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Relations between Turkey and Armenia remain frozen, largely because of Azerbaijan's influence over Ankara and a lack of sustained Western diplomatic engagement. Rym Momtaz sat down with Thomas de Waal and Garo Paylan to discuss the main obstacles to a rapprochement and why reopening the Turkey-Armenia border matters for both regional and Western interests.[00:00:00] Intro, [00:01:35] The State of Turkey-Armenia Relations, [00:11:58] Russia's Influence in the Process, [00:20:47] Can the West Play a Role?Thomas de Waal, March 17, 2025, “Armenia and Azerbaijan's Major Step Forward,” Emissary, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.Thomas de Waal, September 19, 2024, “Armenia and Azerbaijan: A Fragile Peace Process,” Strategic Europe, Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, July 11, 2024, “Armenia Navigates a Path Away From Russia,” Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, Dimitar Bechev, and Maksim Samorukov, May 30, 2024, “Between Russia and the EU: Europe's Arc of Instability,” Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, September 22, 2023, “A Tragic Endgame in Karabakh,” Carnegie Europe.Garo Paylan, January 30, 2025, “Leveraging International Pressure to Reform Turkey,” CivilNet.Garo Paylan, January 13, 2025, “Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal: A Golden Opportunity for Trump,” Wall Street Journal.Garo Paylan, July 3, 2024, “Why Washington Must Push Forward the Fragile Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Plan,” Emissary, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

After the ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Karabakh, Azerbaijan has not had enough and through lies and false flag events, is setting the stage for its invasion of Armenia. This is how the EU's trade partner behaves, and the EU has done little to discourage genocidal dictator Aliyev from this course.Harut talks with me about the situation in Armenia as well as in Syria with regards to the Alawites. We know so much less than we think we know and if we only consume western news outlets, we will come to learn less and less and less.Thank you Harut for your time.TwoandaMic no longer clocking out!#RiseUpNote from Harut: All of the opinions I expressed are solely my own, and are not the opinion of any organization I associate with.I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at:Instagram: TwoandaMicTwitter: TwoandaMic1Should I really have to ask?

À l'origine, le service civique n'était qu'une alternative au service militaire, qui concernait quelques centaines d'objecteurs de conscience. Aujourd'hui, bien loin de ces modestes débuts, il est considéré comme une école de la solidarité et comme un pilier important de la société, y compris économique. Service civique ou service militaire ?En France, l'expérimentation du service national universel ne devrait pas se poursuivre...  il était censé renforcer la cohésion et la mixité sociales... trop d'argent et pas assez de résultats. En revanche, le succès du service civique ne se dément pas. Depuis 2010, il a touché plus d'un demi-million de jeunes de 16 à 25 ans. Et en Autriche, ce service civique fête cette année (2024) son 50è anniversaire. Au départ, il ne concernait que quelques centaines d'objecteurs de conscience à qui on a décidé de permettre une alternative au service militaire. Aujourd'hui, bien loin de ces débuts modestes, il est considéré comme une école de la solidarité et comme un pilier important de la société… mais peut-être pas aussi solide qu'on le pense. Reportage à Vienne Céline Béal. Reportage au Karabakh Depuis sa reconquête totale du territoire, en septembre 2023, l'Azerbaïdjan y réalise de grands travaux.Objectif : repeupler au plus vite cette ancienne enclave arménienne disputée depuis les années 1990 par Bakou et Erevan. Il est rare de pouvoir accéder au Karabakh... notre envoyée spéciale a pu s'y rendre mais dans des conditions particulières. Elle y a constaté le retour des premières familles azerbaïdjanaises - largement mis en scène par le régime d'Ilham Aliev. Manon Chapelain.   Inquiétudes en RoumanieL'influence grandissante des partis pro-russes est aussi manifeste en Roumanie après l'arrivée en tête d'un candidat pro-russe au 1er tour de la présidentielle le 24 novembre. Hier lundi, (2 décembre 2024), la justice a confirmé la validité de ce premier tour après recomptage des voix, et après une nouvelle surprise lors des législatives du week-end qui ont été marquées par une poussée sans précédent des partis d'extrême-droite. Ces résultats inquiètent... en particulier dans la jeunesse.Mihaela-Ionela Furculitca est doctorante en politiques publiques dans l'ouest du pays. Elle s'est investie dans l'accueil des réfugiés au début de la guerre à l'Université de Cluj et témoigne de l'inquiétude d'une grande partie de la jeunesse. La chronique musique de Vincent Théval What's up, de l'Autrichienne Soap&Skin. 

À l'origine, le service civique n'était qu'une alternative au service militaire, qui concernait quelques centaines d'objecteurs de conscience. Aujourd'hui, bien loin de ces modestes débuts, il est considéré comme une école de la solidarité et comme un pilier important de la société, y compris économique. Service civique ou service militaire ?En France, l'expérimentation du service national universel ne devrait pas se poursuivre...  il était censé renforcer la cohésion et la mixité sociales... trop d'argent et pas assez de résultats. En revanche, le succès du service civique ne se dément pas. Depuis 2010, il a touché plus d'un demi-million de jeunes de 16 à 25 ans. Et en Autriche, ce service civique fête cette année (2024) son 50è anniversaire. Au départ, il ne concernait que quelques centaines d'objecteurs de conscience à qui on a décidé de permettre une alternative au service militaire. Aujourd'hui, bien loin de ces débuts modestes, il est considéré comme une école de la solidarité et comme un pilier important de la société… mais peut-être pas aussi solide qu'on le pense. Reportage à Vienne Céline Béal. Reportage au Karabakh Depuis sa reconquête totale du territoire, en septembre 2023, l'Azerbaïdjan y réalise de grands travaux.Objectif : repeupler au plus vite cette ancienne enclave arménienne disputée depuis les années 1990 par Bakou et Erevan. Il est rare de pouvoir accéder au Karabakh... notre envoyée spéciale a pu s'y rendre mais dans des conditions particulières. Elle y a constaté le retour des premières familles azerbaïdjanaises - largement mis en scène par le régime d'Ilham Aliev. Manon Chapelain.   Inquiétudes en RoumanieL'influence grandissante des partis pro-russes est aussi manifeste en Roumanie après l'arrivée en tête d'un candidat pro-russe au 1er tour de la présidentielle le 24 novembre. Hier lundi, (2 décembre 2024), la justice a confirmé la validité de ce premier tour après recomptage des voix, et après une nouvelle surprise lors des législatives du week-end qui ont été marquées par une poussée sans précédent des partis d'extrême-droite. Ces résultats inquiètent... en particulier dans la jeunesse.Mihaela-Ionela Furculitca est doctorante en politiques publiques dans l'ouest du pays. Elle s'est investie dans l'accueil des réfugiés au début de la guerre à l'Université de Cluj et témoigne de l'inquiétude d'une grande partie de la jeunesse. La chronique musique de Vincent Théval : What's up , de l'autrichienne Soap&Skin. 

Dans le Haut-Karabakh, reconquis par l'Azerbaïdjan entre 2020 et 2023, Bakou mène de grands travaux. Objectif : repeupler au plus vite l'enclave, disputée entre Azerbaïdjanais et Arméniens depuis les années 1990. La réinstallation des premières familles azerbaïdjanaises est largement mise en scène par le régime autoritaire d'Ilham Aliev.  De notre envoyée spéciale de retour de Füzuli, Pour arriver à Füzuli, dans le Haut-Karabakh, nous sommes accompagnés d'un chauffeur, d'une traductrice et d'un représentant de l'État, c'est une obligation. Les autorités azerbaïdjanaises expliquent que c'est pour des raisons de sécurité, car la région est encore jonchée de mines antipersonnel. C'est aussi une manière d'encadrer, de surveiller les déplacements et les personnes rencontrées.Füzuli, c'est une ville qui a été récupérée par l'Azerbaïdjan au terme de la seconde guerre du Karabakh, en novembre 2020. Dans la rue, plein de petits commerces qui viennent à peine d'ouvrir : un coiffeur, une esthéticienne, un dentiste, une salle de sport… On peut encore sentir les odeurs de peinture. Les rues sont très calmes, on ne croise pas beaucoup d'habitants.Deux femmes nous attendent en bas d'un immeuble, elles se dirigent vers nous, tout est très millimétré. L'une d'entre elles témoigne : « Je m'appelle Essan Aliyeva. J'ai été arrachée à la ville de Füzuli par la guerre en 1993. J'avais 8 ans. Je suis ce qu'on appelle une déplacée interne, j'ai dû aller vivre dans une autre ville d'Azerbaïdjan. Trente ans plus tard, je suis enfin de retour. La maison de mon père était près d'ici, se rappelle-t-elle. Je suis si triste qu'il ne soit plus de ce monde pour pouvoir voir cela. Que Dieu bénisse le président, qu'il lui accorde à jamais une bonne santé. Que Dieu bénisse tous nos dirigeants, nos martyrs, nos vétérans. C'est grâce à eux que nous sommes de retour ici aujourd'hui. »À lire aussiLa crise du Haut-Karabakh en cinq questionsLa place des Arméniens dans le KarabakhAujourd'hui, il n'y a plus d'Arméniens dans le Karabakh, les derniers sont partis suite au dernier assaut militaire, en septembre 2023. Essan Aliyeva affirme qu'elle n'est pas sûre qu'il sera possible un jour de vivre ensemble : « Ce serait trop difficile après tout ce que nous avons traversé… Nous avons vécu l'enfer. Nous, nous avons toujours cherché à faire la paix par le passé. Mais ça n'a pas été le cas des Arméniens. »Le représentant de l'État intervient : « Laissez-moi vous dire quelque chose, il y a bien des Arméniens dans le Karabakh. Ils vivent aujourd'hui à Khankendi. Ils vivent entre eux, ils sont en sécurité, personne ne les touche, ils ne touchent personne, nous vivons ensemble en harmonie. »Lorsque RFI demande s'il est possible d'aller rencontrer les Arméniens vivant à Khankendi, le représentant affirme qu'il ne sait pas, sa collègue non plus. Khankendi, c'est le nom azerbaïdjanais de Stepanakert, l'ancienne capitale de l'enclave séparatiste arménienne du Karabakh. La ville se trouve à seulement 1h15 de voiture de Füzuli et malgré les multiples demandes de RFI, l'accès nous y a été refusé. Des experts américains affirment, d'après des images satellites, que les traces arméniennes sont, dans la zone, peu à peu effacées.À lire aussiExode des Arméniens du Haut-Karabakh : soigner la guerre quand elle ne fait plus la Une des médias [REDIFFUSION]

Dans le Haut-Karabakh, reconquis par l'Azerbaïdjan entre 2020 et 2023, Bakou mène de grands travaux. Objectif : repeupler au plus vite l'enclave, disputée entre Azerbaïdjanais et Arméniens depuis les années 1990. La réinstallation des premières familles azerbaïdjanaises est largement mise en scène par le régime autoritaire d'Ilham Aliev.  De notre envoyée spéciale de retour de Füzuli, Pour arriver à Füzuli, dans le Haut-Karabakh, nous sommes accompagnés d'un chauffeur, d'une traductrice et d'un représentant de l'État, c'est une obligation. Les autorités azerbaïdjanaises expliquent que c'est pour des raisons de sécurité, car la région est encore jonchée de mines antipersonnel. C'est aussi une manière d'encadrer, de surveiller les déplacements et les personnes rencontrées.Füzuli, c'est une ville qui a été récupérée par l'Azerbaïdjan au terme de la seconde guerre du Karabakh, en novembre 2020. Dans la rue, plein de petits commerces qui viennent à peine d'ouvrir : un coiffeur, une esthéticienne, un dentiste, une salle de sport… On peut encore sentir les odeurs de peinture. Les rues sont très calmes, on ne croise pas beaucoup d'habitants.Deux femmes nous attendent en bas d'un immeuble, elles se dirigent vers nous, tout est très millimétré. L'une d'entre elles témoigne : « Je m'appelle Essan Aliyeva. J'ai été arrachée à la ville de Füzuli par la guerre en 1993. J'avais 8 ans. Je suis ce qu'on appelle une déplacée interne, j'ai dû aller vivre dans une autre ville d'Azerbaïdjan. Trente ans plus tard, je suis enfin de retour. La maison de mon père était près d'ici, se rappelle-t-elle. Je suis si triste qu'il ne soit plus de ce monde pour pouvoir voir cela. Que Dieu bénisse le président, qu'il lui accorde à jamais une bonne santé. Que Dieu bénisse tous nos dirigeants, nos martyrs, nos vétérans. C'est grâce à eux que nous sommes de retour ici aujourd'hui. »À lire aussiLa crise du Haut-Karabakh en cinq questionsLa place des Arméniens dans le KarabakhAujourd'hui, il n'y a plus d'Arméniens dans le Karabakh, les derniers sont partis suite au dernier assaut militaire, en septembre 2023. Essan Aliyeva affirme qu'elle n'est pas sûre qu'il sera possible un jour de vivre ensemble : « Ce serait trop difficile après tout ce que nous avons traversé… Nous avons vécu l'enfer. Nous, nous avons toujours cherché à faire la paix par le passé. Mais ça n'a pas été le cas des Arméniens. »Le représentant de l'État intervient : « Laissez-moi vous dire quelque chose, il y a bien des Arméniens dans le Karabakh. Ils vivent aujourd'hui à Khankendi. Ils vivent entre eux, ils sont en sécurité, personne ne les touche, ils ne touchent personne, nous vivons ensemble en harmonie. »Lorsque RFI demande s'il est possible d'aller rencontrer les Arméniens vivant à Khankendi, le représentant affirme qu'il ne sait pas, sa collègue non plus. Khankendi, c'est le nom azerbaïdjanais de Stepanakert, l'ancienne capitale de l'enclave séparatiste arménienne du Karabakh. La ville se trouve à seulement 1h15 de voiture de Füzuli et malgré les multiples demandes de RFI, l'accès nous y a été refusé. Des experts américains affirment, d'après des images satellites, que les traces arméniennes sont, dans la zone, peu à peu effacées.À lire aussiExode des Arméniens du Haut-Karabakh : soigner la guerre quand elle ne fait plus la Une des médias [REDIFFUSION]

Jamais sans doute, la situation n'aura été aussi sombre pour les Palestiniens et le casting de la future équipe choisie par Donald Trump pour son second mandat n'incite pas à l'optimisme pour le Proche-Orient… Dans la même semaine, on a entendu le ministre israélien d'extrême droite Bezalel Smotrich proclamer que : «  l'année 2025 serait, avec l'aide de Dieu, l'année de la souveraineté en Judée et Samarie ». En clair, l'État hébreu s'apprête purement et simplement à annexer la Cisjordanie, territoire qu'il occupe illégalement depuis la Guerre des Six jours en 1967, et où 3 300 000 Palestiniens côtoient désormais 500 000 colons israéliens (750 000 si l'on prend en compte Jérusalem Est).Dimanche dernier (10 novembre 2024), l'espoir d'un cessez-le-feu à Gaza s'est encore un peu plus éloigné avec la décision du Qatar, sous la pression de l'administration Biden, de suspendre sa médiation entre Israël et le Hamas, l'Émirat accuse les 2 parties de ne pas vouloir parvenir à un accord.Enfin la victoire de Donald Trump à l'élection présidentielle du 5 novembre, a fait jubiler Benyamin Netanyahu qui s'est empressé de féliciter chaleureusement son candidat de prédilection avant de lui envoyer un émissaire, l'ex-ambassadeur israélien aux États-Unis Ron Dermer, pour discuter de l'Iran.Avec Donald Trump de retour à la Maison Blanche, Benyamin Netanyahu aura-t-il carte blanche pour remodeler le Proche-Orient à sa façon ? Avec- Vincent Lemire, historien, professeur à l'Université Paris-Est Gustave Eiffel, co-auteur avec Thomas Snégaroff  de « Israël-Palestine, anatomie d'un conflit » (Éd. Les Arènes)- David Rigoulet-Rose, chercheur à l'IFAS, chercheur associé à l'IRIS et rédacteur en chef de la revue « Orients stratégiques », dont le dernier numéro « Karabakh arménien et le jeu des puissances » vient de paraître chez l'Harmattan. Le précédent numéro « Liban : polycrises et menaces existentielles » était paru en décembre 2023- Alain Dieckoff, sociologue, directeur de recherche au CNRS, spécialiste de la politique et de la société contemporaine israéliennes, auteur de « Israël Palestine : une guerre sans fin ? », paru en 2022 aux éditions Armand Colin.

Il y a un an, l'Azerbaïdjan a repris le contrôle du Karabakh, cette province peuplée d'Arméniens depuis des siècles, provoquant un exode massif et un véritable nettoyage ethnique. Malgré la condamnation de la Cour internationale de justice, les Arméniens du Karabakh ont été abandonnés par la communauté internationale, y compris par leurs voisins arméniens qui craignent d'être eux-mêmes rayés de la carte. Église, monastères, tout un patrimoine millénaire est en train d'être effacé, tandis que des dizaines de prisonniers de guerre sont enterrés vivants sans procès.Pourtant, dans quelques semaines, le monde aura rendez-vous à Bakou pour la COP29. Le président azerbaïdjanais Ilham Aliyev a réclamé une trêve mondiale pour l'occasion, mais ne devrait-il pas commencer par faire la paix chez lui et cesser les traitements inhumains infligés à ces Arméniens qui refusent son collier ?Au-delà de l'actualité brûlante de la guerre en Ukraine, cette tragédie oubliée du Karabakh nous rappelle que les conflits géopolitiques ont des conséquences humaines dévastatrices, et que la communauté internationale ne peut rester sourde et aveugle face à ces drames.

In the first episode of a new season of War & Peace, Olga and Elissa talk with Konul de Moor, Crisis Group's consulting South Caucasus Analyst, about the difficult path toward peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan after Baku gained full control of Karabakh following a lightning offensive in September last year. They discuss the obstacles Baku faces in integrating Karabakh, including managing the return of displaced people and large-scale demining needs. They assess the peace process between Baku and Yerevan, the remaining sticking points to a deal and whether there is still a risk of an armed escalation between the two sides. They unpack the changing role of outside actors in the South Caucasus, including Russia's struggle to maintain a foothold in the region and prospects for normalisation between Türkiye and Armenia. They also explore what roles Western powers can play in bringing Armenia and Azerbaijan closer to a peace agreement. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday suggested  potential military action against Israel, drawing parallels to Turkey's involvement in Karabakh and Libya. In response,  foreign minister Yisrael Katz urged NATO to expel Turkey. "Erdogan is following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein and threatening to attack Israel. He should remember what happened there and how it ended," Katz said in the statement. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Liel, the former head of Israel's mission in Turkey, and asked him if we should be worried about Erdogan's threats? (Photo:AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*) Powerful Turkish defence can stop Israel's war on Palestinians: Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Türkiye would prevent Israel's brutal attacks on Palestinians in the event of Ankara being “very strong” in the defence industry. Speaking in his hometown in the northeastern province of Rize, the Turkish president emphasised Türkiye's advancements in the defence industry and expressed confidence in further progress. Erdogan said, “Just as we entered Karabakh, just as we entered Libya, we can do the same to them. There is no reason not to do it. We just need to be strong so that we can take these steps.” *) UK's Starmer urges Israel to take steps towards Gaza ceasefire British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Israeli President Isaac Herzog there needed to be “immediate steps” towards a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza. “The Prime Minister said there must be immediate steps towards a ceasefire, so that hostages can be released and more humanitarian aid can get in for those in desperate need,” Starmer's office said in a statement. *) Venezuela's Maduro wins re-election with 51.2% of vote: electoral council Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has won re-election to a third six-year term with 51.2 percent of votes cast Sunday, the electoral council announced. Elvis Amoroso, president of the CNE electoral body loyal to the government, told reporters 44.2 percent of the vote had gone to opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia who had been leading in polls. *) Bangladesh students vow to resume protests unless leaders freed A Bangladeshi student group has vowed to resume protests that sparked a lethal police crackdown and nationwide unrest unless several of their leaders are released from custody. Members of Students Against Discrimination, whose campaign against civil service job quotas precipitated the unrest, said they would end their weeklong protest moratorium. The group's chief Nahid Islam and others “should be freed and the cases against them must be withdrawn”, a member told reporters in an online briefing late on Saturday. *) Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention prefer death over jail brutality Seven Palestinian detainees have attempted to kill themselves at Israel's Ofer military prison in the occupied West Bank due to the “brutality of jailers”, Palestinian authorities have said. “Prisoners are subjected to beatings during arrest and in detention,” the Commission of Detainees' Affairs said in a statement. It added that “if a prisoner is late for the count or late waking up at 4 am, (they are) beaten and abused”.

Moartea președintelui iranian și a altor oficiali într-un accident de elicopter nu va afecta politica Iranului și acțiunile acestuia față de Azerbaidjan, scrie presa armeană. Iranul și Armenia sunt parteneri strategici în regiune. Între timp, președinta Parlamentului Letoniei a vizitat Azerbaidjanul și a declarat că companii din țara sa pot lua parte la reconstrucția regiunii Nagorno Karabah, disputată de Armenia și Azerbaidjan și preluată după o operațiune militară anul trecut de Baku.  Cum va afecta moartea președintelui iranian  Armenia și regiunea, este întrebarea pe care și-o pune azatutyun.am, Europa Liberă în limba armeană care a intervievat un specialist în afaceri iraniene, Alain Shadunts.Potrivit acestuia, nu sunt de așteptat schimbări majore în politica Iranului în regiune, deoarece puterea în țară nu este centrată doar în mâinile președintelui. Liderul Revoluției Islamice, Ali Khamenei este actorul principal în viața politică iraniană, iar Corpul Gărzii Revoluționare Islamice joacă și el un rol important, datorită căruia va fi asigurată continuitatea politicii iraniene.„Corpul Gărzii Revoluționare Iraniene este principalul actor care se opune posibilelor acțiuni ale Azerbaidjanului. Chiar și astăzi, indiferent de prezența sau absența președintelui, ele continuă să joace un rol major în politica iraniană și este posibil ca din cauza schimbărilor care vor avea loc în Iran, rolul lor va crește, cu alte cuvinte, linia politică pe care au apărat-o va continua în lunile și anii care vor urma,” spune analistul.Companiile letone pot participa și la lucrările de reconstrucție din Karabakh Iată un titlu din azertag.az care comentează vizita pe care a făcut-o în Azerbaidjan, președinta Parlamentului leton, Daiga Mijerina.Oficialul leton a declarat, potrivit Azertag, că prima sa vizită oficială în Azerbaidjan a coincis cu aniversarea a 30 de ani de la stabilirea relațiilor diplomatice dintre cele două țări. „Ea și-a exprimat recunoștința pentru sprijinul fără echivoc al Azerbaidjanului pentru candidatura Letoniei la calitatea de membru nepermanent al Consiliului de Securitate al Națiunilor Unite în perioada 2026-2027.”„Vorbind despre călătoria pe care a efectuat-o, ca parte a vizitei sale, în regiunea Karabakh, Președintele Parlamentului leton împărtășit impresiile despre orașele Fizuli și Shusha. (...) Daiga Mierinja a spus că Letonia a susținut întotdeauna integritatea teritorială și suveranitatea Azerbaidjanului.”Oficialul de la Riga a adăugat că companii din țara sa pot lua parte la lucrările de reconstrucție ale Nagorno Karabah, enclava disputată de Armenia și Azerbaidjan și preluată după o acțiune militară anul trecut de Azerbaidjan. 13 înotători amatori au traversat Marea Aral pentru a atrage atenția asupra secării sale„Nu-o lăsați să sece: 13 înotători amatori au traversat Marea Aral pentru a atrage atenția asupra necesității de a o salva,” citim în time.kz. Momentul nu a fost ușor: în ziua înotului, temperatura mării a scăzut la 14 grade Celsius. Doi dintre înotătorii kazahi sunt sportivi cu dizabilități: unul a înotat fără un picior și celălalt fără un braț.Citeste siMarea Aral - cea mai mare catastrofă ecologică din ultimul secolMarea de Aral era odată unul dintre cele mai mari lacuri din lume, cu o suprafață de aproximativ 68.000 km2. Suprafața ei a scăzut continuu începând cu anii 1960, după ce râurile care o alimentau au fost deturnate de proiectele sovietice de irigație. În 2007, marea a ajuns la 10% din suprafața sa inițială, fiind divizată în patru lacuri – Aralul Mic (de Nord), bazinele estic și vestic din fostul lac Aralul Mare (de Sud), și un lac mai mic între Aralul de Nord și cel de Sud. Au participat la Revista Presei Europa Plus:Anna Kocharyan - Armenia;Elvira Ibrahimova - Azerbaidjan;    Malgazhdarova Altynay - Kazakhstan Europa Plus este un proiect RFI România realizat în parteneriat cu Agenția Universitară a Francofoniei  

How is Russia reorienting its relationship with Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan? Since the collapse of the USSR, Russia has sought to strengthen its security position in the South Caucasus, notably around the region's protracted conflicts and using its strategic relationship with Armenia. Vladimir Putin's decision in March 2022 to invade Ukraine has, however, raised questions about Russia's ability to maintain its regional leverage. At the same time, Azerbaijan's series of military actions in the Karabakh conflict have further undercut Moscow's position. Increasingly, Russia appears no longer to be the dominant actor in the region. In this episode, host Neil Melvin is joined by Natia Seskuria, Founder and Executive Director of the Regional Institute for Security Studies (RISS), and Richard Giragosian, Director of the Regional Studies Centre, to examine Russia's engagement in the South Caucasus. What are Moscow's strategic goals in the region, and to what extent is Russia looking to establish a new status quo in the South Caucasus?

For three decades Armenians ruled Karabakh – literally “Black Garden” – an unrecognised statelet inside neighbouring Azerbaijan. Many saw it as the cradle of their civilisation. But as Azerbaijan retook control last autumn, the entire population fled in just a few days. It was a historic catastrophe for Armenia. But the world barely noticed. How is Armenia coping with its loss? Can 100,000 refugees rebuild their lives? And will the cycle of hatred that caused the conflict ever be broken? Grigor Atanesian reports.

For three decades Armenians ruled Karabakh – literally “Black Garden” – an unrecognised statelet inside neighbouring Azerbaijan. Many saw it as the cradle of their civilisation. But as Azerbaijan retook control last autumn, the entire population fled in just a few days. It was a historic catastrophe for Armenia. But the world barely noticed. How is Armenia coping with its loss? Can 100,000 refugees rebuild their lives? And will the cycle of hatred that caused the conflict ever be broken? Grigor Atanesian reports.Produced by Tim Whewell Studio mix: James Beard Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman Series Editor: Penny Murphy

Putin's war against Ukraine has prompted states in Russia's neighborhood to reconsider their affinity to Moscow.Thomas de Waal, senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, and Fiona Hill, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, reflect on the future political direction of these countries.[00:00:00] Intro, [00:01:44] Russia's Changing Relations With Its Neighbors, [00:12:08] Putin's Goals in Russia's Neighborhood, [00:22:09] The Future Political Trajectories of Russia's Neighbors.Fiona Hill, December 12, 2023, “‘We'll Be at Each Others' Throats': Fiona Hill on What Happens If Putin Wins,” Q&A with Maura Reynolds, Politico.Fiona Hill, Samuel Charap, and Andriy Zagorodnyuk, July 27, 2023, “How Does the War in Ukraine End?”, The Foreign Affairs Interview Podcast, Foreign Affairs.Fiona Hill and Angela Stent, August 25, 2022, “The World Putin Wants: How Distortions About the Past Feed Illusions About the Future,” Foreign Affairs.Fiona Hill, February 28, 2022, “‘Yes, He Would': Fiona Hill on Putin and Nukes,” Q&A with Maura Reynolds, Politico.Fiona Hill, October 2021, “There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century,” Mariner Books. Fiona Hill, September 12, 2016, “Putin: The One-Man Show the West Doesn't Understand,” Taylor & Francis Online.Thomas de Waal, February 13, 2024, “In the Caucasus, Another Year of War or Peace,” Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, September 26, 2023, “The EU and Azerbaijan: Time to Talk Tough” Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, September 22, 2023, “A Tragic Endgame in Karabakh,” Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, August 31, 2023, “The Orbanizing of Georgia,” Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, May 11, 2023, “Time to Get Serious About Moldova,” Carnegie Europe.Thomas de Waal, January 25, 2023, “Russian weakness challenges EU to ease tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh,” Financial Times.

*) Abbas names adviser Mohammed Mustafa as Palestine's PM Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Mohammed Mustafa as the new prime minister following Mohammed Shtayyeh's resignation. Mustafa, a trusted economic adviser, faces the task of forming a new government amid Israel's war on Gaza. At 69 years old, he is tasked with governing the occupied West Bank, while Hamas controls Gaza. Mustafa's extensive experience in economic affairs and governance, including roles at the World Bank and advisory positions for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, is seen to shape his approach to addressing Palestinian Authority challenges. *) Twin Israeli attacks kill 29 besieged Palestinians awaiting aid in Gaza At least 29 Palestinians were killed in two separate attacks in Gaza while awaiting aid, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. In the first incident, eight Palestinians were killed in an airstrike on an aid distribution centre in Al Nuseirat camp. Later, at least 21 people were killed and over 155 wounded by Israeli gunfire at a northern Gaza roundabout. The Israeli military denied attacking aid centres, but residents reported ongoing aerial and ground bombardments, including in Rafah, where over a million displaced people are sheltering. *) Chuck Schumer seeks Netanyahu's ouster US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for the removal of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labelling him an "obstacle" to Middle East peace. Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the US, criticised Netanyahu's alignment with far-right extremists and tolerance of civilian casualties in Gaza. He urged Israel to hold new elections amid a growing humanitarian crisis. The move reflects that the Biden administration is running out of patience with Netanyahu's government. *) Azerbaijan is closer to ‘peace' with Armenia than ever before Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has declared the nation's triumph of "historical justice" through the liberation of the Karabakh region from decades-long occupation, stressing significant progress towards peace with Armenia. Speaking at a forum in Baku, Aliyev hailed the successes of the fall 2020 Karabakh war, asserting that the region is now closer to peace than ever before. He highlighted the conflict's impact, including counter-terrorism operations and the seizure of $6 billion worth of weapons supplied to Armenia. *) New climate commitments essential for global safety, prosperity: UN UN climate chief Simon Stiell has issued a critical call for action, urging countries to produce ambitious new emissions-cutting pledges within a year. Stressing the urgency, Stiell labelled these plans as crucial for ensuring global safety and prosperity, emphasising the need to prevent surpassing the 1.5°C warming limit. In an open letter to nearly 200 nations in UN climate negotiations, Stiell highlighted the pivotal role of these pledges in safeguarding economies, national budgets and population well-being from worsening climate impacts.

The episode was recorded on 28 November 2023 in cooperation with Ponto. A new power balance is emerging in the South Caucasus – especially visible after the Second Karabakh War – whereby Turkey and Russia are simultaneously competing and cooperating in the region. Turkey is Azerbaijan's staunchest ally and has assisted it militarily in its war effort. Russia, on the other hand, spearheads the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), in which Armenia is a member. However, Moscow has been ambiguous about its support for Yerevan in the conflict with Baku, refusing to back Yerevan militarily in the Second Karabakh War in 2020 and the subsequent Azerbaijani offensives in 2021-2023. With the exodus of Karabakh Armenians in September after Baku's complete takeover of the territory, Russia's peacekeeping force stationed in the region has been rendered meaningless. But will Russian forces leave the region? Will Turkey normalize its relations with Armenia now that Azerbaijan has all of Nagorno-Karabakh under its control? What kind of involvement might Russia have in the establishment of a route through Armenia to Nakhichevan? What interest does Turkey have in transport connections in the region? In this episode, we discuss these and other motivations for the continued involvement of Turkey and Russia in the South Caucasus. Guests: Mustafa Aydın is a Professor of International Relations at Kadir Has University (Istanbul), and the President of International Relations Council of Turkey. Previously, he worked at Ankara University and Economy and Technology University, and was the Rector of Kadir Has University between 2010 and 2018. Professor Aydın was guest researcher and/or lecturer at Michigan, Harvard, and Athens universities, as well as at Richardson Institute for Peace Studies, the EU Institute for Security Studies and the Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen. He was member of Economy and Foreign Policy Study Group of the President of Turkey (2003-2009), Co-Coordinator of the International Commission on Black Sea (2010); and Director of International Policy Research Institute (2005-2011). Mustafa Aydin's publications include The Levant; Search for a Regional Order (ed., 2019), Eurasia Trilogy (ed. in Turkish, 2008, 2010, 2012), International Security Today; Understanding Change and Debating Security (ed. with K. Ifantis, 2006); Turkish Foreign and Security Policy (2006); Turkish Foreign Policy; Old Problems, New Parameters (2010); and Non-Traditional Security Threats and Regional Cooperation in the Southern Caucasus (2011). Kirill Krivosheev is an independent foreign policy expert from Russia, focusing on the post-Soviet states. In addition, he observes political developments in Türkiye and Afghanistan, as key neighbors of the former USSR. From 2016 to 2023, he worked as a foreign desk correspondent for Kommersant newspaper, covering elections, protests, and wars, especially the Karabakh conflict. After finishing his tenure at Kommersant, Kirill began writing analytical pieces for the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin as well as other platforms. Moderation: Marylia Hushcha, Researcher and Project Manager at the IIP

For episode 149, Joey sat down with Karena Avedissian and Anna, TFTT returnees and co-hosts of Obscuristan, a podcast which is soon joining the broader network (whaaat? - We talk about that at the beginning of the episode). We talked about Azerbaijan hosting COP29 next year, the global climate conference, and why it might be a problem for a petro-dictatorship to host a climate conference. We discussed how Azerbaijan is trying to greenwash its recent genocide of the Armenians of Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh by claiming the area, devoid of its human population, has now achieved net-zero (yes, we're not joking). We also talked more broadly about the Armenian struggle for justice and what we might learn from the Palestinian one. You'll also hear Joey's exclusive, world-premiere take on Aliyev's ridiculous mustache. -- The best way to support The Fire These Times is through ⁠⁠Patreon.com/firethesetimes⁠⁠. The other best way is to leave a review about The Fire These Times wherever you listen to podcasts. Please do this if you haven't already. It makes a huge difference to our visibility. And the other other best way is to tell your friends and enemies about The Fire These Times. -- Links Learn For Artsakh on Instagram Azerbaijan presents green energy potential of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur at COP28 in Dubai (Archived link) Augmented Azerbaijan? The return of Azerbaijani irredentism by Laurence Broers Don't water it down: The role of water security in the Armenia-Azerbaijan war by Nareg Kuyumjian The Azerbaijan pavilion at COP28 in Dubai (Archived link) Nvard Yerkanian: They Came With Peace Wikipedia overview of COP28 -- Episode Credits Hosts: Joey Ayoub, Karena Avedissian and AnnaProducer: Joey AyoubMusic: ⁠Rap and Revenge⁠Main theme design: ⁠Wenyi Geng⁠Sound editor: Joey AyoubEpisode design: Joey Ayoub

This episode opens up with a brief rundown of the results of Poland's parliamentary elections held on Sunday October 15th, Adam and Alexandra provide their brief analysis and what the results mean – especially considering the fact that the ruling Law and Justice party will not likely be able to form another government – a significant victory to the opposition.After that Alexandra is joined by Julie George is a political scientist and professor with faculty appointments at Columbia University, Queens College and the Graduate Center, CUNY. She specializes in comparative and international politics, specifically in the South Caucasus.Alexandra and Julie discuss the fallout from Azerbaijan's recent forceful takeover of the Nagorno-Karabakh region in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. They also look at the wider consequences in the South Caucasus region and the roles of Russia and Turkey.Read two commentaries recently published on New Eastern Europe:“A modern-day ethnic cleansing: Karabakh Armenians flee as Azerbaijan takes over” https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/09/29/a-modern-day-ethnic-cleansing-karabakh-armenians-flee-as-azerbaijan-takes-over/“Military operation in Karabakh: the final battle?” https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/09/29/military-operation-in-karabakh-the-final-battle/ Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

In the first episode of a new season of War & Peace, Olga Oliker is joined by Crisis Group's South Caucasus experts, Olesya Vartanyan and Zaur Shiriyev, to talk about the implications of Azerbaijan regaining control of Nagorno-Karabakh in a one-day military operation on 19 September. The immediate consequences were the end of the enclave's three decades of de facto self-rule and a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians. Olya, Zaur, and Olesya discuss the new refugee crisis, Armenia's response and prospects for the enclave under Azerbaijani rule, including for any ethnic Armenians who stay or those who seek to return in the future. They also address the potential for both peace deals and renewed escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan and what leverage outside actors, including the U.S., Russia (whose role has been fundamentally transformed), the European Union and Türkiye, can exert to make a sustainable peace more likely. For more of Crisis Group's analysis on the events in Nagorno-Karabakh, check out our recent statement Responding to the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh and our Nagorno-Karabakh page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offerta NordVPN: vai su https://www.nordvpn.com/novageo per avere il pacchetto NordVPN con uno sconto esclusivo + vinci mesi extra!PROGETTO KIRGHIZISTAN: https://donorbox.org/reportage-kirghizistan-nova-lectioIl mio NUOVO libro "La dura vita del dittatore": https://amzn.to/3BLc2FlUn ringraziamento enorme al collaboratore, storico e giornalista, Paolo Arigotti per la fase di fact checking e scriptaggio dell'episodio. Per informazioni su Paolo:Youtube https://bit.ly/3adusljFacebook.com/paoloarigottiInstagram paolo_arigotti_writerFonti:Video Nova Lectio “Azerbaigian: la guerra contro l'Armenia per il Nagorno Karabakh” - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnRN6oHhF5Uwww.lindipendente.online/2023/09/28/il-nagorno-karabakh-cessera-di-esistere-i-separatisti-ne-decretano-lo-scioglimento/www.lindipendente.online/2023/09/27/nel-nagorno-karabakh-e-in-corso-lesodo-degli-armeni-in-migliaia-in-fuga/www.avvenire.it/mondo/pagine/la-pulizia-etnica-tre-quarti-degli-armeni-fuggitwww.analisidifesa.it/2023/10/nagorno-karabakh-agnello-sacrificale-sullaltare-degli-equilibri-tra-russia-stati-uniti-e-turchia/www.lindipendente.online/2022/09/21/nagorno-karabakh-un-nuovo-conflitto-alle-porte-tra-armenia-e-azerbaigian/www.laverita.info/nagorno-karabakh-pulizia-etnica-2665758045.htmlwww.lindipendente.online/2023/09/30/armenia-oltre-100mila-profughi-dal-nagorno-karabakh/www.lindipendente.online/2023/09/20/guerra-nel-nagorno-karabakh-larmenia-senza-piu-alleati-accetta-la-tregua/www.rainews.it/video/2023/10/stepanakert-la-piu-grande-citta-del-nagorno-karabakh-appare-spettrale-e-deserta---video-8e08e793-e432-4c32-8547-3abc050f505a.htmlwww.huffingtonpost.it/esteri/2023/10/01/news/fine_dei_giochi_in_nagorno_karabakh-13515422/www.lantidiplomatico.it/dettnews-la_fine_del_nagornokarabakh_e_il_tassello_nascosto_che_pu_infiammare_un_altro_fronte_ai_confini_russi/8_51038/www.lantidiplomatico.it/dettnews-la_variabile_armena_gas_e_petrolio_al_centro_delle_tensioni_mondiali_sul_nagornokarabakh/39602_50795/www.limesonline.com/nagorno-karabakh-la-vittoria-dell-azerbaigian-la-svolta-dell-armenia-e-la-partita-turchia-russia/133637www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/9/29/what-does-the-future-hold-for-nagorno-karabakhwww.limesonline.com/guerra-tra-azerbaigian-e-armenia-per-nakorno-karabakh-e-nahcivan/129343www.ilfoglio.it/il-foglio-internazionale/2023/10/02/news/le-dure-lezioni-dell-armenia-per-il-diritto-internazionale-5729732/www.repubblica.it/esteri/2023/11/02/news/nagorno_karabakh_armeni_superstiti-416466007/

*) Many dead, over 100 missing in India flash floods due to glacial lake burst At least 14 people have been killed and 102 others missing in northeast India after heavy rain caused a glacial lake to burst its banks. The disaster affected the lives of 22,000 people and is the latest in a series of deadly weather events in South Asia's mountains. A cloudburst dropped a huge amount of rain over a short period on the Lhonak glacial lake, triggering flash floods and washing away eleven bridges. *) Azerbaijan president refuses to attend EU-brokered meet over snub to Türkiye Azerbaijan president Ilham Aliyev has decided against attending an EU-brokered meeting in Spain after France and Germany opposed his request for Turkish representation at the talks. It would have been his first face-to-face talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan since Baku took back full control of Karabakh. Aliyev wanted ally Türkiye to be represented at the meeting, but when France and Germany objected, he said "an anti-Azerbaijani atmosphere" had developed. *) Millions off work as Typhoon Koinu brings 'record' winds, rains to Taiwan Typhoon Koinu has unleashed record winds in southern Taiwan, with gusts of over 340 kilometres per hour. Nearly 200 people have been injured. Koinu made landfall as a category four typhoon, but is expected to weaken as it heads towards China. The severe weather has forced the shutdown of thousands of workplaces and schools across the region. *) 'Stop killing our children': Palestine, Israel women rally against violence Hundreds of Palestinian and Israeli women have rallied in occupied Jerusalem and the Dead Sea in the occupied West Bank. They called for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, chanting "we want peace” and holding placards that read "Stop killing our children". Persistent violence linked to Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands has escalated since last year. At least 243 Palestinians and 32 Israelis have been killed this year. *) Africa, Europe and South America to host FIFA 2030 World Cup games Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. FIFA said in a statement that the matches in South America were part of the celebration to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in Uruguay. The announcement puts an end to competition between two major bids, one led by Spain and Portugal and the other from Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay.

*) US House ousts Kevin McCarthy as speaker in historic vote A rare and dramatic scenario played out in the US congress when senior Republican Kevin McCarthy was ousted as US House speaker by his own party members. This came after Democrats announced that they would not bail him out of a move by Trump loyalists to remove McCarthy from the powerful post. McCarthy sparked fury among some Republicans when he worked with Democrats to pass a stopgap funding measure to avert a government shutdown. The Speaker is the top Republican and second in line of succession to the US presidency. *) Azerbaijan arrests top separatists as it takes total control of Karabakh Authorities in Azerbaijan have arrested several former separatist leaders of Karabakh after reclaiming control of the Armenian-occupied region in a lightning military operation last month. This is according to a top Azerbaijani news agency. The wave of arrests comes as Azerbaijani authorities move swiftly to establish their control over the region after a military operation that put an end to the illegal Armenian occupation in the region. *) Nearly two dozen Indian soldiers missing as flash floods hit hill state The Indian army has said that 23 soldiers are missing after a powerful flash flood caused by intense rainfall tore through a valley in the north east. The army said water released upstream from the Chungthang dam meant the river was already more than 4.5 metres higher than usual. Intermittent rain and thundershowers were hampering rescue operations in the area, according to an army official. *) Bus crash near Italy's Venice city leaves nearly two dozen dead A bus carrying foreign tourists has crashed near the Italian city of Venice, killing at least 21 people and injuring 18 others. According to officials, two of the dead were children and four of the injured were in serious condition following the accident on the mainland opposite the historic old city of Venice. Firefighters said the bus caught fire after careering off a bridge straddling a railway line. *) Galatasaray stun Man United with historic 3-2 win Galatasaray have beaten Manchester United 3-2 in a UEFA Champions League match, marking a historic win for the Turkish powerhouse. Galatasaray won the five-goal thriller in the Theatre of Dreams to move to second place in the group. The Turkish team has four points. Meanwhile, Man United are at the bottom of the group after losing their second match in a row.

*) Militant attack leaves dozens of Nigerian soldiers dead Twenty-nine soldiers have been killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected militants, the Defence Ministry has said. The ministry said the soldiers were targeted using "improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles by more than a hundred terrorists". Two soldiers were seriously wounded and "several dozen terrorists" were also killed. According to the ministry, the attack took place near the country's border with Mali, during military operations aimed at "neutralising the threat posed by the Daesh" terror group. *) EU foreign ministers promise Ukraine billions of dollars EU foreign ministers have held talks with their Ukrainian counterpart in Kiev – the first time such a gathering has taken place outside of the bloc. It comes amid growing Western impatience over the war with Russia, especially after the Ukrainian counter-offensive didn't gather the pace many leaders had hoped for. Afterwards, the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell proposed over 5 billion dollars in military aid for Kiev next year. Meanwhile, Ukraine's eastern city of Kharkiv will build the country's first fully underground school to shield pupils from Russia's frequent bomb and missile attacks. *) UN finds no civilian violence in Azerbaijan's Karabakh as operation ends The UN mission visiting Karabakh in Azerbaijan has not received reports of violence against Armenian residents and seen destruction against civilian infrastructure. The mission was in the region to assess the situation on the ground and identify the humanitarian needs of both the people remaining and those who are on the move. Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters the team surveyed the border checkpoint in Lachin and the city of Khankendi. *) Guatemalans block roads as anger grows over election interference Hundreds of Guatemalans have blocked key roads to demand the resignation of top prosecutors. The protesters accuse the prosecutors of trying to block the newly-elected president Bernardo Arevalo from taking office. One prosecutor even sent security forces to seize boxes of voting records. Arevalo is due to take office in January but observers and the international community have raised the alarm over efforts to challenge his election win. And finally… *) Trump decries New York trial over his business practices as 'scam' Former US President Donald Trump's fraud trial has gotten underway in Manhattan. Trump and his sons have been charged with inflating the value of his assets by billions of dollars to secure better loan and insurance terms. Trump is at risk of losing his business in New York and paying millions of dollars in fines but he denounced the case as a politically motivated "scam".

durée : 00:04:27 - Le zoom de la rédaction - L'Azerbaidjan pourrait-il mener une autre offensive contre l'Arménie ? Après la capitulation de la République autoproclamée d'Artsakh et l'exode de sa population, Erevan craint pour la région de Syunik, dans le sud du pays. La capitulation du Karabakh sonne comme un avertissement.

*) No one pursuing hostility towards Türkiye emerges victorious: Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised those who are trying to give democracy lessons to Türkiye, noting they turn a blind eye to hate crimes against Turks and Muslims, especially amid rising Islamophobia. In a speech at the Turkish Parliament on Sunday, Erdogan underscored Türkiye's critical role from Karabakh to Libya and Syria to Somalia, insisting, "No country, no society, no institution that pursues a hostile policy towards Türkiye emerges victorious in the end." In the meantime, Turkish warplanes carried out airstrikes on PKK positions in northern Iraq, in accordance with the UN's right to self-defence, the Turkish Defence Ministry has announced. Erdogan's comments and the anti-terror operation came after two terrorists attacked the Turkish Interior Ministry, in the nation's capital, Ankara, hours before his speech in parliament. *) Children among several dead, injured in Mexico church roof collapse The roof of a church collapsed in northern Mexico, during a Mass, killing at least nine people and injuring around 50, authorities said. Search teams probed in the wreckage late into the night, looking for survivors and other victims. The number of young victims — police officers said three of the dead were children — may have been due to the fact that baptisms were to take place at the church. The diocese later posted a list of about 50 people who had been hospitalised, as a result of the accident. Approximately 30 parishioners were believed to have been trapped in the rubble l, when the roof caved in, officials said. *) Serbia tried to annex northern Kosovo in recent attack: Pristina Kosovo said it has evidence Serbia was trying to annex its northern region and that recent attackers had been preparing for this for a long time at military bases. ''This terrorist organisation had only one purpose: the annexation of the north of the Republic of Kosovo,” the Interior Minister said on Sunday. According to the minister, the Serbian President, Defence Minister and Army Chief of Staff were directly engaged in the attempt. *) UN to vote on sending peacekeepers to Haiti The United Nations Security Council is set to vote to approve the deployment of foreign police to Haiti and to authorise the use of force to help the Caribbean nation combat violent gangs that have largely overrun the capital Port-au-Prince. A US-drafted resolution would also expand a UN arms embargo that currently applies only to designated individuals to include all gangs, which China wanted. Haitian officials have said guns used by gangs are believed to be mostly imported from the United States. Haiti asked nearly a year ago for international help. *) Japanese start-up develops high-tech robot inspired by 'Gundam' Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall, four-wheeled robot that looks like "Mobile Suit Gundam" from the wildly popular Japanese animation series, and it can be yours for $3 million. Called ARCHAX, after a avian dinosaur, the robot has cockpit monitors that receive images from cameras hooked up to the exterior, so the pilot can manoeuvre the arms and hands with joysticks from inside its torso. The 3.5-tonne robot, to be unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show later this month, has two modes: the upright "robot mode" and a "vehicle mode" in which it can travel up to 10 km per hour.

First came the shock, then the exodus. More than three-quarters of Nagorno-Karabakh's estimated 120,000 residents have fled since last week's lightning offensive by Azerbaijan overran the ethnic Armenian enclave. Azerbaijan's military has detained a former commander of Nagorno-Karabakh's separatist forces. That's in addition to Ruben Vardanyan, the former head of Karabakh's separatist government, who was charged with financing terrorism after his arrest while fleeing through the Lachin corridor.

More than 70,000 Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh crossing into Armenia, leaving all their belongings behind. Azerbaijan officials say they do not wish for the mass exodus. They have promised to do what they can for the peaceful integration of all Armenians into the Karabakh region.

durée : 00:21:03 - Journal de 12h30 - Nombreux sont les Arméniens à regretter la capitulation de la République autoproclamée du Nagorny Karabakh, sous les coups de boutoir de l'Azerbaïdjan. Une défaite marquée par le rôle crucial des armes livrées à Bakou par son allié israélien.

The US soldier Travis King, who fled from South to North Korea in July, was transferred into US custody in China before being flown to a US military base. Also: Armenians rush to help Karabakh "brothers and sisters", and are scientists closer to solving the mystery of antimatter?

This is TRT World's Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 27th. *) Iraq wedding fire leaves 113 dead, more than 150 injured At least 113 people have been killed and more than 150 wounded when fire broke out at a wedding celebration in the district of Hamdaniya in Iraq's Nineveh province. The fire ripped through a large events hall after fireworks were lit during the celebration, local civil defence said. Najim al Jubouri, the provincial governor of Nineveh, cautioned there were no final casualty figures yet from the blaze, suggesting the death toll still may rise. *) Türkiye wants opening of Zangezur corridor ‘as soon as possible': Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stressed the importance of opening the Zangezur Corridor land route in southern Caucasus. “Hopefully, we will realise the Zangezur Corridor as soon as possible and make our road and rail communication with friendly and brotherly Azerbaijan uninterrupted through Nakhchivan,” Erdogan said. The remark came a day after his visit to Azerbaijan's autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, where he met his counterpart Aliyev to discuss particularly the recent situation in Karabakh. *) Mexico disperses thousands of migrants; Costa Rica to declare emergency Mexico seeking to deal with an unfolding migrant crisis has dispersed thousands of people on its southern border. Migrants on the other side of the country defied new enforcement measures and continued to arrive at northern cities by cargo train. Large numbers of migrants have been crossing into the United States from Mexico in recent weeks. More migrants have also been seen traversing the Americas, and Costa Rica's president ordered a state of emergency over the sharp rise of people passing through the small Central American nation. *) UN warns of ‘harmful consequences' over France's headscarf ban for athletes No one has a say in what women should wear, a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) spokesperson has said, focusing on France's recent ban on headscarves for athletes in next year's Olympic games. “In general, the Human Rights Office says that no one should impose on a woman what she needs to wear or not wear,” Marta Hurtado told a UN press briefing in Geneva. She warned that discriminatory practices against a group can have “harmful consequences.” And finally… *) Hollywood screenwriters end strike after pay deal with studios American television and movie writers have agreed to end a strike that lasted nearly five months and paralysed Hollywood after reaching a pay deal with production studios. The 11,500 members have until October 9 to cast their votes on the proposed contract. The Writers Guild of America said the estimated value of the deal was $233 million per year. Thousands of film and television writers began striking in early May over demands including better pay for writers and protection from artificial intelligence. And that's your daily news brief from TRT World. For more, head to trtworld.com

World News in 7 minutes. Wednesday 27th September 2023Today: Karabakh explosion. Armenia refugees. Canada speaker resigns. Thai activist sentenced. Nigeria strike. China Japan Korea summit. Ukraine update. South Africa, Guatemala floods. Uganda teenager scam. Denmark Lego new bricks. Spain Shakira trouble. And Happy Birthday Google.With Stephen Devincenzi.If you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportSupporters can read the transcripts at send7.org/transcriptsSupporters can try our weekly news quiz at send7.org/quizContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it. For more information visit send7.org/contactThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4907677/advertisement

The International Red Cross steps up efforts to cope with the exodus of ethnic-Armenians. Also: Kyiv claims the Admiral in charge of Russia's Black Sea Fleet died following Ukraine's recent attacks in occupied Crimea, and could scientists have cracked one of mankind's embarrassing problems -- how do you get rid of smelly garlic breath?

Vecchi e nuovi dilemmi energetici in questo episodio. La situazione globale sull'approvvigionamento delle fonti fossili torna a mostrare serie criticità. Facciamo un rapido punto della situazione energetica europea e italiana per capire i possibili scenari futuri e, possibilmente, farci trovare pronti in caso di nuove problematiche.

Connaissez-vous notre site ? www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr Une émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 22 septembre 2023. Avec cette semaine : Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat. Jean-Louis Bourlanges, président de la Commission des Affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée nationale. Michel Eltchaninoff, rédacteur en chef du mensuel Philosophie Magazine. Lionel Zinsou, ancien Premier ministre du Bénin et président de la fondation Terra Nova. L'AGRESSION CONTRE LE HAUT-KARABAKH L'Azerbaïdjan a lancé le 19 septembre une opération militaire qualifiée par elle « d'antiterroriste » dans le Haut-Karabakh, territoire à majorité arménienne où la souveraineté de l'Azerbaïdjan est aujourd'hui reconnue et où les quelques 120.000 Arméniens qui y vivent jouissent d'une forme d'autonomie. Depuis la dislocation de l'Union soviétique, fin 1991, le Haut-Karabakh est un point de tension quasi constant Deux guerres meurtrières y ont déjà eu lieu, la première en 1988-1994 et la seconde en 2020, à l'issue de laquelle la Russie a déployé des forces chargées de garantir la libre circulation dans le corridor de Latchine, seul axe routier reliant le Haut-Karabakh à l'Arménie. Après une courte période d'accalmie, les tensions ont repris, Bakou menant une guerre d'usure à force de coupures de gaz, d'électricité, de tirs sur les paysans et de kidnappings. Fin 2022, les Azéris ont bloqué la circulation dans le corridor de Latchine. Ce blocus, renforcé en juillet, isole la population arménienne de l'enclave. Il a provoqué ces dernières semaines un début de famine. La Croix-Rouge n'est parvenue que le 18 septembre à faire passer une cargaison de vingt tonnes de farines et de produits médicaux. Les 2.000 soldats russes déployés dans l'enclave après le cessez-le-feu de 2020 et censés assurer la sécurité des Arméniens n'ont pas cherché à empêcher le blocus. Aucun pays ne reconnaît les autorités séparatistes arméniennes du Haut-Karabakh, pas même Erevan, qui les soutient. La première réaction publique du premier ministre arménien, Nikol Pachinian, a été d'écarter fermement l'option d'une intervention militaire de la République d'Arménie. Il a réaffirmé l'absence de soldats de son pays dans le Haut-Karabakh. Ces déclarations ont provoqué la colère de milliers d'Arméniens, qui sont venus manifester mardi devant le siège du gouvernement, à Erevan, pour affirmer leur solidarité avec les Arméniens du Haut-Karabakh et réclamer la démission de M. Pachinian. Mercredi, après 24 heures sous les frappes, les autorités arméniennes du Haut-Karabakh ont annoncé leur intention de déposer les armes, selon les conditions imposées par l'Azerbaïdjan pour toute négociation de cessez-le-feu. Le ministère azerbaïdjanais de la Défense a confirmé le désarmement des forces du Karabakh ainsi que l'ouverture de négociations en Azerbaïdjan. Les discussions porteront sur la réintégration de la région à population arménienne à l'Azerbaïdjan. L'opération militaire azerbaïdjanaise a fait au moins 200 morts et 400 blessés, d'après le dernier bilan des séparatistes arméniens, alors que 7.000 habitants auraient été évacués. *** LA FRANCE A-T-ELLE PERDU PIED EN AFRIQUE ? Les présidents de l'ex-pré-carré français en Afrique sont renversés les uns après les autres : le malien Ibrahim Boubacar Keita en août 2020, le guinéen Alpha Condé en septembre 2021, le burkinabé Roch Kaboré en janvier 2022, le nigérien Mohamed Bazoum au mois de juillet et fin août, le gabonais Ali Bongo. Dans la foulée de ces coups d'état, la France a dû évacuer ses militaires du Mali (août 2022), puis de Centrafrique (décembre 2022), du Burkina Faso (février 2023) et peut-être bientôt du Niger où elle déploie encore 1.500 militaires. Au Niger, le président français a choisi la fermeté : refus de reconnaître les autorités putschistes, exigence d'un retour au pouvoir du président Bazoum et rejet des injonctions de la junte, qui exige le départ de l'ambassadeur à Niamey et réclame le retrait des militaires français. Un mois après le coup d'État au Niger, la position de la France reste assez isolée. Joe Biden, qui veut sauver sa base militaire au Niger, ne voit pas d'inconvénients à dialoguer avec la junte. Les Allemands se désolidarisent de la position française au Niger, de même que les Italiens en Libye, tandis que les Espagnols reconnaissent le Sahara occidental pour se rapprocher du Maroc. Les pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest renâclent à intervenir militairement. La France est devenue indésirable dans ce qu'elle considérait jadis comme son « pré carré », décriée comme prédatrice économique par toute une génération et comme porteuse de valeurs honnies par des groupes islamistes orthodoxes et radicaux. Marquée du sceau colonial, la France vit d'autant plus mal son éviction de la région, qu'elle a le sentiment de s'être acquittée, à la demande des autorités locales, d'une tâche que les armées africaines ne parvenaient pas à remplir seules : la lutte antiterroriste contre le djihad. Le lent déclin de la présence française sur le continent se constate aussi sur le plan économique. La France n'est plus le premier fournisseur ni le premier investisseur du continent. Si, en valeur, les exportations françaises vers l'Afrique ont fortement augmenté, leur poids relatif a été toutefois divisé par deux, passant de 12 % de part de marché à 5 % entre 2000 et 2021. Pour Antoine Glaser, journaliste spécialiste de l'Afrique, et auteur de l'ouvrage « Le piège africain de Macron » « la France n'a pas vu l'Afrique se mondialiser, ni su solder sa présence post-coloniale, terreau du sentiment anti-français. Depuis la fin de l'opération Barkhane, le leadership français en Afrique est terminé. » Cependant, la ministre des Affaires étrangères, Catherine Colonna souligne que l'Afrique n'est pas que le Sahel. Elle assure que nos relations se développent avec des États dans lesquels nous étions moins présents, comme le Kenya, l'Afrique du Sud ou l'Éthiopie.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr

durée : 00:03:11 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - L'enclave arménienne du Haut Karabakh s'est rendue hier aux conditions de l'armée azerbaidjanaise, après 24 heures de combats. La décision de l'Arménie de ne pas intervenir, et la passivité russe, ne laissaient pas d'autre choix aux séparatistes du Karabakh.

On Wednesday Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a much anticipated meeting with Turkish President Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The two leaders agreed to continue working to deepen the positive climate in Greek-Turkish relations that has been established this year, laid out a roadmap of contacts for the coming months, and discussed issues of common interest such as migration and the climate crisis. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini's diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how the two leaders are expected to build on the positive atmosphere we've seen these past months, while looking ahead at what we can expect to see as part of this positive agenda. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Roadmap amid calm waters in the AegeanGreek, Turkish leaders to confirm improved climateMitsotakis-Erdogan: Keeping the process on a positive trackThe Greek-Turkish dialogue and the Cyprus issueNagorno-Karabakh: thousands protest in Armenia in wake of ceasefire dealAzerbaijan halts Karabakh offensive after ceasefire deal with Armenian separatistsThe U.S. Keeps Failing Armenians in Nagorno-KarabakhClimate change made storm Daniel far more likely and intense, scientists say

durée : 00:03:11 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - L'enclave arménienne du Haut Karabakh s'est rendue hier aux conditions de l'armée azerbaidjanaise, après 24 heures de combats. La décision de l'Arménie de ne pas intervenir, et la passivité russe, ne laissaient pas d'autre choix aux séparatistes du Karabakh.

durée : 00:03:07 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - Après des mois de blocus, l'Azerbaïdjan a lancé hier une attaque contre l'enclave séparatiste du Haut Karabakh, afin, au minimum, d'en désarmer les défenseurs. Bakou veut profiter d'un rapport de force favorable pour récupérer l'enclave.

*) Azerbaijan launches anti-terror ops in Karabakh Azerbaijan has launched "local anti-terrorist activities" in Karabakh to restore constitutional order by disarming and forcing the withdrawal of Armenian military formations after six Azerbaijani citizens were killed in separate mine blasts in the breakaway region. Baku blamed Armenian separatists for the death of the four Azerbaijani police officers and two civilians. The ex-Soviet neighbours have been locked in a decades-long dispute over the mountainous region, going to war twice in the 1990s and in 2020. *) Erdogan: Security Council no longer guarantor of international security Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the UN Security Council no longer works to ensure global security but instead is an arena for its five permanent member states to engage in strategic confrontations. “We must build a global governance architecture that is capable of representing all origins, beliefs and cultures in the world,” he added. The effectiveness of the Security Council has been questioned in the face of recent crises, especially after Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine nearly 19 months ago. *) Canada Sikh, Muslim groups demand India cooperate with Nijjar murder probe World Sikh and other organisations have called for action after recent allegations over India's complicity in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Nijjar, a Sikh leader in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, was shot dead on June 18 in front of a Sikh temple in Surrey. Earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged India to take the allegations seriously, a concern that Washington later echoed. *) Muslim leaders bash West at UNGA over Quran desecrations Muslim leaders addressing the United Nations have berated the West over burnings of the Quran, denouncing the acts protected as free speech as discriminatory. Quran desecration in Sweden sparked debate on religious tolerance and freedom of expression, with calls for deeper understanding of religious sensitivities and a rebalanced relationship between free speech and religious respect. "It has reached intolerable levels. Unfortunately, populist politicians in many countries continue to play with fire by encouraging such dangerous trends," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. *) Dinosaur 'Barry' up for auction in Paris An unusually well-preserved dinosaur skeleton, a Camptosaurus known as 'Barry' that dates from the late Jurassic period some 150 million years ago, will go under the hammer in Paris next month. The dinosaur, which was first discovered in the 1990s in the US state of Wyoming, was initially restored in 2000 by palaeontologist Barry James, from whom it got its name. Italian laboratory Zoic, which acquired Barry last year, has done further restoration work on the skeleton, which is 2.10 metres (6.9 feet) tall and 5 metres (16.4 ft ) long.

World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 21st September 2023Today: United Nations Albania and Nigeria. Haiti armed gangs. Azerbaijan Karabakh ceasefire. Romania cargo ship explosion. Thailand cannabis laws. Australia bee-killing parasite. Somalia aid suspended. South Africa trade summit. And the oldest wooden structure ever discovered.With Ben MallettIf you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportSupporters can read the transcripts at send7.org/transcriptsSupporters can try our weekly news quiz at send7.org/quizContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contactThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4907677/advertisement

durée : 00:03:07 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - Après des mois de blocus, l'Azerbaïdjan a lancé hier une attaque contre l'enclave séparatiste du Haut Karabakh, afin, au minimum, d'en désarmer les défenseurs. Bakou veut profiter d'un rapport de force favorable pour récupérer l'enclave.

We speak to writer and genocide researcher Joe Kassabian about the deadly violence that broken out in Karabakh / Artsakh as Azerbaijan ends the ceasefire and has begun shelling civilians.  - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan

Dennis Marburger returns to the show to talk about the humanitarian crisis occurring right now in Nagorno-Karabakh. Marburger gives the historical context behind what's happening before digging into the details of the current blockade, which began late last year. Scott and Marburger then look at the geopolitical context and discuss how this can be resolved.  Discussed on the show: “The Crisis We Ignore” (The Critic) Origins Discovery Armenophobia Maro Kochinyan “‘They want us to die in the streets': inside the Nagorno-Karabakh blockade” (The Guardian) “Nations by Consent” (Mises.org) Follow Dennis Marburger @DennisMarburge1 This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Dennis Marburger returns to the show to talk about the humanitarian crisis occurring right now in Nagorno-Karabakh. Marburger gives the historical context behind what's happening before digging into the details of the current blockade, which began late last year. Scott and Marburger then look at the geopolitical context and discuss how this can be resolved.  Discussed on the show: “The Crisis We Ignore” (The Critic) Origins Discovery Armenophobia Maro Kochinyan “‘They want us to die in the streets': inside the Nagorno-Karabakh blockade” (The Guardian) “Nations by Consent” (Mises.org) Follow Dennis Marburger @DennisMarburge1 This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

ANN Groong Week in Review - August 20, 2023Topics:  - UNSC Meeting on Artsakh  - Artsakh Internal Developments  - Yerevan ElectionsGuest:  - Tevan Poghosyan TW/@TevanPoghosyanHosts:  - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan  - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 275 | Recorded: August 22, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

*) Russia says shot down Ukraine drones southwest of Moscow Russia's defence ministry has said it shot down three Ukrainian drones southwest of Moscow, the latest in a surge of aerial attacks near the capital. Ukraine launched the attack at 0200 GMT (5:00 am local time) using "three unmanned aerial vehicles on objects in the Kaluga region", the ministry said on Telegram. Kaluga's governor Vladislav Shapsha said there was no damage or injury to people or infrastructure. The air attack is at least the fifth this month over the Kaluga region that Russia says it has thwarted. *) Azerbaijan finds new mass grave in area liberated from Armenia Azerbaijan has discovered a new mass grave site in the city of Shusha in the Karabakh region, local media reported. According to state news agency Azertac, the remains of 17 people were uncovered in the territory of Shusha prison during excavations conducted between August 1-15 by Azerbaijan's State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons. In June, Azertac reported the discovery of a mass grave in the Saricali village of Agdam district, where the remains of four people were found. The Karabakh region has been the site of mass killings and burials since the First Karabakh War in the early 1990s during the Armenian occupation. *) UN says Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women 'crime against humanity' The United Nations has said that the International Criminal Court should recognise gender discrimination in Afghanistan as a crime against humanity. UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown has said 54 of 80 edicts issued by the Taliban explicitly target women and girls and deprive them of their rights. The international community continues to grapple with how, and if, to engage with the Taliban authorities, with restrictions on women's rights being a key obstacle. *) Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 dead, authorities say Deadly clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital have killed at least 27 people and left residents trapped in their homes unable to escape the violence, medical authorities said. The fighting appears to be the most intense to shake Tripoli this year. Tensions flared on Monday after Mahmoud Hamza, a senior commander of the 444 brigade, was allegedly detained by rival group Special Deterrence Force at an airport in Tripoli, reports said. And finally… *) ​​Hawaii wildfire death toll exceeds 100 The number of people known to have died in the horrific wildfire that levelled a Hawaiian town has topped 100, the state's governor said, as a makeshift morgue was expanded to deal with the tragedy. Governor Josh Green has repeatedly warned that the final count from last week's inferno in Lahaina would grow significantly. The wildfire is already the deadliest in the US in over a century.

Today we speak to Nina, an Armenian teacher living behind Azerbaijan's blockade on Artsakh / Karabakh. Children are now dying due to the blockade and the international community is largely silent. We hear first hand what life is like as Azerbaijan effectively starves people out of their homes.   - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan

Fresh off his debut television appearance, Danny comes crawling back to Derek to receive The News. It is said Derek the Magnanimous received Danny with a warm embrace. This week: a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) confirms record high global arms spending (0:53), continued fighting in Sudan escalates ancillary effects on civilians (2:16), polls show a tightening race ahead of the Turkish election (10:26), Azerbaijan imposes a checkpoint near Karabakh (15:25), President Yoon of South Korea visits the US (18:35), and a Ukraine update on both the battlefield and the diplomatic front (25:28). Recorded Thursday, April 27, 2023 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe