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(Bangladesh) Two die in fresh Bangladesh protest violence over Modi’s visit (Al Jazeera)

Two die in clashes between protesters and police, raising the death toll from protests against India’s Hindu-nationalist leader’s visit to 13. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/two-die-in-fresh-bangladesh-protest-violence-over-modis-visit

(Mozambique) Dozens of ‘defenceless’ civilians killed in Mozambique attack (Al Jazeera)

Fatalities include seven people whose convoy of vehicles was ambushed as they attempted to flee assault on northern town of Palma. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/dozens-of-defenceless-civilians-killed-mozambique-attack

(Mozambique) Why can’t Mozambique secure Cabo Delgado province? (Al Jazeera)

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Zenaida Machado – Senior researcher, Human Rights Watch Jasmine Opperman – Senior researcher, Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project Fernando Lima – Journalist and...

(Syria) Syrian Kurds arrest several in anti-ISIL operation at al-Hol camp (Al Jazeera)

Campaign by nearly 5,000 of Kurdish-led forces follows spike in violence in sprawling camp in northeast Syria. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/syria-kurds-arrest-9-at-al-hol-camp-for-isil-families

(Sudan) Sudan gov’t and SPLM-N sign agreement to pave way for peace talks (Al Jazeera)

Document lays out several principles as a basis to resolve conflict, including guaranteeing citizens the right to freedom of religion and belief. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/sudan-and-main-rebel-group-sign-agreement-to-restart-peace-talks

(Eritrea) Can Eritrea’s Afwerki hold on to power after the Tigray war? (Al Jazeera)

Abraham T Zere The Eritrean president finds himself in an increasingly difficult situation. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/3/28/can-eritreas-afwerki-hold-on-to-power-after-the-tigray-war

(Cybersecurity) Experts found two flaws in Facebook for WordPress Plugin (Security Affairs)

Pierluigi Paganini A critical flaw in the official Facebook for WordPress plugin could be abused exploited for remote code execution attacks. https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/116063/social-networks/facebook-wordpress-plugin-attacks.html

(Cybersecurity) Hackers disrupted live broadcasts at Channel Nine. Is it a Russian retaliation? (Security Affairs)

Pierluigi Paganini A cyber attack has disrupted the Australian Channel Nine’s live broadcasts, the company was unable to transmit its Sunday morning news program. https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/116053/breaking-news/channel-nine-cyber-attack.html

(Innovation/Technology) With an ARR topping $250 million, LA’s vertical SAAS superstar ServiceTitan is now worth $8.3 billion (TechCrunch)

Jonathan Shieber Who knew building a vertical software as a service toolkit focused on home heating and cooling could be worth $8.3 billion? https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/27/with-an-arr-topping-250-million-las-vertical-saas-superstar-servicetitan-is-now-worth-8-3-billion/

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