Regions – Page 3201 – Prologue Journal

Who Are Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces?

New York Times The unit traces its origins from the notorious Janjaweed militias, which in the 2000s helped Sudan’s Army crush a rebellion in the western region of Darfur. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/africa/paramilitary-rsf-explainer.html

India loves its cows. But with 5 million strays, that’s becoming a problem

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indian PM Narendra Modi’s 2017 ban on slaughtering cattle has left the South Asian nation overrun with strays that attack people, spread disease and cause hundreds of car accidents. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3217392/india-loves-its-cows-5-million-strays-thats-becoming-problem?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s security lapse with Kishida attack so soon after Abe’s murder was ‘embarrassing’. Should G7 leaders be worried?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While some analysts lament ‘another serious lapse by the police’, others say ‘G7 leaders have little to worry about’ when they meet in Hiroshima next month. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3217321/japans-security-lapse-kishida-attack-so-soon-after-abes-murder-was-embarrassing-should-g7-leaders-be?utm_source=rss_feed

In move toward peace, warring sides in Yemen exchange prisoners

Jerusalem Post Joy and relief were palpable at Yemen’s largest airports on Friday as family members were reunited with their newly released loved ones. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739518

Harsh Sentence for Putin Critic Highlights Kremlin’s Repression

New York Times A Moscow court sentenced Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison, making it clear that any criticism of the war can lead to prison time. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/europe/kara-murza-russia-prison.html

Pakistan’s defense minister vows to strike terror dens on Afghan soil

Jerusalem Post Strike has been ruled out by experts, who say it would destabilize regional peace https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739513

Why Is Sudan in turmoil again? Clashes between military, paramilitary forces, Kill over 180

Jerusalem Post Three days of fighting leave dozens of civilians killed and hundreds injured https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739511

Seeking to Calm Unrest, Macron Calls for a ‘New Pact of Life and Work’

New York Times But the French president did not yield on the pension change that has roiled the nation. Labor unions declined to meet for talks, and vowed massive protests on May 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/europe/france-macron-speech-pension.html

Hospitals and Aid Groups Become Targets as Sudan Fighting Intensifies

New York Times Civilians are caught in the cross-fire, and two rival generals vying for power made it clear their forces had no intention of standing down. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/africa/sudan-fighting.html