Re: #77 - Main news thread - conflicts, terrorism, crisis from around the globe

[刘汉]

Shoaib Sapai, police chief for Asmar district in Kunar, was killed in a clash against the Taliban in Asmar district on Thursday evening, local officials said.

— khalilminawi (@khminawi) August 13, 2021

South of Nuristan (former: Kafiristan) province on the border to Pakistan. Taliban are cutting off Kabul from the North. Only the road to Mazar-i-Sharif is still open.

[刘汉]

MAP UPDATE
The TDF control Nefas Mewcha, after heavy clashes throughout Gayint Woreda. https://t.co/XT1swfGgmn pic.twitter.com/1ndo1ISxbc

— Ethiopia Map (@MapEthiopia) August 12, 2021

If they go on this way, they cut off the dam from Addis Abeba.

[刘汉]

Three Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 flights, definitely NOT carrying soldiers or military equipment in any way, shape or form, leaving heading east about an hour ago, destination unknown, not listed on departure boards.

ET-AQN #ETH2204
ET-APF #ETH2206
ET-AOA #ETH2208 https://t.co/J4pWKvl1cy pic.twitter.com/Mo0zpc01au

— Gerjon | חריון (@Gerjon_) August 12, 2021

[刘汉]

New article!

Iranian Mohajer-6 Drones Spotted In Ethiopia https://t.co/9WVDxBi5Su

— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) August 11, 2021

Does Ethiopia now belong to the axis Tehran - Sana - Addis Abeba?

[刘汉]

Over the course of the past 6 months, there have been at least 27 Qatar Emiri Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster heavy cargo aircraft flights to Kigali, Rwanda.

These aircraft first became visible on FR24 01 Sep - 19 Dec 2020, so I am unconvinced earlier stats are complete. https://t.co/aFIOrQZnXG pic.twitter.com/6tXSI916hX

— Gerjon | חריון (@Gerjon_) August 11, 2021

They are preparing something for Bab el Mandeb.

[刘汉]

The evacuation of #Kabul has begun, Omni Air Boeing 767-36N(ER) N441AX.#Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/KG8OJbKbAC

— Manu Gómez (@GDarkconrad) August 13, 2021

[刘汉]

#AFGHAN FORCES AT AFGHAN-IRAN BORDER, AWAITING IRANIAN APPROVAL TO CROSS INTERNATIONAL BORDER SEEKING REFUGE AFTER LEAVING #HERAT pic.twitter.com/2fpOf0z5qP

— Sumaira Khan (@sumrkhan1) August 12, 2021

[刘汉]

1TV News in Afghanistan reports citing its sources that President Ashraf Ghani is to address the nation either today(Friday) or tomorrow(Saturday) given the critical situation within the country. #Afghanistan

— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) August 13, 2021

So, what will the puppet say?

[刘汉]

New TB spox statement:

"The first flight took place under the Islamic Emirate. The flight was flown by a United Nations plane to Badakhshan province yesterday. The flight was said to have been successful and there were no problems." #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/osxaoghPEM

— FJ (@Natsecjeff) August 13, 2021

[刘汉]

New "Silk Way West Airlines" flights from Baku, Azerbaijan to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: From no flights in recent months to 3 flights in past 2 weeks.

(Silk Way Group sister airline Silk Way Airlines has a history of shipping weaponry, @dgaytandzhieva found previously)#AZG4991 https://t.co/xyUwtpRVfA pic.twitter.com/vJGAu1oP7x

— Gerjon | חריון (@Gerjon_) August 12, 2021

[刘汉]

Pakistan opens visas for Afghan journalists and media workers looking for safety. #Afghanistan https://t.co/u0ZAMxtxvw

— FJ (@Natsecjeff) August 13, 2021

[刘汉]

A tale of two C-130s.

RCAF CC-130J-30 inbound for Afghanistan to pick up more evacuees. CANUK48 is 130604 #C2B549

US AFSOC AC-130J Ghostrider also destined for Afghanistan. RCH1026 is 12-5772 #AE54D4 pic.twitter.com/cmz2aroTO2

— Evergreen Intel (@vcdgf555) August 13, 2021

The Taliban are too fast for them.

[Zambeezi]

excellent posts 刘汉

[刘汉]

الطيران المدني في لبنان ينفي توقف العمل بمطار رفيق الحريري أو تأجيل رحلاته #العربية_عاجل https://t.co/a1vIGVFnOW

— العربية عاجل (@AlArabiya_Brk) August 13, 2021

Civil Aviation in Lebanon denies the suspension of work at Rafic Hariri Airport or the postponement of its flights

[刘汉]

excellent posts 刘汉  

[KneelB4Zod!]

CJ Hopkins
@CJHopkins_Z23
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Welcome to #NewNormal Germany. The graffiti reads ... "GAS THE UNVACCINATED."

[KneelB4Zod!]

Guy Elster
@guyelster
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#BREAKING UK PM Johnson to convene emergency meeting on #Afghanistan

[刘汉]

At least 34 helicopters at Sidi Barrani Air Base, Egypt, 26 Jun 2021, including what I think are:

5x CH-47 Chinook
6x Mil Mi-24*
8x Kamov Ka-52
8x AH-64 Apache

About same time as opening + exercises of new Naval Base 65 km east.

*uncertain

[1/2]https://t.co/ABPqbgkdDB https://t.co/P0NDiCdNdZ pic.twitter.com/OzR06lptdM

— Gerjon | חריון (@Gerjon_) August 10, 2021

For Lebanon or Ethiopia?

[刘汉]

U.S. officials say there is increasing concern that the Taliban could make a move on Kabul in a matter of days. The assessment of potentially encircling in 30 days appears to be obsolete now.

— Idrees Ali (@idreesali114) August 13, 2021

[刘汉]

اجتماع لحلف الناتو اليوم لمناقشة الأوضاع في أفغانستان #العربية_عاجل https://t.co/a1vIGVFnOW

— العربية عاجل (@AlArabiya_Brk) August 13, 2021

NATO meeting today to discuss the situation in Afghanistan

[Zambeezi]

اجتماع لحلف الناتو اليوم لمناقشة الأوضاع في أفغانستان #العربية_عاجل https://t.co/a1vIGVFnOW

— العربية عاجل (@AlArabiya_Brk) August 13, 2021

NATO meeting today to discuss the situation in Afghanistan

Guy Elster
@guyelster
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#BREAKING UK PM Johnson to convene emergency meeting on #Afghanistan

[Mr Badger]

CJ Hopkins
@CJHopkins_Z23
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16h
Welcome to #NewNormal Germany. The graffiti reads ... "GAS THE UNVACCINATED."

Some bugger photoshopped that. They didn't have the sense to take perspective into account

[Zambeezi]

"they were allowed to leave" (walking. w/ the clothes on their back. and go where?)

Earlier today Zhari district center in Kandahar was also surrendered to the Taliban. Pro-govt forces took the surrender deal and were allowed to leave. VIDEO uploaded by pro-TB outlet from Zhari. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/JsrbcuBX7S

— FJ (@Natsecjeff) August 13, 2021

[Zambeezi]

[Zambeezi]

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202108/1231382.shtml

[刘汉]

The employees of the US embassy in Kabul know perfectly well, what is waiting for them. The Gringos have experience in this:

[刘汉]

عاجل | رويترز: الدانمرك تجلي العاملين في سفارتها في كابل

— الجزيرة - عاجل (@AJABreaking) August 13, 2021

Reuters: Denmark evacuates its embassy staff in Kabul

عاجل | النرويج تغلق سفارتها في كابل مؤقتا وتسحب جميع موظفي السفارة في أفغانستان

— الجزيرة - عاجل (@AJABreaking) August 13, 2021

Norway temporarily closes its embassy in Kabul and withdraws all embassy staff in Afghanistan

[刘汉]

Addressing a press conference in Mazar-e-Sharif city, Atta Mohammad Noor says President Ghani agreed on all their suggestions regarding equipment and support to the public uprising forces. pic.twitter.com/vmcZS9oiTe

— TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) August 13, 2021

Last stand is prepared and announced.

[刘汉]

#عاجل | مصادر محلية: إغلاق طريق #دمشق – #عمّان بالإطارات المشتعلة بالتزامن مع اجتماع يجري في #درعا المحطة #تلفزيون_سوريا pic.twitter.com/2WZ0AaRUj2

— تلفزيون سوريا (@syr_television) August 13, 2021

Local sources: Damascus-Amman road closed with burning tires in conjunction with a meeting taking place in Daraa Al-Mahatta

[KneelB4Zod!]

In the past 24 hours Taliban forces have managed to capture the following aviation assets:

2x UH-60 Blackhawk transport helicopters
2x MD-530F attack helicopters
4x Mi-17 transport helicopters
4x Scan Eagle UAVshttps://t.co/KYb639bVYR pic.twitter.com/TdJNYtfe1N

— Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) August 13, 2021

Dr. Drexluddin Khan Spiveyzai Kayani (Drexy Baba)
@RisboLensky
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Mi heli left near #Herat airport #Afghanistan

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