Just tag @kouroux , I know he's in Djibouti but perhaps he has some knowledge on the matter
Changes in Arabia
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What's your point? I wasn't suggesting that Eritrea was backing Al-Qaeda for ideological reasons.
Nothing. You don't need to be so paranoid, that everybody is trying to disagree with you. I just added a tiny bit of information for all those people who might not be familiar with the situation, which is probably the majority. They might be very confused when they hear something like "Eritrea supports Al-Shabaab".
Both countries had difficult colonial history and were somewhat ruled by the same regime till Eritrea got its independence in 1993 (after 30 years of civil war between an rebel alliance (incl. both parts) against the central government). They had historical boarder disputes that go back over 100 years, which were never settled so. These boarder conflicts in combination with economic disputes resulted in a two year war (1998-2000), that was never fully resolved.
The peace is fragile at best.
Both countries had difficult colonial history and were somewhat ruled by the same regime till Eritrea got its independence in 1993 (after 30 years of civil war between an rebel alliance (incl. both parts) against the central government). They had historical boarder disputes that go back over 100 years, which were never settled so. These boarder conflicts in combination with economic disputes resulted in a two year war (1998-2000), that was never fully resolved.
The peace is fragile at best.
There is nothing wrong with disagreements and there is nothing to be "afraid about". Disagreements is why you basically have a debate. It's difficult though to have a debate without clarity.
Fair enough.
U.S. Fingerprints on Attacks Obliterating Yemen’s Economy
The Saudi-led coalition is hitting civilian targets, like factories, bridges and power stations, that critics say have no clear link to the rebels. In the rubble, the remains of American munitions have been found.
NOV. 13, 2016
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/world/middleeast/yemen-saudi-bombing-houthis-hunger.html
Nothing new, and probably not worth posting, but just a reminder for people who still insist that they care about these kind of things.
The Saudi-led coalition is hitting civilian targets, like factories, bridges and power stations, that critics say have no clear link to the rebels. In the rubble, the remains of American munitions have been found.
NOV. 13, 2016
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/world/middleeast/yemen-saudi-bombing-houthis-hunger.html
Nothing new, and probably not worth posting, but just a reminder for people who still insist that they care about these kind of things.
Eh...
Speaking of Saudi Arabia...
Germany needs to respond to state-sponsored Salafism, experts say
Policy toward Saudi Arabia may have to change after an intelligence report found that the Saudi government directly supports fundamentalist Islamic groups in Germany.
http://www.dw.com/en/germany-needs-to-respond-to-state-sponsored-salafism-experts-say/a-36753159
Who would have thunk it...
Germany launches almost 200 police raids as Islamist group linked to more than 140 Isis fighters banned
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-200-police-raids-isis-fighters-a7418701.html
R.I.P. Malaysia.
Speaking of Saudi Arabia...
Germany needs to respond to state-sponsored Salafism, experts say
Policy toward Saudi Arabia may have to change after an intelligence report found that the Saudi government directly supports fundamentalist Islamic groups in Germany.
http://www.dw.com/en/germany-needs-to-respond-to-state-sponsored-salafism-experts-say/a-36753159
Who would have thunk it...
Germany launches almost 200 police raids as Islamist group linked to more than 140 Isis fighters banned
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-200-police-raids-isis-fighters-a7418701.html
R.I.P. Malaysia.
There's some positive signs that the tide may be turning against this Saudi proselytising, in Europe and America at least. The governments will probably be the last act on it, but public opinion has had enough with it I reckon.
Yeah, to some extent (finally), even though I don't expect serious measures yet.
The problem though they will still support them (or at least don't care) in the middle East and countries like Malaysia, Pakistan, ...etc. which is now not even covered in the news. I'm afraid once it's in the news (even if covered correctly) it will be too late and the price will be very high to save humanity in these areas. Look what's happening in Egypt now...
Bomb Hits Coptic Christian Church In Cairo, Killing At Least 25
December 11, 201610:32 AM ET
A bomb exploded during Sunday mass at a Cairo church Sunday, killing at least 25 people and wounding many more, including many women and children. The blast struck a chapel next to St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...christian-church-in-cairo-killing-at-least-25
Of course no media coverage...
Death toll from the 2 suicide bombers the past few days approaching 100. Large portions of the population approaching starvation. Fubar.
wow what a prophecy. long enough that no one will remember to look back and prove you wrong and vague enough that if ever the regime to be ousted even in a thousand years time people can look back and say "wow he was right you know. He did say the "beginning of the end".
UK government to admit that two of it's weapons were used as cluster bombs, with significant civilian death toll in Yemen.
Yeah Haha damn
out of the 7300 people killed, 1400 have been children. That's pretty messed up
The silence on this issue is deafening.
out of the 7300 people killed, 1400 have been children. That's pretty messed up
I wonder how many of those were combatants?
But predictable. I've become almost apathetic to the Western's mainstream media's lack of coverage on this, South Sudan and Rohingya.
Do you mean of the children (underaged soldiers) or the total deaths? (Can't tell because I know too little about the militias involved.)
I mean child soldiers, I'm guessing it's another element of this disaster.
I remember Unicef estimating that a third of all combatants in the conflict were child soldiers, although that's probably out of date info by now.
But then there's the element of the Saudi's targeting schools to take into consideration as well.
We won't have any concrete numbers until there's a proper investigation into this sorry mess.
Since the passing away of King Abdullah Saudi Arabia has undergone massive changes, and it looks like they're only getting started.
The ill advised war against the Houthis in Yemen has taken away the spotlight from the changes within the kingdom. What was supposed to be a 2 month campaign, crippling Iran's influence in the region is still dragging on, with no end in sight. A satisfactory outcome for KSA increasingly unlikely.
Behind it all is Mohammad bin Salman, son of King Salman, Deputy Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and the man tasked with restructuring Saudi Arabia.
His rise from Royal outcast (banned by the late King Abdullah from entering government and state buildings), to de facto ruler is discussed in this article, which though a little old, is still relevant and makes for an interesting and insightful read.
There also seems to be a rise in xenophobia and populism. The trend, probably triggered by the austerity measures, seems to be encouraged by the state and official media. The 2020 and 2030 plans, which propose, among other things, singling out foreign residents and visitors, including pilgrims with numerous taxes and steep fees as part of the shift to non-oil sources of revenue.
What happens in Saudi Arabia, and whether these plans bear fruit is yet to be seen, but either way a major transformation seems to be on the cards.
The ill advised war against the Houthis in Yemen has taken away the spotlight from the changes within the kingdom. What was supposed to be a 2 month campaign, crippling Iran's influence in the region is still dragging on, with no end in sight. A satisfactory outcome for KSA increasingly unlikely.
Behind it all is Mohammad bin Salman, son of King Salman, Deputy Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and the man tasked with restructuring Saudi Arabia.
His rise from Royal outcast (banned by the late King Abdullah from entering government and state buildings), to de facto ruler is discussed in this article, which though a little old, is still relevant and makes for an interesting and insightful read.
There also seems to be a rise in xenophobia and populism. The trend, probably triggered by the austerity measures, seems to be encouraged by the state and official media. The 2020 and 2030 plans, which propose, among other things, singling out foreign residents and visitors, including pilgrims with numerous taxes and steep fees as part of the shift to non-oil sources of revenue.
What happens in Saudi Arabia, and whether these plans bear fruit is yet to be seen, but either way a major transformation seems to be on the cards.
Well this isn't good.
US looking for an excuse to really get involved
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...men-turned-into-chaos/?utm_term=.5feb8495729d
Do we believe they gathered the important intel and that all casualties were fighters?
Do we believe they gathered the important intel and that all casualties were fighters?
Trump and Wahabism in cahoots. His supporters must be pleased, though I'd be surprised if half of them could pinpoint Yemen on a world map.
half of them couldn't point out DC on a map...and here you are going on about f-ing Yemen
Some bigots are smart right? In the sinister Steve Bannon kinda way.half of them couldn't point out DC on a map...and here you are going on about f-ing Yemen
U.N. experts warn Saudi-led coalition allies over war crimes in Yemen
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-un-idUSKBN15D0SB
Yemen conflict: Saudi-led coalition targeting civilians, UN says
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35423282
"Are you incapable of shame??"
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-un-idUSKBN15D0SB
Yemen conflict: Saudi-led coalition targeting civilians, UN says
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35423282
"Are you incapable of shame??"
Where is the international outrage? We sure had a lot of it to spare for Assad.
Disgusting. You can laugh and mock likes of Greenwalk all you like for pointing such stuff out and in effect "supporting" Trump but US action/inaction over SA bombing Yemen deserves more outrage than the entry ban.
We are living in a world where a politician, who thought that the death of 500.000 children was "worth it" is seen as paragon of virtue because she opposes a travel ban. And thats on the political side, that at least pretends to care about humanitarian concerns. We are much more tribal than we want to admit. Our thinking and our identity is radically shaped by certain ideas (nationalism, religion, political identity), that force us to apply double standards for different groups of people. Thinking in these categories is so normal for us, that it is almost impossible to even contemplate dropping them.
Families of 9/11 victims might soon get day in court against Saudi officials.
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/fami...against-saudi-officials-1.458224#.WMY2Um-GOUl
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/fami...against-saudi-officials-1.458224#.WMY2Um-GOUl
The pics of the dead bodies
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