civil society and labor activists, journalists, and foreign citizens.
Joint Statement on the Situation in Myanmar US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022 -- A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar.
Treasury Sanctions Regime Officials and Military Affiliated Cronies in Burma on One-Year Anniversary of Military Coup US Treasury 31 Jan 2022 -- Today, on the one-year anniversary of the brutal military coup d'etat of Burma's democratically elected government, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating seven individuals and two entities connected to Burma's military regime pursuant to Executive Order (E.O) 14014. These designations are part of a joint action with the United Kingdom and Canada, who are each designating two Burmese government officials.
UK announces new sanctions against Myanmar ahead of 1-year anniversary of coup UK FCDO 31 Jan 2022 -- UK joins US and Canada in coordinated action against Myanmar military regime, targeting individuals responsible for undermining democracy and rule of law.
'Window of opportunity' for unity opens in Myanmar UN News 31 Jan 2022 -- One year on from Myanmar's military coup, violence and brutality has only intensified, but "a window of opportunity" does exist, "to build upon a unique unity across religious, ethnic, and communal lines", the UN's top envoy for the country said on Monday.

African Union Suspends Burkina Faso in Response to Coup VOA 31 Jan 2022 -- Exactly one week after Burkina Faso's president was overthrown in a military coup, the African Union has suspended the west African nation.
African Union suspends Burkina Faso's membership in wake of military coup Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The African Union (AU) has suspended Burkina Faso's membership in the continental bloc in response to a recent military coup and the ouster and ensuing detention of President President Roch Marc Christian Kabore.
The United States Support of ECOWAS and African Union Actions on Burkina Faso US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022 -- The United States supports the actions announced by the African Union on January 31 and the actions taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 28 in defense of democracy and the rule of law in Burkina Faso.

U.S. Envoy Says Western Balkans Represent Opportunity, Not Risk For EU RFE/RL 31 Jan 2022 -- The Western Balkans are a tremendous opportunity for the European Union, not a risk, said U.S. Special Envoy Gabriel Escobar during a visit to Kosovo with EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajcak.

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