Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani marked Wednesday as the 42nd anniversary of the Anfal campaigns. He denounced these actions as criminal and inhumane acts perpetrated by the former dictatorship against Barzani families. Al-Sudani posted on his official X account that over 8,000 people from Barzani tribes vanished during these brutal operations. The prime minister expressed solidarity with victim families and praised their sacrifices for helping Iraq achieve freedom from the dark era. He emphasized that democratic systems emerged from this bloodshed and suffering.
Saddam Hussein's regime executed one of its most severe crimes against Kurdish people on July 31, 1983. Security forces forcibly removed more than 8,000 men...
Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained his unchanged position regarding Ukraine war termination conditions on Friday. The leader emphasized that lasting peace requires addressing fundamental causes rather than implementing temporary ceasefires. Putin expressed readiness to wait for an appropriate negotiation timing if Ukraine considers the current moment unsuitable for talks.
Russian air defense systems destroyed 60 Ukrainian drones during overnight operations between July 31 and August 1. The interceptions occurred across multiple regions during five hours. Ukraine's Interior Ministry documented severe casualties from Thursday's Russian airstrikes against Kyiv, reporting 26 deaths and 159 injuries.
Moscow continues demanding...
Videos of singer Omar Khairi being attacked in northern Syria's al-Bab city sparked widespread social media controversy. Attackers shaved his head, wrote on his face, and forced him to support the transitional authorities through chanted slogans. The assault occurred during a wedding performance when men interrupted the event and detained the performer. Activists debated whether political opposition to his past Assad support or religious objections to music motivated the attack.
Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba rejected claims that security forces participated in the incident. He condemned what he termed systematic disinformation efforts targeting Syria's security apparatus's reputation. The spokesman emphasized...
Devlet Bahçeli from Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party proposed Kurdish and Alevi vice presidents within a peace framework. Political and academic debates emerged across Turkey regarding the suggestion's significance. Turkish academic Aziz Yagan dismissed the plan as unsuitable for Turkey despite similarities to Lebanon's model. He advocated federal systems and constitutional Kurdish identity recognition instead. Kurdish politicians welcomed the acknowledgment while demanding meaningful rather than symbolic changes.
Ahmed Kaya emphasized systemic challenges facing Kurdish and Alevi communities for decades. He stressed that vice presidential appointments must serve constituents rather than function as token positions. Kurdish officials...
The Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology issued weather forecasts on Friday predicting severe dust storms and elevated temperatures across the country beginning Saturday. Saturday brings dust storms with regional temperature variations reaching 42 degrees Celsius in Duhok and Sulaimani, 43 degrees in Erbil, 47 degrees in Wasit and Babylon, and 50 degrees in Basra. Clear conditions return Sunday with consistent temperatures, though northwest winds strengthen in eastern central and southern areas and may generate additional dust storms. Monday maintains clear skies with occasional clouds appearing in the eastern northern region while temperatures remain stable and moderate northwest winds affect eastern portions of central and...
Justice Simon Peter Kinobe directed Woundy Centre, Washing Bay, and Car Park to compensate Charles Wasswa Matovu with 4.1 million shillings plus eight percent annual interest. The motorcycle owner had purchased a new Bajaj Boxer from Verma Company Limited for 3,101,000 shillings before parking it at the facility. A security guard working at the premises stole the vehicle and later received a conviction for theft at the magistrates' court. The car park appealed after the initial ruling favored Matovu and awarded him one million shillings in general damages. Court documents show the business attempted to avoid responsibility by claiming liability rested with the security company rather than their establishment.
The High Court rejected...
Uganda People's Defence Forces eliminated approximately 65,000 candidates during recent military recruitment screening. The army launched nationwide enlistment between July 7 and July 11 through online applications on their official website. Military officials received 78,000 submissions from potential recruits seeking positions within the armed forces. Director of Defence Public Information Maj Gen Felix Kulaigye confirmed that strict initial requirements reduced eligible applicants to 13,000 candidates. The screening process targets final enrollment of 11,500 new military personnel.
Physical examinations will occur at district centers from August 5 through 15 for qualified applicants. Military leadership warned candidates with...
Vital Kamerhe addressed the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva on July 30 and criticized alleged atrocities against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The National Assembly President made indirect references to Rwanda while praising President Felix Tshisekedi's peace initiatives with neighboring countries. Kamerhe emphasized his nation's commitment to regional cooperation and ending armed conflicts across Africa. Rwanda's Parliament issued a sharp response on August 1 and condemned the speech as inflammatory rhetoric. Officials noted that Kamerhe's Geneva remarks contradicted his earlier praise for the June 27 peace agreement during Paris meetings.
Rwandan legislators expressed concern about the...
Uganda National Examinations Board recorded substantial growth in student registrations for national assessments this year. Executive Director Dan Odongo reported 1,416,318 candidates enrolled across all examination levels after registration concluded on July 31. The figure represents a 6.9 percent jump from last year's 1,319,139 participants. Advanced Certificate examinations showed the strongest expansion at 14.69 percent with 166,464 students. Certificate of Education registrations climbed 12.07 percent to reach 431,856 candidates.
Primary Leaving Examination numbers rose modestly by 2.51 percent to 817,998 students. Female students outnumber males at primary and certificate levels, while males dominate advanced examinations. Gender...
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