Monthly Archives: August 2020

Saudi: U.S. F-35 daily sorties from Saudi Arabia

Posted on August 31, 2020 by huecri

500 U.S.troops will go to Saudi Arabia as part of 1,000 troop deployment to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The troops are expected to go to Prince Sultan Air Base, [July 23 2019 total U.S. troops = … Continue reading →

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Libya: 182 vehicles from Haftar move in?

Posted on August 31, 2020 by huecri

Mercenaries from Africa, Russia, Syria and Yemen arrived on August 29 2020 to three schools east of al-Jufra’s capital Hun on board 112 armoured vehicles. 70 armoured vehicles and ammunition trucks arrived in Sirte for the pro-Haftar mercenaries there,   … Continue reading →

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Libya:French La Fayette frigate to Crete

Posted on August 26, 2020 by huecri

The French military said two Rafale jets would arrive August 12 2020 on the island of Crete for a stay of “several days”, after having taken part in a military exercise in Cyprus earlier in the week.The assault helicopter carrier … Continue reading →

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Syria: Russia fed up with mess

Posted on August 21, 2020 by huecri

Makhlouf’s Facebook videos might help bolster the narrative of a Syrian system open to dissenting voices and create the image of a Syrian president opposed to corruption. The reality is more nuanced. Assad’s aim is not to eradicate any corrupt … Continue reading →

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Nigeria: ISWAP, guards say, attacked in 22 trucks in fierce battle

Posted on August 19, 2020 by huecri

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), an offshoot of Boko Haram, overran Kukawa in the Lake Chad region late on August 18 2020, seized people who had just returned to their homes after spending nearly two years in displacement … Continue reading →

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Egypt: a military morass in Libya?

Posted on August 18, 2020 by huecri

                It is reasonable to assume that the Egyptian military is wary of intervention, not least because of what the long supply lines which would be needed between Egypt and central Libya – … Continue reading →

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Mozambique: Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) claims attacks

Posted on August 16, 2020 by huecri

The attack was launched on the town by a group known as Ahlu Sunnah Wa-Jamaa, which pledged allegiance to Islamic State last year.  The latest attack – the third on the town this year – was claimed by the Islamic State Central … Continue reading →

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