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Democratic Republic of Congo
Ceasefire agreed to in eastern Congo conflict, mediator Angola says
On Tuesday, Angola announced a ceasefire deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, effective August 4, 2024. The agreement was reached following talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers, mediated by Angola. The statement did not specify which parties had agreed to the ceasefire nor its duration. This development comes after a two-week humanitarian truce earlier in July, which was marred by fierce fighting between Congolese government troops and rebels from the M23 group. The DRC accuses Rwanda of backing the M23, while Rwanda denies the allegations. This event took place on 07/31/2024.
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Iran
IRGC says proxies will respond to Haniyeh killing
The Revolutionary Guards of Iran have stated that the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran will be met with a strong and painful retaliation. This comes as other countries condemn the strike. This event took place on 07/31/2024.
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Israel
US to defend Israel if attacked after Haniyeh killing
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged to assist Israel in the event of an attack and aims to de-escalate tensions in the region after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. He emphasized that a larger conflict in the Middle East is not unavoidable. This event took place on 07/31/2024.
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Lebanon
Death toll reportedly rises after Beirut strike
Lebanon's health ministry has updated the toll of casualties from an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. Three people, including two children, were killed, and 74 others were injured. The strike targeted and killed Fuad Shukr, the top military commander for the Hezbollah terror group, according to Israel. Shukr was responsible for cross-border attacks that resulted in the deaths of over 30 people in Israel. This event took place on 07/31/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/death-toll-reportedly-rises-after-beirut-strike/
Sudan
Sudanese army chief survives RSF drone strike
On Wednesday, Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, survived an assassination attempt by drone strike at an army graduation ceremony in Gebit, eastern Sudan. According to the military, two drones attacked the ceremony, killing five people and injuring several others. General Burhan was attending the event and was not injured. The Sudanese army stated that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was responsible for the attack. This event took place on 07/31/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/sudanese-army-chief-survives-rsf-drone-strike/
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