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🔥 🇸🇩 🏴‍☠️🔥 🇸🇩 🏴‍☠️ Google Earth has updated its satellite imagery of many parts of Sudan. Looking over West Darfur city of El Geneina, I am shocked at the level of destruction. In some parts, whole areas have been destroyed and cleared. Location: 13.4469, 22.4151 (dates: April 2023 & March 2024) 🔶️ The burn damage around El Geneina's specialised hospital is incredible. 🔶️ It's not just the widespread burning of structures that we see in El Geneina, as a result of the ongoing violence in Sudan, but there are also clear indications of structures that have been removed, like these warehouses, located at 13.43324, 22.41364 🔶️ The use of arson in communities across Sudan has significantly increased since violence erupted in April last year. Given the widespread nature, our team at Cen4infoRes in our Sudan Witness project has been tracking them and logging them on this map:. Looking over West Darfur city of El Geneina, I am shocked at the level of destruction. In some parts, whole areas have been destroyed and cleared. Location: 13.4469, 22.4151 (dates: April 2023 & March 2024) 🔶️ The burn damage around El Geneina's specialised hospital is incredible. 🔶️ It's not just the widespread burning of structures that we see in El Geneina, as a result of the ongoing violence in Sudan, but there are also clear indications of structures that have been removed, like these warehouses, located at 13.43324, 22.41364 🔶️ The use of arson in communities across Sudan has significantly increased since violence erupted in April last year. Given the widespread nature, our team at Cen4infoRes in our Sudan Witness project has been tracking them and logging them on this map:

‎Yemen, At War, Fishing on the Broome Coast ‎

Catching fish for a living in Yemen isn’t only about jumping in a boat and throwing a net into the sea. You need to also say goodbye to your family and prepare them for the fact that they might never see you again. Because what was once a fairly routine occupation has, since war started in 2014, often become a matter of life and death. This has little to do with storms or treacherous currents at sea, but rather the fact that after the Saudi-led coalition declared most of Yemen's territorial waters a conflict zone, fishermen have frequently been fired upon and killed when attempting to work there. As of August 2019, at least 334 fishermen had been reported killed or injured since 2015, according to statistics from Yemen's fisheries authority. Others had been arrested and had their boats seized, while some were now detained in Saudi-run prisons in Yemen. 'When we try to fish in deeper areas, where there are a lot of fish, Apache helicopters chase us and the fighters shoot at us' - Ahmed Futaih, fisherman in Aden “We are allowed to fish in specific areas near to the beach," Ahmed Futaih, a fisherman in his 40s from Aden city, told Middle East Eye. Stay informed with MEE's newsletters Sign up to get the latest alerts, insights and analysis, starting with Turkey Unpacked Your email "But when we try to fish in deeper areas, where there are a lot of fish, Apache helicopters chase us and the fighters shoot at us or their military boats arrest us and seize our boats. "One of my colleagues was arrested by the Saudi-led coalition and they seized his boat. They only released him after he signed papers saying that he would not fish in the banned areas again.” Local reports estimate that of Yemen's approximate 100,000 fishermen, since 2015 over a third (37,000) have quit and thus lost their income. This in one of the world's poorest countries, where the war has resulted in tens of thousands of people living in famine-like conditions and which has been declared by the United Nations as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Driven further out to sea Desperate to continue earning a living and feeding their family, some fishermen, such as Futaih, have been forced to go out far beyond Yemen's territorial waters and head for Somalia, where there are plentiful fish stocks. There they are safe from the coalition's bullets and punishment, but not from other hazards. “Many fishermen decided not to continue in this dangerous job and they went to look for an alternative," Futaih told MEE. "But I don’t have any other profession to help me to provide for my 11 family members. “Now, I fish in the allowed Yemeni waters and sometimes I go to Somali waters. When Somali coastguards arrest us, they seize all our fish and take our boats and sometimes they shoot at us when we try to flee.” Yemeni fishermen sell their catch at a market amid spiralling prices, in the southern port city of Aden on 28 September 2021 Yemeni fishermen sell their catch at a market amid spiralling prices, in the southern port city of Aden on 28 September 2021 (AFP) Futaih said that the Yemeni fishermen had built a relationship with their Somali counterparts and that they sometimes worked together, dividing the catch between them. The Somali fishermen often had sympathy for their Yemeni colleagues, he added. “They can be helpful towards Yemeni fishermen and allow us to fish in Somalia's waters, but we need to pay fees,” Futaih said. “But some of us can’t afford the fees, so we have to fish illegally”. Futaih said that it costs them more time and fuel to sail to Somalia (whose nearest coastline is 200kms from Aden), but that apart from the costs, the main danger was being spotted by the Somali coastguard. “When we try to flee from the Somali coastguards, they shoot at us but usually we manage to escape," Futaih told MEE. "But if they do manage to arrest us, that usually means going to prison.” In March 2021, a Somali court fined 3o Yemeni fishermen $700 each and seized their boats for illegally fishing in the East African country's territorial waters. At the same time, the court released eight Yemeni children who had also been arrested on the seized boats. 'Otherwise I will starve to death' Malik, a fisherman who inherited this job from his father, told MEE that while Yemen's waters may not be safe to fish in for Yemenis in small boats using traditional methods, large commercial fishing vessels from the Gulf states were trawling for fish every day. “It isn’t safe for us who fish in the traditional way to fish in Yemen, but the Emirati and Saudi fishing vessels are allowed to dredge our fish from anywhere they want,” Malik said. Malik was arrested by the Somali coastguard and released last year after they had seized his boat and he'd paid a fine to Somali authorities. 'Every day I go to sea, I tell my family that I might not return as the threats in the sea are great, either in Yemen or Djibouti or Somalia' - Malik, Yemeni fisherman “Every day I go to sea, I tell my family that I might not return as the threats in the sea are great, either in Yemen or Djibouti or Somalia. “I was fishing with other fishermen in the same boat and the Somali coastguard chased us and shot at us. We didn’t manage to flee so we surrendered to them,” Malik said. Malik was sent to a Somali prison for a month and only released when he'd paid a fine. “I don’t have a boat now, but I hire one and sail to fish in Yemeni waters or near Somalia's waters," Malik told MEE. "That’s my only choice, otherwise I will starve to death together with my wife and three children." The Djibouti coastguard has also arrested Yemeni fishermen. The last time was in November 2021, when the six fishermen from Aden were detained. Desperate situation Yasmin Mohammed, from Aden, told MEE that she used to cook fish every day in the family home. It was such a staple in the family's diet that her children would sometimes ask her for a break from it. “Fish used to be very cheap and most families in Aden could easily afford it. But since 2015 prices have been increasing and it is now unaffordable,” she said. “Fish that used to cost 1,000 ($4) Yemeni riyal now costs YR10,000 ($40).” Yasmin, a widow providing for four children, said that she hardly buys fish anymore as only rich families can afford it. 'The UAE is an invader': Yemeni fishermen bewail Emirati 'liberation' Read More » The port city of Aden lies in the Gulf of Aden and many of its residents work as fishermen. The fish they caught fed people far beyond Aden. Saeed, a fisherman from Aden's waterfront Sira district, said that fish prices had risen dramatically because of the increasing dangers and challenges that Yemini fishermen now face. “Fishermen have specific areas to fish in Yemeni waters where there are not enough fish and the fish aren’t the best kinds," he told MEE. "When they sail to Somalia or Djibouti or buy from African fishermen, that costs a lot, so fish in Aden isn’t as cheap as before.” Saeed said that many fishermen had drowned as they headed directly into rough seas to avoid being chased by coastguards, either in Somalia or Yemen. It is a desperate situation, which can only get worse as the war in Yemen enters its eighth year, with no sign that a resolution is near. Meanwhile, Yemen's fishermen find themselves in an impossible situation. “In Yemen, the coalition shoots at us and in Somalia, it is the coastguard," Malik told MEE. "So we only have two choices, and they are both difficult.”

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Iran may target Israeli nuclear center in Dimona in case of Israel’s attack — TV Ahmad Haghtalab said on April 18 that Tehran has identified the location of Israel's "nuclear centers" and will be ready to destroy them in case the Jewish state responds to the recent Iranian attack on Israeli military facilities DUBAI, April 19. /TASS/. Iran may target the nuclear research center in Dimona in case of Israel’s attack, the Iranian state-run Press TV channel said, citing military experts. According to the television channel, during Iran’s recent attack on Israel that followed Israel’s strikes on the Iranian consulate in Syria, Iranian missiles and drones managed to get through the Israeli multi-level air defense system and hit military targets in the Negev desert, just a stone’s throw from the Dimona Nuclear Research Center. Military experts polled by the channel believe that this center can be a target for Tehran in case of a threat from Israel. Ahmad Haghtalab, the commander in charge of nuclear security at Iran’s elite military force known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on April 18 that Tehran has identified the location of Israel's "nuclear centers" and will be ready to destroy them in case the Jewish state responds to the recent Iranian attack on Israeli military facilities. On the evening of April 13, Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel in response to what it called "repeated crimes" from Tel Aviv, including the attack on the consular office of the Iranian embassy in Damascus ascribed to Israel. Tehran said that military facilities in Israel were targeted. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed it intercepted 99% of the nearly 350 projectiles launched at Israel. The United Kingdom, the United States, and France helped Israel repel the Iranian attack. Following the attack, Israel said it was looking at a retaliatory move. Tehran however pledged it doesn’t plan to continue attacking Israel and doesn’t want further escalation but is ready to use a more deadly weapon to retaliate Israel’s possible attack. Iranian media reported on April 19 that three drones were shot down over the Isfahan province in the early hours on Friday. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the drones had done no damage. Israel however did not officially claim responsibility for the air raid. Meanwhile, an unnamed Israeli official told The Washington Post that the raid was meant to demonstrate Israel’s ability to hit targets in Iran.

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The SBU reported suspicions to three traitors who fired at the positions of the Armed Forces near Avdiivka and Chasovoy Yar The Security Service documented the crimes of three more traitors who fought against the Defense Forces in eastern Ukraine. After the start of the full-scale invasion of Russia, the participants were in the temporarily occupied territories of our country and voluntarily joined the Russian army. Ukrainian defenders captured them during battles near Avdiivka and Chasovoy Yar in March of this year. The traitors are currently in custody. Among them is a resident of Makiivka, who in September 2022 voluntarily "mobilized" into the 100th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. There he was enrolled as a grenade launcher. The figure was engaged in the arrangement of firing positions of the fire pits near the village of Nevelske, Pokrovsky District. At the end of February 2022, another traitor arrived at the occupation "military command" in temporarily captured Alchevsk in the Luhansk region and "enrolled" in the ranks of the Russian army. Then he was enrolled in the 4th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Federation and sent to the front line. First - in Kreminnaya district, and later - near Bakhmut. From there, he was sent to the village of Ivanivske to storm the positions of the Armed Forces near Chasovoy Yar. Another figure joined the ranks of the aggressor in June 2022 in the temporarily occupied city of Rovenka, Luhansk region. Being a part of the occupying group "Storm-Z", he arranged the strongholds of the Rashists near Soledar. According to the materials of the military counter-intelligence and SBU investigators, the suspects were notified of suspicion under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine: Art. 111 (treason); h. 7th century 111-1 (providing illegal armed or paramilitary formations of the aggressor state with assistance in conducting hostilities against the Armed Forces). The perpetrators face life imprisonment. Complex measures were carried out by SBU employees in Donetsk and Luhansk regions under the procedural guidance of the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office.

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In various cultures and throughout history, sky trumpet sounds have been linked to religious beliefs, myths, and awe-inspiring tales. Let’s explore some of these fascinating connections: Ancient Civilizations: In civilizations like the Greeks and Romans, there are mentions of celestial sounds in their myths and religious texts. These cultures believed that these sounds were a way for the gods to communicate with humanity. The tales highlight the awe-inspiring nature of sky trumpets and their association with divine intervention1. Modern Interpretations: While scientific explanations attribute these sounds to natural causes, some people still perceive them as ominous signs. In some cultures, these sounds are seen as divine messages or warnings from higher powers. They are associated with concepts such as the arrival of celestial beings, the opening of celestial gates, or the announcement of impending doom2. Whether viewed as mystical or scientifically explained, sky trumpet sounds continue to captivate our imagination and evoke wonder across cultures.

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The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has had a profound impact on women’s rights. Here are some key points: Gender Apartheid: Afghanistan is currently facing the most serious women’s rights crisis globally. The Taliban’s rule has been characterized as “gender apartheid.” Women and girls face severe restrictions on their rights, including education, employment, and freedom of movement. Education and Employment: Women and girls are banned from secondary and higher education. Most employment opportunities with international NGOs and the United Nations are also closed to them. The closure of beauty salons resulted in the loss of around 60,000 women’s jobs. Freedom of Movement and Speech: Women face significant barriers to freedom of movement and speech. Strict hijab regulations limit their ability to move freely and express themselves. Human Rights Violations: The Taliban’s actions against women and girls amount to crimes against humanity. They have detained and executed former government security forces, and their crackdown on local media and freedom of speech continues. Humanitarian Crisis: Over 28 million people (almost two-thirds of the population) need humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. Acute malnourishment affects millions, including children under 5. LGBT Rights: The Taliban supports the criminalization of same-sex relations. LGBT individuals live in hiding due to threats and persecution. The situation in Afghanistan has implications for gender equality worldwide. Afghan women’s struggle deserves global solidarity.