Today's Top Reports
Democratic Republic of Congo
Codeco militia kills ten civilians in Djugu territory
On Tuesday, the Codeco militia stormed a village in Djugu territory, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, killing ten civilians from two local households. Reports indicate that militia members decapitated some of the victims and mutilated their bodies. This event took place on 09/17/2024.
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Lebanon
Update: Casualties rise from pager attack
Lebanon's health minister reported that nine people were killed and over 2,800 were injured when pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded, allegedly due to an operation by Israel. The Lebanese Red Cross called for medical assistance and blood donations. Iran's ambassador to Lebanon was among the wounded. Hezbollah blamed Israel for the blasts, which Israeli analysts considered a significant security breach. The pagers were given to Hezbollah operatives in recent months to avoid cellphone tracking. This event took place on 09/17/2024.
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Mali
JNIM terrorists attack Bamako
The Al-Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) claimed responsibility on Tuesday for an attack on a military airport and police training center in Bamako, Mali's capital. The attack inflicted heavy human and material losses, including the destruction of several military aircraft. This event took place on 09/17/2024.
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Russia
Meta bans Russian state media networks
Facebook owner Meta is banning Russian state media networks from its platforms, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya. The company claims that these outlets have used deceptive tactics for covert influence operations online. This ban significantly escalates Meta's actions against Russian state media. Previously, Meta had taken more limited steps, such as blocking ads and reducing the reach of their posts. The ban will be enforced globally across Meta's apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. This event took place on 09/17/2024.
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Yemen
Burning tanker towed to safety in the Red Sea
A Greek-owned oil tanker, MV Sounion, attacked by Yemen's Houthis, has been towed to a safe area in the Red Sea without any spill. The tanker was abandoned by its crew and later detonated by Houthi fighters. Private stakeholders carried out the salvage operation with the support of a warship. The EU's Operation Aspides praised the comprehensive approach and cooperation to prevent an environmental disaster. This event took place on 09/17/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/burning-tanker-towed-to-safety-in-the-red-sea/
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.
