Today's Top Reports
Benin
Terrorists kill 12 people in Benin
Friday night, terrorists ambushed and killed five African Parks rangers and seven members of the Beninese Armed Forces near the Mekrou River in the W National Park. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. This event took place on 07/28/2024.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescue 23 hostages
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescued 23 hostages, including 16 females and seven men, after engaging Allied Democratic Forces militants near River Malibongo in Ituri Province. Among those rescued are 13 minors, including three infants. This event took place on 07/28/2024.
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Kenya
Security forces kill two al-Shabab terrorists in Garissa County
On Saturday, security forces ambushed al-Shabab terrorists at their hideout in the Alango area of Garissa County, killing two militants. Several other terrorists escaped the area with injuries during the fighting. Security forces seized IED materials and two AK47 rifles. This event took place on 07/28/2024.
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Lebanon
Lebanon requests the US to urge restraint from Israel
The Lebanese government has requested that the United States urge Israel to exercise restraint following a Hezbollah rocket attack that resulted in the deaths of 12 children in northern Israel. The US also asked the Lebanese government to convey a message to Hezbollah to show restraint. The US has stated that it has every reason to believe that Hezbollah was behind the Majdal Shams attack and that Israel has a right to defend itself. This event took place on 07/28/2024.
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Sudan
45 community kitchens in Umbada forced to close
On Saturday, Volunteers in Sudan workers announced they were forced to close 45 community kitchens in the Umbada area west of Omdurman due to a lack of funding. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) dominate the region of Umbada, where dire humanitarian conditions prevail. Widespread food shortages have emerged as a direct consequence of RSF activities, including the looting and destruction of markets. This event took place on 07/28/2024.
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Venezuela
Maduro and the opposition both claim victory in Venezuela
Electoral authorities in Venezuela declared Nicolás Maduro as the winner of the presidential election, but opposition leader Edmundo González claims he won with 70% of the vote. Exit polls and pre-election polls supported González's claim. The Biden administration and other foreign governments expressed concerns about the election results. Venezuelans showed frustration with Maduro, and opposition supporters vowed to protest. This event took place on 07/29/2024. View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/maduro-and-the-opposition-both-claim-victory-in-venezuela/
Below are all 54 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.
