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• Milley Proposes Rotational Forces in Permanent Bases Across Eastern Europe DoD News 05 Apr 2022 -- The future of American presence on the eastern flank of NATO may revolve around rotational forces in permanent bases, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the House Armed Services Committee today.
• Potential for Great Power Conflict 'Increasing,' Milley Says DoD News 05 Apr 2022 -- America's top military officer told the House Armed Services Committee that the world is getting more unstable, "and the potential for significant international conflict between great powers is increasing, not decreasing."
• US Army's 1st ID bids farewell to Colorado Army National Guard Soldiers during award ceremony Army News 05 Apr 2022 -- The 1st Infantry Division hailed farewell, and held an award ceremony for Soldiers representing the Main Command Post - Operational Detachment, Colorado Army National Guard, March 25.
• Additional armored vehicle capability arrives in Northeast Syria CENTCOM 05 Apr 2022 -- Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve demonstrated its continued commitment to the enduring defeat of Daesh with the recent addition of additional M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle capability in Northeast Syria.
• U.S. Soldiers conduct joint hot load training at Camp Buehring CENTCOM 05 Apr 2022 -- U.S. Soldiers with the 11th Combat Aviation Brigade completed hot load training Feb. 4-5, implementing UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters alongside service members with the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment ("Ramrods"), 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
• Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Meeting With Finland Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Esa Pulkkinen DoD 05 Apr 2022
• Defense Production Act Title III Presidential Determination for Critical Materials in Large-Capacity Batteries DoD 05 Apr 2022 -- On March 31, 2022, the president signed a determination permitting the use of Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III authorities to strengthen the U.S. industrial base for large-capacity batteries. With this action, the president gave the Department of Defense (DoD) the authority to increase domestic mining and processing of critical materials for the large-capacity battery supply chain.
• University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH) Concludes Successful Leap-Ahead Technology Spring Forum at Texas A&M University DoD 05 Apr 2022 -- The DoD announced today that the UCAH, the first technical community dedicated to applied hypersonic science and technology for national defense, concluded its two-day spring forum on Thursday at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The forum consisted of panels focused on the United States' ability to surpass the competition in hypersonic technologies. More than 250 participants from universities, government, and industry gathered to discuss state-of-the-art innovations in critical hypersonic-related areas.
• DOD Continues Mission to Stabilize the Middle East DoD News 05 Apr 2022 -- Iran is the leading source of instability in the Middle East, and ISIS also remains a threat to the region, even though the organization does not hold territory anymore in Iraq and Syria, the deputy assistant secretary for defense for the Middle East said today at the Wilson Center.
• Austin: Budget Funds Military to Accomplish Today's, Tomorrow's Missions DoD News 05 Apr 2022 -- In the 21st century, military establishments that don't innovate "get left behind," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the House Armed Services Committee today.
• DOD Building Largest 3D-Printed Structures in Western Hemisphere DoD News 05 Apr 2022 -- The Defense Department, in partnership with the private sector, is building three transient training barracks using advanced 3D printing technology. The project, which is being spearheaded by the Defense Innovation Unit, is expected to be completed within 10 months.
• Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU participate in Northern Viking 2022 USMC News 05 Apr 2022 -- U.S. Sailors and Marines from the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit joined Allied Nations in kicking off the U.S. Sixth Fleet-planned and executed exercise Northern Viking 2022 in Keflavik, Iceland, April 2.
• Russia urges US to eliminate atomic infrastructure in Europe Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- Russia has called for the return of US nuclear weapons from non-nuclear countries to the US territory, eliminating their infrastructure across Europe.
• Ford completes flight deck certification US Navy 05 Apr 2022 -- USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) completed its Flight Deck Certification (FDC) and Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) certification on March 29.
• U.S. 3rd Fleet, TTGP Host Staff Exercise Ahead of RIMPAC 2022 US Navy 05 Apr 2022 -- Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet and Tactical Training Group Pacific (TTGP) hosted Staff Exercise (STAFFEX), the last planning event for Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2022, at Naval Base Point Loma from March 29-April 1.
• Air Force's new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel US Air Force 05 Apr 2022 -- The Department of the Air Force's new weapon system, the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, has officially been designated the LGM-35A Sentinel.
• Kendall highlights space's importance, need to 'transform' operations and thinking for the domain US Air Force 05 Apr 2022 -- Presenting a robust case for operating in - and defending - space, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said April 5 that "transforming" without delay priorities, practices and spending for the domain is necessary to adequately adapt to a theater that is more volatile yet also increasingly essential to the nation's security and everyday life.
  "Space is a warfighting domain now," Kendall bluntly told an audience of senior government, industry, military and commercial space officials during his keynote address at the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• DAF COVID-19 Statistics - Apr. 5, 2022 US Air Force 05 Apr 2022 -- Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel:
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks Meets with Software Industry, Academia in Mountain View, California DoD 05 Apr 2022
• NATO Foreign Ministers to address President Putin's war against Ukraine NATO 05 Apr 2022 -- NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels this week (6-7 April 2022) will address President Putin's brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Allies are stepping up their support for Ukraine's right to defend itself, including with anti-tank weapons, air-defence systems and other equipment, as well as increased humanitarian assistance and financial aid.
• Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 6 and 7 April 2022 NATO 05 Apr 2022
• $100 Million in Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022 -- The world has been shocked and appalled by the atrocities committed by Russia's forces in Bucha and across Ukraine. Ukraine's forces bravely continue to defend their country and their freedom, and the United States, along with our Allies and partners, stand steadfast in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• Ukraine War Likely to Last Years, Top US Military Officer Says VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- The top U.S. military officer is warning that the war in Ukraine will likely last years, raising concerns that the world "is becoming more unstable and the potential for significant international conflict between great powers is increasing, not decreasing."
• Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 The White House 05 Apr 2022
• Polish Defence Ministry Signs Contract to Buy 250 US Tanks Abrams Sputnik 05 Apr 2022 -- The Polish Defence Ministry signed a contract for the purchase of 250 US tanks Abrams, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
• U.S. Approves Sale Of Fighter Jets To Bulgaria Amid Speculation About Supply Of MiGs To Ukraine RFE/RL 05 Apr 2022 -- The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of up to eight F-16 fighter jets to Bulgaria, the Defense Department has said.
• Australia announces major weapons upgrade amid tensions with China in Indo-Pacific Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- The Australian government has approved a $2.6-billion plan to accelerate the acquisition of advanced US strike capabilities as part of a major weapons upgrade for the country's armed forces, amid heightened tensions between Canberra and Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region.
• FACT SHEET: Implementation of the Australia - United Kingdom - United States Partnership (AUKUS) The White House 05 Apr 2022
• AUKUS Leaders' Level Statement The White House 05 Apr 2022
• PLA Air Force's JL-10 trainer jet drops 500kg bombs in training exercise for the first time Global Times 05 Apr 2022 -- The JL-10 advanced trainer jet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, known as the L-15 on its export version, for the first time dropped 500-kilogram aviation bombs at a PLA Air Force academy in a training exercise, displaying the PLA Air Force's training plan for cadets to master ground attack and bombing early in their training program and the aircraft's outstanding capabilities, analysts said on Tuesday.
• China's new military helicopter with innovative design makes 1st flight Global Times 05 Apr 2022 -- China's top helicopter makers recently announced that a new type of helicopter with an innovative design has successfully completed its maiden flight, and this prototype chopper will lead to the development of the next-generation, high-performance helicopter for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
• Analysts: Chinese Navy to Grow Through 2050, With Emphasis on Hardware VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- China's navy will strengthen through 2050, analysts say, as the military power expands a key shipyard, steps up coordination and pursues a security deal with a South Pacific ally.
• Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Contractor Technical Assistance DSCA 05 Apr 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of Contractor Technical Assistance and related equipment for an estimated cost of $95 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• U.S. should stay vigilant about commitments to Taiwan: U.S. commander CNA 05 Apr 2022 -- The People's Republic of China (PRC) is monitoring the war in Ukraine, while making adjustments to its plans to unite Taiwan by force and increasing its capabilities to do so, which requires the United States to remain vigilant, a high-ranking U.S. military officer said Monday.
• Philippines confirms inaugural 2+2 talks with Japanese foreign, defense ministers Radio Free Asia 05 Apr 2022 -- The Philippines and Japan will hold an inaugural four-way meeting of their foreign and defense ministers later this week to deepen bilateral security cooperation, Manila confirmed on Tuesday.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Departing at Joint Base Andrews US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 5, 2022 The White House 05 Apr 2022

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• 5 April 2022 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 05 Apr 2022
• Guterres unveils first recommendations of UN crisis group, set up in wake of Ukraine invasion UN News 05 Apr 2022 -- António Guterres released the initial recommendations of his Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance (GCRG) on Tuesday, set up in response to the hunger crisis provoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
• Saudi-led coalition dropped over 3 million cluster bombs on Yemen since 2015, says official Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- The director general of the Yemen Executive Mine Action Centre (YEMAC) says the Saudi-led military coalition has dropped more than 3 million cluster bombs on Yemen since the beginning of the devastating war in March 2015.
• Report: Turkey weighs possibility of starting talks with Syria Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- Turkish media say Ankara is evaluating the possibility of starting talks with the Syrian government and that discussions are underway for new relations to be built between the two neighbors.
• Thousands flee junta raid that torched 250 homes in Myanmar's Sagaing region Radio Free Asia 05 Apr 2022 -- A joint force of junta troops and pro-military militiamen set fire to a village in Myanmar's embattled Sagaing region over the weekend, destroying around 250 homes and forcing more than 2,000 people to flee, residents said Tuesday.
• Police detain over 300 Rohingya for venturing outside Cox's Bazar refugee camps Radio Free Asia 05 Apr 2022 -- Bangladesh authorities were holding more than 300 Rohingya in transit camps after police caught them working outside their refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, or while leaving their shelters for other purposes, officials said Tuesday.
• Opening of Trial of Former Janjaweed Commander for Atrocities in Darfur US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022 -- The United States welcomes the opening of trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague in the case against Ali Mohammed Ali Abd-al Rahman, a former Janjaweed commander also known as Ali Kushayb.
• Darfur war crimes suspect appears before International Criminal Court UN News 05 Apr 2022 -- The first trial of a person accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan's Darfur region, has got underway at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague.
• Alleged Sudan Militia Leader Says He's Innocent of Darfur War Crimes Charges VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- An alleged former leader of the janjaweed militia in Sudan's Darfur region has pleaded not guilty to charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• Hague Court Opens First Darfur War Crimes Trial VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- An alleged former militia leader in Sudan's Darfur region has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The trial of the militia leader known as Ali Kushayb is the first at the International Criminal Court to deal with the Darfur conflict.
• Darfur People Living in South Sudan Welcome ICC Trial of Janjaweed Leader VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- The International Criminal Court trial of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, which began Tuesday, is a long-awaited moment for many former residents of Sudan's Darfur region now living in South Sudan.
• Nepal peacekeeper killed; UN strongly condemns attack in DR Congo UN News 05 Apr 2022 -- The UN chief on Tuesday together with the Security Council, strongly condemned an attack by suspected militia members, on peacekeepers serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which left one Nepali 'blue helmet' dead.
• Reported massacre in Mali: UK Minister for Africa's statement UK FCDO 05 Apr 2022 -- Minister for Africa Vicky Ford gave a statement on a reported massacre in Moura, Mali, in which hundreds of people were killed.
• Statement by a Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson on reports of a massacre in Moura, central Mali Germany Federal Foreign Office 05 Apr 2022 -- There have been shocking reports according to which a Malian military operation conducted last week involving Russian security forces has led to the death of a large number of innocent civilians.
• Mali: Massacre by Army, Foreign Soldiers Human Rights Watch 05 Apr 2022 -- Malian armed forces and associated foreign soldiers allegedly summarily executed an estimated 300 civilian men, some of them suspected Islamist fighters, in the central Malian town of Moura in late March 2022, Human Rights Watch said today. The men were among those detained during a military operation that began on March 27. The incident is the worst single atrocity reported in Mali's decade-long armed conflict.
• Former Sundanese militia leader denies charges of crimes against humanity Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- A former Sudanese militia chief has denied charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at a first hearing of the International Criminal Court (ICC) addressing atrocities in Darfur two decades ago.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Azerbaijan President Aliyev US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022
• Northern Ivory Coast: Militias Supplement Security as Further Instability Looms VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- In parts of northern Ivory Coast, local militiamen called Dozos drive along the countryside's dusty roads, where they help the state keep the locals safe. Unlike the nation's prosperous south, development, security and rule of law have struggled to reach the north.
• Somali Spy Agency: Terrorist Group Plotting to Kill Top Leaders VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says terrorist group al-Shabab is plotting to assassinate the country's president and prime minister.

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• Sanctions on Darknet Market and Ransomware-Enabling Virtual Currency Exchange US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022 -- Following a coordinated German law enforcement action, the United States today took further action to combat Russian-related illicit finance and cybercrime by sanctioning the world's largest darknet market for Russian speakers, Hydra, and the virtual currency exchange Garantex.
• Treasury Sanctions Russia-Based Hydra, World's Largest Darknet Market, and Ransomware-Enabling Virtual Currency Exchange Garantex US Treasury 05 Apr 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the world's largest and most prominent darknet market, Hydra Market (Hydra), in a coordinated international effort to disrupt proliferation of malicious cybercrime services, dangerous drugs, and other illegal offerings available through the Russia-based site.
• Justice Department Investigation Leads to Shutdown of Largest Online Darknet Marketplace US Dept. of Justice 05 Apr 2022 -- The Justice Department announced today the seizure of Hydra Market (Hydra), the world's largest and longest-running darknet market. In 2021, Hydra accounted for an estimated 80% of all darknet market-related cryptocurrency transactions, and since 2015, the marketplace has received approximately $5.2 billion in cryptocurrency.
• Meeting on developing agriculture and fisheries President of Russia 05 Apr 2022 -- The President held a meeting, via videoconference, on developing the agricultural and fisheries industries, as well as related industrial sectors.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's comment on Ukraine, Moscow, April 5, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Apr 2022
• Putin: Western Partners Try to Blame Economic Policy Mistakes on Russia Sputnik 05 Apr 2022 -- Since the beginning of Moscow's military operation in Ukraine in late February, the Russian economy, among other sectors, has been hit by harsh Western sanctions that targeted not only the country's businesses and finances, but also media outlets, culture, sports, and other areas.
• Foreign Ministry statement regarding Twitter's act of censorship Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Apr 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Apr 2022
• Press Release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Apr 2022
• Press statement by President von der Leyen on the fifth round of sanctions against Russia European Commission 05 Apr 2022 -- "We all saw the gruesome pictures from Bucha and other areas from which Russian troops have recently left. Yesterday, I conveyed to President Zelenskyy my condolences and assured him of the European Commission's full support in these terrible times."
• US to sanction Russian officials, ban new investment in Russia Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden will impose new sanctions on Russia this week that include a ban on new investments and sanctions on Russian government officials and their family members, according to reports.
• EU proposes fresh wave of sanctions against Russia Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- The European Union (EU) has proposed a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia over the military conflict in Ukraine, amid divisions among the bloc's leaders on whether to restrict Russia's energy imports into the continent.
• Moscow Reserves Right to Respond to Expulsion of Russian Diplomats From France Sputnik 05 Apr 2022 -- Paris previously announced it would expel a number of Russian diplomats from the country citing a "security threat" they allegedly pose - according to BFM TV, at least 35 dimplomats are on the list.
• European Countries Expel Dozens More Russian Diplomats After Ukraine Reports RFE/RL 05 Apr 2022 -- Several European countries have announced the expulsions of dozens of Russian diplomats amid reports of alleged atrocities being committed in Ukraine by Russian troops, including in the town of Bucha, where many civilians appear to have been executed.
• U.S., Germany Shut Down, Sanction Russia-Based Dark Net Marketplace RFE/RL 05 Apr 2022 -- The United States and Germany on April 5 took steps to cut access to an illegal dark-net market site with millions of mostly Russian-speaking customers and a cryptocurrency exchange that the United States and Germany said operate out of Russia dealing mostly in illicit drugs.
• Longtime Putin Adviser Says Russian Leader Is Obsessed With Ukraine And Has 'Stepped Into A Trap' RFE/RL 05 Apr 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a grave miscalculation by invading Ukraine, triggering a conflict that could ultimately spill over its borders, possibly igniting a larger conflagration, a former presidential adviser and Kremlin spin doctor has said.
• France to expel Russian diplomats People's Daily 05 Apr 2022 -- France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the country has decided to expel "many" Russian diplomats, "whose activities are contrary to our security interests."
• Two more Uyghurs detained in Saudi Arabia face risk of deportation to China Radio Free Asia 05 Apr 2022 -- Two more Uyghurs — a mother and her daughter — are in danger of being deported from Saudi Arabia back to China, where they could face severe punishment at the hands of authorities there, an international human rights group said.
• Survey: Indonesians' view of China worsens compared with 11 years ago Radio Free Asia 05 Apr 2022 -- Indonesians' views on China have worsened since 2011 but they're not too fond of the West either, according to the results of a new poll released by an independent Australian think-tank Tuesday.
• North Korea cracks down on private fuel sales during shortage Radio Free Asia 05 Apr 2022 -- Authorities in North Korea are cracking down on citizens who privately sell gasoline as fuel shortages spread across the country, sources in the country told RFA.
• Special Representative for the DPRK Kim's Meeting with the People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Representative Liu US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022
• Press Statement of Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Kim Yo Jong KCNA 05 Apr 2022 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), released the following press statement on April 4:
• DPRK warns of severe retaliation if South Korea attacks Pyongyang People's Daily 05 Apr 2022 -- A senior official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has warned South Korea of "total destruction and ruin" if it "adopts military confrontation" against Pyongyang, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday.
• North Korea warns of 'dreadful' nuclear response to South Korea if provoked Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- For the second time in three days, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has blasted South Korea for touting its pre-emptive strike capabilities, warning that her country would annihilate its neighbor if provoked.
• Myanmar prison on lockdown after deadly response to inmate protest Radio Free Asia 05 Apr 2022 -- A prison in Myanmar's Sagaing region is under lockdown Tuesday after authorities opened fire on an inmate protest over the weekend, killing one prisoner and injuring as many as nine others, according to sources.
• Pakistan's Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Into Embattled PM's Bid To Stay In Power RFE/RL Gandhara 05 Apr 2022 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has resumed its deliberations on the legality of political maneuvers that led Prime Minister Imran Khan to dissolve parliament and call fresh elections after he faced a no-confidence vote.
• Vucic wins Serbian presidential elections: preliminary results People's Daily 05 Apr 2022 -- Serbia's current President Aleksandar Vucic convincingly won presidential elections, while Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won the most votes in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by the Serbian Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) Monday evening.
• Amazon Secures Deal to Launch Majority of 3,200 Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Sputnik 05 Apr 2022 -- SpaceX has launched more than 2,300 Starlink internet satellites into orbit and has plans to deploy as many as 30,000. However, the satellites have already caused problems for astronomers, and the US space agency NASA has warned that more could pose a danger to orbital infrastructures. Now Amazon is set to join the internet satellite race.
• ICRC: One Quarter of Africans Face 'Food Security Crisis' VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says one quarter of Africa's 346 million people faces a "food security crisis."
• Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Increases Food Insecurity in Africa VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- U.S. government officials warn that many African countries will continue to face shortages and high food prices as long as Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine, from which Africa gets much of its wheat and cooking oil.
• EU Commission Launches Procedure That Could Cut Funding To Hungary RFE/RL 05 Apr 2022 -- The European Union's executive arm has started a disciplinary procedure against Hungary that could lead to the freezing of EU funds for backsliding on democratic norms.
• Council of Europe bodies observe national and local elections in Serbia Council of Europe 05 Apr 2022 -- On 3 April 2020, presidential and early parliamentary elections were held in Serbia, observed by international observers, among them the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. On the same day, local elections in Belgrade and 12 other municipalities were held; they were observed by the Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities.
• Moldova: EU steps up its support with an additional €53 million European Commission 05 Apr 2022 -- Today, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, announced an additional €53 million to help the Republic of Moldova cope with the multiple repercussions of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. This support will take the form of a budget support programme to be delivered as quickly as possible.
• UN Urges Peaceful Dialogue to Tackle Sri Lankan Economic Crisis VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- The U.N. human rights office is urging the Sri Lankan government to engage in peaceful dialogue, not violence, to quell rising discontent over the country's economic crisis.
• Sri Lankan ruling party loses majority in parliament People's Daily 05 Apr 2022 -- The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) lost parliament majority as 42 members of parliament (MPs) on Tuesday announced they would sit independently.
• Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Says Army Will Comply With Constitution Amid Protests Sputnik 05 Apr 2022 -- Sri Lankan Army Commander and Chief of Defence Shavendra Silva told a briefing on Tuesday that the army was ready to provide security and would comply with the constitution amid a wave of protests in the country.
• Kuwait's govt. resigns amid political dispute with parliament Press TV 05 Apr 2022 -- Kuwait's government has resigned amid a political dispute with the parliament that has reportedly delayed implementation of fiscal reforms in the country.
• Three-Year Anniversary of Sudan's Sit-In Protests US Dept. of State 05 Apr 2022 -- On this day three years ago, hundreds of thousands of Sudanese people embarked on a peaceful sit-in, demanding the opportunity to shape their country's destiny.
• Peru's President Imposes Curfew on Capital After Violent Protests Over Inflation VOA 05 Apr 2022 -- President Pedro Castillo of Peru has imposed a curfew in the capital, Lima, to quell the growing wave of violent protests over soaring fuel prices.