Today's Top Reports
Bangladesh
Student protesters set jail on fire, free hundreds of prisoners in Narsingdi
On Friday, student protesters stormed a jail in Narsingdi, setting it on fire and freeing hundreds of prisoners. The incident occurred amid continued violent student protests across the country in which at least 50 people were killed this week. This event took place on 07/19/2024.
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Russia
WSJ reporter sentenced in Russia for espionage
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist, has been found guilty of spying and sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court. The US government, his newspaper, and supporters have denounced the case as a sham. Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 while reporting for the Wall Street Journal and accused of spying for the CIA. The trial concluded quickly, and Gershkovich has vehemently denied the charges. US and Western officials believe Russia is using him as a bargaining chip for possible prisoner exchanges. This event took place on 07/19/2024.
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Somalia
Al-Shabab militants killed in Somalia
The Somali National Army (SNA) has killed over 20 Al-Shabaab militants in a recent operation. The government forces recovered weapons and supplies intended for the militants. This event took place on 07/19/2024.
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Syria
15 PKK Terrorists Eliminated by Turkish Forces in Iraq and Syria
On Friday, the Turkish National Defense Ministry announced that Turkish security forces "neutralized" 15 terrorists in northern Iraq and Syria. The Turkish Armed Forces successfully neutralized five PKK terrorists in the Operation Claw-Lock zone and the Gara region of northern Iraq. Additionally, 10 PKK/YPG terrorists were neutralized in the Euphrates Shield and Peace Spring zones in northern Syria. The term "neutralize" is used by Turkish authorities to indicate that the terrorists either surrendered, were killed, or were captured. This event took place on 07/19/2024.
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Tunisia
Presidential candidate sentenced in Tunisia
A Tunisian presidential candidate, Lotfi Mraihi, has been sentenced to eight months in prison and a lifetime ban from running for office on corruption charges. President Kais Saied's opponents are facing increasing obstacles, with several candidates either in prison or dropping out of the race. This event took place on 07/19/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/presidential-candidate-sentenced-in-tunisia/
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.
