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Image is from the Wikipedia article on the Sudanese Civil War.


Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur (a little east of that deep red zone in the west of the megathread map), is the last major holdout of the Sudanese government in that state, and is currently under siege by the RSF. Losing it would be a significant blow to the SAF, though given how the conflict lines are shaping up, it seems increasingly plausible that there will be a de facto - if not de jure - partition of Sudan, unless the military situation substantially changes. This is because the RSF have been pushed out of central Sudan, while the SAF are being pushed out of Western Sudan - although, the situation is pretty complex and has been known to change rapidly before.

As has been a constant feature of the Sudan Civil War - perhaps the single worst humanitarian crisis on the planet right now when measured by numbers - the civilian situation pales in comparison to the military situation, with hundreds of thousands of children dead from famine, and tens of millions of people experiencing extreme food insecurity.

Al-Fashir has been the destination of many thousands of refugees fleeing genocide, and food and aid supplies into the town are being explicitly blocked by the RSF, resulting in scenes similar to what is happening in Gaza right now. The big difference is that fleeing from major battle zones is at least somewhat of an option, though people are often caught and robbed or enslaved or trafficked while moving to neighbouring towns and cities - and these cities are often experiencing similar conditions to places that refugees are leaving.


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Israel's Genocide of Palestine

If you have evidence of Zionist crimes and atrocities that you wish to preserve, there is a thread here in which to do so.

Sources on the fighting in Palestine against the temporary Zionist entity. In general, CW for footage of battles, explosions, dead people, and so on:

UNRWA reports on Israel's destruction and siege of Gaza and the West Bank.

English-language Palestinian Marxist-Leninist twitter account. Alt here.
English-language twitter account that collates news.
Arab-language twitter account with videos and images of fighting.
English-language (with some Arab retweets) Twitter account based in Lebanon. - Telegram is @IbnRiad.
English-language Palestinian Twitter account which reports on news from the Resistance Axis. - Telegram is @EyesOnSouth.
English-language Twitter account in the same group as the previous two. - Telegram here.

English-language PalestineResist telegram channel.
More telegram channels here for those interested.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Examples of Ukrainian Nazis and fascists
Examples of racism/euro-centrism during the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Sources:

Defense Politics Asia's youtube channel and their map. Their youtube channel has substantially diminished in quality but the map is still useful.
Moon of Alabama, which tends to have interesting analysis. Avoid the comment section.
Understanding War and the Saker: reactionary sources that have occasional insights on the war.
Alexander Mercouris, who does daily videos on the conflict. While he is a reactionary and surrounds himself with likeminded people, his daily update videos are relatively brainworm-free and good if you don't want to follow Russian telegram channels to get news. He also co-hosts The Duran, which is more explicitly conservative, racist, sexist, transphobic, anti-communist, etc when guests are invited on, but is just about tolerable when it's just the two of them if you want a little more analysis.
Simplicius, who publishes on Substack. Like others, his political analysis should be soundly ignored, but his knowledge of weaponry and military strategy is generally quite good.
On the ground: Patrick Lancaster, an independent and very good journalist reporting in the warzone on the separatists' side.

Unedited videos of Russian/Ukrainian press conferences and speeches.

Pro-Russian Telegram Channels:

Again, CW for anti-LGBT and racist, sexist, etc speech, as well as combat footage.

https://t.me/aleksandr_skif ~ DPR's former Defense Minister and Colonel in the DPR's forces. Russian language.
https://t.me/Slavyangrad ~ A few different pro-Russian people gather frequent content for this channel (~100 posts per day), some socialist, but all socially reactionary. If you can only tolerate using one Russian telegram channel, I would recommend this one.
https://t.me/s/levigodman ~ Does daily update posts.
https://t.me/patricklancasternewstoday ~ Patrick Lancaster's telegram channel.
https://t.me/gonzowarr ~ A big Russian commentator.
https://t.me/rybar ~ One of, if not the, biggest Russian telegram channels focussing on the war out there. Actually quite balanced, maybe even pessimistic about Russia. Produces interesting and useful maps.
https://t.me/epoddubny ~ Russian language.
https://t.me/boris_rozhin ~ Russian language.
https://t.me/mod_russia_en ~ Russian Ministry of Defense. Does daily, if rather bland updates on the number of Ukrainians killed, etc. The figures appear to be approximately accurate; if you want, reduce all numbers by 25% as a 'propaganda tax', if you don't believe them. Does not cover everything, for obvious reasons, and virtually never details Russian losses.
https://t.me/UkraineHumanRightsAbuses ~ Pro-Russian, documents abuses that Ukraine commits.

Pro-Ukraine Telegram Channels:

Almost every Western media outlet.
https://discord.gg/projectowl ~ Pro-Ukrainian OSINT Discord.
https://t.me/ice_inii ~ Alleged Ukrainian account with a rather cynical take on the entire thing.


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[-] musicenjoyer@hexbear.net 45 points 4 months ago

🚨 Below is a translated post from the "Free Them All 'The Prisoners Are Not Numbers' " Telegram Channel: — In cramped, dark cells, thousands of Palestinian prisoners languish under harsh and inhumane conditions. Their suffering is not limited to shackles and walls—it extends to bodies ravaged by disease, and to spirits exhausted by humiliation and isolation. In prisons such as "Megiddo," "Ofer," "Negev," "Gilboa," and "Janot," the forms may differ, but the oppression is the same: deliberate starvation, daily repression, rampant illnesses, and deprivation of the most basic rights. These are not isolated incidents, but a systematic policy carried out in deadly silence.

"Megiddo" Prison: Epicenter of Scabies Outbreak and Deliberate Medical Neglect "Megiddo" Prison stands out as one of the most deteriorated detention centers, where prisoners, including children, suffer from a widespread outbreak of scabies. This skin disease causes continuous pain and itching, leading to boils that make movement and sleep difficult. Despite the prisoners’ chronic suffering, the prison administration refuses to provide adequate treatment, turning the disease into yet another tool of torture, all while continuing a starvation policy that further undermines their overall health.

"Ofer" Prison: Escalating Repression and Widespread Disease "Ofer" Prison has witnessed a marked escalation in repression, with violent raids carried out by special units accompanied by police dogs and stun grenades, resulting in one prisoner suffering broken ribs. Alongside this brutality, there is a growing spread of scabies, compounded by a clear starvation policy. The quantity and quality of food have sharply declined, causing severe weight loss and other health issues such as dizziness and extreme weakness.

"Negev" Prison: Brutal Assaults and Repeated Abuses In the "Negev" Prison, brutal physical assaults are frequent, including broken ribs and prisoners’ bodies being burned with cigarettes, in addition to horrifying incidents of sexual assault. Prisoners also suffer from severe food shortages, with testimonies confirming the continuation of a starvation policy. Constant repression and the use of rubber-coated bullets during cell raids greatly worsen their physical and psychological suffering.

"Gilboa" Prison: Night Raids and Severe Shortages of Essentials "Gilboa" Prison has seen an increase in violent raids during the night or at dawn, where forces use torture devices such as electric stun guns, batons, and tear gas. Prisoners face severe food shortages, with portions reduced to mere mouthfuls. Basic hygiene items such as shampoo and toilet paper are heavily restricted, while the spread of scabies worsens the deteriorating health conditions affecting hundreds of inmates.

"Janot" Prison (formerly "Nafha" and "Ramon"): Isolation and Communication Restrictions In "Janot" Prison, physical and verbal abuse dominate prisoners’ daily lives, along with frequent searches that further restrict their limited freedoms. Severe restrictions on lawyer visits—granted only once every month or two—deepen their isolation, depriving them of meaningful contact with the outside world, harming their mental health, and hindering their ability to defend their rights.

What happens behind these bars is not mere negligence, but a crime committed every single day against defenseless human beings. For a prisoner to fall ill and be left without treatment, to be beaten, tortured, and starved—these are violations that cannot be met with silence. It is our duty to speak out, expose these practices, and demand protection for the prisoners, to preserve what remains of their dignity and health. Because in this case, silence is not neutrality—it is complicity with the oppressor.

https://t.me/PalestineResist

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[-] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 44 points 4 months ago

Brazil resumes direct flights to Venezuela after a nine-year suspension. Brazilian companies that had suspended flights to Caracas in 2016 are once again offering four weekly flights to Venezuela. Since 2016, direct flights from Gol and Latam Airlines to the Venezuelan capital have been suspended due to the difficulty companies have in sending profits from air operations to Brazil.

At the time, Maduro controlled and limited the legal purchase of dollars, which prevented foreign companies from repatriating their dividends to their countries of origin. In addition to the decision by Brazilian airlines, other companies, such as Lufthansa, Alitalia, and Air Canada, also announced the suspension of flights to Venezuela between 2014 and 2016.

In recent years, the only direct flight between Brazil and Venezuela was operated by the Venezuelan state-owned airline Conviasa, connecting the cities of Manaus and Puerto Ordaz. With Latam, on the other hand, it is only possible to reach Venezuela by connecting in Bogotá.

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[-] MarmiteLover123@hexbear.net 44 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Trump and Putin will meet next Friday, August 15th, in Alaska. According to Trump himself via Truth social.

Source, warning truth social link

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[-] musicenjoyer@hexbear.net 44 points 4 months ago

📹 Bread distribution to the war-stricken and resilient people living in Al-Hayat Camp, #Gaza, carried out by the Iran-e Hamdel Campaign.

📲 KHAMENEI.IR | 𝕏 (Official) | 𝕏 (Website)

✅ @Khamenei_en

https://t.me/Khamenei_en

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Evo Morales Backs Null Vote in Bolivia - Telesur English

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The former president pointed out that the right wing is attempting to return to power. On Sunday, Former Bolivian President Evo Morales (2006–2019) said that the proposal to cast null votes in the upcoming Aug. 17 election is gaining momentum amid the possibility he may not be a candidate.

“The people don’t make mistakes. That’s why I feel that in recent days, a proposal is beginning to grow: if Evo isn’t on the ballot, my vote is null,” Morales said from the Ivirgarzama stadium, in the Cochabamba region, where RUNASUR gathered. Morales hopes his disqualification as a presidential candidate is “temporary” and emphasized that he will not leave the country, adding, “Those who have stolen are already packing their bags.”

The Leftist leader also stated that if he is arrested, he hopes President Luis Arce “doesn’t kill” him. Morales pointed out that “the right wing” is attempting to return to power and urged his followers to remember that “only through union struggle did we defeat the empire.”

On Saturday, Morales met with delegations from Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, Guatemala, Chile, and Brazil to reflect on “the unity of the peoples.”

The Ivirgarzama stadium served as the venue for the RUNASUR event, where delegations arrived carrying their national flags as well as the wiphala, the flag that primarily represents Indigenous peoples. The RUNASUR meeting concluded with a resolution to create the Intercontinental Anticolonial Movement (MIA), which also seeks to unite Indigenous communities in Africa and Asia in the fight against imperialism.

“Twenty, 30 or 40 years from now, some young people who were here today will remember that from the Ivirgarzama stadium, we launched an intercontinental movement to fight the U.S. empire and capitalism. We are proposing ways to demilitarize the world,” Morales said.

The RUNASUR assembly also resolved to demand that the headquarters of the United Nations be relocated, arguing that “the U.S. does not represent the plurality of the world’s peoples.”

Morales is currently barred from running for president due to a constitutional provision that limits reelection in Bolivia to only one consecutive term. The leftist leader, who has already governed this Andean country three times, is thus ineligible to return to the presidency.

For the first time, Bolivia’s ruling party will head into an election divided. The governing Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) is backing former Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo as its candidate. Senate President Andronico Rodriguez will run for office under the Popular Alliance, and Morales is supporting the null vote.

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[-] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 43 points 4 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, completing his phone calls to the leaders of the other founding members of BRICS (China, India, South Africa, and Brazil) ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump next week.

Putin and Trump will meet in Alaska, in what the White House sees as an attempt to secure an agreement to end the war waged by Moscow against Ukraine. Trump even suggested yesterday that a peace agreement between the two countries could include “some exchange of territory.”

Putin's phone call lasted about 40 minutes, during which he shared information about his ongoing discussions with the United States and recent efforts for peace between Russia and Ukraine.

According to the Planalto Palace, Putin “thanked Brazil for its commitment and interest in this issue.” President Lula, in turn, emphasized that Brazil “has always supported dialogue and the search for a peaceful solution and reaffirmed that his government is available to contribute whatever is necessary, including within the scope of the Group of Friends of Peace, launched on the initiative of Brazil and China.”

The Kremlin released a statement saying that the Brazilian president “expressed support for efforts to help resolve the crisis in Ukraine.” Putin is stepping up diplomatic contacts with influential emerging countries that have allied themselves with Russia or remained neutral in the conflict with Ukraine, observers note.

Putin has already spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and leaders from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the United Arab Emirates.

Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian products because India purchases Russian oil, which is cheaper. New Delhi has signaled that it will not stop buying Russian oil anytime soon. At the same time, it has frozen plans to purchase US weapons and canceled a high-level visit to Washington. In the case of Brazil, there have been threats so far, but no concrete sanctions. About 90% of imports from Russia are fertilizers and diesel fuel.

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A queer friendly church in Grand Haven, Mi has had their Pride Flag once again stolen.

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Two women stole a Pride flag from the stoop of a Grand Haven church, video appears to show.

St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 524 Washington Ave. near 6th Street in Grand Haven, shared video of the alleged theft on social media Saturday.

“A little before 1am early this morning, our Pride Flag was stolen by two young women,” the post says. “In the attached video, you can see one removing the flag while her friend is either recording a video or taking photos. If you recognize these young women, please contact the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety.”

The video shows the two women, wearing what appears to be matching light blue shirts, standing at the church’s steps. After commenting on whether or not the church has a Ring camera, one of the two women climbs up the stairs, unscrewing the flag’s pole and taking down both it and the Pride flag.

The other woman appears to take a photo or video as the first woman takes the flag down. They then walk off screen, holding the flag.

“Oh my God,” one of them can be heard saying.

News 8 has blurred their faces as they have not been charged with a crime.

This is the second time the church has had its Pride flag stolen, Rev. Jared Cramer told News 8. He said the first theft, which was also caught on video, went unsolved.

He said the church has submitted a report to the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety.

A new flag should be up within a day or two thanks to members of the community. Shortly after sharing the video to Facebook, multiple people offered to replace it.

“Thank you all for your kind words of support,” the church said in a Facebook comment. “For those who have offered to help replace—the flag is not the expensive part, it’s the pole. Given the way the wind whips down Washington, it’s a high-quality steel pole

It said donations to the church’s building fund would be “gratefully welcome.”

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This church is a major suppporter of Pride events, and engages in lawfare against bigoted county admins.


[-] musicenjoyer@hexbear.net 43 points 4 months ago

⚫️ Saraya Al-Quds: — We, in cooperation with Al-Qassam Brigades and Al-Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades, shelled a gathering of zionist enemy soldiers and vehicles in the western Al-Satar area, north of Khan Younis, with a number of heavy mortar shells.

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[-] gay_king_prince_charles@hexbear.net 43 points 4 months ago

US successfully tests Barracuda-100M medium range turbojet powered cruise missile

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[-] musicenjoyer@hexbear.net 43 points 4 months ago

🟢 Hamas leader Hussam Badran to Ultra Palestine: — There are no negotiation meetings, neither in Doha nor in Egypt.

In the last round that was in Doha, we were on the verge of signing an agreement, were it not for the American coup.

We are in daily and continuous contact with the mediators to discuss the issue of stopping the war. We do not stop communications and efforts even if there are no negotiation rounds or delegations.

The complexities of the internal Palestinian situation persist; all this war and bloodshed have not succeeded in unifying our institutions or leadership.

No party from the Palestinian Authority or the PLO has officially asked us to participate in negotiations. On the contrary, we take the initiative to consult with them and keep them informed.

We are in communication with leaders from Fatah and the Palestinian Authority; in most negotiation rounds, we update them on the situation and listen to their opinions.

We remain ready to implement past unity agreements, but their application is stalled by the PA leadership's refusal to proceed.

Whoever wants to renew Palestinian institutions must commit to the previously signed agreements, not by imposing unilateral conditions on any faction for participating in elections. Insisting that adherence to the failed Oslo path is a condition for elections violates national agreements and is a policy of unilateralism.

Our goal is first to stop the war, then to arrange the Palestinian situation based on an internal national consensus. Governance is an internal Palestinian matter, and we will not accept dictates from any outside party.

Our last response to the mediators was viewed as positive and constructive by Qatar, Egypt, and even the occupation’s own delegation in Doha.

It was the American envoy's response, which contradicted the positive atmosphere, that was surprising to all parties and derailed a potential agreement.

We are not betting on unseen or intangible things. Our positions are based on a clear assessment of our people's interests, formulated after consultation with the other factions.

The "israeli" cabinet’s decision to occupy Gaza is not strange. This occupation does not need a pretext to continue its genocidal war and crimes against our people.

https://t.me/PalestineResist

[-] companero@hexbear.net 43 points 4 months ago

I'm a little worried that the US will give Russia everything it wants in Europe in exchange for alignment against China, possibly taking India along with them.

Can only hope that the mutual lack of trust built up over decades and the massive Russophobia brainwashing campaign will prevent that outcome.

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[-] musicenjoyer@hexbear.net 43 points 4 months ago

🚨 A rocket launched from the northern #Gaza Strip resulted in sirens in "Nir Am."

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[-] miz@hexbear.net 43 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

India halts US arms purchases over Trump tariffs: Report | The Cradle

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s trip to Washington, where he was set to announce the purchases, has been canceled

[-] musicenjoyer@hexbear.net 42 points 4 months ago

🟢 Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades: — Al-Qassam fighters, in cooperation with Saraya Al-Quds and Al-Nasser Brigades fighters, were able to strike a gathering of enemy soldiers and vehicles near Al-Muhand Hall in the western Al-Satar area, north of Khan Younis, with heavy-caliber mortar shells.

https://t.me/PalestineResist

[-] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 42 points 4 months ago

Pro-Bolsonaro parliamentarians hijack the Boards of the Senate and the House of Representatives to prevent the opening of the second semester's legislative work.

[-] AlHouthi4President@lemmy.ml 42 points 4 months ago

Crypto comrades (I know youre out there)

I recently got into tracking charts for commodities in order to get a more complete picture for what is happening in the world of finance capital. Does anyone have a good explanation for this 20% Cryptocurrency expansion over the past month? What nefarious things are happening?

Basically the chart shows that the value of the combined total of all crypto currencies has increased about 30% since a low in mid June 2025 (after the 12 day war) which is 900 billion USD.

Bitcoin is also "worth" almost 120,000 US dollars now 😳

I've also seen people discuss that the US government is propping up the "tether" "stablecoin" because it pumps up the Cryptocurrency market. I dont even know where to look to find good analysis of it besides a Ben Norton video. Is there any good articles I can read more on this?

I'm trying to get a better understanding of this global AI-compute Genocide bubble that is sustaining the empire in the midst of what is clearly an enormous crisis of imperialism.

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[-] musicenjoyer@hexbear.net 41 points 4 months ago

🚨Gaza Update Summary - August 8th to August 10th, 2025.

In the last three days, IOF repeatedly targeted aid seekers across the Gaza Strip, especially in north and center. As the IOF prepares for an occupation of Gaza City, they have escalated their demolitions and airstrikes.

Friday, August 8th: IOF strikes continued to target aid seekers. Demolitions and belts of fire targeted Zaytoun and Sabra. 39 martyrs ascended, including 21 aid seekers. 11 ascended due to starvation.

Saturday, August 9th: Demolitions targeted NW Khan Younis, while the IOF continued to target aid seekers (6 martyrs in "Netzarim"; 24 in the north). 21 martyrs ascended by mid-day in Khan Younis due to repeated strikes and demolitions. 61 martyrs ascended, including 35 aid seekers. 5 others ascended due to starvation.

Sunday, August 10th: In the morning, drone strikes in Khan Younis resulted in at least 6 martyrs. 6 aid seekers ascended by fire in the norther. A tent was struck in Khan Younis, resulting in 4 martyrs. In Shuja'iyya, one strike resulted in 7 martyrs. In the afternoon, two strikes on west Gaza City and Nusseirat resulted in 7 martyrs. In the evening, strikes escalated, with strikes persisting for the last 3 hours east of Gaza City. A falafel stall was bombed and 5 martyrs ascended. In Gaza City, 5 journalists, ascended to martyrdom, including Anas Al-Sharif. At least 66 martyrs including 29 aid seekers have ascended today. At this time, the IOF is launching intense belts of fire east of Gaza City, in a consecutive manner.

166 martyrs ascended in these three days, including 50 aid seekers and at least 16 due to starvation. #GazaSummary

https://t.me/PalestineResist

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🟡🟢 Highlights from Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naeem Qassem's speech during the memorial ceremony organized in honor of the martyr commander Mohammad Saeed Izadi “Hajj Ramadan”: — Hajj Ramadan was the Iranian martyr of Palestine who dedicated his life to serving the Palestinian cause. He held a sensitive leadership position at the age of 19 and worked within the Palestine file, which coordinated with Palestinian factions. He once said that “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood is a miracle no resistance force had ever achieved,” and that Al-Aqsa and Al-Quds elevate those who serve them. He adopted Imam Khomeini’s view of the zionist entity as a cancerous tumor and believed, as our leaders do, that Palestine is a humanitarian cause, not just a geographical issue—one that everyone must support.

Hajj Ramadan arrived in Lebanon two days after the martyrdom of Sayyed Nasrallah to place himself at the disposal of Hezbollah. He was a spiritual, humble, and dignified man, deeply devoted to Imam Khomeini and Imam Khamenei. The Beirut port explosion on August 4 was a catastrophe that left a deep wound in Lebanon. We call for an expedited, depoliticized investigation and trial process, as politicization has delayed justice. To rebuild Lebanon and secure stability, we must cooperate under national unity, set priorities for the country’s foundation, and reject any form of U.S. or foreign tutelage.

The ceasefire agreement was an indirect one, showcasing tight cooperation between the resistance and the state—one of the highest forms of collaboration. The resistance facilitated all the required procedures without delay. Hezbollah fully adhered to the ceasefire terms and did not violate any clause against the enemy or in coordination with the state. “Israel” violated the agreement thousands of times, regretted it, and considered it to have granted Hezbollah too much staying power—hence its non-compliance.

The Prime Minister proudly cites the government’s commitment to liberating occupied land from the occupation, but where are these measures? The state should protect its people, not strip them and their resistance of strength. It should benefit from this power, not dismantle it to appease “israel,” the U.S., or certain Arab states. We must take this to the Cabinet, put forth a defense strategy, set a timetable, and discuss how to involve everyone in defending Lebanon and increasing pressure on the enemy.

During the Battle of The Mighty Ones, we managed to halt the aggression; otherwise, it would have reached Beirut. The resistance, army, and people denied the enemy its goals. The resistance is strong, proud, faithful, and determined to remain sovereign in its homeland. Lebanon will remain proud, independent, and resilient. Its people are steadfast, and its fighters are ready to make the ultimate sacrifice.

The resistance is comprised of parties, forces, and individuals from all sects and beliefs. This is its true strength. Our enemy has not had a free hand and has yet to achieve its objectives—do not allow it to. Tell those pressuring you: “Go speak to the resistance”—we’ll handle them. We are steadfast in this phase and will rise above it with heads held high. Know that the resistance, army, and people will remain on the battlefield—and they will triumph. Lebanon’s stability comes from all its children, not one faction at the expense of another.

In today’s battle, either all of Lebanon wins, or all lose. We believe we can win together. We must be alert to the attempts by defeatists and agents of discord to exploit the situation for foreign interests. The aggression is the problem—not the weapons. Solve the aggression, then let’s discuss the weapons. The solution lies in building strength, not surrendering it, and in relying on the honorable, not the American wolf. We must be lions, not lambs to be devoured. We will face foreign tutelage, U.S.-Arab bullying, and domestic intimidation. This is a dangerous stage in Lebanon’s path to independence, but we are stronger—through the army, the people, the resistance, and our unity.

https://t.me/PalestineResist

[-] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 41 points 4 months ago

New Epstein Mansion Photos Reveal Ties to Trump and Other Figures - Telesur English

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Among the newly published images are photos showing Epstein with former President Clinton and billionaire Branson. On Tuesday, The New York Times published an article featuring several items that once decorated Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion. Among them were photographs of Epstein with powerful political figures, paintings of nude women, and a map of Israel.

The newspaper released never-before-seen images from the financier’s residence. Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking of minors, died by suicide in prison in 2019. His connections to global elites are once again under scrutiny during President Donald Trump’s second term.

Among the newly published images is a portrait of Epstein posing with Trump and Melania, as well as other photos showing him with former President Bill Clinton, billionaire Richard Branson, and Pope John Paul II.

In one massage room, paintings of nude women adorned the walls alongside shelves stocked with lubricants. According to investigators, Epstein instructed young women to give him massages while naked, and in some cases, assaulted orremovedd them.

Other eccentric items captured in the photographs include a first edition of Vladimir Nabokov’s novel Lolita, a map of Israel drawn on a whiteboard and signed by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, a taxidermized tiger, dozens of prosthetic eyeballs, and a sculpture of a bride climbing a rope.

In addition to the photographs, the New York Times also obtained letters addressed to Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003—some of which had already been made public—as well as letters from 2016, including one from filmmaker Woody Allen. In it, Allen describes “young women” serving food and compares Epstein’s home to Dracula’s castle.

The Trump administration faces mounting pressure to clarify Epstein’s case after the Department of Justice and FBI announced on July 7 that Epstein did not maintain a list of high-profile clients he allegedly provided minors to, and that he had, in fact, died by suicide—contradicting a conspiracy theory popular among Trump supporters.

[-] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 41 points 4 months ago

Dispute over island in the Amazon River escalates, prompting Colombia and Peru to deploy military forces to the border.

Colombia accuses Peru of appropriating an island in the triple border area. In July, Peru created a municipality in an area that includes the island, formed from sedimentation in the Amazon River. This week, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and representatives of the Peruvian government visited the region to demonstrate their strength.

In protest against threats made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the Peruvian government deployed military personnel to the island of Santa Rosa, a territory in the Amazonian triple border between Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

The Colombian Armed Forces also reinforced the military presence in Leticia, the Colombian city in the region that is located practically opposite the island of Santa Rosa. Amid the escalating dispute, Petro took a stand and traveled to Leticia on Thursday, where he transferred a celebration of Colombia's victory in a battle against Spain that originally takes place in a city more than 1,000 kilometers away.

On the same day, Peruvian Prime Minister Eduardo Arana and some of his ministers visited the region. And the Peruvian press reported an alleged overflight of Colombian military aircraft in Peruvian airspace.

For years, the Peruvian media has been reporting that people living in that part of Peru are so neglected by the Peruvian government that they want to become Brazilian or Colombian citizens. This is because in order to do or buy anything they need, from healthcare to food and drinking water, they have to cross the river to Santa Rosa in Brazil or Leticia in Colombia. In that part of Peru, they use the Brazilian real more than the Peruvian sol.

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Mass-tagging comm moderators across multiple posts like a broken Markov chain bot will result in a comm ban.

Repeated consecutive posting of reactionary sources, fake news, misleading / outdated news, false alarms over ghoul deaths, and/or shitposts will result in a comm ban.

Neglecting to use content warnings or NSFW when dealing with disturbing content will be removed until in compliance. Users who are consecutively reported due to failing to use content warnings or NSFW tags when commenting on or posting disturbing content will result in the user being banned.

Using April 1st as an excuse to post fake headlines, like the resurrection of Kissinger while he is still fortunately dead, will result in the poster being thrown in the gamer gulag and be sentenced to play and beat trashy mobile games like 'Raid: Shadow Legends' in order to be rehabilitated back into general society.

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