Violent demonstrations continue across Colombia as unions make new requests of President Ivan Duque’s right-wing government after his removal of a planned tax overhaul that caused widespread public outrage.
The government claimed that the tax law was intended to stabilise … Read the rest
One of the deadliest incidents in Mexico City for decades, a major metro overpass has collapsed after a train had … Read the rest
Day after day hundreds of individuals are attempting the dangerous journey from Western Africa to Spain. The Canary Islands has … Read the rest
Security forces on Tuesday 20 April announced the death of President Idriss Deby Itno, 68. The Chadian army has disclosed that President Deby has died from injuries sustained in fighting at the frontline. The country’s army is currently combating rebel forces who have launched an assault north of the capital N’Djamena. The announcement of his death comes just a day after officials confirmed that he had won a sixth term in office after a presidential election was held on 11 April.
http://msrisk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chad-Security-Update-20-Apr-2021.pdf">Download PDF ReportOver the past several days, several foreign embassies have issued updated travel advice and warnings for Chad in response to the deteriorating security situation in the country. The warnings follow the movement of a rebel group into northern Chad from Libya on 11 April. On 17 April, local officials issued a statement claiming to have repulsed militants in the Kanem Region, located 350 km (217 miles) north of the capital N’Djamena. The heightened tensions in Chad come as the country held its presidential elections on 11 April, with incumbent Idriss Deby likely to win a sixth term in office.
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