Today's Top Reports
Cuba
SECDEF cancels plea deal with 9/11 terrorists
The United States government canceled a plea deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others because it would have removed the possibility of the death penalty. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin removed the military official who facilitated the agreement. Austin states that he takes responsibility for the decision and withdraws from the three pre-trial agreements. This event took place on 08/03/2024.
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Iran
Iran arrests at least two dozen people in connection to Haniyeh assassination
Iran has arrested at least two dozen individuals, including senior intelligence officers and military officials, in connection with the alleged Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The arrests raise concerns about a security breach among high-ranking officials. Reports suggest that the Mossad may have enlisted Iranian security agents to carry out the attack using explosives planted in a guesthouse. However, a Hamas official claims that Haniyeh was targeted by an airborne projectile. This event took place on 08/03/2024.
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Niger
JNIM takes two Russian citizens hostage
An al Qaeda affiliate in West Africa's Sahel region, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), has kidnapped two Russian citizens in Niger. The captives, who were working for a Russian company in southwest Niger, identified themselves as Yuri and Greg. They were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area west of the capital Niamey. This event took place on 08/03/2024.
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Somalia
Casualties rise in Mogadishu attack
At least 32 people were killed and many others injured in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital. The al-Shabab militant group, affiliated with al-Qaeda, is believed to be responsible for the attack. The attackers targeted a district controlled by the group. One attacker blew himself up, three were killed, and one was captured alive. This event took place on 08/03/2024.
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Venezuela
Thousands continue to protest in Venezuela
Thousands of people in Venezuela protested against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection while his supporters held competing rallies. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado made a surprise appearance after being banned from running. The opposition claims the election results were fraudulent and that their candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, won. Several countries, including the United States, Argentina, and Costa Rica, rejected Maduro's victory. This event took place on 08/03/2024.
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Below are all 55 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
