(2021-10-21). Headlines for October 21, 2021. democracynow.org Republican Senators Use Filibuster to Block Federal Voting Rights Bill, Biden Touts Compromise Deal After Sens. Manchin and Sinema Reject Build Back Better Agenda, White House Prepares for Mass Vaccinations of Children Aged 5 to 11 in November, Police Unions Oppose COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates, Senate Questions Rahm Emanual on Police Murder of Laquan McDonald in Ambassadorship Hearing, Syrian Civilians Killed in Idlib Shelling; HRW Warns of Abuses Against Returning Refugees, Ethiopian Gov't Continues Airstrikes in Tigray Amid Mounting Humanitarian Crisis, U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Guantánamo Prisoner Held for 14…
(2021-10-21). US Central Command Says Al-Tanf Garrison In Syria Was Targeted With Drones, Rockets. southfront.org 
Green Berets conduct a medical evacuation exercise during a patrol within the 55km deconfliction zone in Syria, May 27, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | The US al-Tanf garrison in southeastern Syria was subjected to a "deliberate and coordinated" attack utilizing "drones and indirect fire [rockets]," the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on October 21. | Capt. Bill Urban, a spokesman for the CENTCOM, said that the attack, which took place late on…
(2021-10-21). Mysterious Group Claims Responsibility For Deadly Damascus Bus Bombing. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | A mysterious group calling itself "Saraya Qasioun" [the Qasioun Regiments] has claimed responsibility for the The bombing, which targeted a military shuttle bus, claimed the lives of 14 people. Many of the victims were civilian workers of the Syrian Ministry of Defense. | In a statement, the group said that the bombing was a response to what it called "daily mas…
(2021-10-21). A Day Of Violent Escalation And Expectation In Syria. southfront.org 
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(2021-10-21). Algerian-Moroccan Tensions Escalating, And This Could Badly Impact Europe. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe "forgotten war" of Western Sahara is deteriorating and risks spilling over into the whole Sahara-Sahel region. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | North Africa has been a boiling kettle lately. Algeria has threatened to cut off gas supplies to its neighbor Morocco this month, not renewing a pipeline agreement. This could have an impact abroad on Spain's gas supplies at a time when prices are rising in Europe and the winter is coming. Algeria's Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab however told Spanish ambassador Fernando Moran that Algiers is r…
(2021-10-20). Rightist militia fires on demonstrators in Lebanon. workers.org 
Demonstrators at an unarmed march in southern Beirut Oct. 14 were fired on by snipers from the Lebanese Forces, a Maronite Christian party whose militia was notorious for its brutality during the 1975-90 civil war. Iranian oil tankers greeted in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, Sept. 16. According to Johnny Achi, founder . . . |
(2021-10-20). Arab Americans for Syria activist says: U.S. applied 'divide and conquer' strategy to Lebanon, Iraq. workers.org 
Following the armed attack by the Lebanese Forces militia on Hezbollah and its allies at a demonstration in Beirut Oct. 14 and the subsequent firefight, Workers World correspondent Ted Kelly interviewed Johnny Achi, coordinator of Arab Americans for Syria. Below are excerpts from Achi's remarks. Johnny Achi voting in 2021 . . . |
(2021-10-20). Six Pro-Government Fighters Killed In Ammunition Depot Explosion In Syria's Hama. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Facebook. | On October 20, a large explosion rocked an ammunition depot of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) located in the southern outskirts of Hama city, along the Hama-Homs highway. | According to several Syrian news sources, the explosion claimed the lives of six pro-government fighters, possibly members of the National Defense Forces or Iranian-backed factions. Many others were wounded. | Pro-government sources said that the ammunition depot explosion was the resu…
(2021-10-20). Six Pro-Government Fighters Killed In Ammunition Depot Explosion In Syria's Hama. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Facebook. | On October 20, a large explosion rocked an ammunition depot of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) located in the southern outskirts of Hama city, along the Hama-Homs highway. | According to several Syrian news sources, the explosion claimed the lives of six pro-government fighters, possibly members of the National Defense Forces or Iranian-backed factions. Many others were wounded. | Pro-government sources said that the ammunition depot explosion was the resu…
(2021-10-20). Twin explosions hit army bus in Damascus, killing over a dozen people. rt.com 
At least 13 people have been killed after a bus was mangled in a suspected terrorist attack as it crossed a bridge in Damascus, Syria. Two explosive devices were set off, obliterating the vehicle, state media reported. | According to preliminary reports, the explosions also injured three people, Syria's SANA agency said. The vehicle was carrying Syrian military service members, who were presumably the target of the attack. | pic.twitter.com/IK7Q62JUFw— Ali Hashem ÿπŸÑŸä Ÿáÿßÿ¥ŸÖ (@alihashem_tv) (2021-10-20). Moscow views Damascus attack as affront to settlement efforts in Syria — Foreign Ministry. tass.com Moscow believes it was no coincidence that the terror attack happened at the moment when consultations of the Syrian Constitutional Committee resumed in Geneva…
(2021-10-20). Turkish government extends wars in Iraq and Syria for another year. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey's presidency submits motion on Iraq, Syria The Turkish presidency on Oct. 20 submitted a motion to parliament to extend the state's authority to launch cross-border military operations in northern Iraq and Syria for one more year. The motion, which was submitted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, had previously allowed the Turkish military …
(2021-10-20). Multiple Casualties Reported After Explosion Hits Bus in Damascus, Syria – Photos, Video. sputniknews.com So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the deadly blast.
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(2021-10-20). Military Situation In Syria On October 20, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 19, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 3 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On October 20, 14 people were killed by two IED blasts on the path of SAA bus in Damascus city | On October 19, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Ariha town | On October 19, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra villa…
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(2021-10-20). IED Attack On Bus In Damascus Leaves 14 SAA Soldiers Dead. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | At least 14 Syrian soldiers killed in Damascus blast | There's been terrorist attack in the center of the Syrian capital Damascus. Two explosive devices went off at once at the moment when the Syrian army bus drove past the presidential palace near the Rais Bridge over the Barada River, not far from the Dama Rose Hotel and the National Museum of Damascus. | The first explosive device went off at about 6: 30 local time, after 50 meters the second detonated. At this time, there are many people i…
(2021-10-20). Several Strikes Hit US Al-Tanf Garrison In Southeastern Syria. southfront.org 
Green Berets and their partner force, the Maghaweir al-Thowra (MaT), during a joint patrol mission near At-Tanf Garrison, Syria, April 29, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | Late on October 20, several explosions rocked the US-led coalition garrison in the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf, where some 200 American troops are deployed. | Jadeh Iran, an Arabian speaking Iranian news outlet, said that five suicide drones…
(2021-10-20). Senior Ahrar Al-Sham Leader Was Killed In Recent Artillery Strikes On Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
Sputnik/ Michael Alaeddin | A former senior commander of the Ahrar al-Sham Movement known as Abu Islam Bassams was the main target of the The commander was killed in the strikes, which were attributed to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), while his s…
(2021-10-20). Nicaragua Calls on US Ambassador to Cease Covert Attacks. orinocotribune.com The United States Ambassador to Nicaragua is being told to cease covert attacks and continued interference in Nicaragua with just weeks remaining before the country's general election. | A Sullivan has been accused of expressing himself "directly and indirectly,…
(2021-10-20). Resume of Biden's ambassador to NATO nominee. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Julianne Smith has a lengthy resume with deep state think tanks and planning bodies as well as working at the Pentagon, where she was Principal Director for European and NATO Policy and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and as National Security Adviser to Joe Biden while he was vice-president. She has been …
(2021-10-20). Statement of Alex Nain Saab Moran. libya360.wordpress.com 16 October 2021 My name is Alex Nain Saab Moran with Venezuelan diplomatic passport number 045778720. I am a special envoy with diplomatic immunity to the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran since April 2018 and Venezuelan Ambassador Plenipotentiary Alternate to the African Union. I was hijacked by Cape Verde on June 12,…
(2021-10-20). ALBA Countries Condemn Ambassador Saab's Extradition To The US. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) condemned the extradition of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. | RELATED: | "Saab's extradition sets a dangerous precedent for the international community since it violates the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," the ALBA-TCP stated, arguing that Saab had diplomatic immunity as a Bolivarian Spec…
(2021-10-20). Rahm Emanuel Helped Cover Up Murder 7 Years Ago. Now He Wants to Be Ambassador. truthout.org 
Today marks seven years since the murder of Laquan McDonald by the Chicago Police Department (CPD). On this same day, the former mayor of Chicago — who helped cover up McDonald's murder in order to win reelection — is attending a nomination hearing in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for him to serve as ambassador to Japan. | As BIPOC youth who experienced the consequences of living under eight years of a mayor who demonstrated complete disregard for our lives, thi…
(2021-10-20). Resume of Biden's ambassador to NATO nominee. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Julianne Smith has a lengthy resume with deep state think tanks and planning bodies as well as working at the Pentagon, where she was Principal Director for European and NATO Policy and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and as National Security Adviser to Joe Biden while he was vice-president. She has been …