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This Week in Egypt: Week 48 -2019 ( Nov 25-Dec 1)

Posted on December 1, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt condemns MoUs signed between Turkey and Libyan PM
A military court in Egypt has sentenced to death the country’s most wanted jihadist Hisham Ashmawi
Egyptian woman ‘wins court battle’ over unequal inheritance laws
Fugitive contractor Mohamed Ali is referred to criminal court for tax evasion
Banker who helped stabilize Egyptian economy gets new term
Egypt launches first telecoms satellite Tiba 1

Main Headlines

Monday

An Egyptian Coptic woman ‘wins court battle’ over unequal inheritance laws
Egypt and Jordan FMs discuss Israeli West Bank settlements ahead of Arab League meeting
Egypt launches the annual 16 days campaign of activism against gender-based violence
A Cairo court sentences 7 to death, acquits 7 in killing of 8 policemen in 2016 Helwan attack

Tuesday

Fitch keeps Egypt’s credit rating at B+, with a stable forecast
Egyptian non-petroleum imports went down in September by 21 percent
Egypt’s Sisi launches comprehensive social health insurance system in Egypt

Wednesday

A military court in Egypt has sentenced to death the country’s most wanted jihadist Hisham Ashmawi
Egypt launches first telecoms satellite Tiba 1
Egypt’s Sisi named 16 new provincial governors and 23 deputy governors

Thursday

Egyptian and British special forces conduct joint counter-terrorism drill
An Egyptian court jails 44 defendants in 2013 Al-Fath Mosque violence retrial
Egypt’s Sisi and Hungary’s Ader discuss boosting economic cooperation
Egypt’s parliament adjourns till 8 December without cabinet reshuffle

Friday

Egypt condemns MoUs signed between Turkey and Libyan PM on maritime borders and security
Banker who helped stabilize Egyptian economy gets a new term

Saturday

Fugitive contractor Mohamed Ali is referred to criminal court for tax evasion
Egypt is elected to 40-member council of International Maritime Organization
Novelist Wilbur Smith says it’s time to carry on up the Nile on a trip to Egypt

Sunday

Greek FM visits Egypt
Greece and Egypt have agreed to accelerate the process of creating Exclusive Economic Zone
Cairo hosts second round of talks over GERD on Monday
Egypt to allow Hamas leader to leave Gaza
3 killed in collapse inside ancient monastery in Minya

Reports

Egypt to offer foreign investors a large share in power plants. Al-Monitor
Why this TV series causes high drama between Cairo and Ankara. Salwa Samir

Good Read

Egypt’s interest rates between expectations and reality. Dahlia El-Hawary

From Twitter

#Greece and #Egypt to accelerate the discussions between the technical teams on characterization and delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zones between the two countries. https://t.co/M4qrfEDLoP pic.twitter.com/lhfGkRfr8g

— Emerson (@EEmerson14) December 1, 2019

Chief of #HellenicArmy General Staff Lieutenant General Georgios Kambas visited #Egypt and met with Lt Gen Mohamed Farid, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, as Egypt and #Greece seek to boost military cooperation. https://t.co/Yv87ZeTj73

— Emerson (@EEmerson14) November 30, 2019

Cyprus, Egypt and Greece have all condemned the Libyan-Turkish accord as contrary to international law. https://t.co/4CyJYHVaOv

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) December 1, 2019

The “government” of Tripoli playing as a tool the dangerous illegal geopolitical games of Turkey has managed to make Greece + Cyprus dedicated enemies in #EU and not only.

Haftar and Egypt have already declared as illegal the agreement ,Serraj participates in tension building👍🏻 https://t.co/MqPAYrex37

— East Med Monitor (@EastMedMonitor) November 29, 2019

Sisi, Hungary’s president discuss boosting economic cooperation

Details at: https://t.co/pFcZ8GwxrP #EgyptToday #Egypt #Hungary @AlsisiOfficial pic.twitter.com/kwpYXXSd2W

— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) November 28, 2019

Egyptian army reconnaissance personnel wearing shoe covers to mislead footprints & armed with Beretta ARX-160 assault rifles during the joint military exercise Zayed-2 with their Emirate counterparts in 2017. pic.twitter.com/rAuZRLQuJn

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) December 1, 2019

Probably the best speech in the conference delivered by Archbishop Angaelos, the Coptic Archbishop of London pic.twitter.com/LixXvDpP18

— Benedict Kiely (@benedict_kiely) November 28, 2019

After his recent arrival to Egypt, U.S. Ambassador Jonathan Cohen has begun visiting some of Egypt’s historic landmarks, Including the Great Pyramids of Giza. What are some other can’t miss sites for Ambassador Cohen to visit? pic.twitter.com/MdsaYDxYEm

— US Embassy Cairo (@USEmbassyCairo) December 1, 2019

Grim comedy. #Egypt is lost under the current midgets & back street obscurantists https://t.co/qSBmKvHb5i

— salamamoussa (@salamamoussa) November 26, 2019

July3? The Islamists will go wild 🙂 https://t.co/GDlSPQVkBQ

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 26, 2019

Hospital supplies being packed and sent to Egypt and England from the Nelson Red Cross depot, ca. 1915 pic.twitter.com/PrxUmZHkp9

— History Lovers Club (@historylvrsclub) December 1, 2019

Plus

Discovery channel to produce promo films on Grand Egyptian Museum

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt | Tagged Egypt, GERD, Greece, Hisham Ashmawai, Libya, Tiba1, Turkey | Leave a comment

This Week in Egypt: Week 47-2019 ( Nov 18-24)

Posted on November 24, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

The office of Mada Masr was raided by security, four of the website’s staff have been detained and later released
Egypt wins Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations
Egyptian exile who sparked protests launches opposition movement
Egypt to send its first communication satellite into orbit
Egyptian animal mummies showcased at Saqqara near Cairo

Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt marks 150th anniversary of Suez Canal establishment
Putin to visit Egypt next year
Egyptian PM: US investments in Egypt increase by 26%

Tuesday

Security forces arrested three people after an online video of Egyptians bullying a schoolboy from South Sudan caused public outcry in Egypt
Egypt’s Sisi: Egypt has spent $60 billion on electricity network and linkages
President Sisi meets with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Egyptian parliament rejects draft law regulating public manners and dress

Wednesday

Egyptian exile who sparked protests launches opposition movement
Starting from scratch: a new airport for Egypt’s new capital city

Thursday

Egypt to send its first communication satellite into orbit
Egypt and Sudan accept Ethiopia’s proposal to start filling GERD in June 2020, Ethiopian negotiator says
Son of Egypt’s former president Mubarak says his mother and former first lady is ill
Presidential decree approves establishing German International University of Applied Sciences in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital

Friday

Egypt’s President Sisi sends son to strengthen ties with Vladimir Putin
Endowments Ministry dismisses 9 preachers over links to a terrorist group
2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Egypt beat Ivory Coast to win the title.
Egypt’s Sisi witnesses inauguration of Africa 209 forum

Saturday

A large cache of mummified animals found in an ancient Egyptian necropolis have been displayed for the first time near the capital Cairo
Egypt signs $430-million natural-gas deal at investment forum
Independent Egyptian media outlet Mada Masr says its editor is detained

Sunday

Egypt’s security forces raid online newspaper Mada Masr’s office in Cairo
Egypt’s central bank auctions EGP 18.5 billion in Treasury bills
US dollar maintains stable prices against Egyptian pound
Egypt launched a new initiative to plant one million trees in public gardens across the country

Reports

President’s eldest son, Mahmoud al-Sisi, sidelined from powerful intelligence position to diplomatic missionin Russia. Mada Masr
Challenging Islamic law in Egypt, Christian woman fights for inheritance equality. Monique El-Faizey
Egypt conducts joint drills with Greece, Cyprus amid tension with Turkey. Menna Farouk
Vocal Egyptian lawmaker in hot water again. Al-Monitor

From Twitter

Egypt unveiled what it described as a "one of a kind" cache that contained hundreds of statues and mummified animals, dating back to the 26th dynasty in the seventh century BC, officials said. https://t.co/6nsr5isIqv pic.twitter.com/wDob9v913p

— ABC News (@ABC) November 24, 2019

The office of Mada Masr, one of the last independent news outlets in Egypt, was raided by security forces, according to its journalists. Four of the website's staff have been detained and released. https://t.co/7lo0KtnVCZ

— CNN (@CNN) November 24, 2019

Plainclothes security forces have raided Mada Masr’s office in Cairo. Staff are currently being held inside, and their phones have been switched off. We will update once there are more details. pic.twitter.com/yEzUH5u3G0

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) November 24, 2019

Security forces detained three Mada Masr journalists during an afternoon raid on the paper’s offices in Cairo today, before releasing them several hours later. Editor Shady Zalat, who was arrested on Friday night, was also released on a highway: https://t.co/HfCF7uMUuT pic.twitter.com/snSv605s6N

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) November 24, 2019

We often neglect the vulnerability of local journos, who work without the (limited) protection foreigners have. Including locals who work for international outlets, who do not always stand by them. It's even worse for locals who work for local independent outlets, like @MadaMasr. https://t.co/jAvwxz7sOA

— ᴅʀ ʜ.ᴀ. ʜᴇʟʟʏᴇʀ (@hahellyer) November 23, 2019

The prominent #Coptic activist, Ramy Kamil, was taken by the #Egyptian security forces from his home today to an unknown destination. #Egypt #Copts pic.twitter.com/wtccm2m3zk

— Mina مينا (@Minaism) November 23, 2019

Egypt’s President Al-Sisi met on Monday with a delegation from the German Defense and Military Industries Groups/Firms, headed by the CEO of Rheinmetall group, As they discussed strengthening cooperation in the field of joint military & defense industries. pic.twitter.com/6yGWQhvx47

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 18, 2019

Thread for @AlsisiOfficial
This outrageous sectarian thuggery has no place in #Egypt https://t.co/zwY5qwgbQs

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 21, 2019

Petition By #MuslimBrotherhood-Affiliated Clerics Calls For Economic Boycott Of #UAE; Anti-MB Salafi-Jihadi Cleric: Boycott Is Not Enough; Petition Signatories Support Polytheistic Governments That Fail To Implement Allah's Laws https://t.co/jp46Fjlwh5 pic.twitter.com/8xuzeJUVOm

— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) November 15, 2019

#ICYMI: Article On #MuslimBrotherhood Website: #Election Of A #Gay U.S. President Will Lead To Pressure On Arab Countries To Permit Homosexuality; The Prophet Muhammad Ordered The Killing Of Homosexualshttps://t.co/ATzDNbTfJj pic.twitter.com/9ivHr5nSMH

— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) November 10, 2019

#BreakingNews: We aspire to boost partnership with #Siemens to develop #Egypt's railway, and I call for international #automotive companies to invest in Egypt: President Al #Sisi from #Africa Investment Forum pic.twitter.com/diXbPYD0RW

— Daily News Egypt (@DailyNewsEgypt) November 23, 2019

I can’t stress enough how #UAE has become the most progressive, tolerant country in the Middle East.
I wish #Egyptians learn from #UAE, and stop demonising Shias, Jews, women who stop wearing hijab etc… https://t.co/gdlMFxemHe

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 23, 2019

A friend who is living in the US returned back to Egypt for a few days to fix his teeth. He told me the plane ticket and the dentist fees are a fraction of what he would have paid to the dentist in America even after insurance.

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) November 23, 2019

#Egypt – Labourers work at a limestone extraction quarry site in Minya. #AFP @khaled_desouki

More on AFPForum:https://t.co/Vh3ntKOQPb pic.twitter.com/bHzOSKaBCG

— AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) November 22, 2019

الانطباع الدولي والصورة الذهنية عن #مصر تتغير. pic.twitter.com/VdvLD9mhx1

— Rania A. Al Mashat (@RaniaAlMashat) November 21, 2019

Tourism

National Geographic selects Egypt among best trips for 2020

Plus

Levantine Foundation to hold a symposium in Cairo on Deir al-Serian’s manuscripts

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt | Tagged animal mummies, Egypt, Mada Masr, Siis's son, Under -23 Africa Cup | Leave a comment

This Week in Egypt: Week 46 -2019 ( Nov 11-17)

Posted on November 18, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Central Bank of Egypt cuts interest rates by 1% for third time in a row
S. threatens Egypt with sanctions over Russian arms deal
First US ambassador to Egypt since 2017 arrives in Cairo
Seven countries, including Egypt, voice support for Syria’s sovereignty in a joint statement
An Egyptian military court sentences Libyan terrorist Abdel-Raheem al-Mesmary to death, others to prison over 2017 attack
Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE; sign huge investment deal

Main Headlines

Monday

‪Egypt open jail after UN report on inmate Morsi’s death
Egypt to soon launch modern irrigation systems

Tuesday

Egyptian MPs meet with EU diplomats in Cairo to discuss human rights criticisms
Egypt’s Sisi and Russia’s defence minister discuss regional crises
Egypt to start imposing increased fees on flight tickets later this week
Egyptian prosecution drops murder charges against teenage girl who killed a rapist
Egypt’s Al-Azhar set to hold conference on reforming religious thoughts next January

Wednesday

Egypt defends its human rights record during UN review
Egypt’s Sisi heads to UAE for two-day official visit
Egypt’s Shoukry heads to Washington for the Global coalition to defeat ISIS meeting
Egypt and Germany trade exchange records $3.662 billion in 2019

Thursday

Central Bank of Egypt cuts interest rates by 1% for third time in a row
Egypt’s Shoukry reaffirms necessity to face terrorism-sponsoring countries
Egypt’s S.Sinai governor invites British officials, tourism companies to visit Sharm El-Sheikh in December

Friday

Seven countries, including Egypt, voice support for Syria’s sovereignty in a joint statement
‘Children face imminent threats in age of digital development,’ Al-Azhar Grand Imam says

Saturday

Egypt to host the second trilateral meeting over the Ethiopian Dam in December
Egypt to reduce subsidised staple food prices as of 1 December
UNHRC adopts member states recommendations on Egypt’s report on state of human rights

Sunday

First US ambassador to Egypt since 2017 arrives in Cairo
A roadside bomb has killed 3 members of security forces killed in North Sinai
An Egyptian military court sentences Libyan terrorist Abdel-Raheem al-Mesmary to death, others to prison over 2017 attack on police
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan show ‘consensus’ on filling GERD over period of up to 7 years: Sudanese minister

Good Reports

S. threatens Egypt with sanctions over Russian arms deal. Vivian Salama
Egypt-UAE huge investment deal reflects Cairo’s strategic significance to Gulf states. Xinhua
Egypt achieved its highest ever tourism revenue this year.

Good Read

The Renaissance Dam Negotiations: An Egyptian view. Mahmoud Farouk
River of the dammed. Imad Herb

From Twitter

The Egyptians seem to have thought well when they requested from the US to buy F-35 jets in what’s likely to be an attrition of all possible solutions with the U.S Administration, which gives Egypt a justification to serach for other alternatives when they refuse the request.

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 16, 2019

U.S. will not give the Egyptians an integrated or superior fighter jet for many reasons without talking about it

There’re facts that have already happened in the past to prove this, as the refusal to sell F-15 jets or to provide Egyptian F-16 with a full armament package.

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 16, 2019

Head of #SDF’s Mazloum thanks #Egypt for standing by #Syria against the #Turkish aggression, and for supporting the SDF.
Bravo #Egypt
Smart policy from @AlsisiOfficial https://t.co/RmqntLYVS6

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 16, 2019

Wow…
No security …no fear….
God bless #UAE @AlsisiOfficial https://t.co/fLC36kqzRt

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 16, 2019

My message to @youm7 #دندراوي_الهواري
Is:
• Enough mixing Jews with Zionism
•Enough sectarianism, Shias are killed in Iraq and Lebanon standing against the Mullahshttps://t.co/Z9xr4UpHVN

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 17, 2019

This week 150 years ago a group of notables that came to Egypt from several European countries made its way through the new canal that connected the Mediterranean with the Red Sea for the first timehttps://t.co/FTaCj7d5XN

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) November 17, 2019

#Egypt– #ISIS calim + Amaq reports on North #Sinai:
– IED attack targeting APC/MRAP near Sheilkh Zuweid
– Another IED attack on MRAP near Sheikh Zuweid
– IED attack targeting Humvee near Rafah the day before yesterday pic.twitter.com/UxHISAprQG

— Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) November 11, 2019

Egypt to replace current fleet of public transport buses in major cities with locally produced electric buses within the next 4 years. #Egypt #MassTransit #Enviromentalism #MassTransit https://t.co/YpFi6wIEZf

— Hany Ghoraba (@Hanyghoraba) November 11, 2019

Photo Gallery

From ancient pyramids and temples to bustling cities and luxury beach resorts: Incredible pictures show Egypt in all its glory.

Plus

‪King of Pop Amr Diab Steals the Show at Times Square in New York

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt, Uncategorized | Tagged Egypt, Ethiopia, F35, GERD, Kurds, Sudan, UAE, US | Leave a comment

This Week In Egypt: Week 45-2019 ( Nov 4-10)

Posted on November 10, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

US president Trump says Nile dam talks in Washington ‘went well’
Egypt’s inflation rate slowed to its lowest level in over 9 years
Dutch ISIS Militant was involved in plot to bomb Russian aircraft in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh 2015
UN News: ‘Credible evidence’ that ‘brutal’ prison conditions prompted Morsi’s death, thousands more at risk
Egypt’s army reports killing 83 militants in North Sinai

Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt’s army reports killing 83 militants in North Sinai
Russian delegation to discuss status of Russian flights to Egypt
Egypt’s poverty rate rises to 5% in 2019: World Bank official
Egypt’s road accidents plunge 41.1% since 2014
Egypt to establish branch for University of Hertfordshire in New Administrative Capital
Egypt to impose tougher penalties for smuggling antiquities, climbing monuments

Tuesday

Ethiopian FM and US Senator Graham discuss Egyptian-US strategic relations and Ethiopian dam
Egypt non-oil private sector shrinks slightly for the third straight months
Egypt’s Sisi tells UK’s Johnson he welcomes decision to lift ban on flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
Cairo working on first railway line between Egypt and Sudan

Wednesday

US president Trump says Nile dam talks in Washington “went well”
Affordable electric cars to launch in Egypt during November
Egypt’s Cabinet approves US$500 million fund for “inclusive housing finance program”

Thursday

Danish ISIS militant was involved in plot to bomb Russian aircraft in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh 2015
Egypt’s top diplomat: Nile dispute to be resolved in January
King of Bahrain arrives in Cairo for talks with Sisi
TV presenter Asmaa Sherif Mounir apologizes for her “offensive” comments about late Islamic scholar Sheikh Shaarawy
Egypt’s ministers witness signing of protocol to start recycling 14,000 tons of solid waste daily

Friday

UN News: ‘Credible evidence’ that ‘brutal’ prison conditions prompted Morsi’s death, thousands more at risk
Marcelle Ninio, a spy for Israel imprisoned in Egypt, dies at 89

Saturday

Egypt’s inflation rate slowed to its lowest level in over 9 years
Egyptianofficials say a roadside bomb has killed two members of the security forces in the restive northern Sinai province
Former MB member: MB-supporting countries harness resources to fight Egypt
Egypt’s Sisi stresses importance of objective selection of Police Academy students

Sunday

Fire contained on Ukrainian plane at Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh airport
Egypt’s state security prosecutors visited Tora Prison complex to check health and general conditions of prisoners
An Egyptian MP is referred to ethics committee over reform initiative calling for Sisi’s early departure from office
Egypt to use modern irrigation systems to cope with water scarcity

Reports

Compromising women’s rights? Al-Azhar’s suggestions for the new personal status law are controversial. Reem Leila
Russia and Egypt look to boost military ties. Anton Mardasov

From Twitter

Just had a meeting with top representatives from Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan to help solve their long running dispute on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, one of the largest in the world, currently being built. The meeting went well and discussions will continue during the day! pic.twitter.com/MsWuEBgZxK

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 6, 2019

Very positive phone call today between President El-Sisi and President Trump regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. The diplomatic role of the U.S. to resolve this issue is much welcomed here in Cairo. @AlsisiOfficial @realDonaldTrump #Egypt #USA pic.twitter.com/sgKhgo2FGo

— Adel El-Adawy (@adeladawy) November 4, 2019

The story of this dude from Lebanese origin who lived in Denmark and become #ISIS cadre debunks the myth that injustices trigger terrorism.
Like all Scandinavian countries, #Denmark looks after its minorities, and embraces equality and diversity. #Egypt #Sinai https://t.co/dYo5ivBMAC

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 9, 2019

DR Newspaper claimed that #Danish terrorist named Basil Hassan who was a member in #ISIS terrorist group could have been behind the deadly crash of #Russia’s Airbus A-321 airliner over #Egypt’s #Sinai Peninsula in October 2015.https://t.co/6FiSreGTdh

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 8, 2019

Amidst bad economic conditions in many Arab countries, it is awesome to see #Egypt’s inflation rate slowed to its lowest level in over 9 years https://t.co/TeEENh2Iq2 via @markets

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 9, 2019

In case you missed it.
Why no one care about Iraqi death? Should those scenes happen in Egypt for media to erupt in anger?#IraqProtests https://t.co/vw1niNEHxQ

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 10, 2019

Operation Susannah was a complete failure; even worse it triggered wave of paranoia and mistrust of Jews in #Egypt and the Arab world that led to the expulsion of many innocent Jews out of their native Arab lands. https://t.co/9LkcBzbUrs

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 9, 2019

For the 1st time, #Egypt’ MoD released footage of army SOF senstive operation against highly-risk terrorist elements from Wilayat #Sinai group. pic.twitter.com/PRcIi1ZO3w

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 4, 2019

Hideouts & SUV for Wilayat #Sinai terrorist group recently discovered by the #Egyptian army during counter-terror operations. pic.twitter.com/bA7ZuQZetD

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 5, 2019

1- Backed by the state since Sadat who wanted to fight Nasserism and the left. Had a weekly show during peak time on national TV
2- Explained Quran, from his viewpoint, in very colloquial Egyptian Arabic
3- Focused on Quran and not on the Hadith and Sunna where there are debates

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) November 5, 2019

For the first time, joint crews of #Russia and #Egypt in the framework of the exercise #ArrowOfFriendship-2019 fulfilled the norms for charging and discharging anti-aircraft guided missiles complexes "Buk-M2E" and "Tor-M2E" on the territory of the African continent pic.twitter.com/tVmV8Fu8aO

— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) October 31, 2019

Marcelle Ninio, who was imprisoned for her role in an Israeli spy operation in 1954 that planted bombs at British and American civilian sites in Egypt in a bungled attempt to persuade Britain to keep its troops stationed at the Suez Canal, has died https://t.co/gKdVHPOjgj

— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) November 8, 2019

– Liverpool vs City
– – Best Player by the stats crunchers (WhoScored, SofaScore and FotMob)

1- Salah: 7.70
2- Mane: 7.50
3- Fab: 7.36
4- Hendo: 7.33
5- Firmino: 7.20
6- Robbo: 7.16
7- VVD: 7.16
8- Gini: 7.10
9- Alisson: 7.05
10- Lovren: 6.96
11- TAA: 6.70 (?) pic.twitter.com/muG8HI2Yeu

— Parted Beard (@LIVERsuperPOOL) November 10, 2019

4 Nov 1922: British #archaeologist Howard #Carter discovers the entrance to #Tutankhamun's tomb, aka King #Tut, in the Valley of the Kings in #Egypt. #history #OTD #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/0I35EtXR19

— Today In History (@URDailyHistory) November 5, 2019

Sharm el-Sheikh tunnel road project, part o/t development plan for Sinai.- The length o/t road is 342 km starting from Ahmed Hamdy tunnel. Road will shorten the travel time from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh to about 3 and a half hours, form about 8 hours. I'm looking forward.💃💃 https://t.co/MbcB1qVF2u

— Karina Loren (@miskelayla) November 5, 2019

Video

Egyptian-Russian joint exercise ‘Arrow of Friendship – 1’ concludes

Sports

U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Host Egypt open with win over Mali as Cameroon and Ghana draw

Plus

Ancient Roman, Greek cemetery is discovered in Egypt
Egypt’s Halawet El-Moulid: The soul of sweet delight pushing for survival

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This Week in Egypt- Week 44-2019 ( Oct 28-Nov 3)

Posted on November 4, 2019 by nervana111

Apology for missing last week’s compilation, but I included some of the relevant tweets from last week in this edition

Top Headlines

Egypt’s Sinai Province swears allegiance to new Islamic State leader
Egypt’s FM heads to Washington for Ethiopian dam negotiations
Sisi: Companies owned by Egypt’s military must be allowed to sell shares on the stock exchange alongside other state companies
Egyptian, Jordanian, Pakistani special forces start joint drills in Pakistan
Egypt to try train conductor in death of youth

Main Headlines

Monday

Egypt welcomes death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr ‎ Al-Baghdadi
Egypt’s first smartphone maker to export to Germany next month
Egypt, Germany agree on need for solution to Libyan crisis, ahead of planned Berlin summit
Egypt’s non-petroleum exports increase by 3%
EgyptAir receives New airbus A220-300

Tuesday

‪Egyptian man dies after official ‘forced’ him off a moving train
Egyptian railways authority to train staff following vendor death after being forced off the train
Britain lifts advisory against flying to Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh resort
Tutankhamun exhibition set to open in London

Wednesday

‪Egypt accepts invitation to meet in U.S. over Ethiopia dam dispute
Egyptian ticket collector is held after ordering men off moving train, one dead
Egypt to produce affordable elected mini-car
2% of Egypt’s state employees test positive for drugs for drugs

Thursday

Russia and Egypt join in air defense exercise Arrow of Friendship
Egypt’s Sisi hints at sale of stakes of military-run companies
Egypt’s economic growth is stable at 5.6%: minister
Egypt’s bourse gains EGP 3.8 billion amid purchases of foreign investment funds
Egypt to offer dollar-dominated bonds during coming period

Friday

A rare hurricane-like storm in the Mediterranean threatens Egypt and Israel
Egyptian, Jordanian, Pakistani special forces start joint drills in Pakistan
Egypt, Iraq, Jordan FMs Prepare for Baghdad Tripartite summit

Saturday

Egypt’s unemployment rate drops to lowest rate in 30 years
Egypt leads MENA in World Bank index for shareholders’ equity
Egypt’s Suez Canal records highest ever monthly revenues in October
Egypt’s military production authority, US Hyundai Technology Co. ink MoU on technology transfer

Sunday

Egypt’s Sinai Province swears allegiance to new Islamic State leader
Israeli and Egyptian partners take control of key gas pipeline
Egypt’s FM heads to Washington for Ethiopian dam negotiations
Egypt’s parliament to vote on three-month extension of state of emergency on Monday

Reports

Egypt’s options dwindle as Nile talks break down. Samy Magdy
Three years after flotation of EGP, the dollar expected to witness a downward spiral in 2020. Doaa Moneim
Sinai in a week. Mada Masr
Libyan parliamentarians meet in Cairo. Muhammed Magdy
Tutankhamun’s glitzy farewell tour a timely promotion for Egypt. Esther Addley
A Squash mystery in Egypt: Is there something in the Nile? David Segal

Good Read

NATO countries should help Egypt mitigate security challenge near Libyan border. Amal Kandeed

Sports

Squash: Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini retains World Championship title

From Twitter

Delighted.
This is my #Egypt open to all faiths without prejudice. https://t.co/vsoaXp2Gtq

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) November 1, 2019

Now, #IS branch in #Egypt’s #Sinai peninsula becomes the first to pledge allegiance to #ISIS’s new leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi. https://t.co/84lAxsivPs

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 2, 2019

#Egypt & #UAE have concluded the 1st joint military training for army reconnaissance units “#Falcons of the Night" pic.twitter.com/3g0t7v1vkh

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 2, 2019

Combined Air Defense units from Egypt & Russia will use the Russian mobile automated command & control system “Polyna-D4M1” during the joint military exercise Arrow of Friendship-1 https://t.co/XCTbhDxTXT pic.twitter.com/kAkPVtIgTp

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) November 3, 2019

Photos from President Al-Sisi meeting with the @PMEthiopia Abiy Ahmed Today in #Sochi, #Russia

The #Egyptian Presdiency said that both sides have reached an agreement to resume the negotiations on the basics of operating the #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. pic.twitter.com/vMoFwebsha

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) October 24, 2019

I am not sure the word secular applies to the Egyptian regime since 1952. I know it is widely in use, and it largely depends on how we define secular, but there isn’t much secular about the regime besides the fact that they are not members of organized Islamist groups.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) October 24, 2019

Religion & politics have never been separate in Egypt, under Kings or Presidents. Regime's use of religion, of religious institutions & in some cases its efforts to Islamize public square are not secular & certainly some of the leaders (Sadat) could hardly be described as secular

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) October 24, 2019

Argument that the MB was a latecomer to the revolution is now accepted wisdom, but it isn’t true. Unless we mean by this just one day, the 25th. And even then, Brotherhood youth were there. MB was instrumental to revolution success and defended it in street fights

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) October 24, 2019

I would argue that the MB would have been more willing to compromise on issues they didnt see as important were it not for the Salafi threat. Look at the constitution process for example or for reaction after they suggested Morsi could appoint a Christian Vice President

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) October 24, 2019

Now as to the current situation. The argument is framed with words like "might" & "suggest" but I am not sure that the Sisi regime is weakening as the authors argue. Less popular, certainly! But weaker ???? Are power dynamics changed? Has Sisi lost support of regime pillars?

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) October 24, 2019

In 2011, military, rightly or wrongly, did not feel it was the regime. It identified the regime with Gamal Mubarak, which they detested. Military role today is not the same. They simply cannot separate themselves from Sisi.

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) October 24, 2019

Now, Islamism will survive, I have no doubt. But MB is not Islamism. Nasser completely ended it. Only reason it emerged again, is because they came out of prisons and found an existing Islamist revival in universities. Had that not been there, MB death date would have been 1954

— Samuel Tadros (@Samueltadros) October 24, 2019

Oldest cities in the world.

1. Jericho, Palestinian Ter.
2. Byblos, Lebanon
3. Aleppo, Syria
4. Damascus, Syria
5. Susa, Iran
6. Faiyum, Egypt
7. Sidon, Lebanon
8. Plovdiv, Bulgaria
9. Gaziantep, Turkey
10. Beirut, Lebanon

(Telegraph)

Longer list: https://t.co/JgEVkGic4u

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) November 2, 2019

After flirting with #Erdogan, #Putin is flirting with #Sisi.
Welcome to the Tsar of all Middle East leaders! https://t.co/MXtgQrRXwW

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 23, 2019

So proud👇👇 https://t.co/wAfdoyZw6o

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 20, 2019

Congratulations to Egypt’s World Squash Champion Nour El Shirbiny! This is her fourth World Championship win! Check out this New York Times article: “A Squash Mystery in Egypt: Is There Something in the Nile?” Read full article here: https://t.co/1ksLApjcwF pic.twitter.com/1TBfytiYla

— US Embassy Cairo (@USEmbassyCairo) November 3, 2019

.@KatyPerry looks absolutely stunning with a platinum ponytail, while enjoying her vacation in Egypt! ✨ pic.twitter.com/kYDof2gu7C

— Katy Perry Press (@katyperrypress) November 3, 2019

1 million tourists and others travel between Egypt 🇪🇬 and Israel 🇮🇱 every year through the Menachem Begin Crossing in Taba, near Eilat. No visas are required for Egyptians and Israelis visiting Sinai or Southern Israel. pic.twitter.com/Ha9JM0ICkr

— Avi Kaner (@AviKaner) November 3, 2019

Kitten and a boy on a boat, Aswan, Egypt.

Photographer: Mitsuaki Iwago #Catsoftwitter pic.twitter.com/LWtc3nJyRE

— Hany Ragy (@Hragy) November 2, 2019

Plus

‪Cairo ranks third in Lonely Planet’s “Top 10 Cities 2020” List
Katy Perry celebrates her 35th birthday with Orlando Bloom in Egypt
Cairo delights at sweet candies as Muslim festival nears

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This Week in Egypt: Week 42- 2019 ( Oct 14-20)

Posted on October 20, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines

Egypt uncovers 30 sealed coffins, estimated to be 3,000 years old, with perfectly preserved mummies inside
UN human rights office urges Egypt to immediately release detained protestors
Shell Egypt to sell assets in Western Desert
Egypt’s largest metro Station in the Middle East to be inaugurated

coffins

Main Headlines

Monday

Hurghada-Sharm el-Sheikh ferry- line begins resuming operation
Court refers Libyan terrorist to Egypt’s Grand Mufti for involvement in Wahat clashes

Tuesday

Sisi blames Renaissance Dam crisis on January 25th uprising: Egypt bared its back and shoulder in 2011
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak shares war memories in a rare appearance
Activist Israa Abd El Fattah reports torture in detention, faces smear campaign amid new arrests and disappearances
New IMF Chief hails Egypt’s economic reforms

Wednesday

African refugee women report surge of sex attacks in Egypt
Eni plans to increase Zohr gas field by up to 3bn cubic meters

Thursday

Cairo hosts a meeting for Libyan MP
Egyptian Christians celebrate at feast of Tabernacles in Israel

Friday

Palestinians sign agreements with Egypt in step towards financial freedom from Israel
UN human rights office urges Egypt to immediately release detained protestors
Images of Egyptian actor Mohamed Ramadan in cockpit gets pilot is banned for life
Egypt urges WB, IMF to support regional integrity in Africa

Saturday

Egypt signs agreement with Euroclear to widen its domestic debt investors
4 killed when shells hit 2 houses in Egypt’s North Sinai
French President Macron receives Egypt’s Coptic Pope Tawadros II at Elysee

Sunday

Egypt’s largest metro Station in the Middle East to be inaugurated
Shell Egypt to sell assets in Western Desert
Kuwaiti PM heads to Egypt on official visit
Thirty mummies in wooden coffins found in Egypt

Reports

Hot money flows into Egyptian debt. Heba Saleh
What’s behind Egypt meeting with Greece and Cyprus at this time?
The Story of the 18-Year Old boy stabbed For defending a girl from harassment. Egyptian Streets
Tensions rise between Ethiopia and Egypt over use of Nile river. Heba Saleh
Egypt steps up support for Syrian Kurds, increases political pressure on Turkey. Hassan Abdel Zaher

Reading Selection

‪The Egyptians the Western media ignore. Sohrab Ahmari
How far will Egypt go to defend Syria? Ahmed Gomaa

From Twitter

It is easy, and lazy , to lump all Arab protests in one basket.
Try to respect individuality, specific circumstances, and context of each country.#Lebanon is not Algeria, and both contextually different than #Egypt—- for example.
#LebanonProtests #لبنان_يثور #لبنان__ينتفض

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 20, 2019

The positive energy in #LebanonProtests is so uplifting and inspiring.
If #Egyptians want to learn something from #Lebanon, then try to love life despite all its ills, and maintain your sense of belonging, regardless who is in power. #لبنان_يثور #لبنان__ينتفض

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 20, 2019

30 mummies have been unearthed in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, in one of the largest discoveries in a century

The coffins are around 3,000 years old, and thought to belong to the families of high priests

[Tap to expand] https://t.co/D9R38FhsJF pic.twitter.com/zl3dMeZbDH

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 20, 2019

At least four civilians were killed and twelve others injured this evening when a missile fired from an unidentified source struck a house in the village of Abul Arag, which is located south of Sheikh Zuwayed, according to a medical source. pic.twitter.com/MY2bbqWrcd

— Mada Masr مدى مصر (@MadaMasr) October 19, 2019

Before that, #Egypt’s FM met with a number of ambassadors of countries that participate in the dam project, As he expressed to them his displeasure with the continued participation of their firms in a project that affects Egypt. pic.twitter.com/VdKvB7BTDL

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) October 16, 2019

Footage of the New fortified hangars & Hardened aircraft shelters which were a part of the development plan of the Egyptian air force bases (photos via/ Egypt’s MoD) pic.twitter.com/hjCo5KGyBc

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) October 14, 2019

Alaa Mubarak announced that his father will appear today at 8:30 pm to talk about his memories of the October 73 war. Doubtful any TV channel can host him, he’ll appear on YouTube. Timing of this appearance is interesting given the nostalgia that many feel towards Mubarak period https://t.co/6XTiwIIC3L

— The Big Pharaoh (@TheBigPharaoh) October 15, 2019

The same #Egyptians who are attracted to "sexy" Lebanese female protestors, had, and will, harass Egyptian girls protesting for Egypt; labelling them as loose girls who deserved to be harassed. Even during the peak of Tahrir, girls were harassed.#lebanonprotest

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 20, 2019

#Egypt is preparing an amended personal status law to curb the high divorce rate. One of the proposed amendments severely limits the possibility for women to obtain a divorce (which was already much harder than for a man to divorce) https://t.co/NYiGIYv85d

— Eduard Cousin (@EduardCousin) October 15, 2019

#Egypt’s Sisi greets #Tunisia for its elections, wishing @KaisSaiid success, while Pro-Saiid are chanting abuse against #Egypt. https://t.co/RKvMWbANyi

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 14, 2019

Bird watching in Fayoum #Egypt by Khaled Abouseif @rachidH pic.twitter.com/pplwmPMPrN

— Hany Ragy (@Hragy) October 15, 2019

Terrible news from Egypt: A convert to Christianity killed by his Muslim family.

It is rooted in the belief that #apostates from Islam deserve death.

It is un-Qur'anic barbarism that must be renounced by all sane Muslims.

Would we accept if converts to Islam were killed? https://t.co/MlnJbMlDJa

— Mustafa Akyol (@AkyolinEnglish) October 17, 2019

For the fisrt time since 2005, Nile water reaches Bir Al-Abd city in Northern Sinai through As-Salam canal to cultivate 400k feddans, part of which will be allocated to compensate farmers of Northern Sinai who were affected in the last 6yrs with counter-terror operations. pic.twitter.com/bEG2XXREGM

— Mahmoud Gamal (@mahmouedgamal44) October 18, 2019

France 🇫🇷 is proud to welcome His Holiness Tawadros, Pope of Egypt Coptic Church. https://t.co/YdcUeWCla9

— Stéphane Romatet (@SRomatet) October 19, 2019

Egypt, 1920. pic.twitter.com/pr7iaICvBh

— History Lovers Club (@historylvrsclub) October 20, 2019

Interview

‪Egypt: Jailed activist Ramy Shaath ‘is a prisoner of conscience’, wife tells France 24

Plus

Motorcycle rallies drive across Egypt and its coasts to promote tourism.

Posted in Diary of Aak, Egypt | Tagged Coffins, Egypt, Ethiopia, human-rights, Shell, Sinai, Sisi | Leave a comment

Turkey’s Syria offensive: Update-Day 10

Posted on October 18, 2019 by nervana111

The pause was so short as events continue to unfold in Syria. Here is a brief summery, including a crucial report by Amnesty on evidence of war crimes committed by the Turkish side.

Headlines

Amid scattered fighting, Turkey’s Erdogan threatens to restart Syria operation

Report

Damning evidence of war crimes and other violations by Turkish forces and their allies. Amnesty

Good Read

Wilayat Al-Hawl: Remaining and incubating the next Islamic State generation. Aaron Zelin

From Twitter

A woman in Al-Hol camp to @AFP:

'Now the Kurds are weak, we hope for the caliphate to be proclaimed again'#Syria #Turkey https://t.co/TdXfNAS6oU pic.twitter.com/cEOBXNwyZN

— AFP Beirut (@AFP_Beirut) October 18, 2019

#BREAKING Macron, Merkel, Johnson to meet Erdogan over Syria offensive: France pic.twitter.com/dgAqsTRKMs

— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 18, 2019

#BREAKING Turkish air strike kills five civilians in NE Syria: monitor @AFP

— Cesur Milusoy (@cesurmilusoy) October 18, 2019

Warning: Erdogan today says his "safe zone" as agreed with Trump stretches 450×32 kms, from the Euphrates to Iraq. This includes all majority Kurdish and Christian areas of Syria. Senior U.S. officials say it is far narrower. Listen to Erdogan, not Trump. https://t.co/dBWNbZ2F7l

— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 18, 2019

This is an obscene and ignorant statement. 200k innocent people displaced. Hundreds dead. Credible reports of war crimes. ISIS prisoners escaping. US evacuating and bombing its own positions or handing them to Russia. Two kids in a lot? https://t.co/rMJVcvOmFI

— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 18, 2019

General Mazloum is concerned about the cease-fire holding and was emphatic that he will never agree to the ethnic cleansing of Kurds that is being proposed in Ankara. (2/4)

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 18, 2019

I hope we can find a win-win situation, but I share General Mazloum’s concerns. I also told him that Congress will stay very involved and is extremely sympathetic to the plight of the Kurds. (4/4)

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 18, 2019

Since the U.S. announced its withdrawal from Syria:
– the Kurds have suffered loss of life and property
– Assad has consolidated his power
– Russia has assumed control of our previous military positions

The ‘ceasefire’ is far from a victory. pic.twitter.com/jjo7nLJSm0

— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) October 18, 2019

So wrong. So sad. Kurds fought side by side with us against ISIS. They lost 11,000 fighters. They are not children. They do not deserve this ridicule. https://t.co/YU4wjgfrXZ

— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) October 18, 2019

#BREAKING A senior defense official says the US will continue to maintain ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) in NE #Syria that will be used to monitor #ISIS prisons.

— Carla Babb (@CarlaBabbVOA) October 18, 2019

Big news if true:

Unconfirmed information about Gen #Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the #SDF, is soon visiting the United States.

— Omar Abu Layla (@AliAlleile) October 18, 2019

Amazing byproduct of all this is that indeed the #SDF (and by Erdogans own assertion ppk ) are being legitimised by their participation in the process of diplomatic brinkmanship being played out

— Serge Kibalchich (@sergekibalchich) October 17, 2019

‘Military officials said they were stunned that the agreement essentially allowed Turkey to annex a portion of Syria, displace tens of thousands of Kurdish residents and wipe away years of counterterrorism gains against the Islamic State.’https://t.co/kCjm4VbkMg via @NYTimes

— Lindsey Hilsum (@lindseyhilsum) October 18, 2019

1/ #EXCLUSIVE The Syrian photographer/cameraman of a pro-Turkey Syrian group who recently filmed executions in NSyria, traveled in 2015 as a refugee to #Germany where he applied for asylum. He stayed near city of #Halle, in monastery "Kloster Helfta" in town Lutherstadt Eisleben. https://t.co/uXBs1WbJvV pic.twitter.com/WyZfZSoY1F

— Harald Doornbos (@HaraldDoornbos) October 18, 2019

Turkey must be held responsible for war crimes committed against Kurdish civilians. The use of white phosphorus is not only cruel but also strictly prohibited by international law. https://t.co/6eVf4Ne5nm

— Kati Piri (@KatiPiri) October 18, 2019

Breaking: @IlhanMN was one of the only Democrats who refused to support a bill condemning Turkey’s slaughter of the Kurdish people.

Just a reminder for @chrislhayes who said she was one of the “most consistent” when it comes to standing up for human rights in the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/ByrD787oF7

— The Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) October 17, 2019

Also, reporter claims nobody was allowed into Armenian church after YPG takeover of Tal Abyad (end 2015).

Again nonsense.

I was in it in 2017. Church key was in hand of Armenian caretaker. Armenians used church until last Wednesday, when they fled city due to war.

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 18, 2019

Reporter also says YPG built prisons in church compound. Wrong again!

These cells were built by ISIS, during ISIS rule of Tel Abyad. ISIS kept prisoners there. I've reported from there myself! ISIS trashed part of this church, used it as HQ and beheaded people in church yard.

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 18, 2019

The horrific reality is, most of Erdogan’s Syrian fans hate #Kurds and are cheering the potential genocide against them.
Why? They hate Kurdish non-Arabic identity.
Irony is, many Turks hate Syrian’s Arabic-non-Turkish idenity. #KurdsBetrayed https://t.co/RHw5Trjzwn

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 18, 2019

“We are not guilty of terrorism; we are victims of state terrorism. But we are guilty of defending our people”, said the PKK in its letter addressing to the American people and president.#KurdsBetrayed #TwitterKurds https://t.co/HPN6sWWe9Y

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 18, 2019

T#urkey's so-called "Safe Zone" will become a breeding ground and safe haven for terrorism and Jihadists. Erdogan will ethnic cleanse Kurds, resettle 3.6 million people. Turkish "Safe Zone" will become a major threat for especially Europe and the world. Don't let it happen.

— Yerevan Saeed (@YerevanSaeed) October 18, 2019

Nelson Mandela’s Message to #Kurds 1997

“We know what it means to have our nationality and culture insulted. This is what the government of Turkey is doing to the Kurds. I am part of the Kurdish struggle. They use the excuse of terrorism and state security to stop peace.” pic.twitter.com/zG0NhFcukW

— Diliman Abdulkader (@D_abdulkader) October 18, 2019

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Turkey’s Syria Offensive: Day 9 -Oct 17-2019

Posted on October 17, 2019 by nervana111

For the last few days, I have chronicled the events in North Syria, following the Turkish invasion. As a ceasefire has been reached, I will pause this chronicle unless further developments happen.

Thanks everyone who read and supported my blog.

Headlines

Turkey agrees to pause attacks in northern Syria for five days
Turkish president Erdogan ‘threw Trump’s Syria letter in the bin”
US troops bombed their own anti-ISIS headquarters as Turkey-backed fighters closed in during Trump’s hasty retreat
Turkey on UK-led Nato exercise in Scotland amid Syria tensions

Pence Erdogan

Good Read

The hasty U.S. pullback from Syria is a searing moment in America’s withdrawal from the Middle East. Liz Sly

From Twitter

Great news out of Turkey. News Conference shortly with @VP and @SecPompeo. Thank you to @RTErdogan. Millions of lives will be saved!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 17, 2019

I just realized something. The ceasefire will last 120 hours = 5 days.

Erdogan will be meeting Putin in Sochi on October 22nd = 5 days from now.

Putin will decide which way it all goes… https://t.co/YZqyVcmILT

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 17, 2019

HIGHLIGHTS FROM GENERAL MAZLUM KOBANI’S INTERVIEW:

-There is a ceasefire agreement in the area between Ras al-Ain and Tal Abyad
– We will do everything necessary to make the ceasefire a success

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— Burak Aydin (@burakaydin_21) October 17, 2019

– This agreement is tentative and will ensure a halt to the Turkish occupation of the region
– Kurdish political parties must resolve the disputes between them at this time"#SDF #Kurds #Syria #Turkey

— Burak Aydin (@burakaydin_21) October 17, 2019

Elephant in room: Russia / Putin. With major influence in Syria he can either sink Trump-Erdogan deal or give it some life.

Russian delegation already in Turkey. Remains to be seen how Assad and YPG respond.

For now this is a stop gap measure for military op. for 5 days..

— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) October 17, 2019

So, angry at Turkey's military operation, Pence went to Ankara to help Turkey secure gains it hadn't yet made on the battlefield in return for the US lifting sanctions? https://t.co/9uOyZJ8xna

— Nicholas Danforth (@NicholasDanfort) October 17, 2019

I stand ready to continue working with the President to build upon this breakthrough.

And I also stand ready to work in a bipartisan fashion to ensure this incursion by Turkey into northeastern Syria ends without further strategic damage to the United States.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 17, 2019

The Cease-fire deal is exactly what #Turkey wanted and will mean the Kurdish cities will fall in the so-called safe zone. The US administration should work towards a deal which is a real compromise and protects their #Kurdish allies not for complete surrender of their areas.

— Dr. Mahmoud Othman (@Drmahmoudothman) October 17, 2019

And the Kurds will happily evaporate… ever … after..#wishfulthinking https://t.co/TshRqRxcUK

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 17, 2019

#Turkey President's office confirms to @bbcturkce that when President #Erdogan received #Trump's letter, he "thoroughly rejected it, threw it in the bin" and launched the #Syria operation the same day. His mind was already made up to move in; letter was reportedly the final straw pic.twitter.com/pHaiyF5skG

— Mark Lowen (@marklowen) October 17, 2019

#UPDATE Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday his forces will counter Turkey's invasion by "all legitimate means", in his first remarks since deploying troops near the border to support Ankara's Kurdish rivals https://t.co/VOK29RUWLj #Assad

— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 17, 2019

Turkish backed Jihadists help transport the escaped ISIS prisoners and their families in NE-Syria. Note the guy behind him in ISIS uniform. #StandWithTheKurds #BoycottTurkey pic.twitter.com/8M1lNyDuJK

— VdC-NsY شمال سوريا (@vdcnsy) October 16, 2019

Aris makes an important point. In this war, we can expect each side to call themselves the good guy & their enemy, the bad guy. But what do victims of the conflict who are of neither group say? Ask the Yazidis. They will overwhelmingly tell you it was the YPG/PKK who saved them https://t.co/2cFwxqAOqs

— Rukmini Callimachi (@rcallimachi) October 16, 2019

Gotta love @SpeakerPelosi. #Tump said he brought the troops from #Syria home. Pelosi:"is Saudi Arabia home?". Trump:"well the #SaudiArabians are paying for it." Translation:#Kurds are poor, Saudis have cash. #Arsenal for Democracy? Hell no,arsenal for cash.https://t.co/8vTsIpdrMr

— Hisham Melhem (@hisham_melhem) October 17, 2019

He underlined that the intervention is purely military and the regime won’t interfere in their local self-administration and people's affairs at all (2)

The statement comes after fears among parts of Raqqa population for GoS return. pic.twitter.com/RuhjYyKNbS

— Wladimir (@vvanwilgenburg) October 17, 2019

We urge international organizations to send their teams to investigate some wounds sustained in attacks. The medical facilities in NE Syria lack expert teams following withdrawal of NGO’s due to Turkish invasion attacks. 2/2

— Mustafa Bali (@mustefabali) October 16, 2019

#BREAKING Heath commission in NE #Syria, states 218 civilians killed among them 18 children, 653 wounded among them 35 children. In addition to 5 medical workers killed and 6 kidnapped since Turkish aggression against NE #Syria. pic.twitter.com/IKetcHZuVK

— Shino Can (@sincan2023) October 17, 2019

Our @K24English @redwanbezar interviewed a SAA commander yest before they entered Kobani.

1st Lieutenant Hosam told k24 that they are here "to defend our lands from Turkey’s occupation. We are here to protect civilians, especially women and children, from the Turkish criminals" pic.twitter.com/eIzh2movuM

— Wladimir (@vvanwilgenburg) October 17, 2019

Only to allow Assad to recapture the city with utmost ease. #KurdsBetrayedByTrump https://t.co/cVyDjDeUtv

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 17, 2019

The operation has left over 200,000 people displaced from their homes. Civilians have been killed and wounded in the crossfire. And the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are now retaking territory. pic.twitter.com/kekjm1RkjT

— Haley Willis (@heytherehaIey) October 16, 2019

North Syria in one photo.

Pic by @Delilsouleman. pic.twitter.com/r2WBd3x7ZT

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 17, 2019

Posted in Middle East, Syria, Turkey | Tagged #Syria, Erdogan, Kurds, Pence, SDF, Trump, TwitterKurds, YPG | Leave a comment

Turkey’s Syria offensive Day 8 -Oct 16-2019

Posted on October 16, 2019 by nervana111

Headlines

Turkey’s President Erdogan has rejected U.S. demands to cease fire in Syria
Turkey Advances on Kobani in latest broken promise
Turkey-Kurd conflict ‘has nothing to do with us,’ Trump says
Turkey may be ‘responsible’ for executions of Kurds in Syria:UN
Turkey holding 50 US nuclear bombs ‘hostage’ at air base, reports says
Dozens of Israel’s IDF reservists have called on Israel to provide military and humanitarian support to the Kurds in Syria

Report

‪The Syrian Democratic Forces have recaptured some territory from Turkish-backed forces. Lara Seligman

Good Read

Europe can’t keep shutting its eyes to the disaster in Syria. Natalie Nougayrède

From Twitter

Situation only getting messier as US admin intervenes belatedly to get a ceasefire but efforts already rejected by Turkey.

Trump taking sanctions path, but with Assad heading up North to border, it's becoming much harder to envision how Erdogan can establish a 30Km SZ,or even 15

— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) October 16, 2019

UPDATE: US – #Turkey – #Syria

• 354 House members vote against Trump & Turkey plans
• Schumer: Senate will pass
• Cheney introduces Sanctions Bill goes after arms sales to 🇹🇷
• Pence & Pompeo ✈️ to TK
• Trump claims Kurdish PKK is > threat than ISIS https://t.co/AZi7w2uAY4

— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) October 16, 2019

"Don't be a tough guy. Don't be a fool!" U.S. President Donald Trump urges Erdoğan in a letter informing the Turkish president that SDF leader Mazloum Kobane is "willing to negotiate".

via @trish_regan pic.twitter.com/Hoe64bprDt

— Ahval (@ahval_en) October 16, 2019

📌20:30 Trump’s UN ambassador calls on Turkey to end offensive

📌20:35 Turkey to face ‘devastating’ sanctions if Pence, Erdoğan meeting unsuccessful

📌20:45 US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves legislation for Turkey sanctions

Live Blog | Ahval https://t.co/U7FIIUgxjC

— Ahval (@ahval_en) October 16, 2019

Spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister @MevlutCavusoglu yesterday, urging Turkey to halt its military operation and return to a dialogue with the U.S. on security in Northeast Syria.

— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) October 16, 2019

Speaker Nancy Pelosi after meeting with Pres. Trump at the White House: "What we witnessed on the part of the president was a meltdown, sad to say." https://t.co/20NWyqSGql pic.twitter.com/Ru7kidGLgm

— ABC News (@ABC) October 16, 2019

To grasp the extent of the crimes the Arab militias fighting for Turkey are carrying out in Syria, read the autopsy of the Kurdish politician executed a few days ago. Her legs & jaw were broken, she was dragged by her hair until the skin of her scalp came out & repeatedly shot: pic.twitter.com/LOnJHhxo4W

— Rukmini Callimachi (@rcallimachi) October 16, 2019

Trump spouting nonsense: "The Kurds are safer right now… they are not angels, they are not angels." Then says they aren't really good fighters without our help.

— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) October 16, 2019

At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, tomorrow I will lead a delegation with @SecPompeo, NSA Robert O'Brien & Amb. James Jeffrey to call on Turkey to stop the invasion, enact an immediate ceasefire & begin negotiations to restore peace and stability to the region. pic.twitter.com/UanvagFxk8

— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) October 15, 2019

#BREAKING Turkish presidency says Erdogan will meet Pence after all pic.twitter.com/lNRvg4Y5vh

— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 16, 2019

Erdogan in a nutshell:
No..noo… noooo…..Yes .. https://t.co/xV8PhsayvA

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 16, 2019

#BREAKING Two Belgian jihadists escape Syrian jail: officials pic.twitter.com/xRJEgLnRiS

— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 16, 2019

The flag of 🇺🇸 has been removed in Manbij and replaced with 🇷🇺. A very symbolic photo of Trumps presidency… https://t.co/pA355wCGor

— jack_ryan (@terror_studies) October 15, 2019

SDF say 18 of their fighters were killed in heavy clashes in Sere Kaniye (Ras al-Ain) today.

— Joanne Stocker جوآن (@joanne_stocker) October 16, 2019

If needed, we take on the entire world to protect the dignity of Ummah (Muslim world) and Turkish nation, the martyrs' hill will never be left alone, we'll continue our struggle for God, truth, nation, to our last breath, words from #Erdogan today in Parliament #CaliphWannaBe pic.twitter.com/C75uCThwoL

— Abdullah Bozkurt (@abdbozkurt) October 16, 2019

#YPG #PKK released and funded #ISIS terrorists to attack #Turkey, claims Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in his Parliamentary speech today.

Given his track record of lies, this minister does not have much credibility. pic.twitter.com/IFoI7S6uOA

— Abdullah Bozkurt (@abdbozkurt) October 16, 2019

"#Erdoğan is probably thinking now that the cost of consolidating his power at home through a cross-border operation has been extremely high. He must be regretting his miscalculations, as we speak.” My comments in @LaurieMylroie's @K24English piece:https://t.co/lVbx0BBwKZ

— Aykan Erdemir (@aykan_erdemir) October 16, 2019

If Turkey continues to move and take Kurdish areas around Kobani, I will take this as a breach of President Erdogan’s promise and a major escalation.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 15, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed US calls for a ceasefire in northern Syria and said that he's not worried about American-imposed sanctions https://t.co/bueE4sXTwC

— CNN (@CNN) October 16, 2019

Fighter "We're protecting our country. No can enter our soil. Our call is for our Kurds to take action against gangs + make the statement. Let everyone stands up against occupiers, Erdogan's bloodthirsty gangs. He's humanity's enemy & protecting ISIS" (2)pic.twitter.com/9vrwHq0j36

— Wladimir (@vvanwilgenburg) October 16, 2019

Brazilian photographer @gabriel_chaim is one of the bravest journalists I know. While most of the rest of us dipped in and out of Syria on trips ranging of a few weeks, he embedded with the YPG for months at a time. His access is like no other: https://t.co/zu26UEINu5

— Rukmini Callimachi (@rcallimachi) October 16, 2019

Our Kurdish allies have been instrumental in the fight against ISIS. That is why I joined my colleagues in supporting legislation which imposes crippling sanctions on Turkey that will not be lifted until they have withdrawn their military presence from Syria.

— Congressman Ben Cline (@RepBenCline) October 15, 2019

#BREAKING Turkish army bombing both Qasir Diyab and Ghardamyah villages some 15 Km NE Derik city of NE #Syria. 5 huge explosions were heard.

— Shino Can (@sincan2023) October 16, 2019

Soldiers belonging to the Sultan Murad division, an armed rebel group in #Syria, backed by #Turkey complain that everyone has withdrawn, warning that they will too in Sari Kani. pic.twitter.com/nCRR6zxRN2

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) October 16, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Threatens to Open Border to Europe, Send 3.6 Million Refugees If EU Considers Turkish Activity in Northern Syria to Be an Occupation pic.twitter.com/SiAeeBZIfO

— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) October 16, 2019

“[Turkish-backed militiamen] called me when they captured my daughter, they were shouting in Arabic & they didn’t answer me, I said to myself that Havrin must be in the hands of the enemy now … I don't even know who the enemy is.” pic.twitter.com/vLt8TZQgCX

— Samira Ghaderi (@Samira_Ghaderi) October 15, 2019

BREAKING: U.S. will continue arms sales to Turkey — State Department crafting waivers, per senior DOD officialhttps://t.co/zAgQlDoX9a

— Tony Bertuca (@TonyBertuca) October 15, 2019

Today the SDNY reminds us that problems with Turkey long predate anything having to do with Syria, charging state-owned “Halk Bank” in multi-billion dollar Iran sanctions busting scheme in which “high-ranking Turkish officials” profited. https://t.co/USeSjE1yKL

— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 15, 2019

2. Thinking that if Turkey is able to “explain” its message is a failure of public diilomacy. You first have to have a sellable message. There is only so much you can do with image of radical elements decapitating women (ref: @kinikli88_ENG)

— Sinan Ciddi (@SinanCiddi) October 15, 2019

4. TR will be unable to satisfy the int community of the legitimacy of its actions for decades to come, much like its unrelenting position following the Cyprus intervention in 1974, which initially was justifiable and satisfied immediacy parameters

— Sinan Ciddi (@SinanCiddi) October 15, 2019

6. TR played a front and center role in creating Iraqi Kurdistan. Hot pursuits, bombing of Iraqi targets, playing one Kurdish leader off another has yielded no gains for TR except drive nationalist sentiment, drive up the death toll & reinforce the view that “Turkey has no friend

— Sinan Ciddi (@SinanCiddi) October 15, 2019

7. All those who try to contextualize what the int community has dubbed an invasion know that they are simply wrong. TR through this action is being marginalized and transformed into a regional pariah that satisfies one maxim: “might is right”.

— Sinan Ciddi (@SinanCiddi) October 15, 2019

The time tested mantra still holds: war is not the answer. There are numerous other options to realize TR’s security concerns which all know have not been considered-why an insistence on war?

— Sinan Ciddi (@SinanCiddi) October 15, 2019

A question any rational moderator would ask but these won’t:

Obama policies in Syria resulted in 600k dead and 10M displaced and a belligerent unleashed Iran and Russia, if you are critical of President Trump’s Syria policy, what would you do different from Obama AND Trump?

— M. Zuhdi Jasser زهدي جاسر (@DrZuhdiJasser) October 16, 2019

#BREAKING: Three days ago, #Turkish Air Force bombed a civilian convoy & killed several journalists in Ras al-Ayn during #OperationPeaceSpring/ #BarisPinari. Here is the video of the moment, bomb hit & killed 19 people!pic.twitter.com/bOgN42LGHg

— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) October 16, 2019

#BREAKING: First video showing how #Turkish backed militias are giving shelter to the #ISIL members & their family members who defected from the Ain Issa prison camp yesterday. Video is released by #SNA today!#OperationPeaceSpring/#BarisPinari pic.twitter.com/wgevbVKGyj

— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) October 16, 2019

#BREAKING: Video shows members of 112nd Division of #Turkey's #SNA (mostly ex-#AlQaeda) being confronted by #SDF in Ain Issa's outskirt an hour ago. They are doing their best to reach Ayn Issa prison camp & release remaining #ISIL prisoners kept there. #OperationPeaceSpring pic.twitter.com/QVvtKzlK6v

— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) October 16, 2019

Turkey commits war crimes against Kurds in Syria.

Turkey moves closer to Russia politically & militarily.

Turkey tries to intimidate US troops.

Turkey state-owned bank accused of Iran sanctions-busting.

Turkey violates Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus.

A reliable ally? pic.twitter.com/MBzLYyJABe

— David Harris (@DavidHarrisAJC) October 16, 2019

#BREAKING: It is reported that the #Syria Arab Army is now engaged in battle against #Turkish Army & its militias from #SNA in the outskirt of #Raqqa. #Russia Air Force might provide air support for #SAA & bomb the #SNA militias! pic.twitter.com/sb2J9oMY6B

— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) October 16, 2019

Sorry folks,didn't have access to internet[cause of electricity cuts].
I've received a video(graphic)showing a Turkish soldier beheading a captured Kurdish fighter in NE-Syria while 7 jihadists repeatedly shouting "Allahu Akbar". This must stop.
This is on you @realDonaldTrump.

— Raman Ghavami (@Raman_Ghavami) October 16, 2019

The video that #shattered my #heart 💔today in #Qamishli city, these #mothers say that #children have become #orphans.#NorthSyria #War #Syria #Turkey #Humanity #Casualties #UN #NE #DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/kumTCMHniL

— Baderkhan Ahmad (@baderkhanahmad) October 16, 2019

There was no ridiculous plans by #SDF to invade #Turkey, nor was such hallucination even heard before. Most of their forces were deployed southbound. The US security plan was precisely to stop any PKK attempt to cross into Turkey. The Ikhwan lobby in DC is spreading #fakefacts.

— Walid Phares (@WalidPhares) October 16, 2019

Two male foreign terrorist fighters from #Belgium escaped from #SDF prison in #Syria, security official has just admitted in parliamentary commission

— Guy Van Vlierden (@GuyVanVlierden) October 16, 2019

#Turkey’s backed militia commander recites a verse of the Quran:
“kill them ( infidels) wherever you find them”

Welcome to #Erdogan’s holy war!#KurdsBetrayed https://t.co/pTVBEA8MoR

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 16, 2019

#BREAKING: The Chaos in NE #Syria provides best opportunity for #Israel Air Force to secretly carry-out airstrikes against #IRGC related targets in #Syria. Last night, #Israel Air Force bombed a camp in use by #IRGC-QF proxies in Abu Kamal near the border with #Iraq. pic.twitter.com/ESXv4tIMuU

— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) October 16, 2019

General Mazlum Kobani in SreeKaniye front lines. #TwitterKurds pic.twitter.com/EaiKIGvqcM

— Avashin (@Avashin) October 15, 2019

Those who defend #Erdogan and his #Islamist thugs have blood on their hand.
Shame on every DC pundits sided by Turkey.
Shame on @RandPaul
Shame on Qatar and every country backing Turkey.#TwitterKurds pic.twitter.com/fUk6rLQY1h

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 16, 2019

Dear @realDonaldTrump:
•Kurds didn’t commit 9/11; Islamists did
•Kurds never killed Americans; Turkey-backed Islamists did
•Kurds never attacked Turkey since 2011 & their alliance with US forces
Kurds are not worse than #ISIS, so do not some in DC misinform you#TwitterKurds

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) October 16, 2019

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Turkey’s Syria Offensive: Day 7 (Oct 15-2019)

Posted on October 15, 2019 by nervana111

Headlines

Russia vows to prevent clashes with Assad forces
French PM says resurgence of Islamic State is inevitable due to Turkish offensive
Turkey rejects Syria ceasefire because ‘you cannot negotiate with terrorists’
Russia says: ‘unacceptable’ Turkish incursion into Syria must be temporary

Good Read

Money, hatred for the Kurds drives Turkey’s Syrian fighters. Sarah El-Deeb and Joseph Krauss
Russian shadow falls over Syria as Kurds open door for Assad.Martin Chulov
Some of the most noble peopleI’d ever met.’ Lara Seligman
Erdoğan’s calamitous Syrian blunder has finally broken his spell over Turkey. Simon Tisdal

From Twitter

….and Assad to protect the land of our enemy? Anyone who wants to assist Syria in protecting the Kurds is good with me, whether it is Russia, China, or Napoleon Bonaparte. I hope they all do great, we are 7,000 miles away!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 14, 2019

.@realDonaldTrump’s newly-announced sanctions against Turkey fall very short of reversing the humanitarian disaster brought about by his own erratic decision-making. https://t.co/MMvt0S9Tl6

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) October 15, 2019

#BREAKING: U.S. Secretary of Defense on northern #Syria, “Turkey’s unilateral action was unnecessary and impulsive. President Erdogan bears full responsibility for its consequences, to include a potential ISIS resurgence, possible war crimes, and a growing humanitarian crisis.” pic.twitter.com/9Gyig9mGL9

— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) October 15, 2019

#BREAKING Turkish presidency slams 'dirty deal' between Syria's Assad and Kurdish forces pic.twitter.com/VSEB6iKfh0

— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 15, 2019

Thousands of pro-Kurdish protesters across the world came out on the streets this weekend to condemn Turkey's offensive in Syria. pic.twitter.com/aM8eLWKDpR

— DW News (@dwnews) October 15, 2019

Syrian Democratic Forces #SDF foil an infiltrating operation by Turkey-backed armed militias into the Global Coalition's main base in Kharab Eshk, west of Ein Issa
SDF destroyed two armored vehicles were used by the infiltrating militants#NPA
#Syria #SDF #YPG #US pic.twitter.com/tznR6fxdpR

— NORTH PRESS AGENCY (@NPA_SY) October 15, 2019

https://twitter.com/narinistan/status/1184125121776115713?s=21

#BREAKING Foreign aid in NE Syria fully halted: Kurdish statement pic.twitter.com/zFb3RmZB4c

— AFP news agency (@AFP) October 15, 2019

2/ "Memorandum of Understanding

On 13/10/2019, a meeting took place between representatives of the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, and this is what was agreed upon:"@akhbar

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 15, 2019

4/ "SAA forces will be moving into SDF territory using three axis:

1/ From Tabqa in northern direction towards Ayn Issa and its countryside. Also in northern direction towards Syrian Turkish border at Tell Abyad and towards the west."@akhbar pic.twitter.com/Z1LDBRw1ka

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 15, 2019

6/ "Third axis from Hasakah/Tall Tamr, arriving in Ras al Ayn and towards the east arriving in Qamishli and then Al Malikiyah and towards the south."@akhbar pic.twitter.com/2pEQTzQXYr

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 15, 2019

8/ "By that, the SAA will be present in the entire region east and north of the Euphrates and in coordination with local military councils, while area between Ras al Ayn and Tell Abyad stays as an unstable combat zone until it is liberated."@akhbar pic.twitter.com/C7vKppGO4l

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 15, 2019

10/ This was the full text of the deal between SDF and Syrian government, translated from Arabic into English by me.

Thank you for attention.@akhbar

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 15, 2019

The U.S. military has sent F-15 fighter jets and Apache gunships in a"show of force" to disburse Turkish-backed forces who came "very close" to U.S. troops west of Ain Issa, Syria, Fox News reported citing a U.S. official.https://t.co/1MpecMra1U

— Ahval (@ahval_en) October 15, 2019

Trump-Erdogan phone call:

2/ “We do not talk with terrorist organisations, I told him,” Erdoğan said about the U.S. proposal for ceasefire.

— Ahval (@ahval_en) October 15, 2019

Note to all journalists. There is no change in security and administrative structure of Fish Khaboor/Sêmalka border crossing. SDF continues to provide security to foreign journalists visiting NE Syria. pic.twitter.com/nn1lF7s5eh

— Mustafa Bali (@mustefabali) October 15, 2019

Good morning.
-The Kurdish Red Crescent has recorded 42 civilian deaths and 146 injuries since October 9
-International NGOs pulled staff from NE Syria
-The Kobani hospital is out of service
-There is a water crisis in Hasakah after Turkey bombed the Alok water station

— Joanne Stocker جوآن (@joanne_stocker) October 15, 2019

6 days of Turkish military campaign:
– 70,000 children uprooted from their homes
– 160,000 people forced to flee
– 450,000 at immediate risk
– 0 mediation efforts from US/NATO/UK/EU between allies at war. pic.twitter.com/JXLzgHdxjk

— Jan Egeland (@NRC_Egeland) October 15, 2019

MSF are evacuating all staff and suspending the majority of their operations in northeast #Syria due to extreme volatility in the region.https://t.co/7mRjKQ3Mlw

— Sara Firth (@Sara__Firth) October 15, 2019

The US withdrawal from Syria and the Turkish offensive have once again demonstrated Europe’s geopolitical weakness. It are now turkey and Russia who decide on our safety. Europe must take its destiny into its own hands by building a real Defense Union. https://t.co/0OOXzFO8uI

— Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) October 14, 2019

1- Refused US to use Incirlik air base & its land for Iraq war, and for anti-ISIS war.
2- Allowed foreign ISIS fighters to cross its border to Syria, according to US officials.

— Namo Abdulla (@namo_abdulla) October 14, 2019

5- Erdogan is a friend of Maduro Regime in Venezuela.
6- Erdogan was a friend of Omer Bashir of Sudan.
7- Purchased most advanced Russian S-400 missiles

— Namo Abdulla (@namo_abdulla) October 14, 2019

8- Detained US and EU citizens and used them as bargaining chips
9- Turkey is the largest prison for journalists, according CPJ.
10- Turkey has detained hundreds of political prisoners.

— Namo Abdulla (@namo_abdulla) October 14, 2019

President #Trump told General Mazloum Kobane jokingly "next to me there are people who love you more than their homeland"
Trump was referring to members of his administration who opposed his decision to withdraw from #Syria.
#SDF #KurdsBetrayed #US #Turkey #سوريا #تركيا #كوباني

— Baraa Sabri (@BARAASABRY1) October 15, 2019

It keeps on getting more remarkable…

A Russian journalist posts a video of himself standing inside a military base in Manbij, N-Syria, recently abandoned by the U.S. army.@akhbar pic.twitter.com/bjhfNG1PfC

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 15, 2019

Mistake du jour: sending the VP to Turkey. Suggests the Admin still thinks it can entice Ankara to stop. A further degradation of America's waning stature. Further undercuts his lead diplomat who should be the only one going, if anyone. https://t.co/DC0WEQVi5B

— Robert Danin (@robertdanin) October 15, 2019

Hatim Abu Shaqra is among murderers of 9 civilians executed on M4 highway including politician #HavrinKhalaf. A former al-Qaida affiliated jihadist, now within ranks of Turkish-backed so-called National Army which Turkey claims will bring peace and stability to the region. pic.twitter.com/3owXCUnTZO

— Mustafa Bali (@mustefabali) October 15, 2019

While Turkish forces were able to progress rapidly in the country it appears Ras al-Ain was never fully captured and the SDF was able to recapture at least parts of it https://t.co/eml2vUFYJD

— Michael A. Horowitz (@michaelh992) October 15, 2019

Ein Issa camp is out of control, ISIS families are burning the tents and trying to flee towards Turkish army .#SDF #Turkye pic.twitter.com/R41RzdHQhQ

— Mahmoud Bali (@bali_mahmoud) October 15, 2019

#BREAKING #SDF fully recaptures Sere Kaniye city, as several #Turkey-led Islamist groups retreat into Turkey and call for more reinforcements from Aleppo and Idleb.

— Shino Can (@sincan2023) October 14, 2019

Today we’ve met exhausted Syrian Kurds who were smuggled into Iraq as violence worsened this week. Scared & uncertain, they were emotionally spent and had no idea what their future held. Holding her young daughter, one woman, Sawa, had a message for Trump. “We trusted you.”

— Louisa Loveluck (@leloveluck) October 15, 2019

If the Turkish army can’t take Sere Kaniye to colonize and ethically cleanse it, then it must destroy it to ensure than no Kurdish population lives next to the Turkish border. This, still, constitutes demographics engineering and is a war crime. https://t.co/5cVxKk0I7E

— Fouâd Oveisy (@consul_general) October 15, 2019

#BREAKING: According to an ex-pilot of 181 Filo, F-16C/Ds of #Turkish Air Force's 8th MJBC at #Diyarbakir has been unable to carry-out a single strike mission against #SDF & #SAA since 20 hours ago because the airspace over NE #Syria has been blocked on them by #Russia Air Force! pic.twitter.com/2imhz7Pedl

— Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) October 15, 2019

Turkey responded to sanctions as expected with defiance .Only a tornado shaking the country can land its leaadership to reality of their isolation .
Half measures will not work…. #Trump2020 @SecPompeo https://t.co/C52SReW8TN

— East Med Monitor (@EastMedMonitor) October 15, 2019

I disagree, Soner. They offloaded this to the TSO. And they have no restraint. And because of that TR is now liable for the war crimes its proxies have committed. A professional ground force would have been better for that. But increased risks to Turkey

— Aaron Stein (@aaronstein1) October 15, 2019

Romantisizing Erdogan is a mistake:

Did Erdogan only go after Gulenists?

No, he used the coup to go after all rivals & the press.

Is Erdogan only going after the YPG?

No, his JN affiliated proxies – coopting the FSA(??) – see no diff between the YPG, SDF, & civilians.

— Michael P Pregent (@MPPregent) October 15, 2019

The former People’s Democratic Party (HDP) MP for Urfa is charged with “insulting the Turkish state” after he spoke at Sunday’s 20,000 strong demonstration.

— Steve Sweeney (@SweeneySteve) October 15, 2019

He continued: “Now we all have to crush fascism together. Now we all have to stop the massacre in Rojava. If we don't do this now, history will repeat itself, like the Armenian genocide in 1915.

— Steve Sweeney (@SweeneySteve) October 15, 2019

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