Today's Top Reports
France
Farmers protest across France against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Across France, farmers staged nationwide protests on Monday, voicing opposition to a proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal. They fear the agreement will expose them to increased foreign competition, compounding their struggles after poor harvests, livestock disease, and delays in promised reforms. The farmers' discontent echoes the European protests from last winter over Ukrainian imports, during which French farmers blockaded highways for weeks. This event took place on 11/18/2024.
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Georgia
Round-the-clock protests start in Tbilisi
Georgia's opposition and supporters are protesting round-the-clock in Tbilisi, demanding new parliamentary elections due to alleged tampering. The ruling party denies the accusations. European election observers described the elections as divisive, with instances of bribery, double voting, and violence. The opposition plans to boycott the newly elected parliament's first session. The vote is seen as a referendum on Georgia's EU membership, which was suspended after passing a law criticized for mimicking Moscow's crackdown on civil society. Critics accuse the ruling party of becoming authoritarian and aligned with Moscow. This event took place on 11/18/2024.
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Nigeria
Ambush reported in Umuahia
Two police officers assigned to Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Isiala-Ngwa North/South Constituency, were ambushed by armed assailants while on official duty in Umuahia. One officer was killed, while the other officer and the driver escaped. This event took place on 11/18/2024.
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North Korea
North Korean leader calls for strengthening the country's nuclear capabilities
Last Friday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for strengthening the country's nuclear capabilities without limit and completing war preparations. He accused South Korea, the United States, and Japan of jeopardizing regional peace through military cooperation. The North Korean leader urged military officials to prioritize finalizing war preparations, emphasizing the need to bolster nuclear forces to deter war and carry out preemptive strikes if necessary. This event took place on 11/18/2024.
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Philippines
The US and Philippines sign long-sought intelligence sharing agreement
On Monday, the U.S. and the Philippines signed a military information-sharing agreement, solidifying the foundation for their armed forces to operate more cohesively. The deal, known as the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), establishes a common set of standards for how the two countries handle classified data, facilitating America's ability to share such information when needed. This event took place on 11/18/2024.
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Slovakia
Protest in Bratislava against stance on Ukraine
On Sunday, at least 17,000 people protested the Slovakian government's stance on Ukraine and its alleged drift toward Moscow during an opposition-led rally in Bratislava. Slovakia's opposition leaders urged the country to maintain its ties with the Western democratic bloc and resist falling under Moscow's sway. The rally was held to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia. This event took place on 11/18/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/protest-in-bratislava-against-stance-on-ukraine/
Sudan
South Darfur governor dismisses 70 tribal leaders over alleged RSF ties
On Sunday, the acting governor of South Darfur dismissed 70 tribal leaders, accusing them of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and alleging their involvement in the destruction of cities across Sudan. According to Governor Bashir Mursal, the dismissed leaders had mobilized fighters, harbored mercenaries from neighboring countries, and incited attacks on infrastructure in South Darfur as well as other states, including the capital, Khartoum. This event took place on 11/18/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/south-darfur-governor-dismisses-70-tribal-leaders-over-alleged-rsf-ties/
Below are all 67 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.
