Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict is back. But the battle lines have changed

Bad news!

(246) Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict is back. But the battle lines have changed | DW News - YouTube

Is Myanmar’s Civil War at a Turning Point?

Recommendable!

(160) Is Myanmar’s Civil War at a Turning Point? - YouTube

Syria Protests: Alawites Hit The Streets After Homs Bombing

Serious stuff! Hopefully, Syria will not descend into civil war or strife!

Thirty years after end of war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, tensions remain

Recommendable!

‘I stopped counting after three’: the girl sniper fighting on the front line of Myanmar’s civil war

Bad news! Child soldiers??? Horrific!

‘I stopped counting after three’: the ‘girl sniper’ fighting on the frontline of Myanmar’s civil war | Global development | The Guardian "The country’s drawn out conflict has seen children recruited as soldiers on all sides. At the age of 18, Anina is a seasoned fighter with a feared reputation in her all-male resistance unit"

Credits: Kindersoldaten stehen auf beiden Seiten der Front in Myanmar — der Freitag

Anina (left), a sniper with the Chin National Defence Force, with her boyfriend and fellow sniper, Vak Vei, 20, near the frontline in Falam, Chin State, Myanmar, 4 January.

Notice the teddy bear in front of her bullet proof west.

Rwanda Advances in the DR Congo: What Next?

Recommendable!

From doctor to dictator - the rise and fall of Syria’s President Assad

Recommendable! Good riddance of this bloody dictator!

Assad has left Damascus on a plane: Senior Syrian commanders

Good news! Is over 50 years long, brutal Assad dictatorship finally over!

U.S Strikes Hit Weapons In Eastern Syria

Hope and pray this does not escalate!

Kurds join the fight in Syria with Palki Sharma

Bad news! How far will this civil war go?

What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?

Very recommendable!

More indications that the rebels in Syria are maybe more than just a bunch of brutal Islamist terrorists!

"... Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has its roots in the early stages of the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 as a popular uprising against the autocratic government of Assad. ...

The group originated as an offshoot of the Nusra Front, the official al-Qaida affiliate in Syria. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham was initially recognized for its combat effectiveness and its commitment to global jihadist ideology, or the establishment of strict Islamic rule across the Muslim world.

In a pivotal shift in 2016 under the leadership of Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, the Nusra Front publicly cut ties with al-Qaida and adopted the new name Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, which means “Front for the Conquest of the Levant.”

The following year, it merged with several other factions in the Syrian war to become Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or the “Organization for the Liberation of the Levant.”

This rebranding aimed to move away from al-Qaida’s global jihadist agenda, which had limited the group’s appeal within Syria. It allowed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to focus on issues specific to Syrians, such as local governance, economic issues and humanitarian aid.

Despite these changes, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s core ideology continues to be rooted in jihadism, with the primary objective of overthrowing the Assad government and establishing Islamic rule in Syria.

This strategic shift was partly born of pragmatism. To keep power over the territories it controlled, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leaders concluded the group needed to minimize international opposition and effectively integrate into the broader Syrian revolutionary movement. ...

Since 2017, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has been the prevailing force in Idlib, the final significant rebel stronghold in Syria. ...

Over the years, the group has solidified its control in the region by functioning as a quasi-governmental entity, providing civil services and overseeing local affairs, despite reports of human rights abuses.

In recent years, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s propaganda has emphasized protecting Syrian territory and its people from the Assad government.

This has helped the group enhance its position among local communities and other rebel groups.

In an effort to further burnish its image, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has ramped up its public relations efforts, both at home and abroad. For example, it has engaged with international media and humanitarian organizations to negotiate – and film – aid deliveries to the areas it governs.

These initiatives showcase a commitment to civilian welfare and distance the group from the violence typically associated with jihadist movements. ..."

What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?

Russia, Turkiye & Iran: The Key Players in the Syrian Civil War with Palki Sharma

Recommendable!

Rebellen-Armee erobert Zwei-Millionen-Stadt Aleppo mit Julian Röpke

Sehr empfehlenswert! Julian erwähnt auch das diese Rebellen möglicherweise eine Koalition ist, die für alle Syrer kämpft, nicht nicht nur Islamisten

Desperate despots like Putin & Assad use chemical weapons - they will do ANYTHING to try to win

Very recommendable & concerning! 

Who are the Islamist insurgents who have gained control of the Syrian city of Aleppo?

Recommendable! This video raises some question as to whether and how much these rebels are still Islamist terrorists or a mixed coalition of Assad opponents. Turkey is supporting these rebels. Russia supports the dictator Assad. Iran is involved etc. What a mess! Hopefully, this conflict does not blow up!

Why Syria’s Civil War Has Restarted

Very recommendable! Syria, what a mess! How many countries are interfering in Syria (at least five)! Another failed state in the Middle East like Lebanon!

Hope and pray that this does not blow up in an already volatile region!

Syrian Islamist rebels launch major offensive against President Assad, hundreds killed

More trouble in the already tough neighborhood of Israel. How much is Syria a failed state like Lebanon? Since the death of dictator Hafez Assad in 2000! As so often is the case, his son and current ruler of Syria since 2000 is a disappointment (e.g. another example is Justin Trudeau)!

External Meddling For The Red Sea Exacerbates Conflicts In The Horn Of Africa

This seems to be a recommendable article. The article contains some interesting visual information summarizing the article.

The Horn of Africa, for many years a heavy embattled area of foreign power politics!

Caveat: I did not read the entire long article, but I know the source of this article. 

Africa File Special Edition: External Meddling For The Red Sea Exacerbates Conflicts In The Horn Of Africa | Critical Threats

Sudan War: The story so far (Explained)

Recommendable! Of course, several other countries are supporting the two war parties.

Rebels have gained control over 80% of the country

Recommendable! Young men are fleeing the country to avoid military service.