oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | armed forces, fighting, military, soldiers, warfare
After 72 hours of heavy combat, the Sudanese military recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum, deploying tanks throughout the region; however, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) persisted in launching assaults using drones, causing numerous fatalities, among whom were journalists.
Even though they lost the presidential palace, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stated that the fight continued, with current military efforts concentrated on expelling RSF units from surrounding regions in Khartoum.
The United Nations has urged for enhanced safeguards for non-combatants as violence escalates, encompassing arbitrary executions and plunder carried out by both the RSF and military forces. Many individuals now live in fear of reprisals or being unjustly labeled as collaborators.
Troops from Sudan’s national army were spotted waving as they exited the grand, damaged doors and windows of Sudan’s Republican Palace early Friday morning. Following three days of continuous fighting,
The Sudanese forces successfully connected the armored units in the southern part of Khartoum with the General Command located in the city center, enabling them to capture the palace. Armored vehicles are now patrolling around the palace area.
In an official announcement, Brigadier General Nabil Abdullah, spokesperson for the Sudanese military, stated that the armed forces had recaptured the Republican Palace and were planning to advance towards full control over the capital city of Sudan.
Soon after the palace was captured, the structure became a target for RSF drone strikes, resulting in multiple casualties as reported by Al Jazeera. According to a statement from Sudan’s Minister of Culture, Khalid Ali, some of those who lost their lives included a producer, cinematographer, and driver working for Sudanese national television.
On Friday morning, the RSF issued a statement via Telegram asserting that the conflict for the palace “is not resolved yet.” They further stated that their “brave troops remain nearby” and will “keep up the struggle.”
The region around the Republican Palace turned into a scene filled with wrecked vehicles, as the Sudanese army directed its efforts towards utilizing advanced Turkish drones for conducting air strikes against the RSF forces that were firmly positioned within the palace grounds.
A military source informed Ayin that the armed forces along with their allies have taken up positions around the palace and gained complete control over the premises. The operations are set to proceed until the areas of Souk Arabi (“Arab Market”) and Al-Mograin in Khartoum are fully cleared of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the source further explained.
What’s next
A military analyst named Hassan Idris predicts that future combat actions will move towards western Omdurman and the southern and eastern parts of Khartoum. He also mentioned that the combined Sudan Shield Forces will push forward from southern Khartoum, while the armored units secure the Kalagla district in Omdurman. Hassan further noted that “In March and April, the Rapid Support Forces won’t be capable of maintaining their position within the capital city without deploying advanced drones for bombing raids.”
Idris asserts that Sudan’s army now holds an advantage over the RSF in the capital compared to before, primarily due to their strengthened infantry and access to contemporary military technology. “The distinguishing factor of the armed forces’ stance this time around,” Idris explained to Ayin, “is their possession of approximately 30,000 infantry troops.” He further highlighted their arsenal includes advanced unmanned aerial systems as well as sophisticated armored fighting vehicles.
Civilians in the crosshairs
The United Nations has urged stronger measures to safeguard civilians after numerous fatalities were reported due to attacks by both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in eastern Khartoum and northern Omdurman during the past week. According to reliable accounts, the RSF along with associated militias have been accused of conducting home invasions in eastern Khartoum, executing people without proper trials, arbitrarily arresting individuals, and stealing provisions and medical resources from communal kitchens and health centers. Additionally, the UN mentioned that forces aligned with the national Army engaged in theft and various unlawful acts within territories under their control in Khartoum North and East Nile.
Volunteers working in an emergency response unit in southern Khartoum informed Ayin about their concerns regarding escalated assaults by a desperate RSF and, more alarmingly, potential targeting by the military based on fabricated allegations of cooperating with the Rapid Support Forces. One volunteer stated, “Civilians are fearful of what could occur to them and dread experiencing something similar.” He added, “Many young people have stopped participating in voluntary efforts due to these fears.”
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | children, health, news, politics, women
The child of an older British couple who have been detained
Afghanistan
For unspecified reasons, she expressed concern that her parents might pass away in prison due to their declining health.
Peter, aged 79, and Barbie Reynolds, who is 75 years old, were taken into custody upon returning to their residence in Bamiyan province on February 1 for reasons that have not yet been disclosed.
Although they were not formally accused of any offenses, it is thought that the
Taliban
showed interest in the pair as they conducted a class instructing women about parenting techniques since the extremist organization imposes strict limitations on female education.
Nearly two months since their arrest, Sarah Entwistle, the family’s oldest daughter, stated that her father’s health was deteriorating and her mother was collapsing because of malnutrition.
As Peter became estranged from his spouse and was transferred to a high-security facility controlled by the Taliban, he began experiencing a chest infection, a dual-eye ailment, and serious gastrointestinal problems, according to Entwistle’s statement to the Times. The report also noted that without prompt medical intervention, his condition could be fatal.
She stated: “He’s having shakes in his head and left arm.”
Sarah informed the press that her family felt extremely exasperated because her parents were still being detained by the Taliban despite repeated assurances from them that Peter and Barbie would soon be freed due to some confusion.
“The guards mentioned that another judge will now take over this case, and we still hold out hope that they will get a just hearing in the upcoming week,” Entwistle stated.
This occurred just days after the pair was reportedly taken to court unexpectedly along with their interpreter, who has since been detained as a ‘suspect.’
In a concerning update relayed to the Mail, Sarah Entwistle, the Reynolds’ daughter from Daventry, Northamptonshire, mentioned that Mrs. Reynolds had phoned her using a public telephone to share the ‘upsetting’ information about their impending appearance in court on Thursday.
Mrs. Entwistle stated, “No charges have been brought against them, and they have not been notified.”
The cause of the court appearance is still not evident.
Alarmed, the interpreter assisting the couple—who has been looking after Mr. Reynolds during his medical issues—is now being held as a “suspect” without having been informed of the accusations against them, she mentioned.
‘He will no longer be allowed to translate for them, and is also due to be produced in court, together with them, tomorrow.
‘Mother is clearly very worried that without a capable interpreter, their case might not be portrayed accurately or justly and they won’t be able to fully understand or participate in the legal process, which would severely violate their rights.’
Mrs. Entwistle mentioned that the Reynolds chose not to abandon Afghanistan when the Taliban suddenly took control in August 2021, asserting they couldn’t depart while Afghans faced their moment of crisis.
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds got married in Kabul back in 1970, having met each other while studying at Bath University.
They possess both British and Afghan citizenship and have resided in the nation for 18 years.
They operate five educational institutions in Kabul, including a program for training mothers and children that is said to have been endorsed by the Taliban.
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, politics, russian, russian politics, sports
After Russia was prohibited from participating in competitive football following their invasion of Ukraine, they’ve mostly encountered supportive nations in friendly matches. Recently, more African teams are stepping up to play against them. What’s behind this trend?
Although they might be excluded from significant competitions and treated as outcasts globally, Russia isn’t facing many difficulties in locating adversaries eager for a match. Over the past year, they have competed against Syria, Belarus, Brunei, Grenada, and Vietnam.
Serbia
In friendly matches, Iran, Qatar, Cuba, and Iraq were part of the opponents prior to this. They have emerged victorious in each of their last seven encounters, netting 31 goals without allowing any in return.
However, beyond those teams clearly connected to the Kremlin, several African squads began playing friendly matches against Russia ahead of the 2018 World Cup. In September 2023—six months post-ban—an Egyptian U-23 team was among the first to face off against them. Subsequently, Cameroon journeyed to Moscow, followed shortly thereafter by Kenya’s match against them in Turkey later that same month. Nigeria plans to visit the Russian capital in June; however, before then, Zambia will be heading over on March 25.
Just a casual match, unrelated to our official competitions,” stated Sydney Mungala, the communication director at Zambia FA, to LIFEHACK. “From our standpoint in Zambia, this was purely a football-related choice.
Mungala stated that Zambia was left without a match scheduled for the March international window following Eritrea’s withdrawal.
2026 World Cup
Qualifying was allegedly halted out of concern that players might escape and apply for asylum during overseas trips. Additionally, both the Republic of Congo and their national team faced bans from FIFA because of external influences interfering with football matters.
“When they reached out to us, I believe we were seeking a chance to maintain engagement with our team during this FIFA window, and we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to participate in this match,” Mungala stated.
We also view it as a gesture of unity with all people, regardless of their origin. Thus, for us, football does not recognize distinctions.
The enduring camaraderie between Russia and Zambia
Mungala additionally mentioned that the bilateral relationship between the two nations is robust and long-lasting.
“Zambia and Russia share a history spanning six decades. He mentioned that shortly after Zambia achieved independence in 1964, one of the nations offering support was Russia, which has maintained significant influence in Zambia since then.” The speaker further noted that this game does not imply Zambia is advocating for Russia’s reinstatement into FIFA.
Those
diplomatic and cultural links
, created during the era when Russia was part of the Soviet Union, appear to be a significant factor behind why numerous African teams prefer playing against Russia more than they do with most other countries.
As Zambia celebrated the arrangement of a match earlier this year through a social media announcement highlighting that both nations had “leveraged their enduring camaraderie to set up an international friendly,” Nigeria has remained conspicuously silent regarding their encounter, which is slated for June 6 at an as-yet-unspecified location.
Despite Russia confirming the match, there has been no statement posted on the Nigerian Football Association (NFF) website. Numerous attempts to get comments from LIFEHACK also yielded no response.
“Football is not warfare; it transcends ethnicity and political concerns,” Nigerian sports producer and reporter Oluwaseun Idowu stated to LIFEHACK, attempting to gauge the stance of Nigeria’s football federation.
I don’t believe this indicates that these nations see Russia differently from the majority of the global community.
Russia depends on soft power.
During the 1960s, Nigeria forged strong connections with the Soviet Union, as the latter supported the Nigerian government during a civil conflict starting in 1967. Subsequently, following his inauguration in 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin cordially received the newly appointed Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo. In addition, both nations entered into a military pact in 2017, and Russia intends to construct a nuclear facility within Nigeria’s borders. However, this is not the sole area where Russia exerts its influence over Nigeria.
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Both Russia and the Soviet Union have undoubtedly employed their soft power in this area by sending African students to study in Russia and through various cultural and sports initiatives,” said Michelle Sikes, an associate professor specializing in Kinesiology and African Studies at Pennsylvania State University in the U.S., speaking to LIFEHACK. She added that such efforts can create enduring impacts.
The sports connections seem to have become even stronger for certain nations following the invasion. Delegates from the National Olympic Committees of four African countries— Namibia, Mali, Eswatini, and Togo—attended.
A meeting with Russia scheduled for 2023
Most African countries dispatched delegates to the summit, with Nigeria and Zambia being among them. These two nations have routinely supported United Nations General Assembly motions advocating for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and numerous African states are worried about how this conflict might impact their economies.
Differing priorities
“During tough times, true friends are recognized not through their words, but through their actions,” stated the Russian proverb.
Olympic
At the summit was Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov.
Now we can truly identify our genuine allies versus those who merely feign support or persist in pretending. Consequently, we maintain an optimistic outlook toward our collaborative efforts and certainly hope that colleagues from different continents will emulate the exemplary conduct of our African counterparts.
Sikes highlighted that the Soviet Union seemed to adopt a more resolute position in combating apartheid in South Africa compared to numerous Western countries throughout the Cold War period.
The favorable sentiments arising from that period might have persisted, making Russia seem more empathetic towards certain African nations, particularly considering the significant impact of apartheid.
She highlighted that the geographic separation from the conflict makes it easier for people in various African nations to not keep it at the forefront of their minds.
In recent years, Russia’s impact on Africa has increased, as highlighted in a 2024 brief from the European Parliament.
“As it stands now, Russia’s involvement with the continent aims at overcoming the diplomatic and economic seclusion enforced by Western nations. This effort also serves to reinforce Russia’s significance on the global scene as a proponent of the emerging ‘multipolar world.’ Additionally, this engagement facilitates progress toward Russian geopolitical objectives concerning extraction industries, energy sectors, and bolstering military presence in crucial regions like the Red Sea and the Mediterranean,” the document states.
Mungala told LIFEHACK that no Zambian supporters will make the trip to Moscow for the game on March 25, due to high travel expenses and complex arrangements. Although from a competitive standpoint the match holds minimal importance, it could be seen as a minor stride toward overcoming international seclusion, particularly among aficionados around the globe who follow soccer.
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | military, news, north korea, north korea south korea relations, nuclear warfare
Seoul [South Korea], March 24 (ANI): On Monday, North Korea denounced the yearly combined military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, labeling them as “premeditated and confrontational.”
nuclear
war rehearsal.”
North Korea stated that it will keep enhancing its capability to counteract any threats from adversaries, according to reports citing the state-controlled Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.
The North Korean Foreign Ministry’s Disarmament and Peace Institute released the criticism following the conclusion of South Korea and the United States’ 11-day joint “Freedom Shield Exercise” on Thursday.
North Korea stated that the hostile and provocative character of this year’s exercises reached an all-time high, as reported by KCNA.
At the start of this month, North Korea launched unspecified ballistic missiles. The country’s state media outlet, Pyongyang, issued successive statements criticizing the recent combined exercises conducted by Washington and Seoul. They warned that both Seoul and Washington would face a “terrible” consequence for engaging in what they described as a “risky provocation.”
Early last month, North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles into the sea along its western coastline as a show of force for their missile capabilities.
nuclear
Deterrence was highlighted by local media reports, which also noted that their leader, Kim Jong-un, urged for comprehensive readiness for war within the nation.
nuclear
strengths and preparedness for employing them.
The UN Security Council has enacted several resolutions imposing sanctions on North Korea due to its unlawful missile activities.
nuclear
programs since 2006.
On March 22, Yonhap News Agency reported that North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, expressed his continued commitment to backing Russia’s military actions in Ukraine during a discussion with a high-ranking Russian security officer.
Kim had “significant and beneficial” talks with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang the day before. During the discussion, they covered various topics concerning the defense of each country’s security interests along with broader regional and international matters, reaffirming their agreement on these points. (ANI)
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | foreign policy, government, international relations, politics, politics and government
Washington D.C., March 24 (ANI): The
East Turkistan
Government-in-Exile (
ETGE
) vehemently opposed the
Turkiye
–
China
The Joint Security Cooperation Mechanism and its recently held meeting in Ankara on March 20.
ETGE
suggested that this partnership is a misleading coalition designed to destabilize, penetrate, and subdue
East Turkistan
People’s legitimate struggle for independence and liberty.
According to
ETGE
,
Turkiye
is serving as the flexible outer layer for
China
‘s heavy-handed strategies, freely acting as an agent in Beijing’s effort to eliminate the
East Turkistan
A country under the pretense of “counterterrorism” and “security.”
The meeting, headed by Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Qin Xiaodong, drew attention from observers.
ETGE
part of a broader effort aimed at expansion
China
global campaign of suppression.
ETGE
asserts that it seeks to control, influence, and lead diaspora organizations, leaders, and political activities, with the ultimate aim of disassembling them.
East Turkistan
quest for national sovereignty.
Salih Hudayar, who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Security,
ETGE
Issued a severe warning stating, ”
Turkiye
has abandoned its Turkic-Islamic principles and become a tool of
China
Beijing’s expansionist goals. As Beijing carries out genocide
East Turkistan
,
Turkiye
is helping extend
China
‘s tyranny beyond
East Turkistan
It is closely collaborating alongside
China
To penetrate and dominate our worldwide diaspora communities and organizations, suppress genuine voices, and hinder our efforts to regain our national sovereignty. This represents a significant betrayal of history.
East Turkistan
“The one who will always be remembered,” as stated by the individual.
ETGE
.
The
ETGE
The report highlights how the Turkish government, despite claiming connections with the Turkic world, is being leveraged to suppress Uyghur activists and weaken their efforts.
East Turkistan
‘s resistance to
China
‘colonization, genocide, and occupation.’
The
ETGE
gave a call to
Turkiye
to promptly and unambiguously halt all security and intelligence partnerships
China
It called upon the global community to recognize and condemn
Turkiye
his part as an intermediary
China
in global repression against
East Turkistan
It was stated that governments globally should refrain from allowing
Turkiye
to serve as Beijing’s gentle front in the destruction of the
East Turkistan
I support people in their legitimate national struggle. (ANI)
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