Author: M Barbu

Of Tyranny Of Choice And The Trust In Pluralistic Societies – Analysis

Observing today’s world and all conundrums of postmodernism, along with pluralism and the tyranny of choice, one can witness an “era of gaps”, where great lack of common denominators is a contemporary hazard. The situations redefine diligence and empowers individuals to act like agents of change, not solemnly passive receivers. “Now in the era of artificial intelligence, a new underreported challenge has emerged – when will humans become obsolete? If one believes that this question is yet another example of philosophical melodrama, it is important to consider that society will soon have to redefine what it considers to be life itself” (Bajrektarević, 2020).

“ISIS Collaborators” Caught In SDF-Coalition Joint Operation in Hassakeh

Two persons active in financing ISIS sleeper cells were arrested in the SDF operation, according to North Press.

On Tuesday, the General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) revealed they carried out a security operation in cooperation with the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS against collaborators with the Islamic State (ISIS) in the east of Hassakeh, northeastern Syria.

The Mossad in Damascus

The Lebanese Hezbollah announced the arrest of cells in the Syrian army dealing with the Mossad, according to al-Hal Net.

The Lebanese Hezbollah announced the arrest of cells in the Syrian army dealing with the Mossad. This comes after Israel increased its attacks on Syria and since the beginning of this year, has targeted vital and sovereign areas in the country, such as the airports of Damascus, Aleppo and scientific research branches in Damascus, Tartous and Hama.

Russia’s Presidential Representative Meets Syrian Parties Including SDC

The SDC called for ending the Syrian tragedy and finding a sustainable solution via an intra-Syrian dialogue, according to North Press.

On Thursday, a number of Syrian parties and figures met with Mikhail Bogdanov, Special Representative of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin for the Middle East and North Africa and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. They discussed reviving the political process in Syria.

Niger: 8 terroristes tués, 32 complices aux arrêts, 3 otages libérés

L’Armée nigérienne dans son dernier bulletin des opérations dans le cadre de la lutte contre le terrorisme a dit avoir neutralisé huit terroristes et mis aux arrêts 32 de leurs complices. Le rapport note également que trois otages ont été libérés et 39 orpailleurs clandestins interpellés, en plus de nombreux matériels des assaillants saisis.

Wagner is being used in Africa as a proxy to target civilians

The issue here is not which combatant the Russian military company is backing but its treatment of civilians.

The governments of the Central African Republic (CAR) and Mali are using Wagner, the shadowy Russian private military company believed to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, as an agent for attacks against civilians, new research suggests.

Terrorists’ use of tech in West Africa must be contained

With violent extremists skilfully exploiting digital platforms, Africa should pressure tech companies to deal with terrorism online.

When al-Shabaab attacked the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya in 2013, the group live-blogged the terrifying event on Twitter, taunting the authorities who were struggling to end the siege. It represented a chilling milestone in the weaponisation of social media platforms and demonstrated the audacity and adaptive nature of Africa’s armed groups.