ISIS Leader Killed During Raid by Turkish Forces
On May 1, 2023, Turkey announced that the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, was killed during a targeted raid on a hideout in Syria.
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Author: Joseph Brennan
Myanmar Military Kills Over 50 People Including Civilians in Air Attack
The military’s continued attacks against civilians have generated growing calls for accountability for those responsible for these reported atrocities.
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Archbishop Christophe Pierre Attends SHU World Leaders Forum
On February 1, Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations hosted Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Christophe Pierre as part of the school’s World Leaders Forum series.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament and Calls Early Elections
On October 10, the Malaysian Prime Minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, announced to the public that parliament would be dissolved. CNBC reports that this will pave the way for an early election, legitimizing the next Malaysian administration.
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Fighting Along Azerbaijan-Armenia Border Leaves Over 100 Dead
On September 12, more than 100 people were killed when fighting erupted along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border surrounding the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, reports The Washington Post. In a series of attacks by “heavy artillery, drones, and large-caliber weapons,” Azerbaijan attacked Armenian troops along the border in response to what they claimed were military provocations from Armenia, according to the United Nations.
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