Tag: Al Jazeera

(Mozambique) Mozambique: Thousands flee besieged Palma by boats (Al Jazeera)

International aid agency sources say between 6,000 and 10,000 people are waiting to be evacuated to safety. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/thousands-flee-besieged-mozambican-town-by-boat

(Ivory Coast) Two soldiers killed in attacks on Ivory Coast military camps (Al Jazeera)

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for attacks in which two soldiers and a policeman were killed. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/two-soldiers-killed-in-raid-on-ivory-coast-military-camp

(Lebanon) Lebanon could sink like the Titanic, warns parliament speaker (Al Jazeera)

Nabih Berri calls for urgent action to form a government, as Parliament approves crisis funding to avert power blackout. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/lebanon-could-sink-like-titanic-says-parliament-speaker

(Qatar/Saudi Arabia) Qatari emir, MBS discuss environmental challenges in phone call (Al Jazeera)

Qatar’s emir and Saudi crown prince discuss clean energy and green initiatives for the region in a telephone conversation. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/qatar-and-saudi-arabia-address-environmental-challenges

(USA) A cold civil war is being waged in America (Al Jazeera)

David A Love Republicans who failed to overturn the 2020 presidential election are now trying to prevent future electoral defeats through voter suppression. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/3/29/a-cold-civil-war-is-being-waged-in-america

(Myanmar/Thailand) Thousands flee for Thailand as Myanmar military bombs border area (Al Jazeera)

Western leaders condemn military’s brutal crackdown as 13 more people reported killed on Sunday. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/thousands-flee-after-myanmar-armys-air-strikes-reports

(North Korea/UN) N Korea accuses UN of ‘double standard’ on missile tests (Al Jazeera)

Senior diplomat says criticism of tests from Sanctions Committee ‘negates’ North Korea’s right to ‘self-defence’. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/n-korea-accuses-un-of-double-standards-on-missile-tests

(Armenia) Armenia PM confirms he will step down to allow early election (Al Jazeera)

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has faced months of protests, to step down in April to allow early parliamentary election. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/armenia-premier-confirms-he-will-step-down-to-allow-election

(Venezuela/Colombia) ‘Humanitarian time bomb’: 4,700 Venezuelans flee to Colombia (Al Jazeera)

Some accuse Venezuelan army of using excessive force in operation against armed groups near Colombia-Venezuela border. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/humanitarian-timebomb-4700-venezuelans-flee-to-colombia

(USA) US lawmaker calls for hate crime charges in Atlanta killings (Al Jazeera)

Legislators visit Atlanta-area spas to pay tribute to victims of attacks that killed eight, including six Asian women. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/us-lawmaker-calls-for-hate-crime-charges-in-atlanta-killings

(Cuba/USA) Cuban protesters demand US lift trade embargo, sanctions (Al Jazeera)

Hundreds join caravan in capital Havana to pressure US President Joe Biden to lift economic curbs on Cuba. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/cuban-protesters-demand-us-lift-trade-embargo-sanctions

(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