Today's Top Reports
Brazil
Federal Police arrest ex-Bolsonaro cabinet minister over alleged coup plot
On Saturday, Brazil's Federal Police arrested Gen. Walter Braga Netto, a cabinet member of former President Jair Bolsonaro and his 2022 running mate. According to a statement from the Supreme Court, the arrest was made in connection with investigations into an alleged coup plot. Braga Netto, along with Bolsonaro and 35 others, had been formally accused in November of plotting a coup to keep Bolsonaro in office following his failed 2022 reelection bid. This event took place on 12/15/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/federal-police-arrest-ex-bolsonaro-cabinet-minister-over-alleged-coup-plot-2/
Jordan
US in direct contact with HTS Syrian opposition group
The Biden administration has confirmed that it is in direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an armed Syrian opposition group that the US has designated as a ""foreign terrorist organization."" Secretary of State Antony Blinken made this statement during a news conference in Jordan, where regional and Western diplomats gathered to discuss Syria's future. This event took place on 12/15/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/us-in-direct-contact-with-hts-syrian-opposition-group/
Niger
Jihadist terrorists attack Kokorou
Sometime between last Thursday and Saturday, jihadist terrorists attacked the town of Kokorou, killing 18 people. This event took place on 12/15/2024.
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Syria
Schools ordered to reopen in Syria
Students in Syria are returning to classrooms as the new rulers order schools to reopen. The country's new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faces the challenge of rebuilding Syria after 13 years of civil war. Most schools are opening, but some parents are hesitant to send their children due to uncertainty. This event took place on 12/15/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/schools-ordered-to-reopen-in-syria/
Turkey
Turkey prepared to provide military support to the new Syrian government
Turkey's Defense Minister, Yasar Guler, has stated that Turkey is prepared to offer military assistance to Syria's new government if requested. Guler believes that the new administration, led by Islamist rebels who recently ousted Bashar al-Assad, should be given an opportunity to govern. This event took place on 12/15/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/turkey-prepared-to-provide-military-support-to-the-new-syrian-government/
Below are all 45 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.
