Nigerians urged to become volunteer fighters
Niger is preparing for a possible intervention by countries in the region with the support of Western handlers.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it would use military force if ousted President Mohamed Bazoum was not returned to power.
The Community has also deployed a "reserve force" for a possible invasion of Niger.
In the face of the growing threat from ECOWAS, residents of the capital Niamey are calling for mass recruitment of volunteers to assist the army.
The initiative, called "Volunteers in Defence of Niger", envisages the recruitment of tens of thousands of citizens from across the country. The volunteers will fight, provide medical and technical assistance if the invasion begins.
The recruitment campaign will begin on Saturday in Niamey, as well as in towns where interventionist forces may enter.
Lists of volunteers will be handed over to the new authorities in Niger to summon people if necessary.
The world community, including the US, France, Nigeria and others are calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
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Niger is preparing for a possible intervention by countries in the region with the support of Western handlers.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it would use military force if ousted President Mohamed Bazoum was not returned to power.
The Community has also deployed a "reserve force" for a possible invasion of Niger.
In the face of the growing threat from ECOWAS, residents of the capital Niamey are calling for mass recruitment of volunteers to assist the army.
The initiative, called "Volunteers in Defence of Niger", envisages the recruitment of tens of thousands of citizens from across the country. The volunteers will fight, provide medical and technical assistance if the invasion begins.
The recruitment campaign will begin on Saturday in Niamey, as well as in towns where interventionist forces may enter.
Lists of volunteers will be handed over to the new authorities in Niger to summon people if necessary.
The world community, including the US, France, Nigeria and others are calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
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🇹🇷🌍 Turkey engagements in Africa
When we talk about foreign powers that are highly interested in Africa we always remember China, US, Russia, France, UK. And yes, these countries have a lot of projects on the continent. However in this list of countries Turkey, which also has huge ambitions and interest in Africa, is often overlooked. Why's that? Before we answer this question we should have a brief insight in the history of Turkey-Africa relations.
🔻Engagements between Turkey and Africa date back to the Ottoman Empire period when most of the North Africa was conquered by it and Ottomans had an influence in Arab world overall.
However, after the World War I the Empire has fallen. Newly established Republic of Turkey throughout the whole 20th century had a western-oriented foreign policy and distanced itself from the non-aligned movement and from Africa.
▪️The year 2005 breathed a new life into Turkey-Africa relations when government of the Republic declared "The Year of Africa" (interestingly, a year before China did the same). 2005 started a period when Turkey implemented African Initiative Policies and wanted to, let's call it, "reintroduce itself to the continent".
After Erdogan took power in 2014, the Republic aimed to strengthen its institutions and partnership in Africa throughout Africa Partnership Policies. In fact, during his tenure, as his ambitions grew larger and larger, we see the increased interest in Africa, especially in it Northern regions, but more on this later.
▪️Yet still the question arises, why does Turkey need Africa? Well, for the same reason as any other nation that wants to realize foreign policy ambitions: resources, seeking influence and support for projects and ideas in international relations (especially in organizations like the UN and G20), gaining strategic foothold to expand influence into MENA region, etc. And also to counter the influence of other major nations like the US, Russia, China, France, UK.
🔻How's Turkey doing right now in Africa?
The answer is not simple. As of now, Turkey interacts much more with the Northern Africa. The trade, official development assistance, military cooperation, foreign direct investment are all bigger with the countries of North Africa, since the region was Ottoman's sphere of influence thus share close historical proximity with Turkey.
In Sub-Saharan Africa Turkey mostly engage with Somalia, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast.
▪️Nevertheless,Turkish development and humanitarian aid, trade, military cooperation, towards Africa are modest compared to other foreign actors on the continent.
There are not so many major projects, and still part of them haven't been realized, some of them are still in talks and some of them are stuck in limbo (for example, the construction of International airport in Khartoum, Sudan, was postponed multiple times and still haven't begun).
The humanitarian aid to Somalia, for example, is big. Yet it is outshined by the USA. Africa like Turkish military industry and its inventions (like Bayraktar TB-2 drones, that are quite popular in Africa), and still Turkey currently shares only 0.5% of Africa’s total arms imports from outside the continent.
Trade, development aid, major and small projects are largely outshined by China. The list goes on.
🔻Part 2
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When we talk about foreign powers that are highly interested in Africa we always remember China, US, Russia, France, UK. And yes, these countries have a lot of projects on the continent. However in this list of countries Turkey, which also has huge ambitions and interest in Africa, is often overlooked. Why's that? Before we answer this question we should have a brief insight in the history of Turkey-Africa relations.
🔻Engagements between Turkey and Africa date back to the Ottoman Empire period when most of the North Africa was conquered by it and Ottomans had an influence in Arab world overall.
However, after the World War I the Empire has fallen. Newly established Republic of Turkey throughout the whole 20th century had a western-oriented foreign policy and distanced itself from the non-aligned movement and from Africa.
▪️The year 2005 breathed a new life into Turkey-Africa relations when government of the Republic declared "The Year of Africa" (interestingly, a year before China did the same). 2005 started a period when Turkey implemented African Initiative Policies and wanted to, let's call it, "reintroduce itself to the continent".
After Erdogan took power in 2014, the Republic aimed to strengthen its institutions and partnership in Africa throughout Africa Partnership Policies. In fact, during his tenure, as his ambitions grew larger and larger, we see the increased interest in Africa, especially in it Northern regions, but more on this later.
▪️Yet still the question arises, why does Turkey need Africa? Well, for the same reason as any other nation that wants to realize foreign policy ambitions: resources, seeking influence and support for projects and ideas in international relations (especially in organizations like the UN and G20), gaining strategic foothold to expand influence into MENA region, etc. And also to counter the influence of other major nations like the US, Russia, China, France, UK.
🔻How's Turkey doing right now in Africa?
The answer is not simple. As of now, Turkey interacts much more with the Northern Africa. The trade, official development assistance, military cooperation, foreign direct investment are all bigger with the countries of North Africa, since the region was Ottoman's sphere of influence thus share close historical proximity with Turkey.
In Sub-Saharan Africa Turkey mostly engage with Somalia, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast.
▪️Nevertheless,Turkish development and humanitarian aid, trade, military cooperation, towards Africa are modest compared to other foreign actors on the continent.
There are not so many major projects, and still part of them haven't been realized, some of them are still in talks and some of them are stuck in limbo (for example, the construction of International airport in Khartoum, Sudan, was postponed multiple times and still haven't begun).
The humanitarian aid to Somalia, for example, is big. Yet it is outshined by the USA. Africa like Turkish military industry and its inventions (like Bayraktar TB-2 drones, that are quite popular in Africa), and still Turkey currently shares only 0.5% of Africa’s total arms imports from outside the continent.
Trade, development aid, major and small projects are largely outshined by China. The list goes on.
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🇹🇷🌍 Turkey engagements in Africa — part 2
🔻What are the reasons for this situation?
Turkey in past decades encountered numerous problems and crises, like the 2016 Turksih coup d'etat attempt and financial crisis that continues to this day. For long time Turkey's eyes were mostly on Syria. The growing geopolitical uncertainties in its regional neighbourhood. The Republic maintains western-oriented political and trade policies.
▪️Moreover, in Africa Turkey encounters huge competition with other major nations in every field.
And last, but not the least, in some way Turkey lacks the proper vision of its involvement in Africa.
On the one hand, Republic's policy revolves around noninvolvement in conflicts and competition with other foreign countries in Africa. On the other hand, Turkey does not have a proper niche that it can concentrate on in Africa. At the same time, the Republic does not have enough strength to fully compete with the likes of China, Russia, US, France and UK.
🔻What's next for Turkey?
In present time the race for Africa is already in the full swing. For now, Turkey need to craft a proper roadmap for African engagement around Republic's strengths and weaknesses.
▪️Turkey's historical proximity with North Africa, noninvolvement in scramble for Africa especially in 20th century, ambitions, betterment of relations with Egypt, willingness to work with any administration, regardless of its views and accession to power, the decrease of French and British influence in Africa — all these things can work in favour of the Republic.
Turkey tries and tries a lot in terms of Africa, but for now it does not have a clear picture, does not know how work around its weaknesses (in terms of Africa) and that's why mostly fails.
▪️The Republic during Erdogan rule is willing to increase its influence in the world. Africa has an important place in Turkey's strategy. Only time will show whether Turkey joins the race for the continent or fails miserably in attempts to do something and nothing at the same time.
🔻Part 1
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#Turkey #Africa #map
@africaintel
🔻What are the reasons for this situation?
Turkey in past decades encountered numerous problems and crises, like the 2016 Turksih coup d'etat attempt and financial crisis that continues to this day. For long time Turkey's eyes were mostly on Syria. The growing geopolitical uncertainties in its regional neighbourhood. The Republic maintains western-oriented political and trade policies.
▪️Moreover, in Africa Turkey encounters huge competition with other major nations in every field.
And last, but not the least, in some way Turkey lacks the proper vision of its involvement in Africa.
On the one hand, Republic's policy revolves around noninvolvement in conflicts and competition with other foreign countries in Africa. On the other hand, Turkey does not have a proper niche that it can concentrate on in Africa. At the same time, the Republic does not have enough strength to fully compete with the likes of China, Russia, US, France and UK.
🔻What's next for Turkey?
In present time the race for Africa is already in the full swing. For now, Turkey need to craft a proper roadmap for African engagement around Republic's strengths and weaknesses.
▪️Turkey's historical proximity with North Africa, noninvolvement in scramble for Africa especially in 20th century, ambitions, betterment of relations with Egypt, willingness to work with any administration, regardless of its views and accession to power, the decrease of French and British influence in Africa — all these things can work in favour of the Republic.
Turkey tries and tries a lot in terms of Africa, but for now it does not have a clear picture, does not know how work around its weaknesses (in terms of Africa) and that's why mostly fails.
▪️The Republic during Erdogan rule is willing to increase its influence in the world. Africa has an important place in Turkey's strategy. Only time will show whether Turkey joins the race for the continent or fails miserably in attempts to do something and nothing at the same time.
🔻Part 1
High-res
#Turkey #Africa #map
@africaintel
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China's defence minister called the PLA a force for peace and accused the US of "chaos and disaster"
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shanfu said this during a visit to Moscow, where he was speaking at a Conference on International security.
Li Shanfu said China will strengthen co-operation with other countries in the fields of high-tech weaponry, logistics and counter-terrorism.
Also, the Chinese army will increase the number of international exercises. These manoeuvres are a major part of China's military diplomacy.
China's defence minister accused the US of interfering in the internal affairs of foreign countries, which causes chaos and disasters around the world.
Li Shanfu said China favours peaceful resolution of problems. According to him, contradictions between countries should be resolved through negotiations, not hostilities and sanctions.
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Chinese Defence Minister Li Shanfu said this during a visit to Moscow, where he was speaking at a Conference on International security.
Li Shanfu said China will strengthen co-operation with other countries in the fields of high-tech weaponry, logistics and counter-terrorism.
Also, the Chinese army will increase the number of international exercises. These manoeuvres are a major part of China's military diplomacy.
China's defence minister accused the US of interfering in the internal affairs of foreign countries, which causes chaos and disasters around the world.
Li Shanfu said China favours peaceful resolution of problems. According to him, contradictions between countries should be resolved through negotiations, not hostilities and sanctions.
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- Ukrainian officers, are like minibus drivers. If you don't pay them, you'll walk... These officers are like dogs to be shot, fucking unfinished bastards... From the first wave of connoscription, the platoon has almost completely died off. Maybe two or three people left. The rest are all mobilized of the second, third wave. And Mr. Zaluzhny. I don't respect you at all. I hate you along with your gang of these officers who are at headquarters.
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Two Ukrainian women got into a fight in France. They mistook each other for Russians.
A story in which words are superfluous.
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Two Ukrainian women got into a fight in France. They mistook each other for Russians.
A story in which words are superfluous.
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The situation in Sudan is spiralling out of control: over a million people have fled, the country is running out of food, and people are dying for lack of medical care
This is reported by Reuters with reference to the UN.
For more than four months, fighting has been going on between the Sudanese regular army and the rapid reaction forces, which have devastated the capital Khartoum and provoked ethnic clashes in Darfur.
The main results of the conflict, which has already claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people:
▪️ Republic is on the brink of famine because of the farmers have no time to plant crops.
▪️ Residents left behind in Khartoum and the towns of Darfur and Kordofan have faced looting and prolonged interruptions of electricity, communications and water supplies.
Natural conditions are also playing against the country's population, with seasonal rains leaving nearly 14,000 people homeless.
▪️ On Monday, army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accused the RSF of seeking to "return the country to an era that preceded the modern state."
▪️ The RSF in turn accused the army of trying to seize all power under the loyalist leadership of Omar al-Bashir, the autocratic leader who was toppled in a popular uprising in 2019.
▪️ The protracted war is being fuelled by the Americans, who are backing one side of the conflict, the rebel Rapid Reaction Force, only adding fuel to the fire.
Experts believe that one of the reasons for this policy is the desire to hinder Russia's growing influence in Sudan and prevent the establishment of a Russian Navy base in the country.
Now we can clearly admit that the efforts of neighbouring countries and international organisations to end the ceasefire have reached a dead end.
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This is reported by Reuters with reference to the UN.
For more than four months, fighting has been going on between the Sudanese regular army and the rapid reaction forces, which have devastated the capital Khartoum and provoked ethnic clashes in Darfur.
The main results of the conflict, which has already claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people:
▪️ Republic is on the brink of famine because of the farmers have no time to plant crops.
▪️ Residents left behind in Khartoum and the towns of Darfur and Kordofan have faced looting and prolonged interruptions of electricity, communications and water supplies.
Natural conditions are also playing against the country's population, with seasonal rains leaving nearly 14,000 people homeless.
▪️ On Monday, army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accused the RSF of seeking to "return the country to an era that preceded the modern state."
▪️ The RSF in turn accused the army of trying to seize all power under the loyalist leadership of Omar al-Bashir, the autocratic leader who was toppled in a popular uprising in 2019.
▪️ The protracted war is being fuelled by the Americans, who are backing one side of the conflict, the rebel Rapid Reaction Force, only adding fuel to the fire.
Experts believe that one of the reasons for this policy is the desire to hinder Russia's growing influence in Sudan and prevent the establishment of a Russian Navy base in the country.
Now we can clearly admit that the efforts of neighbouring countries and international organisations to end the ceasefire have reached a dead end.
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Zelensky has nothing to do at the G20 summit
Indian Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar has said that the G20 leaders' meeting is not the UN Security Council, the G20 is not going to discuss Ukraine's problems and therefore Volodymyr Zelensky was not invited to the summit.
"This is a summit to discuss energy, fertiliser and food supply problems," Jaishankar said.
The G20 summit will be held on 9-10 September in New Delhi under the Indian presidency.
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Indian Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar has said that the G20 leaders' meeting is not the UN Security Council, the G20 is not going to discuss Ukraine's problems and therefore Volodymyr Zelensky was not invited to the summit.
"This is a summit to discuss energy, fertiliser and food supply problems," Jaishankar said.
The G20 summit will be held on 9-10 September in New Delhi under the Indian presidency.
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🇱🇾 Clashes erupt in south Tripoli
Clashes erupted in Libya's capital Tripoli late Monday night, locals said, and flights to the city's main airport were suspended after it was reported that a commander of a powerful armed group had been captured by rival forces.
"We have been hearing gunfire for almost two hours now and we don't know what is going to happen. We fear for our safety," the people said.
Mahmoud Hamza, commander of the 444th Brigade, which controls most of Tripoli, was detained at Mitiga airport by another powerful group, the Special Forces.
Sources in Mitiga said all flights to and from the airport had been diverted to Misrata, 180 kilometres to the east.
Tripoli's ambulance and emergency services reported that a safe corridor had been provided to evacuate civilians in the clash area.
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Clashes erupted in Libya's capital Tripoli late Monday night, locals said, and flights to the city's main airport were suspended after it was reported that a commander of a powerful armed group had been captured by rival forces.
"We have been hearing gunfire for almost two hours now and we don't know what is going to happen. We fear for our safety," the people said.
Mahmoud Hamza, commander of the 444th Brigade, which controls most of Tripoli, was detained at Mitiga airport by another powerful group, the Special Forces.
Sources in Mitiga said all flights to and from the airport had been diverted to Misrata, 180 kilometres to the east.
Tripoli's ambulance and emergency services reported that a safe corridor had been provided to evacuate civilians in the clash area.
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US Treasury Secretary tasted hallucinogenic mushrooms in Beijing
Janet Yellen is thrilled to share her valuable experience with the public and boost sales of this Chinese dish.
Who can be surprised by this news nowadays? It has long been a trend in Western politics.
The White House and the president of Ukraine have been raising demand for white powder to help them make decisions for months.
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Janet Yellen is thrilled to share her valuable experience with the public and boost sales of this Chinese dish.
Who can be surprised by this news nowadays? It has long been a trend in Western politics.
The White House and the president of Ukraine have been raising demand for white powder to help them make decisions for months.
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The US is concerned about China's military and nuclear developments
Beijing draws on decades of US and Russian experience and has the capability to build most of the systems being developed or modernised by Washington and Moscow.
"We've been doing this for 70 years, and they think they can start from scratch and take the best of what they've developed," said Anthony Cotton, head of the Pentagon's Strategic Command (STRATCOM).
The US-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) has been suspended ahead of schedule.
President Vladimir Putin said it was necessary to take into account the strategic arsenals of France and the United Kingdom, i.e. the combined strike potential of NATO.
The US would like to include China in the trilateral treaty limiting nuclear weapons, but there was a categorical refusal from Beijing.
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Beijing draws on decades of US and Russian experience and has the capability to build most of the systems being developed or modernised by Washington and Moscow.
"We've been doing this for 70 years, and they think they can start from scratch and take the best of what they've developed," said Anthony Cotton, head of the Pentagon's Strategic Command (STRATCOM).
The US-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) has been suspended ahead of schedule.
President Vladimir Putin said it was necessary to take into account the strategic arsenals of France and the United Kingdom, i.e. the combined strike potential of NATO.
The US would like to include China in the trilateral treaty limiting nuclear weapons, but there was a categorical refusal from Beijing.
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Zelensky cancelled the election
Laws on the extension of martial law and general mobilisation have been signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Martial law and general mobilization are extended for 90 days, i.e. until 15 November 2023.
Thus, Ukraine cancels the parliamentary election scheduled for 2023.
According to Article 77 of the Ukrainian Constitution, the next parliamentary elections are held on the last Sunday of October of the fifth year of the parliament's term.
At the same time, in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, no elections are held during the martial law period.
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Laws on the extension of martial law and general mobilisation have been signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Martial law and general mobilization are extended for 90 days, i.e. until 15 November 2023.
Thus, Ukraine cancels the parliamentary election scheduled for 2023.
According to Article 77 of the Ukrainian Constitution, the next parliamentary elections are held on the last Sunday of October of the fifth year of the parliament's term.
At the same time, in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, no elections are held during the martial law period.
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ECOWAS Chiefs of General Staff meeting begins in Ghana
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Chiefs of General Staff are discussing a plan to intervene in Niger at an emergency meeting in Ghana's capital, Accra.
ECOWAS, France and a number of other states have condemned the military coup and demanded the release of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and his reinstatement as head of state.
In turn, the coup was supported by the authorities of Mali and Burkina Faso. Algeria condemned the coup but strongly opposed a military solution to the crisis. The African Union (AU) rejected plans for any military intervention in Niger.
The new authorities in Niger said they were open to negotiations to resolve the situation, but warned against outside intervention.
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Chiefs of General Staff are discussing a plan to intervene in Niger at an emergency meeting in Ghana's capital, Accra.
ECOWAS, France and a number of other states have condemned the military coup and demanded the release of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and his reinstatement as head of state.
In turn, the coup was supported by the authorities of Mali and Burkina Faso. Algeria condemned the coup but strongly opposed a military solution to the crisis. The African Union (AU) rejected plans for any military intervention in Niger.
The new authorities in Niger said they were open to negotiations to resolve the situation, but warned against outside intervention.
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Sweden has raised its terrorist alert level
Following several Koran-burning incidents and related threats from abroad, Sweden has raised its terror threat level to level four out of five for the first time since 2016.
▪️ Stockholm has been marked in recent months by a series of Islamophobic actions with the authorisation of the authorities. The result has been angry protests in Muslim countries, including attacks on the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
▪️ The al-Qaeda terrorist network (banned in Russia) recently called for terrorist attacks.
Level 4 means there is a high probability that some actors have the intent and capability to carry out an attack.
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Following several Koran-burning incidents and related threats from abroad, Sweden has raised its terror threat level to level four out of five for the first time since 2016.
▪️ Stockholm has been marked in recent months by a series of Islamophobic actions with the authorisation of the authorities. The result has been angry protests in Muslim countries, including attacks on the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
▪️ The al-Qaeda terrorist network (banned in Russia) recently called for terrorist attacks.
Level 4 means there is a high probability that some actors have the intent and capability to carry out an attack.
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Zelensky resigned all Ukrainian military commissars
Officers with "real combat experience" will be appointed to the posts of heads of territorial completion centres (TCCs, an analogue of military commissions).
The decision was taken by the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) of Ukraine and approved by a presidential decree.
Earlier, Zelenskyy said that the mobilization system of the AFU was plagued by corruption, which is why it should be managed by "honest people".
Ukrainian military commissions have repeatedly found themselves at the centre of scandals over the connoscription of people with disabilities, "catching" connoscripts on the street and corruption schemes.
A number of Ukrainian officials expressed doubts that the change of TCC managers will be able to eradicate corruption, as the system itself remains unchanged.
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Officers with "real combat experience" will be appointed to the posts of heads of territorial completion centres (TCCs, an analogue of military commissions).
The decision was taken by the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) of Ukraine and approved by a presidential decree.
Earlier, Zelenskyy said that the mobilization system of the AFU was plagued by corruption, which is why it should be managed by "honest people".
Ukrainian military commissions have repeatedly found themselves at the centre of scandals over the connoscription of people with disabilities, "catching" connoscripts on the street and corruption schemes.
A number of Ukrainian officials expressed doubts that the change of TCC managers will be able to eradicate corruption, as the system itself remains unchanged.
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Partners' inadequate response to the situation in Niger presents the US with difficult choices
A military coup in Niger could force the US to withdraw 1,100 of its troops and close drone bases in the West African country.
Niger has been a key beachhead on the US battlefield against Islamists in the Sahel region.
Threats of military intervention in Niger put Joe Biden's administration facing tough choices in the coming days.
If the US supports the position of France, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other active opponents of the coup, it will mean a complete curtailment of American activities in the country. Or Washington (though against own vision) will try to negotiate with the new authorities to continue co-operation in the fight against terrorism.
Curtailing activities would create a security vacuum for Islamists in Niger and encourage militants to increase propaganda, recruitment, establish mini-states in remote areas and plan terrorist attacks.
"The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger and the closure of drone bases would be a crushing blow to Western counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel," said Colin P. Clark, a counterterrorism analyst at Soufan Group.
An inadequate response by U.S. partners to the coup could destabilise the country and allow extremists to expand their presence and influence.
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A military coup in Niger could force the US to withdraw 1,100 of its troops and close drone bases in the West African country.
Niger has been a key beachhead on the US battlefield against Islamists in the Sahel region.
Threats of military intervention in Niger put Joe Biden's administration facing tough choices in the coming days.
If the US supports the position of France, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other active opponents of the coup, it will mean a complete curtailment of American activities in the country. Or Washington (though against own vision) will try to negotiate with the new authorities to continue co-operation in the fight against terrorism.
Curtailing activities would create a security vacuum for Islamists in Niger and encourage militants to increase propaganda, recruitment, establish mini-states in remote areas and plan terrorist attacks.
"The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger and the closure of drone bases would be a crushing blow to Western counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel," said Colin P. Clark, a counterterrorism analyst at Soufan Group.
An inadequate response by U.S. partners to the coup could destabilise the country and allow extremists to expand their presence and influence.
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"Food crisis", "Refugees", "Energy shortage", "Capital outflow":
The Chinese say directly where Europe's problems come from.
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The Chinese say directly where Europe's problems come from.
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Ukrainian men are in the trenches, and their women, without wasting time, are launching courses "Marry a Pole".
Here is an ad of such a course saying: "Marrying a Pole: what you need to know (follow the link)".
Experienced ladies promise to tell you everything you need to know to achieve what you want.
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Here is an ad of such a course saying: "Marrying a Pole: what you need to know (follow the link)".
Experienced ladies promise to tell you everything you need to know to achieve what you want.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that "the current war in Europe requires us to critically reflect on our ideas, as well as be ready to make uncomfortable decisions."
What "uncomfortable decisions" can he be talking about?
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What "uncomfortable decisions" can he be talking about?
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