
Mid-Week Digest 03/02/2022
ELN launches armed strike in Colombia and Eastern Australia impacted by heavy flooding Colombia: ELN carries out “armed strike” ahead of parliamentary elections The
ELN launches armed strike in Colombia and Eastern Australia impacted by heavy flooding Colombia: ELN carries out “armed strike” ahead of parliamentary elections The
Escalation of tensions in Ukraine’s Donbas, Anti-mine squads deployed to Western Mexico, and Electricity production started at Ethiopian Dam Ukraine: Increased shelling reported as
Chilean truckers protest workplace insecurity and Canadian trucker rallies draw global support Chile: Trucker protests over workplace security disrupt travel in central and northern
Truckers protests paralyze Ottawa, Anti-French protesters gather in Bamako to celebrate expulsion of French ambassador, and Casualties reported as Tropical Cyclone Batsirai devastates east coast
Security threats facing Beijing Olympics and Flooding in Brazil’s São Paulo state China: Cyber and information security concerns loom ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics
Houthis claim drone attacks in Abu Dhabi and Volcanic eruption near Tonga UAE: Houthis claim drone strikes targeting oil facility in Abu Dhabi Yemen’s
Opposition party conflict triggers unrest in Albania and Escalation of gang violence in Nigeria Albania: Dispute over Democratic Party leadership triggers violent protest in
Coalition negotiations to follow German election and Indian farmers protest controversial agricultural reforms Germany: Narrow win for Social Democratic Party in federal elections suggests
Italian authorities disrupt potential “No Vax” attacks and Typhoon Chanthu strikes Eastern China Italy: Security forces raid homes of eight anti-vaccine activists over online threats
Brazil’s Independence Day was marked by pro-Bolsonaro rallies and Military junta assumes control following a coup in Guinea Brazil: Independence Day marked by pro-Bolsonaro rallies; anti-government protests
Hurricane Ida devastates the southern US and Two weaponized drones hit Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia Southern US: Hurricane Ida devastates Louisiana, leaves widespread structural
Taliban captures Kabul with minimal resistance and 7.2 earthquake devastates Haiti Afghanistan: Taliban takes control of Kabul, triggering mass evacuations of local and foreign nationals Political